Currently into rehearsals for Company. Final production for these fabulous students. The strides they have made recently are huge. They also like a good laugh so the jobs a good 'un.
Currently into rehearsals for Company. Final production for these fabulous students. The strides they have made recently are huge. They also like a good laugh so the jobs a good 'un.
I had a fabulous evening presenting the Awards Evening for CCSkills at The National Museum of Wales.An incredible shortlist and deserving winners.Fabulous to see this event being hosted in Wales for the first...
Read MoreBest known for musicals such as Cabaret, Chicago and The Rink, this piece by one of the most prolific writing partnerships in American Musical History celebrates the genius of Kander and Ebb, reacquainting us with signature songs such as New York New York and All That Jazz, whilst reminding us of the sophistication of their writing with numbers such as Coloured Lights and I Don't...
Read MoreCurrently into rehearsal for 'And the World Goes' Round'. A fabulous Musical review showcasing the songs of Kander and Ebb. A collection of love songs, torch songs and some witty numbers with fabulous vocal arrangements. We are familiar with Chicago and Cabaret and maybe even a dash of Kiss of the Spider woman, but this revue celebrates so much more. We have songs from The Rink, The Act, Woman...
Read MoreAbsolutely delighted to have been selected as part of this great scheme. More info below: Radical Creatures...
Read MoreSmall selection of images from the joy that was Pippin. A pleasure to direct these brilliant young actors at UWTSD Cardiff. Check out the link below for the brilliant new BA in Musical Theatre in Wales BA Musical Theatre. APPLY NOW I'd say it's one of the classiest pieces of theatre out there. Schwartz, Hirson and Fosse, a genius...
Read MoreIt's been a challenging and energising month with these guys. Introducing this generation to the essence of Fosse and his obvious influence over the original version of Pippin has had its ups and downs. One forgets that this is an era so far removed from this new generation of musical theatre performers, yet also so fundamental in their learning if one is to have a visceral response...
Read MoreDelighted to be directing Pippin at the moment. It's a lovely challenge for this lovely cast as we lift some of Fossey's original choreography at times giving them a fabulous flavour of his genius. You can catch the show on Feb 21st and 22nd at The Gate, Cardiff. Come and support these talented young actors. So great to see Wales gaining confidence in training the young musical theatre performers...
Read MoreI am so thrilled to be a part of the team who will deliver the only BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre in Wales. The 1st cohort will join us this coming September and will be taught by what I can only describe as a dream team. Deadline to apply for the next Academic year is January 15th and all the information you need is via the link...
Read MoreWhat a lovely way to start 2019. Receiving recognition for ones directorial practice and all you are striving to achieve, especially as I strive to look at diversifying the genre of musical theatre, is delightful. To Raffie, Lauren, Michael and Anthony who were absolute pros, thank you and thank you for trusting such a new and crazy process and methodology. This production enabled me to test and develop...
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