The Lion King Jr. Programme

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Hamish is thrilled to be to be given the part of Young Simba in this years Junior School Musical, The Lion King jr . Hamish participates in choir, dance, and singing lessons at the college. He is an enthusiastic tennis player and enjoys representing Somerset College in tennis tournaments. He hopes you enjoy the show and he'll keep working on his roar.

Young Simba

Hamish Kennedy

Jaye has turned 11 years old and started Somerst College in Prep 2012. He has danced from the first moment he heard the Macarena; which came before he could even walk. In 2017, Jaye received a distinction in the Trinity College of London Speech and Drama Examination. He enjoys every aspect of performing,from playing piano, hip hop dance to his greatest love, singing. Jaye is a member of the school choir and has enjoyed 1st placings in solo and duo singing performances at the Somerset College Festival of Young Performers 2017. Jaye is thrilled to be cast as Simba in this years Junior School production of The Lion King jr .

Old Simba

Jaye Samra

Many people may know, Benji is playing Mufasa in the Junior School musical The Lion King jr . He has been at Somerset College since Prep in 2013. Ever since then he has loved singing and dancing. On the weekends he likes playing rugby and cricket. He also participates in boy's dance classes including other cast members like Jaye Samra (Simba), Hamish Kennedy (Young Simba) and Ashton Crasto (Pumbaa). Benji has three older brothers (two are twins) and he has been doing choir since Year 1. He loves travelling with his family and performing in events like, The Day Of Dance, The Junior School Musical and singing and playing music at showcase nights. Benji is amazingly happy to be a main in the Junior School Musical. Benji is going to continue his dedication to performing arts.

Mufasa

Benji Liu

Daniel was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he simply loves all the songs, dances and music originating from the African bushveld or savannah. The musical this year is one to remember, offering great and inspiring opportunities for everyone, staff, cast, crew and the audience. Daniel hopes you enjoy the show and sing along too.

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Daniel De Villiers Hossy

2018 Junior School Musical - — The lion King Jr.