By 4Cadbury — Junior Correspondents
Students from Chivenor Primary School swapped their traditional classroom lessons and books for a ‘dazzling, once-in-a-lifetime experience’ in London’s West End. Departing by coach early in the morning, the group journeyed to the capital, where they were lucky enough to catch glimpses of iconic landmarks including the London Eye, Elizabeth Tower, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square.
The highlight of the excursion was a visit to the Lyceum Theatre to see the world-renowned production of The Lion King. As the ‘heart-beating drum beats’ began and the red curtain rose, the excited atmosphere became ‘spine-tingling’. Students were fascinated by the ‘magnificent’ giraffes, enormous elephant and various other animals in hand-crafted masks that brought the African savannah to life.
The performance was a powerful retelling of Simba’s journey from childhood to king of the Savannah. Pupils watched intently as the story unfolded, from the ‘animal parade’ at the start to the darker moments where the villainous Scar led Simba toward a ‘disgusting’ hyena-filled trap. Despite the complexity of the plot, one student noted that the ‘captivating’ production ensured even those at the back of the theatre felt like they were part of the action.
After the final curtain closed, the group began their long journey home enjoying the lights of London as they passed. While the day was long, the students returned with ‘dazzling’ memories of a ‘soul-stirring’ performance that perfectly complemented their current studies on the continent of Africa.
