Peninsula schools perform at Showcase

Several Peninsula schools will be performing in this year's Central Coast Schools Showcase during September.

Over 40 schools from across the Central Coast will be represented including Ettalong Public School, Woy Woy Public School, Umina Public School and Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus.

Woy Woy campus Year 12 student Tess Nuku was recently selected to join the Talent Development Program for singers and performers and will appear at the Showcase.

The program matches students with a mentor in the recording industry and is a good pathway into the industry, according to senior campus principal Mr David Beattie.

Laycock Street Theatre marketing coordinator Ms Lisa Kelly said there would be individuals and group acts performing instrumental, vocal, drama and dance pieces, including entries from the Rock Eisteddfod.

"Showcase gives students the opportunity to experience a live performance in front of the general public," Ms Kelly said.

"Many of the students appearing have also performed in local productions.

"This year, the selection committee received a staggering 300 applications for the 46 places on offer."

Ettalong Public School deputy principal Ms Karen Morrow said this year Showcase would be bigger and better than ever, providing a "great night out for anyone interested in music, drama or dance".

The Central Coast Schools Showcase will be held on September 6 and 7 from 7.30pm.

Tickets cost $16.50 for adults and $11 for children and concession.

For more information or to book a seat, contact 4323 3233.

Press release, August 9 Lisa Kelly, Laycock Street Theatre