Schools Spectacular

Schools Spectacular has been hailed as the largest amateur variety act in the world, and year 12 student Savannah Roberts was heralded as one of this year's biggest stars.  

Savannah was named among the 2019 array of Featured Artists for the School Spectacular at the home of QUDOS Bank Arena in Sydney's Olympic Park. 

The theme for the 2019 Schools Spectacular is STARS  and the featured performers will shine brightly in a galaxy of more than 5500 stars drawn from public schools across NSW.

Savannah is extremely excited to be once again part of School Spectacular and the array of amazing talent.  Savannah has already taken part in one of her contemporary ensemble rehearsals.

"It has been really good to re-connect with other students that I have met throughout School Spectacular and the theme, choreography, music and costumes will be amazing this year" Savannah said. 

In coming months, Savannah and the thousands of other stars will be dedicated to rehearsals and mustering their energy and passions to create a world-class performance in the best traditions of Schools Spectacular.

Creative Director, Sonja Sjolander believes it is that youthful exuberance , amazing talent and passion for performance that has made a must-see on the annual arts calendar and Australia's longest running variety show.

"Our students love to be a part of Schools Spectacular and audiences just love their performances," Ms Sjonlander said.

"It's a joy to see their faces light up with pride and achievement as they perform."

Each one is a star, so this year we have chosen to celebrate each star's uniqueness in the universe with the theme: STARS."

Ms Sjolander said that as well as the local featured performers the Schools Spectacular will again showcases the talents stars including 40 featured performers , an incredible 100-piece symphony orchestra, stage band , 2700-voice choir, 2300 amazing dancers, the D'Arts Ensemble disability program, the Aboriginal Dance Company, puppets and an and an indispensable behind -the- scenes team.

In the true spirit of variety, the fast-paced show will transition through a colourful choreographed kaleidoscope of music from pop and hip hop to the classics, from a crescendo of massed voices to stunning solos, and a full spectrum of dance styles.

"There truly is so many things to delight everybody," Ms Sjolander added.

Four performances of the Schools Spectacular will be staged at QUDOS Bank Arena on Friday, 22nd  (11am,7.30pm) and Saturday, 23rd (1pm,7.30pm) November 2019 and will later be broadcast across Australia on 7 networks.

Tickets, available through Ticketek, are already selling fast so now is the time to secure your preferred seats.