Ashburton Courier: October 14, 2021
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NEWS<br />
24 <strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Running in relay<br />
Ateam fromRun andWalk<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>recentlytook partin<br />
the 81stannual Takaheto<br />
Akaroa relay.<br />
The eight lap road relay race<br />
startedatthe Sign of theTakahe<br />
in Christchurchand finished at<br />
the Akaroa Domain.<br />
Runnerscomplete lapsof<br />
distances ranging from6.8kmto<br />
10.7km,with terrain varying<br />
from flat to undulatingand from<br />
uphill to downhill.<br />
The race wastohavebeenthe<br />
National Championships, but<br />
with covid restrictions only<br />
teams from Canterburywere<br />
allowed to take part.<br />
Some92teams took part.<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>competed in the<br />
Masters Men’s Bsection and<br />
finished acreditable 6th place<br />
out of 12 teamsand in atime of<br />
6h:43m:30s.<br />
Lap timeswere: lap 1Steve<br />
Viex48m:18s; lap 2Tam Grant<br />
53m:58s; lap 3Ian Broadbelt<br />
48m:35s; lap 4Gabby Simpson<br />
44m:48s; lap 5LisaCampbell<br />
57m:48s; Lap6JeremyHayes<br />
37m:00s; lap 7Kenny Johnston<br />
52m:43s; lap 8GaryWhiting 1h:<br />
00m:21s.<br />
Ahighlightfor the teamwas<br />
last laprunner Gary Whiting,<br />
whocompeted in the race in<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong>coloursfor the40th,<br />
andfor the 44th time overall.<br />
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jnr on stage at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Trust Event Centre. PHOTO: ASHBURTONONLINE<br />
Mermaid show ahit<br />
Relay runners (from left) Tam Grant, Lisa Campbell, Ian Broadbelt,<br />
Gary Whiting, Kenny Johnston, Gabby Simpson, Jeremy Hayes and<br />
Steve Viex.<br />
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There’s something aboutlive<br />
theatre that feels so needed<br />
right about now. Nothing<br />
beatsdimmed lights ,a<br />
buzzing cast, crew and an<br />
audience waiting forthe lights<br />
to go up on opening night. Mid<br />
Canterbury Children’s<br />
Theatrehaveonce again lit up<br />
thestage at the <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
TrustEvent Centre with a<br />
stunningperformance of The<br />
Little Mermaid.<br />
From stunningcostumes,<br />
gorgeousprops anda<br />
beautiful cast,the under<br />
watershow came to life.<br />
MCCT have afabulous<br />
reputation of creating an<br />
amazing set andthisshowwas<br />
no exception. From the<br />
beautifullydesigned coral<br />
reef to theboat used in ‘kiss<br />
thegirl’ it is clear how<br />
dedicated thecrew areto<br />
creating theatremagic. A<br />
huge roundofapplause goes<br />
to thecreative minds that<br />
broughtthisshow to stage.<br />
With plenty of standout up<br />
andcoming performers a<br />
special mention goes to a<br />
beautiful Arielwho graced<br />
thestage with agorgeous<br />
performance of ‘Part of your<br />
world’ leaving goosebumps.<br />
MollyMcKennagave therole<br />
so much feeling and put her<br />
allinto thecharacter.Brooke<br />
Miller who played Ursula has<br />
done amagnificent jobat<br />
being astrongperformerwith<br />
an amazing stage presence.<br />
Everyonewas in awe<br />
watching her perform<br />
‘unfortunatesouls’ as she took<br />
control of thestage. Of course<br />
astunning,clever wee crab<br />
known as Sebastiansang the<br />
most well known songs from<br />
the movie. The catchysongs<br />
lead by CharlotteLivingstone<br />
leftanimpressionon<br />
everyoneasthe songs could<br />
be heardafter the<br />
performance. Aspecial<br />
mentionalso goes to Madeline<br />
Howden who playsFlounder.<br />
The best friend of Arielwho<br />
becomesmore braveand<br />
confidentthroughout the<br />
show. Agorgeous costume and<br />
character who sings<br />
beautifully in ‘she’s in love’<br />
with the beautiful Mersisters.<br />
The hilarious Scuttle and<br />
Chef Louis added some<br />
comedy to their solos as well.<br />
Howcan we forget the<br />
master minds behind the<br />
show; the directing team.<br />
JessieThomson hasbuilt up<br />
quitethe reputation with her<br />
choreography and did not<br />
disappoint. Her adaptability<br />
from working withadults and<br />
children brings outthe best in<br />
her performers. She should<br />
take great prideinall she’s<br />
done to turn these kids (and<br />
some adults) into beautiful<br />
dancers, movers and groovers.<br />
JoCastelow had taken on two<br />
shows at the same time! Need<br />
Isay more.<br />
Although JesusChristdid<br />
notgoahead,her workinto all<br />
thesoloists andharmonies<br />
neverdisappoints in any of<br />
hershows shemusically<br />
directs.This wasn’tCherie<br />
Livingstone’s firstrodeo<br />
either. Working withchildren<br />
andkeeping them engaged<br />
throughout this season has<br />
made the show. Your passion<br />
forgetting this show on stage<br />
really shows and that passion<br />
fortheatrehas nowsparked<br />
somethinginside those kids. A<br />
huge congratulations to the<br />
directing team for all your<br />
hard work anddedication.<br />
Ialwaysfind it so special to<br />
seechildren onstage falling<br />
in lovewith musical theatre.<br />
Thechildren shouldall be<br />
very proud of themselves for<br />
what they’veaccomplished.<br />
Especiallyduring these<br />
strangecovid times abreak<br />
wasavery unfortunate turn of<br />
events. But theMCCTpushed<br />
on through with their<br />
directing team and cast,and<br />
didwhat was thoughtcould be<br />
impossible.Cherie<br />
Livingstone, Jo Castelowand<br />
Jessie Thomsonhave<br />
whipped these kids intoshape<br />
in lesstime than anticipated.<br />
Congratulations to all those<br />
involved and Ihope you’vegot<br />
those children hooked into<br />
musicaltheatre.<br />
Review by EmilyJane Farr<br />
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