FRIENDS and family were blown away by a big bad performance as pupils took to the stage to give a contemporary twist to a traditional tale.
More than 60 Year 1 pupils at West Park Academy huffed and puffed their way through a spectacular rendition of The Three Little Pigs with the twisted tale offering the audience an alternative ending.
In a change from tradition, the big bad wolf was summoned to appear before a judge and jury where his defence explained the case for him huffing and puffing because of a bad cold.
Year 1 teacher Kerry Sallows, who directed the young actors, said: “We have been learning about traditional tales in English lessons and all about different building materials such as bricks, sticks and straw in science, so the play brought all the elements of the children’s learning together in a fun activity.
“Most of the children were familiar with the story of the Three Little Pigs so we also looked at an alternative version of The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig which gave us the idea of the twist in the tale.
“After performing the traditional play we then played out the judge and jury version with a new set of main characters which everyone really enjoyed.”
Taking on the role of one of the little pigs in the brick house was six year-old Nicole Martin, of Darlington.
“I knew the proper story of the Three Little Pigs but I liked our version better,” said Nicole.
“I like doing plays at school where we get to act on the stage in front of everyone and I really liked learning and singing the song Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf.”
Class teacher Gemma Chambers added: “All of our learning in class has culminated in this play.
“Not only did the children help to write it but they also performed it perfectly. I loved the alternative ending and especially enjoyed the singing.”