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BIO

Work as Director/Choreographer in the West End,
includes: Dancing in the Streets ( Cambridge, Savoy and Playhouse)
Santa’s Christmas Adventure (Ambassadors)
Gyles Brandreth’s Zipp! (Duchess); Girls
Night Out (Victoria Palace); Elvis the Musical
(Astoria, Prince of Wales and Piccadilly); Return to
the Forbidden Planet (Cambridge); Ferry ‘Cross the
Mersey (Lyric); Lily Savage in Snow White (Victoria
Palace); Tribute to the Blues Brothers (Whitehall);
Jack to a King (Ambassadors); The Pocket Dream
(Albery); James and the Giant Peach (Sadler’s
Wells); The Rivals (Boulevard); Wild Oats
(National); La Cenerentola (Royal Opera House);
various Gilbert and Sullivan operas (Sadler’s Wells
and Savoy) and as Resident Director: Hello, Dolly!
(Drury Lane); Peggy Sue Got Married (Shaftesbury);
plus many galas and concerts at the Palladium,
Prince Edward, Strand, Savoy and Drury Lane
including: The Ken Dodd Show, Jerry Herman’s Broadway, with Angela
Lansbury and Bill Kenwright’s Any Dream Will Do
concert, with eight Josephs, all at the Palladium. Also 14 productions at Above the Stag in London - the only professional LGBT fringe theatre in the UK

Worldwide includes: The Mikado in Brisbane,
Sydney and LA; Elvis the Musical in Vancouver and
Sydney; Dancing in the Streets in North America and Canada. Starlight Express in Japan and Australia plus
countless trade shows from Iceland to the Bahamas and
many musicals directed on Cruise Ships from Norway to Western Samoa.

She has directed/choreographed varied straight
productions in UK, ranging from Peter Terson’s
Strippers to Agatha Christie’s only comedy,
Afternoon at the Seaside, and has worked on many
Kenwright productions, including Can’t
Smile Without You - the UK tour based on Barry
Manilow’s music , Laughter in the Rain with the music
of Neil Sedaka, Ferry Cross the Mersey , Simply the Best ( Tina Turner) , Jesus Christ Superstar, This is Elvis , Elvis the Musical and the UK hit tour Cilla the Musical
She was with the Dreamboats creative team for all three titles on both the UK tours and at the Savoy and the Playhouse in London.

Television/film work includes: Stravinsky’s
Renard the Fox, Lenny Beige, Morecambe and Wise
and Prick Up Your Ea rs.

She also writes and devises compilation shows and acts for
various artistes and gives occasional Tales of Toddography talks in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind. She enjoys living in Brighton – when she gets the chance - and is honoured to be a patron of The Brighton Academy.

Productions

 
[West End, 2010]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[London Fringe, 2004]
Director/Choreographer

News


THE PLEASURE GARDEN - A Vauxhall Musical Will Be Performed Above The Stag Theatre Next Month

A wildly funny new musical will take a peek through the bushes to discover and celebrate Vauxhall's history as a hedonistic playground. Written by Glenn Chandler with music by Charles Miller, The Pleasure Garden will play at Above The Stag Theatre, a stone's throw from the historic park where its story is set.
The Garden Theatre Launches the EAGLE LATE Season With NAKED BOYS SINGING!

The title says it all in the international smash hit musical comedy 'Naked Boys Singing!' This hilarious musical revue features 15 original songs, a bevy of gorgeous and talented men, and no clothes - a winning combination if ever there was one!
Tony Christie to Show Cambridge the Way to Amarillo in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto

Cambridge Arts Theatre has announced that chart-topping legend Tony Christie will lead the cast of its 2017 family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, in the role of The King...of Amarillo!
Tony Christie to Show Cambridge the Way to Amarillo in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto

Cambridge Arts Theatre has announced that chart-topping legend Tony Christie will lead the cast of its 2017 family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, in the role of The King...of Amarillo!
Full Cast Announced For 10th Anniversary Tour of DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical returns to celebrate 10 years of the multi-million selling albums that inspired the Olivier Award nominated musical. The show opens at Theatre Royal Windsor on 25th January before embarking on a nationwide tour.
DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS To Rock 'n' Roll Into The Edinburgh Playhouse This May

Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical returns to celebrate 10 years of the multi-million selling albums that inspired the Olivier Award nominated musical.
EASTENDERS Star Paul Nicholas to Lead Cambridge Arts Theatre Production of DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT

Cambridge Arts Theatre is delighted to announce that Eastenders' bad boy, Paul Nicholas will lead the cast of its 2016 family pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat.  Fresh from playing on-screen baddie Gavin Sullivan in Eastenders, the BAFTA nominated Just Good Friends star will play the despicable and cunning baddie King Rat. With a career spanning over 40 years, including starring roles in Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair and Grease, as well as a successful pop career and many TV and film roles, Paul will be spending Christmas in Cambridge to wreak havoc in true panto style.
All Star Productions to Present BABES IN ARMS

Continuing our commitment to producing revivals of rarely produced Musicals, we are proud to announce that our next show will be the first UK Staging in almost 15 years of the original version of BABES IN ARMS.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow Tonight

The explosive new production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's ground-breaking rock opera, is set to continue its major UK tour into the autumn, coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow from tonight 6 to Saturday 10 October 2015.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow, Oct. 6 - Glenn Carter to Star

The explosive new production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's ground-breaking rock opera, is set to continue its major UK tour into the autumn, coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow from Tuesday 6 to Saturday 10 October 2015.
Christopher Biggins to Host WEST END HEROES 2015

Christopher Biggins, hugely popular star of musical theatre, screen comedies, panto dame extraordinaire and one of Britain's best-loved TV personalities, is announced today as the larger than life host of the 2015 West End Heroes gala concert.
BWW Reviews: DREAMBOATS & MINISKIRTS, New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham, October 13 2014

Dreamboats and Petticoats has done the UK tour rounds on several occasions as well as having a very successful West End run. There has also been a massive franchise of CDs that have been released which have acted as another good marketing tool. Because of all this, Bill Kenwright along with his creative team have put a sequel on the road entitled Dreamboats and Miniskirts.
Olivier Winner Michael Ball to Host 2014 WEST END HEROES Gala at the Dominion, Sept 28

Michael Ball, Britain's leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award winner, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular radio and TV presenter, is announced today as the host of the 2014 West End Heroes gala concert.
WEST END HEROES Charity Show Announced For Refurbished Dominion, Sept 2014

Following the phenomenal success of West End Heroes, which saw the casts of many of the biggest West End musicals unite with the finest UK military bands and musicians in a stunning performance that raised over £88,000 for the Help for Heroes charity, the newly refurbished Dominion Theatre is to once again host the event, this year on Sunday 28 September at 8.00pm.
DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS Announces 2014 Tour Dates

Inspired by the 7 smash hit multi-million selling albums of the same name, the West End sell out sensation DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS returns for another hit-packed UK tour in 2014, opening at the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre on 14 January. Featuring some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock 'n' Roll era, this whirl round the jukebox of one of the most dynamic musical decades continues to delight and entertain audiences around the country. The tour will visit Llandudno, Northampton, Manchester, Bromley, Oxford, Dartford, Belfast, Kings Lynn, Birmingham, Malvern, Sunderland, New Brighton, and Plymouth, with further dates and casting to be announced.
CARNABY STREET UK Tour to Relaunch 3 Sept. in Milton Keynes

Fresh from a successful spring tour, people all around the UK have become dedicated followers of Carnaby Street and now it's set to continue swinging round the country when the 60's musical opens its autumn leg in Milton Keynes this September.
SOUL SISTER UK Tour Kicks Off New Dates in Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Perth and More!

Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2013 Olivier Awards, Bill Kenwright and John Miller launch today new dates for 2013 for the smash-hit UK tour of SOUL SISTER - the new musical inspired by the music, life and times of Ike and Tina Turner, that caused a sensation at the West End's Savoy Theatre with rave reviews and standing ovations. The show will visit Nottingham, Bristol, Stoke, Malvern, Brighton, Blackpool, Liverpool, Windsor, Bromley, Sunderland, and Perth.
SOUL SISTER UK Tour Announces New Dates in Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Perth and More!

Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2013 Olivier Awards, Bill Kenwright and John Miller have announced new dates for 2013 for the smash-hit UK tour of SOUL SISTER - the new musical inspired by the music, life and times of Ike and Tina Turner, that caused a sensation at the West End's Savoy Theatre with rave reviews and standing ovations. The show will visit Nottingham, Bristol, Stoke, Malvern, Brighton, Blackpool, Liverpool, Windsor, Bromley, Sunderland, and Perth.
SOUL SISTER Begins February 25 at the Lyceum Theatre

Soul Sister, the new West End smash-hit musical inspired by the music, life and times of Ike and Tina Turner, rolls into the Lyceum Theatre from Mon 25 February - Sat 2 March.
Joe Pasquale Joins Cast Of HA HA HOLMES! For UK Tour, Starting Sept 2013

You'd be absolutely barking mad to miss this pipe-smoking new show from theatre's funniest parodists as Holmes and Watson embark on their most dangerous adventure yet ... hunting down The Hound of The Baskervilles.

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