Red carpet rolled out at Burgess Hill School for Girls

A red carpet and floodlit sky heralded the opening night of a new musical based on a moment in history that laid the foundations of the outbreak of World War I.

James Tasker, Madeleine Fleming, Jeremy Reffin and County Chairman of the Royal British Legion Les Coppard (Image: Archant)

The Shot Heard ‘round The World is the culmination of the creative efforts of three extremely talented Upper Sixth Students at Burgess Hill School for Girls – Amy Scott, Beth King and Lily Williams. Tickets completely sold out with over 1,400 people flocking to see this outstanding show over four performances and a dress rehearsal.

Town Crier Neil Batsford, Christina Batsford, Headmistress Ann Aughwane, Director Amy Scott (Image: Archant)

Burgess Hill Town Mayor Chris Thomas-Atkin, Zenobia Atkin (Image: Archant)

Attended by VIPs from the world of theatre and entertainment, Burgess Hill Town Mayor, local press and a representative from the Royal British Legion, The Shot Heard ’round The World was the first production in the new Croft II Performance, Drama and Music complex at the school, and provided a fitting launch event for the enhanced facilities completed just a few weeks ago.

Show Directors Amy Scott, Beth King and Lily Williams (Image: Archant)

Jeanette Selfridge, Libby Blaxall and Suvreet Bragga (Image: Archant)

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Janet Smith, Juilette Hammond, Toby Parsons (Image: Archant)

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