Horsham West and Haven Primary School students will stage the family friendly Christmas story Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Junior next week.

The annual school production, a decades-long tradition, has this year introduced a musical format.

Teacher and producer Chris Versteegen said he was hoping to continue the legacy of quality productions.

“Larissa Riddell established a fantastic program with the show every year, and we’re just hoping to continue that legacy,” he said.

“Director Tan Hooper and I are new to the performing arts team this year, and are putting this on along with assistant director Erin Boutcher.

“It’s something we’re really proud of and it’s something that we put a lot of effort into to make sure performing arts is encouraged.”

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Mr Versteegen said about 75 students were involved, both on stage and off.

“It’s the first time that Horsham West and Haven Primary School has done a full musical – it’s been a lot of work to get the choreography and the singing down pat,” he said. 

“Rudolph was something Tan brought to us at the start of the year and said she thought it would be a really nice fit because it’s a December show.

“It’s nostalgic and it fits really nicely with that Christmas time. 

“There are not many tickets left – we’re really  pleased with the community support that we have received.”

The hour-long shows will stage at 7pm on December 11 and 12. Tickets are available at Horsham Town Hall website and box office.

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