Based on the hit 2003 movie and now adapted for the stage by Julian Fellowes, School of Rock The Musical follows failed, wannabe rock star Dewey Finn as he turns a class of straight-laced, straight-A prep school students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. Can this loveable, crazy buffoon get them to the Battle of the Bands without their folks – and the school’s strict headmistress, finding out?
Meanwhile…as producers were holding London’s open auditions recently, we thought we’d have a little fun ourselves and put together our own School of Rock: what we’ve come up with will leave you speechless.
LEAD VOCALS: PRINCE GEORGE & THE WINDSORS
Prince George….Rockin’ all over the Palace!
Rock rating *** Cool factor *****
Headbanging **
Prince (George) We have literally no idea whether Prince George can play chords, but apparently he’s got a pair of lungs on him, so we reckon this little Royal Rocker would be awesome on lead guitar/vocals.
RHYTHM GUITAR: CAROL ANNE & THE POLTERGEISTS
“They’re Here!!!” A little bit Guys…and Dolls.
Rock rating ** Cool factor **** Headbanging *****
There’s nothing like a movie star to pull in the crowds and although she’s a bit 80s, it would be fun to see how long Carol Anne could play for before she disappeared into one of the speakers…
BASS: BOBBY & THE FOWLERS
Bobby from Eastenders…killin’ it on Bass Guitar – literally.
Rock rating *** Cool factor *** Headbanging *****
We did think about putting him on drums, but figured the less things he has to hit people with the better. There’s still the danger that he might kill the rest of the cast with the guitar cable.
DRUMS: WEE JIMMY & THE KRANKIES
Fandabeedozeeeeeeeeeee!!!! Let’s Krankie it up to 11!!
Rock rating *** Cool factor ***** Headbanging *****
With Elaine Paige unavailable, at least we know we still have one pro – Wee Jimmy Krankie – who will fit the costumes. As long as we keep the lights a bit dim, nobody will notice that half the band is now over forty…
Former MT performer, for many years I ran TKTS in Leicester Square. I know the West End like the back of my hand - now writing and keeping a very close eye on West End Theatre!
