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Variety and breadth of experience have been a hallmark of the choir and every two years or so stage shows have been produced. As well as entertaining enthusiastic audiences these have allowed choir members to develop stagecraft and musical skills.

"Alice" was performed in Perth Grammar School on 4th and 5th March 2009

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"The Mermaid" was performed at Perth Academy on 1st, 2nd and 3rd April 2003. The Fair City Singers found their fins and finery as the renowned young singers were transformed into sea creatures, bad fish, bad boys and royal guests.

The lead role of Oriana was played by Colleen Nicoll from Dunkeld who, despite the Queen's objections found her handsome Prince in Jenny Manson.
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Craig Rose from Bankfoot was the fearful Sea King who was enchanted by Grandmother Mer, in the stately form of Catriona Steele.

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Mr Dolphin, the Master of Ceremonies worked wonders for a ten year old while Verity Cox, in her final year in the choir, starred as a spiteful Sea Witch, commanding all the creatures of the sea.
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The production took place in Perth Academy on April 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2003. Thank you to all those who came and supported the talented local children.

PosterIn March 2000 the Fair City Singers presented the acclaimed childrens’ rights musical ‘Thursdays Child’. Every night was a sell-out and press reviews were enthusiastic. It was performed in Perth Grammar School Theatre.

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In 1989 the UN General Assembly adopted the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child. This human rights document lays down basic rights and standards for children’s lives to help protect them from the cruelty, neglect and exploitation which sadly exist in many parts of the world today, especially those in times of conflict.
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UNICEF is named in the convention as an agency which will help countries meet these standards and provide services for all those under the age of 18 years. Thursday’s Child was created as part of the UK Committee’s mandate to raise awareness of the UN convention and the plight of children in many parts of the world. Written by Greg Snape, it is set slightly in the future in any country, and follows a group of children as they struggle to escape from a labour camp in a conflict zone to find a better life and justice. During Thursday’s Child you see vivid illustrations of the need for the various articles in the Convention.
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The success of this production was due to a fusion of these young singers’ talents with the skills of Christopher Neal (director), Peter Twyman (choreographer), a full stage, lighting and sound team and of course the Neilsons. Many other individuals and organisations contributed behind the scenes and we gratefully acknowledge their support.

1998 saw a beautifully atmospheric performance of the moving ‘African Madonna’ set in St Ninian’s Cathedral in Perth. This was directed by John Thomson who was a founder member of the Fair City Singers.
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In 1997 ‘Alice’ was a sell-out success at Perth Grammar School Theatre.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ in 1994. Click to enlarge photo

African Jigsaw’ was performed in 1992.
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'Robin and the Greenwood Gang’ in 1991.Click to enlarge photo

Early news item Their first show was ‘Hip Hip Horatio’ in 1990.
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Shows give the singers chance to develop their stage skills as well as singing. Whether acting and singing in a lead role or being part of a crowd scene or a chorus every member gets a chance to be on stage.
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