12-year-old digital creator joins panto publicity team for Southwick Players after rehearsal videos capture attention
A 12-year-old digital creator who loves making videos has joined the publicity team for the Southwick Players pantomime.
Shoreham Academy student Harley Raymond-Grung in not only in the youth ensemble in Rapunzel, but also now a key part of the panto publicity team, thanks to her ability to create videos with music soundtracks.
Amanda Reeves, co-director of Rapunzel said: “As well as encouraging ticket sales, Harley’s videos show what fun it is to take part in Southwick Players productions.”
Videos taken during dance routines and acting scenes are set to music by Harley for social media, bringing rehearsals to life.
Harley, who lives in Shoreham, is loving the opportunity to put her hobby to good use and is fully supported by her mum, Tammy, who is head chaperone for the production.
Harley said: “My hobby of making videos brings my visions to life and I use them to show my emotions, my personality and my passions.
“After my mum took some video of a dance rehearsal recently, I set it to music just for fun and was over the moon when the publicity team at Southwick Players loved it and asked me to make some more.
“I love receiving positive feedback and am so happy that people enjoy watching the videos I make.”
Rapunzel by Nick Lawrence opens at The Barn Theatre in Southwick on New Years Day 2027 and runs until January 9. For ticket details, visit southwickplayers.org.uk