2024 Senior School Musical Programme

SYNOPSIS

Somerset College In a vibrant 1990s high school, Mark, a charismatic and talented student, is heartbroken when his ambitious girlfriend, Shannon, dumps him to pursue stardom. Shannon hears that the famous pop-band impresario Simon Austin will be a surprise judge at the State Talent Show and sees it as her golden ticket. Mark's social status plummets overnight, but his loyal garage band friends, a quirky group of misfits, rally around him. They hatch a bold plan to transform their grunge band into a polished boy band to compete against Shannon's glamorous group, "Candy Girls." The boys face a significant challenge: none of them know how to dance. Their journey seems doomed until Ella, a talented new girl with a mysterious past, arrives and agrees to help. Ella teaches them choreography and refines their performance skills, and as they work together, sparks fly between Mark and Ella, adding a romantic twist to their mission.

As the Talent Show approaches, tension mounts. Mark is determined to win the Grand Prize, reclaim his dignity, and settle the score with Shannon. Meanwhile, Shannon intensifies her efforts to secure victory, raising the stakes. With dazzling dance routines, catchy pop tunes, and heartfelt moments, the countdown to the Grand Finale is filled with unexpected twists and turns. "Pop Stars The 90's Musical" is a nostalgic, high-energy journey through the vibrant 90s, celebrating music, friendship, and young love. The finale promises a spectacular display of talent, drama, and triumph – a night that will go down in high school history. Will Mark and his friends pull off their transformation, outshine the "Candy Girls," and see Mark and Ella's budding romance survive the competition? The stage is set for an unforgettable showdown.