The award-winning theatre department from Pendleton Sixth Form College performed to 12,000 people in “The Big Night of Musicals” at the AO Arena.
The night was hosted by Salford’s own Jason Manford and also included an appearance from American sensation, Nicole Scherzinger.
Nathan Jarvis, musical director of Pendleton College, said: “A lot of colleges would dream of having this opportunity. It is quite rare but the students are incredible for performing to over thousands of people and sharing a stage with West End actors.
“For my students to get this opportunity at such as early stage in their career is amazing actually.”
Niamh Kelly, a student who performed at The Big Night, shares her riveting experience:
The night featured popular musicals in the UK from the likes of Hamilton, Phantom of the Opera, Mrs Doubtfire and more.
The talented theatre group previously performed in February 2023 at the AO Arena which has been streamed to more than 10 million people on BBC1.
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