To celebrate 15 amazing years of Rising Stars, we hid an eclectic collection of mysterious costumes and props throughout ‘Back in Time’ and ran a competition to see which of our Rising Stars supporters and ex-members could spot the most.
How did you get on? Did you spot them all – and remember which shows they originally appeared in?
We awarded one point for each item you spotted and another for naming the correct show. The maximum score was 100 points.
Tickets are now on sale for Rising Stars’ production of ‘Back in Time’ which will hit the stage at Beccles Public Hall & Theatre on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th 2025.
Join the award-winning Rising Stars as they take you on a magical journey ‘Back in Time’ through the decades in this juke box musical. This heart-warming story will have your toes tapping with music, characters and dance styles from the past to the present day whilst showcasing the very best of local, young talent in musical theatre.
‘Back in Time’ is the next fully staged show in an ever-growing line of successful musical productions by the Beccles-based musical theatre group, whose previous credits have included Arabian Nights, Peter Pan & The Addams Family. Although the majority of the cast are under 18, they pride themselves on bringing the high quality and professionalism that you would expect of any theatre company to all of their performances.
Tickets for ‘Back in Time‘ are priced at £13 for adults and £10 for under 18s and can be purchased online at any time from the Beccles Public Hall Box Office using this link.
Tickets can also be purchased by visiting Beccles Public Hall Box Office in person or by telephoning 01502 770060. The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm and accepts both debit and credit cards.
A crowd of potential cast members attended the Back in Time information afternoon Friday 25th April to find out more about the show, meet the production team and get more details about how to audition.
Don’t worry if you couldn’t come along as you haven’t missed out on the chance of being in this exciting production.
All the Cast information that was discussed at the meeting, plus the Application to Audition form can be obtained from our Downloads page.
There will be a pre-audition rehearsal on Sunday afternoon (27th April) from 2-4pm in Blyburgate Hall, Beccles for anyone who would like to be in the cast of Back in Time. A music & movement workshop will be held on Friday 2nd May.
Completed Application to Audition forms must be returned by Friday 2nd May and auditions will be held on Sunday 4th May.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require any more information. Don’t miss this opportunity to perform with our friendly and talented group.
Are you 8 to 19 years old and can sing, dance or act? (or know someone who is) Now is your opportunity to show the world what you can do!
It’s your time to shine as WLOG Rising Stars begin their search for the cast of their next production Back in Time which will be performed in Beccles Public Hall & Theatre on the 17th & 18th July 2025.
Following the success of their recent production of ‘Arabian Nights’, Rising Stars is looking for enthusiastic singers, actors, dancers and musicians in school year 3 or above to travel through the decades in this juke box musical.
Written specially for Rising Stars, this heart-warming story will have your toes tapping with music, characters and dance styles from the past to the present day whilst showcasing the very best of local, young talent in musical theatre.
All existing members and anyone considering joining Rising Stars are invited to an Information Evening at 7pm on Friday 25th April in Blyburgate Hall in Beccles, where there will be the opportunity to find out more about the show, meet the production team and get more details about how to audition to be in the show as a singer, dancer, actor or instrumentalist.
For more information on how to get involved with this exciting and talented group, come along to the Information evening or Contact Us
We look forward to seeing you on the 25th.
IMPORTANT – If you can’t make it to the Information Evening but are still interested in being involved with the show, just contact us and we’ll make sure all the information given out on the night is emailed to you.
Miller Redpath Memorial Award for Most Memorable Moment
This award in presented in memory of one of our founder members, Miller Redpath, who sadly died in 2013. Miller’s personality, unique singing voice and head-banging style of dancing are always the first things we remember when thinking of that initial show.
The Memorable Moment Award is given to a person or group of people involved in an event or incident which springs instantly to mind when recalling a production in the last 12 months.
AND THE WINNER IS….. The Donkeys
The three donkeys in Arabian Nights were small roles that left a big impression. Their masks, mannerisms and comical “Eeyoores” made us chuckle every time – even after seeing it over and over. The audiences loved the donkeys too, giving them the biggest laugh every night.
Thank you to Jasmine, Katie and Kai for a marvellous memory.
We do expect a lot from our cast – we expect them to turn up to all rehearsals with the equipment they need, learn their words, moves and dances, practice at home, find costumes pieces etc etc. Thank you to all our cast that do all of that so well.
The Outstanding Personal Contribution award is given to a Rising Stars member who has made the biggest personal contribution to the success of Rising Stars in the previous 12 months. In a nutshell, someone who has gone above and beyond what is ordinarily expected of a member.
AND THE WINNER IS….. Lewis
Lewis was recognised for all the support they have given to the production team over the last 12 months. As well as always volunteering to help set up and clear away equipment after rehearsals, his contribution to the technical aspects of the show has been much appreciated.
He has helped in the design and set-up of the lighting, assisted in configuring the microphones for sound checks, helped to build set and props and ensured that everything was in the correct place backstage.
Rising Stars held their annual awards ceremony after the last performance of Arabian Nights on Saturday 29th March 2025. The first two awards were for the Most Improved Members.
It was very obvious to us right from the start that being in Rising Stars was more than just singing, dancing and putting on a show. We noticed that members grew in confidence, made new friends and developed all sorts of essential life skills, such as teamwork, interpersonal skills and management.
The Most Improved Member award is not given to the most talented cast member – although many of our previous winners have developed into great performers and taken principal roles. The award is given to the member who has shown the most improvement in some aspect of their performance skills or personality in the previous 12 months as a direct result of their involvement with Rising Stars.
There are two awards in this category – Under 13 Years & 13 years and over.
Most Improved Member – Under 13 years
AND THE WINNER IS….. Lily
When Lily first tried to join Rising Stars, she was so shy and nervous that she couldn’t sing in front of us. Unsuccessful in that attempt, she tried again for the next show and has grown in confidence and ability ever since. She even went on to audition for (and get) the role of The Tailor in Arabian Nights – a role that required great characterisation and solo singing.
Over the last 12 months, we have had great pleasure in watching her improve in confidence and always prepared to push herself outside of her comfort zone to try new things. Well done, Lily!
Most Improved Member – 13 years and over
AND THE WINNER IS….. Millie
Millie has been a member of Rising Stars for a few years and has always been a popular and much-valued member of the group. However, over the last 12 months, the improvement in her acting has been phenomenal. With very little input from the production team, she took every role she played and made it her own, making each performance fresh and 100% convincing – as well as learning huge amounts of dialogue and getting it word perfect every time.
Well done Millie! We are so fortunate to have such a talented actor in our group.
Congratulations to you both. We look forward to seeing you perform in many more shows with us.
Congratulations to Tess on being awarded a Long Service Award after appearing in 10 or more productions with Rising Stars.
Tess joined us in 2019, first performing in our Summer show ‘The Evacuees’. She has gone on to take many principal and ensemble roles and is a valued member of the Rising Stars family.
Please be advised that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of WLOG & Rising Stars will take place at 7:45pm on Wednesday 12th February 2025 in the Quaker Hall, Smallgate, Beccles.
All members of Rising Stars who have paid their 50p membership fee since April 2024 (cast members of Here We Go Again! & Arabian Nights) are invited to attend, but only members who have reached their 14th birthday will be eligible to vote.
The agenda, minutes of the last AGM, some reports and other documents will be circulated in due course.
Best regards The Committees of WLOG & Rising Stars
