MARTYN ANDREWS
The following is used with permission from Martyn Andrews. Visit him at www.martynandrews.co.uk. (added 7th August 2007, updated 23rd March 2008)
Throughout Martyn’s childhood, he performed in many regional plays, musicals and festivals.
Small TV roles followed in Mersey TV’s Brookside,
Martyn was also a member of the National Youth Music Theatre where he performed in The Threepenny Opera at the Lyric Hammersmith in the West End of London and worked on the NYMT's Warchild.
During Martyn's time at his drama school Mountview, his favourite productions included; Kiss of the Spiderwoman directed by Ian Good, Sweet Charity directed by Matt Ryan, Working directed by Nicholas Tudor, Accrington Pals directed by Neil Caple and Hamlet directed by Will Kerley.
In his final year at drama school, Martyn was offered the chance to be in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical STARLIGHT EXPRESS. Cast as a swing and covering all the lead roles, one year later he eventually took over the lead role of Electra.
Another Lloyd Webber musical was to follow in the form of Bill Kenwright's new production of WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND. He originated and created the role of the Preacher for a year, singing "The vaults of Heaven" around the
Martyn's next stage performance was in the title role of Rock in Theatre Royal Lincoln's ROCK HARD the musical with Alvin Stardust.
As well as numberous concerts, COPACABANA the musical was Martyn's last
Apart from Entertainment Today, Martyn is currently presenting "The
Wayfarer" travel series on the worldwide news channel Russia Today. www.russiatoday.ru
Martyn may be busy with his television presenting contracts, but he certainly has his eyes set on returning to the stage in the future. Unable to tread those boards for a while now - he is eager as ever to get back in front of that live audience! He also has aspirations to start up his own theatre company – so just watch this space for more details.
ALEXANDER EVANS
The following is used with permission from Alexander Evans, visit him at www.alexanderevans.com (added 27th March 2007, updated 23rd March 2008)
Alexander was born and raised in London. He studied music at
Southampton University and was a former member of the National Youth
Music Theatre of Great Britain, performing in productions of OLIVER!
(Edinburgh Fringe Festival) WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND (RIverside Studios)
NOYES'S FLUDDE (Covent Garden Festival) ROYAL CHARITY GALA (St James's
Palace.
Theatrical credits include roles in; DO I HEAR A WALTZ? - Landor
Theatre . FANNY, LOST MUSICALS – Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler’s Wells
ASPECTS OF LOVE – Regional Tour. HAIR – Octagon Theatre, Yeovil.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Princes Hall Aldershot. SLEEPING BEAUTY -
Bridlington Spa Theatre
Opera credits include; Don Ottavio in DON GIOVANNI. Don Basilio / Don
Curzio in THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at the Zeist Festival, Holland.
Lenski in EUGENE ONEGIN. Vasek in THE BARTERED BRIDE for New Youth
Opera. He has also performed roles in DON CARLOS, THE MAGIC FLUTE and
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE for Pavilion Opera.
Alexander was engaged as a principal male vocalist on the QUEEN MARY 2
for its maiden and inaugural voyages. This took him across three
continents with gala performances in New York, Ft Lauderdale, and the
naming ceremony in Southampton.
He has toured the UK with SPIRIT OF THE DANCE singing popular classics,
and seasons at europes largest Christmas show, the THURSFORD CHRISTMAS
SPECTACULAR.
Alex has just returned from the Zeist Festival in Holland, where he performed the
roles of Turiddu in CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA, and The Impressario, in
Mozarts THE IMPRESSARIO. He has also recorded the sound track and
briefly appeared in a new feature film, The Oxford Murders, starring
Elijah Wood and John Hurt, due to be released later this year.
Alexander performed at The Watermill Theatre last year in a production of 'Honk'
Alexander is continuing to perform for Opera on the Run, who provide high quality theatrical performances for corporate events. .
Alexander will also be appearing in The Watermill's summer production of Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Performances run from 9th July to 30th August. Visit the Watermill website for booking information.
MARIA MCCAUL
Maria McCaul a talented Irish Actress, Singer and Voice Artist began her Stage Career at the age of sixteen when she first won Best Actress in the Dominican College Drama Festival with her Drama Teacher Rosaleen Corrigan who encouraged her to audition for the National Youth Theatre. She gained a place at the National Youth Theatre under the direction of Edward Wilson where she completed a summer course and appeared in Coriolanus in the West End. In her teens she won the all Ireland Irish Dancing Championships with Marlene Dunlop. She was Leader of the North East Ulster Schools Symphony Orchestra at eleven and also a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland. She has worked with the Ulster Orchestra on String Training Programmes and the CBSO.
HELEN RAW
The following is used with permission from Helen Raw, visit her at www.helenraw.com (added 23rd March 2007)
Helen Raw is a versatile and experienced actress and singer. She has played various lead and character roles to critical acclaim in musical theatre productions across Scotland and has appeared in many well-known television programmes, films and commercials.
She has a wide variety of other experience including 2˝ years as an Entertainer & Singer with Celebrity Cruises (where she won the Circle of Excellence Award for Entertainment), a Murder Mystery Character Actor, a founder of ‘Act One’ Children's Theatre and a Children’s Drama Teacher.
Helen is a member of Equity, the Equity Singers Register, the Musicians Union, the Actors Centre NE, TVI Actors Studio (Hollywood) and can be found in Spotlight Actresses, http://www.spotlightcd.com.
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Helen's theatre credits include:
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Helen's recording credits include:
- Helen Raw in Concert – Live Concert
- A Voice For Life – Live Concert
- Stop! In The Name of Love – Live Concert
- Gifts of Love – Song For Europe Entry
- A Sailor Went to Sea – Nursery Rhyme CD for children
Helen is due to start work on her first studio album in the next couple of months
Helen's TV/Film credits include:
- Sacrificed; Helen
- Dad Likes Surprises; Sarah
- Minor Details: Taurian Lady
- Taggart; Prostitute and Police Officer
- Rab C Nesbitt; Prostitute and Nurse
- McCallum; Barmaid
- High Road; Prostitute and Receptionist
- Looking After Jo Jo; Drug Addict
- The Gift; Wife
- Life Support; Ward Sister
- The Unhappiest Queen; Mary Queen of Scots/Brothel Madam
- Farm Foods Commercial; Girl with Ally McCoist
- Student/Info/Education Films; Lead and ensemble
Helen also runs acting workshops....visit www.rawtalentproductions.co.uk
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