Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.
| 10 Oct 2025 | |
| Alumni News |
Saturday 4th October saw another packed house for our Old Wellensian Rising Stars, as we welcomed back two familiar faces: Thea Callaghan (OW 2018) and Ruby Cheung (OW 2022) for a truly fantastic evening of music.
At the piano, Ruby impressed with her trademark warmth and precision, performing music by Rachmaninoff, Fauré and Earl Wild. Now in her final year at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Ruby continues to shine — she is also studying organ and jazz piano at RCS. She first came to Wells as a Specialist Musician on a full scholarship, and it’s wonderful to see how that opportunity helped launch such an exciting young musician.
Thea, soprano and originally from the Isle of Wight, brought the room to life with a wonderfully varied programme featuring Menotti, Schoenberg, Tailleferre, Britten and Lehár. Before launching into her cabaret repertoire, Thea shared with a smile, “I came to Wells with a love of musical theatre and left with a love of opera.” Her performance showed exactly why — poised, expressive, and full of heart. Since her time here, Thea has gone on to complete postgraduate studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, win the Elias Prize for Soprano 2024, and even make her BBC Proms debut with the BBC National Chorus of Wales.
A memorable evening celebrating talent, passion, and our ever-growing Wells musical family.
