Waimea College’s Showquest team didn’t only win overall at the performing arts competition held at The Theatre Royal in Nelson on Friday, they placed first in seven other categories. Xanthe Southward received Star of the Show for her lead performance. The first place soundtrack was the work of Kahu Hunter-Brown. Costume, lighting, choreography, best use of wearable arts and best scene were the school’s other wins.
“I am very proud of everyone who performed and helped out, it was a team effort,” says lead choreographer Eden Kett. Madi Fane also put their win down to teamwork. “It feels great because we’ve put so much work into this,” said Madi. “We were expecting to place but it was great to win first place!”
Showquest is the biggest performing arts competition for schools in the country.
Teams are judged overall on their production, performance, movement and theme.
Waimea College scoops prizes
The Showquest team and their prizes with mayor Rachel Reese. From left: Olivia Colville, Madi Fane, Briea Anderson, Rachel Reese, Xanthe Southward, Eden Kett. Photo: Pauline Farley.
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