The Hall of Fame
Managing Director, Colin Matthews, makes a point of seeking out new and versatile performers for his productions, which, together with his youth policy, enables him to discover and develop young talent in the South West. This has resulted in success nationally and in the West End for acts that have appeared in his shows.
2006 was no exception with Oliver Taylor, who for the first time in his dance career whilst still aged only 12 years of age took on the role of Billy Elliot in the show the Magic of Variety. 2006 - Babbacombe Theatre, 2007, Victoria Palace Theatre, on London's West End, a huge step forward for this extremely talented young man.
Other artistes that have gone on to the West End are:
- Alexandra Jay - West End, Cats, My Fair Lady (understudy to Martine McCutcheon), Mama Mia.
- Dylan Turner - Mama Mia, Grease, Chicago, Oh What A Night, Footloose
- Lauren Cuthbertson - Soloist for the Royal Ballet
- Jethro Marles - Mary Poppins
- Emrhys Cooper - We Will Rock You
Oliver Taylor- 2006 The Magical World of Variety. 2007 Billy Elliot
Potential stars of the next decade - the junior cast of this seasons Strictly Comedy & Dancing.
The entertainment industry has many opportunities for young performers; the following are now making their living in varying aspects of the business.
Wesley Waring, Kayleigh Ross, Adam French, Gemma Jones, Sophie Gilbert, Claire Edworthy, Aaron Cuthbertson, Elizabeth Mackey, Amanda Read, Helen Martin, Melinda Brooks, Katie Twigger, Samantha Reps, Rachel Lemare, Rebecca Bennett, Zoe Lee, Sadie Beer, Rhiannon Waring, Jarrad Pearce, Casmine Wilde, Joanne Williams, Joleen Milne, Katie Stevens, James Chambers
The following young people are currently furthering their education within the industry by attending accredited theatre schools.
Lucy O'Neill, Danielle Wreford, Patricia Turner, Zoe Philpott, Emily Gilbert, Jennifer Alden, Jemma Picken, Kerry Anne O'Brien.
