10-05-2025
Teenager's directing debut an 'incredible' and 'wonderful' evening for Stars Appeal
A musical theatre showcase, directed by a Salisbury teenager, turned out to be an 'incredible' success and raised thousands for charity.
Directed by Rosie Fielder, 18, A Sea of Stars took place on Saturday, May 3, at Godolphin School and was enjoyed by more than a hundred people.
The show consisted of 12-18-year-olds from Starcast's elite training group, performing a selection of much-loved musical theatre favourites with music from Wicked to Billy Elliot.
The chosen charity was The Stars Appeal, which fundraises for Salisbury District Hospital, and was decided on in honour of Rosie's grandmother, who Rosie said was 'nothing but supported, cared for and made comfortable' by the team.
She said: 'It's a charity that's so big and local to people in Salisbury.
'I could guarantee that everyone or everyone you know has had some sort of impact by the Stars Appeal. It's such a big charity."
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The show was a huge success, and John Glenn MP was in attendance and thoroughly enjoyed it.
John Glenn MP with director Rosie Fielder (Image: Rosie Fielder) Rosie said: "I want to say a massive thank you to Peter McAuley and Anwen Howells for their incredible work on sound and lighting, and a gigantic thank you to Anna Would for all of her support from start to finish on the entire project.
"The performers gave their all to the concert, and I am so grateful. They all got me some flowers and chocolates, and a lovely card, and I'm not sure what I did to deserve all of that love, but they're all brilliant.
Overall, from tickets, the bar, a raffle and generous donations, Rosie's production managed to raise £2,000 for The Stars Appeal.
Rosie went on to say: "We've been rehearsing since February, and I am so proud of what the kids have done.
"It was a pleasure to have John Glenn in attendance on the night, and it was lovely to meet him and hear his kind words about the concert.
"All together, it was a wonderful evening of music and dancing and joy, and the kids are already asking for the next one."
