EXPERIENCE TO GIVE
Craig is the creative director of The West End Experience. He trained at Mountview Academy in London where he graduated with a 1st BA hons degree. He played Doc in CR7 for the BBC. He made his West End debut in ‘The Mousetrap’ playing, Giles and Trotter. Craig then went on to play, Eddie, in ‘Blood Brothers’ on the National tour and in the West End. Craig has also played, Harry, in 'Scrooge' on tour & at The London Palladium with Tommy Steele & is one of the 12 International Tenors.
Elphaba in Wicked West End and Broadway - In New York she won Audience Choice of Best Replacement in a role in 2016, also the Whats on Satge award 2011 for best takeover in a role, Two, Meg Dawson in The Last Ship, Communicating Doors, Farragut North, Meat in We Will Rock You, she was a semi finalist in BBC's I'd Do Anything.
Lorna grew up in Solihull and trained at the Carlton Television Workshop. She made her West End Debut at the age of 15 in Romeo and Juliet the Musical at London’s Piccadilly Theatre, and has continued to have a career in the West End, and regionally in musicals including Les Miserables, Footloose, Evita, The Fantasticks, Dreamboats and Petticoats, Parade, High School Musical, Annie get Your Gun, Roman Holiday, and Beautiful the Carole King Musical, for which she won the 2015 Olivier Award
Rhodri trained at Laine Theatre Arts. Theatre credits include: Andy/us Nick, CC and Harry in Flashdance (UK Tour), Ensemble/us Pepper and Eddie in Mamma Mia! (International Tour & U.K. tour) Ensemble in The Gospel of Us with Michael Sheen (The National Theatre, Wales). Ensemble U/S Giant in Jack and the beanstalk (Capitol Theatre Horsham). Starkey/Ensemble in Peter Pan (White Rock Theatre, Hastings). Mike Costa in A Chorus Line (Laine Theatre Arts) Ensemble U/S Aladdin in Aladdin (Alhambra)
Bex has been performing professionally for thirteen years, after training in Musical Theatre at Guildford School of Acting. While she was there, Bex received the Margaret Veale award for singing and the Principal’s Award for Musical Theatre. She is a musical director for SingSpace and a musical theatre tutor for ICtheatre. As an actress, Bexs television work includes The Bill, Holby City, Phoneshop and Doctors. Films include The Mistress of Spices, Aisha the American and Zoe. On stage, Bex has
Ben trained at ArtsEd, London. Credits include ‘Dance Captain and ‘Tommy/Ensemble’ in ‘THE BOOK THIEF - THE MUSICAL’, ‘Coricopat’, Understudy ‘Skimbleshanks’, ‘Mungojerrie’, ‘Alonzo/Rumpus’ and ‘Admetus/Macavity’ in ‘CATS’, Ensemble, Understudy ‘Phil Davis’ and ‘Mike Nulty’ in WHITE CHRISTMAS, Swing, Dance Captain and Understudy ‘Aaron’ and ‘Bobby’ in CURTAINS , Ensemble and Dance Captain in THE PRODUCERS
Alice started her career in the Woman In White (Palace Theatre) understudying Laura Fairlie. From there she joined the cast of Les Miserables (Queens Theatre) playing the Factory Girl and understudying Cosette & Fantine. Credits since include Princess Aurora in Awaking Beauty (Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough written & directed by Alan Ayckbourn), Annie Get Your Gun (Young Vic), Most recently Alice has been starring as the green witch Elphaba in London’s West End production of Wicked.
At the age of 10, Jade attended Stonelands school of Ballet and Theatre Arts as a full time student until she was 13. Following this, she moved on to Arabesque school of Performing Arts in Chichester to complete her remaining school years. At 16, Jade continued to train and accepted a place at The Brighton Academy on the Musical Theatre course for three years and graduated in 2014. Most recently Jade was the Resident Director and install director for TED on MSC cruises putting together all the
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), Grease (Jan) , Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy Harris), Cats (Grizabella), Debbie does Dallas (Debbie), Evita (Evita), Wicked (first actress to play both Galinda and Elphaba), The Waterbabies (Mrs D), BBc Kiss me Kate (Lana/Bianca), The Judy Garland Show (Judy), An Evening of Movies and Musicals, Friday Night is Music Night- BBC Radio 2, Bond and Beyond UK, Variety Gala Evening, Christmas Proms, Tribute to Gene Kelly.
Training: Laine Theatre Arts. Theatre includes: Ensemble & u/s Nessarose in Wicked UK and International Tours; Swing in The Bodyguard (Adelphi, London); Tess & Dance Captain in Crazy for You (Upstairs at The Gatehouse); Spirit of the Dance (UK/International tour); Night of 1000 Stars & Night of 1000 Voices (Royal Albert Hall); Peter Pan (Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton); Beauty and the Beast (Theatre Royal, Windsor); Cinderella (Theatre Royal, Plymouth) and A Centennial Celebration (New Wimbledon
Guys and Dolls. Galileo in the London production of 'We Will Rock'. He has also played the role of 'Drew' in the Original London cast of "Rock of Ages" and is known for playing the role of Fiyero in WICKED.Other theatre work includes: the GHOST workshop in the leading role of Sam, THE ROYAL HUNT OF THE SUN directed by Trevor Nunn; Mamma Mia!, OUR HOUSE, Kismet, West Side Story playing Tony, Over My Shoulder & The Royal Variety Performance twice.
Justin is currently understudy George Mcfly in the West End cast of 'Back To The Future' at the Adelphi Theatre. Training: D&B School of Performing Arts. Theatre credits include: Ensemble in Goldilocks and the Three Bears (The London Palladium), Ensemble/Cover Kassim in Aladdin (Prince Edward Theatre, West End), Bill Calhoun in Kiss Me, Kate (Kilworth House Theatre), Danny Zuko and Johnny Casino in Grease (World Trade Centre, Dubai & Curve, Leicester) directed by Nikolai Foster, Bernardo in West
Chiarina trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Once graduated, she has continued to explore various parts of the industry, obtaining roles in TV, short films, music videos and theatre. She has most recently been a guest actor in Doctors - BBC and was an ensemble member in the West End prodiction of Wicked for nearly 4 years. Training: The Italia Conti Academy Theatre includes: Wicked (West End), Demi Lovato (MTV EMAs & Birmingham Free Radio Live), Moulin Rouge (Secret Cinema), B
Sonny trained professionally in musical theatre at The MGA Academy of Performing Arts. Theatre includes: SHREK; 9 to 5 the Musical (UK Tour/Korea); Gypsy (UK Workshop); Berlin Berlin (Germany); Take That’s The Band (German Tour); Tanz der Vampire (German Tour) and Best of Musical Starnights(European Tour). Other professional credits include: Ritual (Dance Captain); Beauty and the Beast (Qdos); Children in Need (BBC) and Just Dance (Ubisoft International)
Lorna’s West End theatre credits include: Cynthia Weil in Beautiful the Carole king Musical (Aldwych) for which she won the Laurence Olivier award for Best Actress in a Supporting role in a Musical. Laura in Dreamboats and Petticoats (Playhouse) Luisa in The Fantasticks (Duchess) Ariel in Footloose (Novello) Mistress in Evita (Adelphi) Monteen in Parade (Donmar) Juliet in Romeo and Juliet the Musical (Piccadilly)
West End credits include: Swing/Cover Jenna and Dawn in Waitress (Adelphi Theatre); Mistress in Evita(Phoenix Theatre); Imelda Quirke in The Commitments (original cast - Palace Theatre); Swing/1st Cover Eponine in Les Miserables(Queens Theatre); Ensemble/1st Cover Sophie in Mamma Mia! (Prince of Wales Theatre). Other credits include: Celtic Angels (US tour); Mistress in Evita (UK/European Tour); Snow White in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Qdos/Grand Opera House Belfast).
Elphaba in Wicked, Kathy in Vanities, Stephanie Zinoni in Cool Rider, Martha in The Secret Garden, Lorraine in I Dreamed A Dream, Kim in Taboo, Miss Lynch in Grease, Miranda in Betwixt (West End), for which she was nominated for numerous awards, BBC Concert Orchestra Friday Night is Music Night for BBC Radio 2
Rachael was a semi finalist on BGT. Her credits include We Will Rock you, Hairspray, Evita in Evita, Serena in Fame, Mary in Jersey Boys, Cats, Dina in Starlight Express & Saturday Night Fever
Claire is a graduate of Laine Theatre Arts, having gained a Musical Theatre Diploma & professional Dance Teaching qualifications. Claire appeared in Mamma Mia in London, then went on to the International Tour where she covered & played Ali & Lisa. She has cast & choreographed all over the world for Jean Ann Ryan Productions & currently casts & choreographs for Midas Entertainment & Debbie O'Brien's casting associate. She has also been in Les Mis & Oliver both West end & tour.
Charlotte trained at Laine Theatre Arts. Theatre credits include -Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre; Billy Elliot, West End; Priscilla Queen of The Desert, West End; Me and My Girl, UK Tour. TV credits include - Strictly come dancing , All together now, Royal variety performances, Comic Relief, This Morning, Alan Tichmarsh, Ant and Dec Saturday Night Takeaway.
Heather Chandler in 'Heathers', Nicola in 'Kinky Boots', Joyce in 'Sunny Afternoon', 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Arena Tour, 'Legally Blonde' in which she understudied and played the leading role of Elle Woods, 'Mamma Mia!', 'Hairspray', 'High School Musical', 'Children Will Listen' – Sondheim’s 75th Birthday Gala, 'Follies In Concert'.
Bronwen is a highly skilled Choreographer & Dance Teacher with over 10 years of experience.
Jonathan trained at Mountview Academy Of Theatre Arts, London Graduating with a First Class BA Hons. His credits include Wicked u/s Boq (West End), Book of Mormon u/s Elder Cunningham (West End), u/s Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat (National UK Tour), Ensemble/Student in Les Miserables (Film), u/s and played Harry Young Ebenezer in Scrooge The Musical (London Palladium, West End) Kurt in Glee: Dont Stop Believin (National UK Tour.
Lizzii trained at Arts Educational School. Theatre credits include - Bananaman The Musical, Southwark Playhouse; Chicago, West End; Guys and Dolls, Kilworth Theatre; The Rat Pack, West End; High Society, UK Tour; Me and My Girl, UK Tour; The Rat Pack, UK Tour TV credits include - Eastenders, BBC1; Hollyoaks Channel 4
Training: The MTA Theatre Credits Include: Galileo in WE WILL ROCK YOU (Anthem of the Seas); Judge (u/s Ledoux, u/s Jagwire) in BAT OUT OF HELL (Dominion Theatre); Elder White/Schrader in THE BOOK OF MORMON (Prince of Wales Theatre); Bee (Pig) in THREE LITTLE PIGS (UK Tour/Palace Theatre/Australian Tour); Ensemble in COOL RIDER (Duchess Theatre)
Trained at Royal Ballet and London Studio Centre CREDITS: Jesus Christ Superstar, Lion King, Marcy Wills, Witches of Eastwick. Has played Eponine and Fauntine in Les Miserable West End and was the face of Les Miserables poster. Sophia has also played Sophie in Mamma Mia, Title of Show, Chloe in Never Forget and Grizabella in Cats, Anita in West Side Story.
Jordan graduated from The Guildford School of Acting. The Glenn Miller Show, West End; The Sound of Music, UK Tour; Evita, West End; Member of Tap Attack; silver medalist at the World Tap Championships.
Shrek, Ghost, Enjoras Les Miserable, one of the 12 international tenors, Fiyero in World tour of Wicked, South Pacific,
Sarah, originally from Co. Carlow, Ireland, moved to UK at the age of 17 to be a performer, she trained in straight acting in Manchester before moving to London and graduating from Doreen Bird College in 2012. Sarah most recently played Sister Mary Robert in the UK Tour of Sister Act for Jamie Wilson Productions. And Jasmine for QDOS Pantomimes. In-between shows Sarah has taught Singing, musical theatre and West End workshops all over the country.
Fantine in Les Miserables; Charlotte Goetze in The Diary of a Teenage Girl; Mother in The Night Before Christmas; Mrs Fezziwig in A Little of What You Fancy; Nellie Collins in Floyd Collins; Julie La Verne in ShowBoat (Olivier award winner, best supporting actress in a musical); Donna/Oolie in City Of Angels; Molly Jensen in Ghost; Martirio in Bernarda Alba;