SCHOOL PRODUCTION 2025

POPSTARS the 90's Musical

August 14, 15 and 16!

Time to get EXCITED! Our 2025 School Production 'Popstars the 90's Musical' will be PACKED with pop smash hits, featuring iconic tunes that everyone knows and loves. This vibrant production will have audiences of all ages singing along and grooving in their seats!

With dazzling choreography, stunning 90s costumes, and an enthusiastic cast and crew, we aim to transport the audience into a world of musical magic, making this an experience you won't want to miss!

Stay tuned for more exciting updates early in 2025, as we unveil more details about this DAZZLING journey into the heart of creativity!

The STORY of Popstars the 90's Musical....

Is set in a school in the 1990s where Mark is head over heels in love with his girlfriend, Queen Bee, Shannon Van de Witt. When Shannon learns that pop band impresario Simon Austin is the surprise judge at the State Talent Show, she dumps him for her chance at showbiz stardom.

Featuring SONGS from...

Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, TLC, New Radicals, Bon Jovi, The Offpsring, M People, Billy Ray Cyrus, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Bryan Adams, Des'ree, Smash Mouth, East 17, NSYNC, Jennifer Lopez, Wet Wet Wet, Cher, Britney Spears, Goo Goo Dolls, M.C. Hammer and Christina Aguilera.

Jonathan Bleakley and Lee Seelig

School Production Coordinators 2025

2024 Lyrebird Awards

Sunday 8 December

Congratulations to York Newell (Year 9), who was invited to be one of the presenters at the Lyrebird Awards. During the ceremony, York received the Judges' Award, a testament to his outstanding comedic performance in ‘Curtain Call & Chronicles’.

Lilydale High School was also honored to have received 6 Junior Nominations and the Judges' Award in a Youth Play for ‘Curtain Call & Chronicles’ this year;

Outstanding Student Design Achievement - Choreography, Lighting, Costume Teams
Best Comedic Performer - York Newell
Best Dramatic Performance - Max Caulfield
Outstanding Acting Partnership - Acrobats | Aruna Bown & Jade McCullough
Highly Commended Performer - Emily Geerling
Best Choreographer - Kenzie Reid

Unfortunately, we didn't win any of the categories we were nominated in; However, I was struck by a couple of things;

We were, it would seem, the only school that put students in charge of sound, lighting, costumes, and choreography. All of these awards were won by adults, and the rest of the nominations were all adults. We should be very proud that our students are receiving education and experience in these areas. This enables them to learn, excel, and compete with specially trained adults with years of experience. This opportunity truly sets them apart and prepares them for future challenges in the performing arts industry.
York was a legend as a presenter!
Those of our students that attended we fantastic ambassadors for the school.
That we know how to make good use of any resource that we have. Some of those schools spent a lot of money on their shows. We were right up there with them using our simple sets and costumes. We focused on the actors.

John Jennings

School Production 2024