Musician brings premiere of new musical back to old school
“I really wanted to bring the show back to where it all started for me,” Knowles said. “This is the place that I first started learning about the Maori myths, particularly the myth of creation which the show is based around.” When Knowles was a student at Bohally, mum Lindy ran a specialised drama and music department, and was instrumental in the production of a biennial show at the school. When she left the school 14 years ago, the shows came to an end. She returned to the school last year. “I just see the benefits to the children as huge, so I’m very passionate about it,” ...