--- title: "BCCET Musical: 'No More Sleeping' Triumphs!" url: "https://st-anthonys-academy.com/news/2026-09-25-bccet-musical-no-more-sleeping-triumphs" school: "St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy" --- # BCCET Musical: 'No More Sleeping' Triumphs! ![Image of BCCET Musical: 'No More Sleeping' Triumphs!](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/images/news/74189.jpg) 25 September 2026 Pupils from across Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust recently took to the stage at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall for a spectacular performance of No More Sleeping, a bold new folk opera combining storytelling, music, technology and community spirit. Created through a unique collaboration between author Richard O’Neill MBE, musician Mike McGrother, illustrator Michelle Russell, Seven Stories and pupils from the Trust’s 31 schools, the production tells the story of Dot, a teenager coming to terms with the loss of her grandmother. The lead role of Dot was played by Freya in Year 9. Reflecting on the experience, she said “When I got the role, I was over the moon. It’s been such a rewarding experience and I’ve gained so much confidence. Working with pupils from other schools and alongside professionals has been amazing”. No More Sleeping was a powerful celebration of young talent, collaboration and North East pride, leaving a lasting impression on performers and audiences alike. [ Year 6 Open Evening: 24 September 2026](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/news/2026-09-04-year-6-open-evening-24-september-2026) [Year 8 Explore Careers at STEMFest ](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/news/2026-10-08-year-8-explore-careers-at-stemfest) ### About Us - [About Us](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us) - [News](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/news) - [Our Alumni](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-alumni) - [Our Community](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-community) - [Our Governing Body](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-governing-body) - [Our History](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-history) - [Our Mission & Values](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-mission-values) - [Our Prospectus](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-prospectus) - [Our Staff](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-staff) - [School Day](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/school-day) - [School Prayer](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/school-prayer) - [Vacancies](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/vacancies) ![St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02(2).png) ### St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace Sunderland SR2 7JN 0191 565 8904 ### Trust Information - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StAnthonysGirlsCatholicAcademy/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stanthsgirls/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)