Newsies Jr Programme

WHO'S WHO

Hugo Hasselle as Jack Kelly Hugo is thrilled to be playing the role of Jack Kelly in this year’s musical performance, Newsies JR. Hugo has been a student at Somerset since Pre-Prep in 2017 and loves being involved in many sport and musical activities each year. His first musical at Somerset was Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits in 2022 and last year he thoroughly enjoyed performing the role of Lt. Ward in the musical Annie. He attends singing lessons each week and loves performing when given the opportunity. Hugo is super excited and very grateful to be part of the musical and hopes everyone enjoys this year’s performance of Newsies Jr. Lexi Mendes da Costa as Katherine Plumber Lexi's first appearance in a dramatic role was when she was just 4 years old appearing in the local theatre play group as Young Nala in The Lion King. Lexi has since gone on to have numerous roles including the lead role at her previous school appearing as Ivy Fife from “The Zombies of Tonight”. Since arriving at Somerset College in January 2023 Lexi has taken every opportunity to grow by attending Speech and Drama lessons with Miss Jane, Singing lessons with Miss Carnell and Dance. Under the guidance of Mrs Kirstein she also achieved a high distinction in Piano. Lexi is overwhelmed to have been selected to play her most thrilling role to date as Katherine Plumber in Somerset College's production of Newsies JR and would like to take this opportunity to wish the entire cast and crew every success and sincerely hopes you enjoy the performance. as Crutchie/Casey Being a member in the chorus in 2022 for Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits and playing as Drake in last year’s Annie, Edward is thrilled to be playing the wonderful and enthusiastic character of Crutchie in this year’s Newsies Jr. Edward is currently participating in his 6th year of Speech and Drama, and also plays Trombone in the Junior School Band. His passion for sports has also driven him to be one of 2024’s Junior School Sports Captains at Somerset College. Edward hopes that his peers and coordinators for this year’s musical have an amazing time. Edward Hassett

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