New 'n' Old 2019 Edition 2

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With such a wealth of comic
superhero material to draw
from, it’s no surprise that a
parody about a group of friends who
must learn how to fight a Scottish
galactic villain would be well-received
by the great crowds that flocked to
The Averagers over three nights
from 31 October to 2 November. In
fact, many have been claiming this
New College Students’ Association
Revue to be the best they’ve seen to
date. The script was slick and full
of surprises. The backdrop and sets
were a startling imitation of comic
books and animation. The main story
was complemented by a variety of
nostalgic songs direct from superhero
movies, performed by no less than
20 highly talented collegians and no
shortage of saxophonists. The dances
were a choreographic marvel (pun
very much intended). The skits and
fillers continually had everyone in
stitches, and even the tech desk had
their moment to shine. A real highlight
was the Revue film, depicting the
integration of superheroes into college
life, hilariously commentated by the
Master, Bill Peirson, and featuring a
cameo by New College receptionist,
Vicki, who now intends to watch the
film that her scene was derived from.
All in all, directors Andrew Burvill
and Sam Pietsch, and producers
Maddie Sedgwick, Melody Ranger
and Tom Tugwell, created something
infinitely more than average. CB
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