Ellen Verenieks who plays marcy in SLAY IT WITH MUSIC trained at LEcole Supérieure de Danse du Québec and Banff Centre for Fine Arts, and went on to appear as a principal ballerina. Recent theatre credits includes featured roles in Somethings Coming: A Sondheim Review (Theatro Technis) and Speed Dating: The Musical (Upstairs at the Gatehouse), Hattie/dance captain in Follies (All Star Productions) and as a dancing nun alongside Sister Mary McArthur in West End Eurovision (Piccadilly Theatre). Originated the role of Frances in Obama On My Mind (Hen & Chickens/Barons Court Theatre). Other theatre credits include Fashion Show: A Musical Revue, Elizabeth in Laundry & Bourbon, Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors (concerts), Dolly Levi/Minnie Fay in The Matchmaker, the premieres of Weird & Wonderful (lead) and The Scarlet Letter (Mary), Night School, The Tempest, and Charlie in David Mamets The Shawl. Cabaret appearances include one-woman show Away with the Faeries! and as one half of the Desperate Divas (Diva Fever, Strictly Diva Fever, A Midsummer Nights Diva). Recent film roles include Denise in Magenta (Inhuman Images) and Dr Williams in Facing Fears. Voice-over credits (English & French) include toys for Fisher Price, computer games for Sony, adverts for BA and several best-selling audio books for children. Ellen will be taking her solo show to New Yorks legendary cabaret venue Dont Tell Mama in the autumn. www.ellenonstage.com
Andrea Miller who plays Enid in SLAY IT WITH MUSIC trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama where she won the prize for comedy and also the Glasgow Citizens Theatre Award. She has performed roles in Shakespeare, Marlowe, Dickens, Farquhar and in modern playwrights including Chekhov, Shaw, Coward and Willy Russell and toured in Sweden, Germany and in Britain. She has recently returned to the UK after 12 years in Hong Kong where she appeared in several productions including Sweeny Todd, Into the Woods, Blithe Spirit and Blood Brothers. While in Hong Kong, Andrea directed Shakespeare for the Hong Kong Youth Arts Festival, coached for the English Verse Speaking Competition, worked with many large corporate companies in a role-playing capacity and compiled and performed in her 3 one-woman shows. After returning to the UK, Andrea performed the role of Baby Jane in the Chamber Musical Whatever Happened to Baby Jane at the Citizens Theatre Glasgow, played Golde in Fiddler On The Roof, Mrs Pearce in My Fair Lady and created the role of Mary Carson in the UK premiere of Thorn Birds, The Musical all directed by Michael Bogdanov. She has also played Mother Ruth/Penelope in Postcards from God at Jermyn Street and loved playing Mayor Dotty McSpotty in Jack and the Beanstalk directed by Joyce Branagh, Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella at Hayes, Elsa in Park Avenue for the Lost Musicals directed by Ian Marshall Fisher at Sadlers Wells and most recently General Cartwright at Cambridge Arts Theatre in Guys and Dolls directed by Nick Bagnall and Aunt Harriet in Wilde in New York, written by David Geasor and directed by Paul Holloway. Andrea has just played Sheila in the UK tour of The Reluctant Debutante directed by Belinda Lang. Films include Edward 11 directed by Derek Jarman and Greystoke directed by David Puttnam. Andrea is enchanted and awed to be playing Enid Beaucoup in this wacky, wonderfully mad musical.
Candice Palladino received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York Universitys Tisch School of the Arts at the CAP21 Studio. In 2009 she moved to Glasgow to attend the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and graduated with a Master of Arts in Musical Theater Performance. She currently resides in London. Past roles include: Adult female in Spring Awakening (the musical), Megan in Dougal Irvines In Touch, Ophelia in Hamlet, Marta in Company, Pauline in Radio T.B.S., and Carrie in Everybody Dies where she was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role at the Planet Connections Theater Festival in NYC. She also has performed three previous cabaret shows of her own: Two at Dont Tell Mama in NYC and one at the Oran Mor in Glasgow.
Gemma Rook is originally from Cardiff and graduated from Aberystwyth university in 2007 with a BA(Hons) in Drama. Roles during training include Masha inThree Sisters, Witch and Young Macduff in Macbeth and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. Professional roles include Serena in Fame (No.1 tour), Peasant Woman in The Caucasian Chalk Circle (The Space),Sian Adams in Connection Failed (Edinburgh fringe 2010), Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Lucille in Jackajack (Tuckedin Productions). Gemma is a founder member and collaborator within TuckedInProductions who produce new physical theatre with puppetry, regularly touring to theatres and festivals throughout the UK. This is Gemma's second production at The Space and she is delighted to be playing Jill in A Stage Kindly's production of Slay It With Music.
Hayley Sheldon who appears in SLAY IT WITH MUSIC graduated from the University of Chichester with BA Hons in Performing Arts. Here, she was nominated for the Hayes Prize award for the first class, Rotating Crops (The Showroom, Chichester). This production was devised, directed and performed by herself. Hayley first appeared professionally in musicals aged 13, performing in Oliver at the London Palladium. Other credits include, Serena in Fame, Miranda in Return to the Forbidden Planet (Loughborough Town Hall), and Cruella in 101 Dalmatians (Italy Tour). She has recorded the role of Guinevere in a new musical; Arthurs Quest composed by Martin Wiseman and was the lead production vocalist onboard The Black Prince, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. Hayley has recently returned from the Venetian Macau, in Hong Kong where she performed in front of 12,000 people in their Cotai Arena. She also took part in their classical and musical theatre productions and performed her own Jazz set. Since returning to London she has sang with the West End Chorus for Alan Jay Lerners memorial service and is delighted to be working with A Stage Kindly on the musical comedy Slay It With Music.
Ben Goffe who appeared in BITESIZE and FEAST OF SNACKS trained at The Italia Conti Academy Of Theatre Arts. Whilst training, roles included Andrew Ague-Cheek, Twelfth Night for The Complete Works Company, Sister Mary Regina (Reverend Mother), A Little Bit Of Nunsense. Theatre Credits include Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Wakefield Theatre Royal, Wakefield. Royal and Derngate, Northampton. Ashford Theatre, Croydon. Assembly Halls, Tunbridge Wells, Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe. Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford), Genie Of The Lamp in Aladdin (New Victoria, Woking), Mullins in Peter Pan (Liverpool Empire, Liverpool), Captain Titchworth in Dick Whittington (Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol), Mr Baker/ Kip in A Feast Of Snacks and Bitesize (Kings Head, Islington). Films and T.V credits include Moving Portrait in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Dancer in The Friday Night Project, Baby Luke in Big Brothers Big Mouth. Ben has also appeared as Mekill Hacksaw in the music videos Somebodys Watching Me and Superfreak with pop group, Beatfreakz and Michael Jackson in Skeptas Rolex Sweep. He also played the Elf in Chris Moyles Never Gonna Snow.
Sofoklis Kostoulas who appears in SLAY IT WITH MUSIC trained at the Drama school Archi in Greece and has been working as a performer for five years. Recent theater credits include roles for the National Theater of Greece, dancing for the Music Hall of Greece (Cavaleria Rusticana,Aida,Lulu), Jesus Christ superstar (Pontius Pilate), Cinderella (kappa theater). Recent film credits include two Boollywood movies (Wanted, Tashan). TV appearance for Mega Channel in the series Who will get us. He has also worked with the Theater for the deaf as a dance teacher. Having recently re-located in London, Slay it with music is his first London -based appearance.
Sarah Nightingale who appears in SLAY IT WITH MUSIC trained at Guildford School of Acting (BA Hons Musical Theatre) graduating in 2008. During her training she played Meredith in Bat Boy, Mrs Harcourt in Anything Goes and Mrs Medlock in The Secret Garden amongst others. Since graduating she has toured with Birmingham Stage Company in their production of Horrible Science playing the role of Professor Wonder Wye. She has also appeared in an Ident for Channel 5 and has taken part in various musical workshops and new play readings.
Charlotte Stevenson who appears in Slay It With Music trained at Guildford School of Acting on the Musical Theatre degree course graduating in 2008. Last Christmas Charlotte played the role of Wendy in Peter Pan at The Octagon theatre in Yeovil. Other professional credits have included: Performer in the long running sketch show: Newsrevue (Canal Café Theatre), Fastrada in Pippin (Theatro Technis) Dick in Dick Whittington (Tour)
She has also worked closely with Bubonic Productions having created the role of Milly in Plague! The Musical in 2008 (Edinburgh Festival) and then playing the lead role of Isabella in its Edinburgh revival in 2010 where she also created the role of Giles in their production of Piramania! The Swashbuckling Pirate Musical.
Whilst training Charlotte played several roles including: Dora in Fiorello!, Dingo Dog in Just So and Clara in Destry Rides Again.
She has also worked extensively with the Advanced Performers Studio including workshops, masterclasses and their Intensive 3 Month Musical Theatre course.
Charlotte is very excited to be appearing in Slay it With Music and is thoroughly enjoying working with the Stage Kindly cast and crew.
Andrew Hayler who appears in SLAY IT WITH MUSIC trained at Brunel University in a joint Music and Modern Drama Degree. He has worked for BBC Radio 1 in Scott Mills: The Musical that ran with great acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival. In London he has worked with both the Royal Opera House and English National Opera on many occasions. Other work includes productions with City Lights Theatre Company: Lightning Strikes; Beryl(!) in Dogging(!); and The Temperamentals a co-production with Greenwich Theatre and winner of best production at the Dublin Gay International Theatre Festival. Andrew is excited to be playing Zachary in Slay it With Music.
Mark Lawson who played in SLAY IT WITH MUSIC trained at the Guildford School of Acting. Recent Theatre credits include: Guy in Girlfriends (Rose and Crowne Theatre); Man 2 in Songs for a New World (Battersea Barge); DVD Seller/ Chorus in La Boheme (Soho Theatre); Lead Vocalist in The Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Thursford Enterprises); Basil in FRESHER the Musical (Edinburgh Fringe 2010 award winner Best New Musical); Joe in Calamity Jane (Upstairs at the Gatehouse); Lance Corporal Broughton in Journey's End (The Electric Theatre)
Recent Film Credits include: Private Lewis in MUD BIRDS; Jon in With Aplomb; Chris in Royal Flush; Jason in The Art of Life.
Credits whilst training include: General Harrison Howell in Kiss Me Kate (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre); The Innkeeper in Man of La Mancha (The Electric Theatre) and Pericles in Pericles Prince of Tyre (Bellerby Studios)
Nick Whitfield originally from Middlesbrough studied a Drama degree in Liverpool before going on to study on The Royal Academy of Musics Musical Theatre course. His previous sung roles include Sammy (Blood Brothers), Jesus (Jesus Christ Superstar), Sam Kaplan (Street Scene), Sam Polk (Susannah), Nicely Nicely (Guys and Dolls), Jamie (The Last Five Years), Monostatos (The Magic Flute), Emcee (Cabaret) and Baldy (A Man of No Importance). Nicks spoken performances include Leonidick (The Promise), John (After Miss Julie), Tybalt (Romeo and Juliet), The Duke (Comedy of Errors) and Richard (Hay Fever). Alongside performing theatre Nick also has extensive stand-up comedy experience and has performed as both headliner and compere at several different pubs and clubs around the country. Nick has also been actively involved in running and participating in Open Mic Nights where he will perform with guitar or piano and facilitate other open spot acts to get up and entertain. For the past three years Nick has been enjoying teaching A levels in Drama and Music at Christ The King Sixth Form College. His future engagements include the role as The Turnkey in Vaughn Williams opera Hugh The Drover (Hampstead Garden Opera) for November 2011.
Jonny Muir who performed in Gala was born in South East London and now lives in Chichester. An early passion for acting and singing led Jonny to study Musical Theatre at The Arden School of Theatre in Manchester, where he graduated with a 1st class Honours degree. Roles at The Arden include: Paul in Red, Hot and Cole, understudy Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance and Twimble in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Since graduation in July this year, he has worked as an assistant on projects for Chichester Festival Youth Theatre and has recently performed in Song by Song for Aria Entertainment. Jonny is delighted to be in the cast for GALA.
Kimberly Blake, a Coloratura from Derbyshire, has been singing since the age of 12. Kimberly began working for a fruit and vegetable company at the age of 13 to pay for her singing and piano lessons and undertaking dance and drama training from a young age, she was offered a place at the Egg Theatre Academy at Derby Playhouse. In 2006, she performed as a soloist in George Orwells musical production of Animal Farm where in rehearsals for the production, she auditioned for one of her favourite musical films; The Sound of Music.Kimberly made her first television appearance as she became one of the final 20 contestants in the original hit BBC television series How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? The experience saw the young singer personally chosen by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber after he viewed auditions footage and believed she was missed by the judges after they sent her home. Kimberly went on to Maria School and was chosen to perform in Lord Lloyd-Webbers home theatre at his Estate in Sydmonton, to an audience of West End professionals and stars alike - she was the youngest contestant from thousands in the final 20 at the age of 17. The experience saw her work with many familiar faces including Vanessa Leigh-Hicks, Craig Revel Horwood, John Barrowman, Zoe Tyler, David Ian, Stuart Barr and Lord Lloyd-Webber. Kimberly was lucky enough to be supported by the BBC Performing Arts Fund after her talent was recognised and she was awarded one of their famous bursaries. Kimberly decided to pursue classical music and this saw her go on to train with Eiddwen Harry at the Royal College of Music and at the Young Actors Theatre after moving to London in 2006. Kimberly is becoming widely known for her incredibly versatile voice, her comedic timing and acting talent. Recent performing highlights include singing at the Royal Albert Hall with the BBC for Stephen Sondheims 80th Birthday Prom, YATs production ofCinderella as the Fairy Godmother, singing in the Whats on Stage and Olivier Award-winning La Boheme with OperaUpClose at the Soho Theatre and Londons Little Opera House, performing as Black Abigail, Queen of Pirates in HMS Headwind part of A Stage Kindlys production of A Feast Of Snacks - the UK premiere of four mini musicals at The Kings Head Theatre, April Revue at The Space, Multicoloured Plasticine People at the Young Actors Theatre, Glee S-Cool 2 at the Lost Theatre, Bitesize at Londons Little Opera House and the private Lerner & Lowe celebration and unveiling of a memorial attended by Sir Tim Rice at St James Covent Garden, Violet inViolet and Mussolini at the American Actors Church and Slay It With Music at Greenwich Playhouse. Kimberly teaches singing, piano and drama and recently founded a duo with fellow performer Katy Lipson Escape to Harmony. WWW.KIMBERLY-BLAKE.COM
Daniel Jacob who appeard in BITESIZE and FEAST OF SNACKS trained at the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts (LIPA) and graduated in 2009. Since graduating he made his professional debut as Issacher/Gospel/Calypso Singer in the number 1 UK tour of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat'. Other professional credits include Mitch in 'Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens', 'Bitesize: A Collection of Mini-Musicals and Comedic Songs" and he also created the role of Miles Puttman in 'Climb the Smallest Mountain' which was part of 'A Feast of Snacks' which showcased brand new writing in Musical Theatre, produced by A Stage Kindly. Credits while training include Jason Robert Brown Showcase, Richard in 'A New Brain', Toby in 'Coram Boy', Jellaby in 'Arcadia', Benvolio in 'Romeo and Juliet', Armpit in 'Holes', Michal in 'The Pillowman', Presley in 'The Pitchfork Disney', Man 2 in 'Songs For A New World', Kavact in 'Enemies'
Benjamin James who pappeared in BITESIZE has theatre credits including Ensemble in Little Shop of Horrors at The White Bear, West End Live 2011 with West End Gospel Choir, Castor in Charles Miller's Jason and the Argonauts, Sergeant of Police in All-Male Pirates of Penzance at Union Theatre, Ensemble in Ten Plagues at Royal Court, Gleekfest at Arts Theatre, Steel Pier at Bridewell Theatre, Peter Pan & Aladdin, Deco Theatre Northampton, Glee S-Cool at Waterloo East/The Lost Theatre and The Railway Children Showcase at Drury Lane. Benjamin is represented by Global Artists.
Victoria Boden trained at Mountview Academy of Performing Arts on the 3yr Musical Theatre course where she performed as Beth in Merrily we roll along, Frenchie in The Life, Maureen in RENT, Hortense in The Boyfriend and Betty in The Crucible'. After graduating Victoria toured Northern Ireland in childrens show Catrina Ninelives as Cat and theatre credits include leading lady Alice in Heaven Sent (Wimbledon Studios), April Revue (The Space/The Kings Head), Glee 2 (The Lost Theatre), Bitesize (The Kings Head). Victoria is also very keen on developing new material and has been involved in numerous readings and workshops for new plays and musicals including work for Perfect Pitch and frequently appears as a vocalist for various cabaret evenings and voice overs.
Helen Kelly who appears in SLAY IT WITH MUSIC trained at Guildford School of Acting 2010.. Credits while training included Genevieve in the Bakers Wife, Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods and Soloist in a Production of Bernsteins Mass at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank. Other credits include:Such Sweet Thunder(Theatre Royal Newcastle), The Attic ( Theatre Royal Haymarket), Reno Sweeney, Anything Goes (Greenwood Theatre) ,Violante in Double Falsehood( The Union Theatre) Ellzabeth Barry, The Libertine(The Landor Theatre), Lady of the Lake, Arthur of Camelot ( The Place Bedford Dumbstruck Productions) Frieda, Benny Junior Growing up and Getting Paid (Written and Directed by Che Walker at The Riverside Studios) A Clockwork Orange( Fourth Monkey Theatre Company), The Queen of Hearts, Alice by Heart(National Theatre Connections), Lottery Girl, Mexican Hayride, Lost Musicals at Sadlers Wells. Helen is delighted to be performing for the first time with Stage Kindly in this production of Slay it with Music
David O'Mahony who performed in MAYA trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama culminating in singing in their Centenary concert in 2006 at the Old Vic. He has performed all over the World: From Florida State Television to Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific. In the UK, he has performed in the West End, filmed with Jack Black and sung on Live TV. David most recently finished playing Prince Valiant in Sleeping Beauty at Potters Bar's. During 2010 he starred in 6 short films due for release throughout 2011. He has appeared at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, The Soho Theatre and the Greenwich Theatre. He also sings with The London Show Choir and works extensively with Leontine Hass and The Associated Performers Studio. In the summer, he made his live TV debut, singing with The ClasSix on Channel 5's Don't Stop Believing, watched by 1.5 million people. David has also recorded extensively throughout 2010 as a solo artist and a session singer for 3 new musicals. David will be appearing in the West End in February as a Finalist at the Phoenix's Musical Theatre Showcase, held at the Criterion Theatre in aid of The Theatrical Guild.
Oliver Mawdsley who performed in MAYA trained at Central School of Speech & Drama on the BA (Hons) Acting course. Theatre credits include Cabaret Confidential (Leicester Square Theatre), Nestor in Orpheus: The Mythical (Royal Opera House), Canary (Hampstead Theatre/English Touring Theatre), Oliver! (Manchester Opera House), and Kreon in Antigone (Unity Theatre, Liverpool). Credits whilst training include Jerry Springer in Jerry Springer The Opera, Ray Richards in Oliver's Army, Theseus in The Love of The Nightingale, Mr Lindquist in A Little Night Music, Pinchwife in The Country Wife, Malvolio in Twelfth Night, and Tusenbach in Three Sisters. Film credits include Leo in Chancery Lot (Haligonian Ltd.) and Tom in The Devil's Lamp (National Gallery).
Constantine Andrews who performed in MAYA and also in APRIL REVUE, FEAST OF SNACKS and BITESIZE just completed his training at the Central School of Speech and Drama (MA Music Theatre) and is thrilled to be making his London debut in Maya the musical. Prior to his music theatre training he also read music at the University of Southampton, based on vocal performance and composition and has performed in national and european festivals as a singer and musical director including the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Eurovision Song Contest, as well at prestigious venues like the Royal Festival Hall.
Frances Staniforth from Yorkshire who performed in MAYA has always loved to be centre stage for as long as she can remember, securing her first lead in a musical as Audrey in the Junior verion of "The Little Shop of Horrors" when she was 11 years old. She Has apperared on the piers Morgan show as backing singer for Susan Boyle for her new Single " Who I Was Born To Be". Last year Frances was signed to Universal's "All Around the World" Record Label, releasing a single "I Surrender" under the band name "Cadence" on I Tunes reaching Number 2 in the Club Commercial Charts. The music video is currently showing on MTV Dance, Dance Nation and Clublands TV. Frances had the time of her life performing her song throughout the UK and Europe she was invited to sing as a warm up act for the boy band JLS. She also sang as support act for Basshunter on his UK Tour and is currently working on new material for Cadence, as well as concentrating on her career in Musical Theatre.
Sam Ferriday who performed in MAYA trained at Rose Bruford College and was awarded a BA Hons in Actor Musicianship. His credits at Rose Bruford include: Jemmy in Moll Flanders; Livermore in The American Clock, Macduff in Macbeth; Alfred III in The Visit and Trofimov in The Cherry Orchard. Since graduating, he went on tour with The Eva Cassidy Story Over The Rainbow playing to theatres across the UK and Ireland. He has recently finished a tour of The History of Theatre Live, and a new family Pantomime The Night B4 Christmas. He is looking forward to playing the role of Che marking his London debut, and is shortly to join The Blue Man Group in New York.
Brendan Riding who performed in MAYA trained at East 15 Acting School under the tutorage of Andrea Brooks where he graduated from the Post Graduate Acting course in 2009 with distinction. Since graduating selected credits include: 'Robin Hood: Queen of Thieves' at Above the Stag Theatre, making his panto and dame debut to critical acclaim. He completed 6 months in 'La Boheme' at the Soho Theatre & Cock Tavern playing the DVD seller and cover Parpignol. This production was subsequently nominated for a Whats On Stage Best Off West End Production. In 2010 Brendan filmed 'X Men: First Class' playing a CIA agent, 'Absent' for the Royal Opera House/ dreamthinkspeak and 'From this Day', a WW2 film due out in 2011. Brendan also played an overzealous fan/stalker for BBC Radio One News Beat online coverage 'Female Bodyguards are in demand'. Brendan was part of the development/workshop casts for '1916 The Musical' culminating in a performance at West End Live 2010 and 'The Prodigals: A Man had Two Sons' by Ray Goudie and Joe Harmston, which is due for production in 2011. Brendan is delighted to be playing King Ah Itza in Maya.
Lisa Baird who performed in MAYA trained at Arts Educational, London. Her West End credits include One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest at The Garrick Theatre playing Sandy, understudying Candy, Sandy and Nurse Padua, then playing Nurse Flinn on the U.K Tour. Most recently Lisa played The Kolokolo Bird in Just So at The Tabard Theatre, receiving an Off West End Award nomination. Other West End credits include Six Characters In Search Of An Author at The Gielgud Theatre understudying The Stepdaughter, Actress and Girl. The Next Big Thing New Players Theatre playing Soozie. Lisa in A..My Name Is Alice, Chanteuse, Gala Concerts, Bridget, Brenda Bly Teen Detective all at The Bridewell and Anna, Silk Stockings at Sadlers Wells. Lisa won Best Actress Award from Musical Stages for her performance in Ruthless as Tina Denmark. Lisa was also a Soloist in An Evening Of Bricusse and Wildhorn at Pizza On The Park. Other theatre credits include Snow White in Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, The Weymouth Pavillion, Wakefield Theatre Royal and The Kings Theatre, Edinburgh. Judy Garland, Las Vegas, Ann, Half A Sixpence, Frenchy/Cha Cha, Grease, Fanny Brice, Jolson for C.M.C.
Mitchell Lathbury who performed in MAYA started training at the Taylor Dance Studio from the age of 3, Mitchell went on to win a 3 year scholarship at the London Studio Centre where he won the award for Musical Theatre and played the lead role of Harry Witherspoon in the graduation production of 'Lucky Stiff', performed at the Greenwich Theatre. Other professional credits include a six month European cruise with 'Princess Cruises' as a singer/dancer, Joe Casey in 'Our House' (Bull Theatre), Georg in the Tony award winning Musical 'Spring Awakening' (Millfield Theatre), Sultan of Morocco, Dick Whittington (Hexagon Theatre, Reading) and The Giant in Jack and The Beanstalk (Millfield Theatre).
Victoria Butler who performed in MAYA and APRIL REVUE, FEAST OF SNACKS and BITESIZE has just finished three years musical theatre training at Bird College, where she played the lead part of Carmen in her third year musical 'Fame'. Prior to this she also trained at Arts Ed in Chiswick. Other college theatre credits include Masie in 'The Boyfriend'; Marlene in 'Top Girls'; Audrey in 'Little Shop of Horrors' and Sally Bowles in 'Cabaret'. During her second year of training she was also asked to sing in the cast at the preview of the new musical 'The Ripper' at the New Players Theatre, Charing Cross. Victoria is looking forward to playing Kaya and making her West End debut.
Robert Hannouch trained at the Royal Academy of Music on the postgraduate course in Musical Theatre. Playing the part of Mark in a production of Rent in 2006 made him want to pursue singing and acting. After working at Lerback's Theatre doing children's theatre a whole summer, he spent two years studying at the Musical Theatre Academy in the north of Sweden. During his studies there he took part in various productions including West Side Story, Jekyll and Hyde, Les Misérables, Scrooge, Chess and Evita. After graduating with a Diploma in Musical Theatre he went on to do work for Swedish Radio P4, the Swedish Chamber Orchestra and perform in various tribute shows. Robert's most recent credits include BBC Radio Play "The White Chameleon", performing with Elton John at the Royal Albert Hall, singing for the King of Sweden in a private concert and playing the part of Charles Guiteau in the Royal Academy Music's production of Sondheim's Assassins.
Alex Nair who performed in MAYA recently graduated from London Studio Centre. Credits whilst training include Cowboy Bob in Footloose, Daddy in The American Dream, Sidney in Absurd Person Singular, Darvel in A Vampire Story, and South Asian Teen in Iron Shoes Productions' educational series, Watch Over Me 4. MAYA marks Alex's first graduate production.
