Hutchie Does ABBA

Bringing the music of ABBA to life.

More than 60 talented pupils took part in the production across the two-nights, performing both on stage and in the live band. Together, they brought the iconic music of ABBA to life with unforgettable performances of classic hits including Mamma Mia and Super Trouper to Fernando and Our Last Summer.

Performances combined impressive musical talent with vibrant stage presence, creating a show packed with energy, colour, and plenty of feel-good moments – truly capturing the spirit of ABBA’s music.

In part one pupils performed:

• Waterloo – Whole Company
• Honey Honey – Scarlet (S5)
• Knowing Me, Knowing You – Poppy (S6)
• Super Trouper – Chloe (S3), Lily (S3), Preisha (S3), Abbey (S3)
• When All is Said and Done – Jonnie (S4)
• Fernando – Martha (S5) & Rowan (S5)
• Lay All Your Love – Ethan (S6)
• I’ve Been Waiting for You – Scarlett (S4)
• S.O.S – Olivia (S5), Ellie (S4), Anya (S4), Mary (S4)
• I Have a Dream – Mariam (S6), Isabel (S6), Eilidh (S6)
• Take a Chance on Me – Lily (S6)
• Slipping Through My Fingers – Cara (S4)
• Money Money Money – Dishti (S4) & Benji (S4)
• The Winner Takes It All – Rachel (S6)

Then following a short interval, part two of the night began with performances of:

• Mamma Mia – Leila (S6)
• I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do – Sarah (S3), Isla (S3), Penny (S3), Emma (S3), Ava (S3)
• Chiquitita – Kaiti (S4)
• Voulez Vous – Amelia (S6)
• Our Last Summer – Callum (S3), Gregor (S2), Euan (S3)
• The Name of the Game – Louise (S4) & Arissa (S4)
• Why Did it Have to Be Me – Hamish (S5)
• My Love, My Life – Emily (S3), Lauren (S3), Maya (S3), Imogen (S3), Sofia (S3)
• Angel Eyes – Sophia (S5)
• One of Us – Zarah (S5) & Mikey (S5)
• Does Your Mother Know – Rory (S6)
• Andante, Andante – Rachael (S5)
• Gimme Gimme Gimme – Sally (S6)
• Thank You for the Music – Whole Company

Well done to our S1&2 ensemble:
Georgia (S1), Keira (S1), Amelia (S2), Emilia (S2), Emma (S2), Holly (S2)

As well as our band:

• Guitars – Tayab (S6), James (S6), Blaire (S6), Oscar (S2), Connor (S4), Layla (S3), Mr Sim
• Bass Guitars – Blaire (S6), Jessica (S4), Jake (S5), Zarah (S5), Mr Mulrine
• Keys – Ella (S6), Mr Corkey, Mrs Porter
• Piano – Mr Corkey, Mrs Porter, Miss Proctor, Mr Rhodes
• Drums – Daniel (S5), Jemma (S6), Mr Arnott
• Saxophone – Lucas (S6)
• Trumpet – Mr Rhodes

Tim Rhodes, Director of Music & Performance said:

“The Music Department are celebrating Hutchie Does ABBA as everyone involved worked so hard in the buildup to the event and their dedication and talent has been nothing short of spectacular. We are all so proud of everyone who performed and we know our audiences enjoyed the show as much as everyone loved performing in it.”

Huge congratulations to everyone who performed and participated in the evenings event. Thank you to music department and all members of staff who made this show happen.

Final thank you to Tall Poppy Events for sounds and lighting, and to Rob Lindblade Photography for capturing the evening.

If you missed the show – or simply want to relive the highlights – a selection of photos from the performances can be viewed in the album linked below: