Star for a Night, the council’s annual talent show for young people, is back for 2015, with auditions taking place in January at Redhill’s Harlequin Theatre.

The show is about giving local young people the opportunity to develop and show off their talent for performing arts. Participants receive free expert tuition in their chosen field and also benefit from the valuable experience of performing in a real theatre in front of a paying audience in the final shows. These are all great for helping young people develop their team work skills and self-confidence. In return, we are looking for enthusiasm and commitment from participants.

There is also the chance to win a one year scholarship to Urban Play dance classes or So You Wanna Be performing arts school.

How to take part

To take part in Star for a Night, participants must:

• be aged 11 to 18
• live in or be educated in the borough of Reigate & Banstead
• available to take part in an audition, the rehearsals and final shows.

Auditions take place a the Harlequin Theatre on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January. Registration is open from 12.30 to 3.30pm with audititions taking place throughout the session until all the acts have been seen (around 4pm).

The aim of the audition is simply to assess individuals’ capabilities, and it is not scary – don’t worry, Simon Cowell is not on the panel! Last year 80 young people from around the borough took part in Star for a Night, either as singers, dancers, a speaking role or behind-the-scenes.

Find out more and download an application form from the Star for a Night page on our website. For an informal chat about Star for a Night, call Sue Sergeant in Reigate & Banstead’s Leisure Services team on 01737 276700.