Matilda magic comes to Jigsaw Harpenden
Our Summer term at Jigsaw Harpenden began with an unforgettable Matilda West End workshop led by former Matilda cast member Emily Robins. From singing “When I Grow Up” to learning original choreography from “Revolting Children”, our students experienced the magic of the West End in a fun and confidence-building environment.
Our wonderfully “Revolting Children” were put through their paces by the fantastic Emily Robins, who starred as Lavender and several other roles in the West End production of Matilda the Musical. It was an unforgettable experience for our Main School students, who embraced every moment with energy, enthusiasm and huge smiles.
From the moment the workshop began, the room was buzzing with excitement as students stepped into the world of Matilda through singing, dance and performance.
Learning from a real West End performer
Having the opportunity to work with a professional West End performer is always such a special experience for our students.
Emily shared her knowledge, experience and passion for performing arts throughout the workshop, encouraging students to throw themselves into the choreography, storytelling and music while building confidence along the way.
Students learned and performed the beautiful song “When I Grow Up” before taking on some of the original choreography from the iconic number “Revolting Children”. There was plenty of determination, teamwork and laughter as everyone gave it their all.
Experiences like this help children see what is possible through performing arts while still keeping the focus on creativity, enjoyment and personal growth.
Building confidence through performing arts
At Jigsaw Harpenden, we believe performing arts offers children so much more than performance skills alone.
Workshops like these help students to:
- Grow in confidence
- Develop communication skills
- Work collaboratively as a team
- Express themselves creatively
- Build resilience and self-belief
- Create friendships and lasting memories
Most importantly, they give children the opportunity to feel proud of themselves in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.
We know every child’s journey is different. Some students jump straight into the spotlight while others quietly grow in confidence week by week. Watching all of our students challenge themselves and support one another throughout the workshop was incredibly special.
A memorable start to the Summer term
The energy in the room throughout the workshop perfectly reflected what we love most about Jigsaw Harpenden: children feeling free to be themselves, try something new and enjoy the experience together.
Our Main School students worked so hard throughout the session and we are incredibly proud of every single one of them for embracing the challenge with such positivity and enthusiasm.
A huge thank you to Emily Robins for inspiring our students and bringing a little bit of West End magic to Harpenden!
We cannot wait to see our students continue to grow in confidence and creativity throughout the Summer term ahead.
It’s not too late to join us!
Looking for a welcoming performing arts school in Harpenden where children can build confidence and creativity? Come and discover Jigsaw Harpenden. Book a two-week trial and see why so many families call Jigsaw a place to belong.