Shrek the Musical children-only cast proves a smash hit at Kilmarnock's Palace Theatre

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The Take a Bow drama troupe put on their rendition of 'Shrek the Musical' at Kilmarnock's Palace Theatre.The town's drama school for children was thrilled to tread the boards after a three-year hiatus.The kids, aged 9 to 17 years old, told the well-known tale of Shrek, an unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from her tower which is guarded by a fire-breathing lovesick dragon.Niamh McQue led the 40-strong cast as Shrek, assisted by Beth Calderwood as Princess Fiona and Hannah Campagna as Donkey.Chief executive officer Martyn Hay said: "It's the first time in the Palace since 2019 due to Covid putting a stopper on our shows."For half the cast, it was their first time performing in the Palace but two sold-out crowds were putty in the cast’s hands.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android."You could feel the atmosphere from the cast and audience alike.Vote for your Ayrshire Live Pub of the Year in the form below "Shrek is such a well-known story so the pressure was on us to tell it well.

It was fantastic to see families enjoying live theatre again."The show was nine months' worth of preparation and the cast gave it their absolute all.

A lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into the show and it was evident from the performance."They are all a talented bunch and it's clear they love performance."Take A Bow