ST AUGUSTINE’S Catholic College in Trowbridge has a pup-ular new star in its production of Oliver! this week.
Bumble the dog is playing the role of Bullseye, joining 90 Year 7-13 pupils at the sold out shows on Tuesday, Wednesday and yesterday, and will be on stage for tonight’s finale.
The two-and-a-half year old bulldog already visits St George’s Preschool in War-minster to walk with the children and has joined the cast of Oliver! during their rehearsals last week.
Bumble’s owner, Adam Sturdee, who teaches history at St Augustine’s said: “She really loves children. She is very good and can follow a number of basic commands like sit, watch and wait.”
Deputy head Ann Cusack said: “The students have thrown themselves into it and everyone has got involved in the set design and costume making. It is visually exciting.
“There has also been a cross curricular dimension with students learning about poverty in the workhouses.”
Money raised from the ticket sales will go towards children’s charity Barnardos.
Year Nine pupil Lucy Gray said: “I think it is really important we are raising money for Barnardos because we should be thinking of everyone in our society and how we can help.”
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