Favourite Show:
Les Miserables
Favourite Song:
"And I am telling you"
from DreamgirlsDream Role:
Velma Kelly
in Chicago From a very early age Mandy showed an enthusiasm for the Arts. Like most young girls in the 1970’s she joined dance classes and achieved examinations in all dance disciplines. As a teenager she joined a Performing Arts group, and it was here she found her passion for singing and musical theatre. Mandy has been heavily involved in amateur theatre for nearly 40 years, first as a principal dancer and later taking on roles including Sarah Brown
(Guys & Dolls), Julie Jordan
(Carousel), Anne Riley
(42nd Street), Eliza Doolittle
(My Fair Lady), Hodel
(Fiddler on the Roof), Marguerite St.Just
(The Scarlet Pimpernel), Nancy
(Oliver), Reno Sweeney
(Anything Goes), Violet Newstead
(Nine to Five). When not treading the boards Mandy helps direct, produce and choreograph. In 2001 Mandy founded UpStage, her aim was to motivate young people and encourage self-belief through performance. She wanted to provide a creative escape for children and adults, introducing them to the imaginative worlds of theatre, music and dance.
Favourite Show:
RENT
Favourite Song:
"Dance With The Devil"
from Witches of EaswtickDream Role:
Dayle dreamed of playing Frankie Valli ever since he first saw Jersey Boys in the West End and was so lucky that his dream came true. Now his dream role is
Nick Bottom
in Something Rotten Dayle has been performing ever since he can remember. He was singing and dancing before he could even talk and always knew he was destined for the stage. From an early age he attended a performing arts school, giving him numerous opportunities growing up, performing around the country in cabarets and charity events and appearing in several West End shows. Dayle pursued this path and went on to train at the Arts Educational Schools London, where he gained a BA Hons Degree in Musical Theatre.Dayle is best known for playing the role of Frankie Valli in
Jersey Boys (West End and UK Tour). During his 5 years in Jersey Boys as well as performing the role of Frankie he was also the Dance Captain.Other Theatre credits include: William George in
Soho Cinders (Charing Cross Theatre),
Jesus Christ Superstar (Barbican Theatre),
Les Miserables (Queens Theatre),
Floyd Collins (Southwark Playhouse),
A Christmas Carol (Lichfield Garrick),
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Union Theatre),
Scrooge,
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,
Fred Astaire: His Daughter’s Tribute, where he played Young Fred Astaire (all at the
London Palladium), Gavroche in
Les Miserables (Palace Theatre), Chip in
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Dominion Theatre).When Dayle is not performing he spends a lot of his time teaching, directing and producing. He also owns and runs the West End Party Band, which is a function band made up of the finest singers and musicians from London’s West End Theatres. Dayle has been involved with UpStage since it started, as a member and later as a teacher, choreographer, director, musical director and producer.
Favourite Show:
Something Rotten / Guys & Dolls
Favourite Song:
Come To My Garden
from The Secret GardenDream Role:
Christine Daae
in The Phantom of the Opera Anouska trained at the Guildford School of Acting where she received a First Class Degree in Musical Theatre.
Her credits include; Dance Captain in
Evita (UK and International tour),
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (UK tour) where she understudied and played the role of the Narrator, Isabella in the European Premier of
The Glorious Ones (Landor Theatre),
42nd Street (UK tour) where she understudied the lead role of Peggy Sawyer,
Spamalot (Playhouse Theatre) where she subsequently went on to take over the role of Lady of the Lake, Understudy Hope Harcourt in
Anything Goes (UK tour), Dance Captain in
The Sound of Music (UK tour) and understudy Maria, Young Emily in
Follies (National Theatre) and Young Deedee and Understudy Young Heidi in the
Follies revival (National Theatre). Anouska has been fortunate enough to teach many students over the years, from 3 year olds to adults, in disciplines ranging from tap, ballet, jazz right through to singing and drama.
Favourite Show:
Sweeney Todd
Favourite Song:
What Did I Miss
from HamiltonDream Role:
Mary Poppins
Katie trained at the Arts Educational Schools London, where she gained a BA Hons degree in musical theatre.Katie has been involved with
The Sound of Music UK and Ireland Tour for a number of years. She has played the roles of Liesel Von Trapp, Sister Sophia, Ursula and understudied and played the lead role of Maria. Other credits include: Alternate Eva Peron in
Evita (UK & European Tour), Dance Captain in
Sleeping Beauty and
Jack and the Beanstalk (Hackney Empire),
Where is Peter Rabbit (Old Laundry Theatre) and
Girlfriends (Union Theatre).Recordings and Concerts include:
Kerry Ellis Album,
Cinderella (DK Productions),
Candide, BBC Radio 2’s
Friday Night is Music Night,
Peter Polycarpou’s - The Songs of My Life.When Katie isn’t performing or teaching, she runs children’s parties for
The Giggle Company.
Favourite Show:
Spring Awakening
Favourite Song:
My Man
from Funny GirlDream Role:
Jenna
in Waitress Kathryn has been performing since she was 8 years old, when she used to travel around the UK performing with her family as part of the folk band 'The Tindalls' and in 2010 they were featured on Sky Arts as part of
Fairport Conventions Cropredy Festival. She has always loved to sing and dance and over the years has learned to play over 8 different instruments. She trained in Musical Theatre at Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) and is a professional Actor-Musician.Theatre credits include: Vocalist and Bass Guitar in
Sensations - The Music of The Who (UK Tour), MD and Orchestrations for
Vernon God Little (Yvonne Arnaud Mill Studio), Lead Vocalist in
Hats off to Led Zeppelin (UK Tour) and in 2019 she travelled to Moscow, Russia with Acapella group
Joe Public where they won the Audience Choice Award at the
Moscow Seasons Festival. She is currently performing at London's O2 Arena in
MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY where she is playing Kathryn - Guitar & Ensemble. When not performing in a show she spends her time teaching, writing music and gigging with various bands or as a solo artist.