Thomas Hunter
Monday, July 2nd, 2007Thomas Hunter (photo) started the Thursday Darlington Stagecoach when we used to be in the old Haughton School premises. He soon showed what tremendous potential he had, particularly in Drama. Tom always worked very hard, loved everything he did and supported all the other members of his group at all times. We were thrilled for him when he won the lead part of Jeremy in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, as the West End show toured to Sunderland for a lengthy stay.
Not long after that show finished, he auditioned for the lead part of Michael Banks in “Mary Poppins” in the West End and won it. He became my first student to appear in the West End, so I had to go and see him last Christmas.
Thomas was asked to renew his contract for a further six months of “Mary Poppins” after the original contract finished. He is now about to audition for a second chance as Jeremy, when “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” tours to Singapore. If that does not come off then his loss will be our gain when he returns to the Thursday school.
Your last chance to see Thomas in “Mary Poppins” occurs across the next 2 weeks. His final days are Wednesday 4th (evening) and Thursday 5th July (matinee) and Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th July (evenings). Catch him if you can.
