25 July 2026
PO Box 986 Douglas Isle of Man IM99 2TB
Isle of Man News

Schools Join Forces

Over 150 Year 6 pupils from across the island were welcomed to King Williams College to a special performance of Matilda Jr.

The show was held at the King’s Court Theatre on Tuesday (March 4).

Pupils from Arbory, Foxdale, Marown, Victoria Road, Anagh Coar, Manor Park, Jurby and The Buchan attended the show.

Links With Local Schools

This initiative is part of KWC’s commitment to fostering a love for performing arts and strengthening links with local schools.

The production featured 24 talented KWC students aged 11 to 17.

The cast, comprising students from Years 7 to 12, delivered an engaging performance that captivated the young audience.

Arts Faculty

Steve Daykin, Head of Arts Faculty and Director of Music at KWC, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome so many Year 6 pupils to our performance of Matilda Jr. Seeing their excitement and engagement was truly rewarding.

“Our students worked incredibly hard to bring this production to life, and it was fantastic to see their efforts appreciated by such an enthusiastic audience.

Steve Daykin, Head of Arts Faculty and Director of Music at KWC.

“We hope this experience has inspired younger pupils to explore their creativity and develop a passion for the performing arts.”

Charlie Morrey is a Broadcast & Multi Media Journalist for Manx.News and also is a Presenter on Energy FM. Charlie has previously written for Isle of Man Newspapers, magazines and also started her broadcasting career with Manx Radio.

10 Comments

Leave a Reply