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10 Sept 2025

IN PICTURES: Laois school shakes it all up with magical musical

mountrathe musical society

The TY students of Mountrath Community School showcased their second ever musical “All Shook Up” in St Philomenas Hall,
Mountrath this week.

“All Shook Up” is a heartwarming tale exhibiting the power of music, love and passion, and dreams.

MORE BELOW PICTURE - TAP NEXT TO SEE MORE PICTURES  FROM THE OPENING NIGHT ON Tuesday March 22 taken for the Leinster Expres by Denis Byrne

Paul Norton, AIMS best director 2007 and 2013, is the Director for the musical.  Julianne McNamara, the Choreographer, received an AIMS for Best Choreographer for the show “All Shook Up” and “42nd Street”.

The Musical Director, Aiden Feeley is a Music Teacher at Mountrath Community School. Mr Feeley has studied Music in UCD and University Cologne, and has musically directed various shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar and Beauty and the Beast.
Musical Cast: 
Adam Maher as Chad
Siun Donnelly as Natalie
Aoife Cunningham as Miss Sandra
Sarah Cuddy as Lorraine
Ava Guilfoyle as Matilda
Lucy Donnery as Sylvia
Alex Power as Dean Hyde
Ruairi Phelan as Jim
Ruairi Jago as Earl
Charlie Donnery as Dennis

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