West End and Friends Staring Kerry Ellis - Yeadon Town Hall 2019

CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT UK PRESENTS

SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER YEADON TOWN HALL www.westendandfriends.com

F U T U R I ST T H E AT R E P R O D U C T I O N S presents

YEADON TOWN HALL 19 - 23 DECEMBER 2019 www.yeadontownhall.co.uk | 0333 666 33 66 | Tickets from £20

A WELCOME FROM THE PRODUCERS Welcome to West End & Friends here at the amazing Yeadon Town Hall.

Having produced shows since 2013, Corporate Entertainment is delighted to be bringing West End & Friends to Leeds, packed with talent direct from the West End and Broadway! This is our second event here in the Town Hall, and whilst there may be (slightly) less gin in the theatre today, we know that the fantastic Town Hall Tavern is fully stocked and awaiting your visit, so do check It out.

We are here this evening to raise money for Children with Cancer UK. Every single penny of profit from today’s event will go to this amazing charity, so thank you for supporting it: “Our mission is to improve survival rates and the quality of survival in young cancer patients, and to find ways to prevent cancer in the future. We fund ground-breaking research to help children with cancer. We raise awareness to inspire others to help. And we support families with our welfare projects.”

We have called in every favour from friends and family alike to make this evening happen, and there a few thank-yous that we would like to make: Firstly, to you. Thank you for supporting this event, for supporting live music and for supporting such a wonderful charity.

We wouldn’t be able to do today without the performers. The performers on our stage tonight are the finest in the business, and we cannot thank them enough for giving up their time and for travelling so far to perform for us in this great venue.

There are several people behind the scenes who would never ask for thanks, but without whom tonight wouldn’t be possible. Firstly, to Jamie, Tom and the team here at Yeadon Town Hall. What you are doing here in the Town Hall should make you all very, very proud. Thanks also must go to the front of house team and chaperones who work tirelessly behind these scenes to make tonight happen.

Catherine, Taz and Justine Moglia who have been our sounding-board for the last eight weeks: thank you for the advice and support - and of course the bed and breakfast.

We would also like to thank Sophie Joelle for her support with marketing the event and Stu at Marmaduke Design for this amazing programme.

Thanks must also go to William and Georgina.

We hope to see you at our next Gin and Prosecco Festival here at the Town Hall on Saturday 6 June 2020 which will also feature our brand-new Tipsy Afternoon Tea on Sunday 7 June. And make sure you put next year’s West End and Friends in your diary! November 14 2020.

You can find out more about Children with Cancer UK, what they do and how they are funded on the website www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk We hope by now that you’ve found your way to your seat, all thanks to our amazing stewards - Linda, Kara, Heather, Frank and Trevor.

We are sure you will love this evenings show, and we are so excited that we have the fabulous Kerry Ellis live on stage singing all of her classics including Defying Gravity For now, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Tom & Myles

KERRY ELLIS Kerry is recognised as the leading lady of West End and Broadway musicals, with a number of starring roles in London, New York, and around the world. She has achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist signed to Universal Decca with her debut album Anthems and Sony Music with her album with Brian May, Golden Days.

Kerry originated the role of Meat, in Queen’s We Will Rock You and was the first British Elphaba in the worldwide smash, Wicked, for which she won the 2008 Whatsonstage.com Award for ‘Best Takeover in a Role’.

She then headed to Broadway to play Elphaba at the Gershwin Theatre for 6 months, where she won the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favourite Female Breakthrough Performance, before returning to London in the role for a further 6 months.

Her other leading role credits include Grizabella in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, Nancy in Oliver!, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Ellen in Miss Saigon and Fantine in Les Miserables, amongst many others.

Kerry’s first major CD release was Wicked in Rock, which is still flying high in Dress Circle’s bestseller list. Wicked in Rock was a collaboration with long time friend and Queen guitarist Brian May. Other performances include singing the National Anthem for the FA Cup final at Wembley, a sold out tour of Champions of Rock in Sweden, and playing Svetlana to critical acclaim in Chess at the Royal Albert Hall opposite Idina Menzel and Josh Groban (subsequently released on DVD and CD and screened on US network television), Thank You For The Music the BBC Radio 2 ABBA concert in Hyde Park, Night of 1000 Voices, and The Festival of Remembrance both at the Royal Albert Hall, she also headlined the BBC Proms in the Park 2010.

Kerry was involved in the Les Miserables feature film as well as headlining various festivals across the country, she also starred in the arena tour of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds alongside Jason Donavan and Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs. Kerry also toured with the 20th Anniversary Tour of Rent playing the role of Mimi.

Kerry’s dream of performing her first solo concert at the London Palladium came true in May 2013. The concert was such a huge success that it led to a thirteen date tour across the UK finishing at The Cadogan Hall. The concert celebrated her theatre career to date, singing songs from all the roles she has created and played.

At the end of 2016 Kerry played Sara in the West End production of Murder Ballad, the European premier directed by Sam Yates to rave reviews alongside Ramin Karimloo, Norman Bowman and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt.

Kerry continued her long term working relationship with Brian May with a tour of Europe in the summer of 2016 and the duo released their highly anticipated second studio album, titled Golden Days, in 2017.

Kerry played Alice in the UK Tour of Frank Wildhorn's musical Wonderland and Kerry and Frank are now working on new music together.

Kerry starred in her first play, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, her first non-singing role. Shortly after this, Kerry embarked on a 20th Anniversary UK tour. The solo tour celebrated her 20 year theatre career and played venues up and down the country.

Kerry had a 3 week residency at Crazy Coqs, Live at Zédel and performed for one night only at Onyric Teatre Condal in Barcelona.

Kerry made her concert debut in Japan in January and most recently finished as Special Guest Star on the Collabro UK tour.

Kerry will return to Japan to perform in the new year and will star in rock tribute royalty Queen Machine for new orchestrated UK tour.

This all-new tour Queen Machine Symphonic will play venues up and down the country from April 2020.

MAIYA QUANSAH-BREED Maiya was born and grew up in Manchester and started singing at the age of 4. It wasn’t until she was 12 when she went to see Oliver! at the Theatre Royal, Drury lane that made her realise she wanted to do musical theatres and that same production starred Kerry Ellis!

Maiya graduated from The Guildford School of Acting in 2018 and made her professional debut in Six the Musical. Starting the musical last June before graduation, she finished her reign as Catherine Parr in October 2019. This year, Maiya has been nominated for an Olivier Award for Best supporting actress, a Stage debut award for Best Actress in a musical, The Black British theatre award for best female and recent graduate and A West End Wilma award for Rising Star. She would just like to say a massive Thank you to everyone for coming this evening to support a wonderful charity! And is so honoured to be a part of it! After recently finishing Six the Musical she is extremely grateful for the fierce support received and cannot wait for the future!

Credits whilst training: Dottie in Nice work if you can get it, Ronnie in Hair and Exotica in Cats.

Touring credits: Original UK Tour cast of Six the Musical West End credits: Original Six the Musical West End cast 2019

REECE KERRIDGE Training: Laine Theatre Arts Theatre Credits Include: Ensemble and Cover Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical (UK and Ireland Tour); Ensemble in Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre); Ensemble in Our House (Union Theatre); Silly Billy in Jack and the Beanstalk (Clonter Opera Theatre); Ensemble/Understudy Muddles in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford); Ensemble/Understudy Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk (Wyvern Theatre, Swindon) Film Credits Include: Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again Reece is also the Principal and Founder of RKW Workshops which provides industry professional workshops, classes, hen parties, corporate, school workshops up and down the UK for all ages.

Reece is also debuting his first-ever solo concert in London on Monday 28th October 2019 at Sing Easy, London in the heart of the West End.

RONAN PARKE Charted artist Ronan Parke was runner up on Britain’s Got Talent 2011 when he was just 12 years old. He stole the hearts of the entire 2500 strong audience and all four judges (Amanda Holden, Michael McIntyre, Louis Walsh and David Hasselhoff) who gave him a standing ovation after performing Feeling Good for his audition. This gave him the opportunity to perform all over the World, including China, France, USA, Germany,Switzerland, Austria and in all major cities in the U.K. at festivals, television shows, headline concerts and numerous private events for fans, charities and even members of royal families. The audition video is has had over 50 Million views on YouTube.

After appearing on the show, Ronan recorded a self-titled cover album in which reached 22 on the official chart. He also released a number of singles, including a Christmas single in 2012 and a charity single – Defined in 2013 for the anti bullying organisation, Kidscape.

Ronan was also invited to perform live on China Central Television’s (CCTV) 2012/2013 New Year’s Gala Celebration, which was viewed by over 770 Million people, one of the most watched TV shows in the World.

Now at 21 years old, Ronan has grown into a young adult with a brand new voice and has a brand new original album out, titled Found My Way, which after its release, debuted at number 18 on the Official Album Chart in Brazil. Most recently, Ronan embarked on a European tour over the summer performing at numerous events around Europe including; Vienna at the 2019 Life Ball, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Ireland, Athens, London and many other cities in the U.K.

GLENN ADAMSON Training: LIPA Stage Credits: Theo/1st Cover St Jimmy/1st Cover Will in American Idiot (UK Tour); Theo / Covered & Played St Jimmy in American Idiot (Civic Theatre, Auckland); Rowan in The Sleeping Beauty (Gordon Craig Theatre/Congress Theatre); Ensemble in The Producers (Gordon Craig Theatre); Puppeteer Mr Tod/Young McGrgor in Alan Ayckbourn’s Where is Peter Rabbit? (Theatre Royal Haymarket); Freddie in Rapunzel the Musical (Gordon Craig Theatre); Adam in Expectation (WY Playhouse); Billy in The Rise & Fall of Little Voice (Union Theatre); Terry in Secret Love: The Doris Day Story (UK Tour); Ross in Departure Lounge the Musical (Liverpool Unity Theatre); Soloist in An Evening with Jason Robert Brown (The Apollo Theatre).

KARA BAYER Kara is thrilled to be returning to Yeadon having performed here previously with the highly regarded Brassneck Theatre Company. Having studied costume design for stage she’d not thought she would be singing on a West End stage but instead making others look the part from behind the scenes. From a theatrical and very musical family Kara has had some great experiences, many of which orchestrated by her younger sibling Luke Bayer. One of which was the opportunity to perform in the chorus at the 10th anniversary of Our House the Musical having won the female lead in the 2012 Search for a Twitter Star competition.

Kara hopes you enjoy this evening and thanks you all for supporting such a great cause.

TOM PATRICK Having trained at music school, where he toured the world extensively and made numerous recordings, Tom was awarded a Diploma from the London College of Music. Tom has toured the UK with Lesely Garret, and performed alongside Barry Manilow and Howard Goodall at venues across the UK. Tom also studied vocal studies at Leeds College of Music and performed regularly as a soloist for The St Peter’s Singers, as well as performing in several operatic productions - The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute. It was here that Tom’s passion for live music and events was sparked and led him study a degree in events management, whilst touring the UK as part of a 4-piece band, who performed not only at outdoor festivals, but also for private clients, (including Channel 4 and Sir Alan Sugar). Tom is the Director of Entertainment Worldwide and Corporate Entertainment UK, and currently tours the UK and abroad performing at weddings, corporate events and outdoor music events. Tom has recently produced The POPera Boys, a 3-piece Pop/Opera crossover group who perform as guest entertainers on leading cruise liners. When not performing across the UK, or hosting Gin and Prosecco festivals Tom can be found across the country eating pizza, ‘running’ marathons and being ‘Cool’ Uncle Tom.

MILES HORNER Baritone Miles Horner was born in Lichfield, Staffordshire. A keen trumpeter from a young age, Miles turned to singing at the age of 18 and completed his studies at Leeds College of Music, working with international Soprano Lynne Dawson.

In 2008, Miles moved to London to begin a freelance career as an opera singer.

Recent roles have included the title role of Don Giovanni, described by Sir Peter Maxwell Davis as “One of my favourite Don Giovannis”, Figaro, The Barber of Seville and the title role in Don Giovanni in Kuwait. Miles recently created the title role of Pincher Martin in the world premiere of Pincher Martin by composer Oliver Rudland, based on the novel by William Golding to much critical acclaim. Miles also enjoys regular appearances with Opera North in Leeds.

Miles has performed with choirs and choral societies up and down the country and abroad. Recent engagements have included Fauré Requiem with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Messiah with the Philharmonia Chorus in Valencia, Spain.

In recent years, Miles has become more associated with the works of Gilbert & Sullivan, having appeared in principal roles at the International G&S festival and on tour with the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. Miles also enjoys a continued relationship with Opera Anywhere, performing and directing in The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, HMS Pinafore and a brand new production of Patience for 2019.

In 2018, after over 10 years of performing together, Miles co-founded Corporate Entertainment UK with Tom Patrick. The company continues to deliver a diverse range of performances for clients in the UK and abroad, with some very exciting future plans!

THOMAS LILLYWHITE Thomas Lillywhite is an actor and singer-songwriter from Leeds. He has appeared in ITV’s The Royal and recently completed a UK wide tour of The Carole King Songbook as well as appearing in the award-winning play Bomb Happy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Thomas also tours the UK as part of the renowned wedding / corporate entertainment company The Singing Staff and has also made numerous event appearances through Pulse Radio supporting acts such as X factor’s Rebecca Ferguson and Five, performing his original material.

JAMES LOMAS James is an Olivier award winning actor. Most famous for his role playing Billy in the smash hit musical Billy Elliot. He also received the Variety Club of Great Britain Award for Outstanding New Talent.

James trained in London at Millennium Performing Arts College, and graduated with a musical theatre diploma in 2009. James has led a very successful and varied career in theatre, television and music. He has performed twice on The Royal Variety performance in front of HRH Prince Charles singing alongside Sir Elton John (2004) and introducing the Sugar Babes (2006). Other performances include; Strictly Come Dancing (BBC), Des and Mel (ITV) with co-star George Maguire, My Super Sweet 16 UK (MTV), BAFTA’s 60th Birthday (BBC), and more recently a singing judge on All Together now (BBC Series 1). Other television credits include: winning Ready, Steady, Cook (BBC), receiving the prestigious Blue Peter badge on Blue Peter (BBC), Chat show with co-star Tim Healy on The Paul’O Grady Show (BBC).

Theatre: Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace theatre), Swing/Jordan in Dirty Dancing (Aldwych Theatre), Brother Issachar/ Joseph Understudy in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Uk/Ireland Tour), Espresso in Starlight Express (Bochum, Germany), Evita (Slovenia playhouse), Pericles in Pericles (Sheffield Crucible, Shakespeare company), The Last Ship (Sting, Musical. Casting by Pippa Allion), Saturday Night Fever (One & Only, Maldives). James has just finished touring with The Ballroom Boys (Ian Waite & Vincent Simone) Film: King Ponce (Short film) which made it to the Cannes Film Festival

LUKE HARLEY Luke is originally from South Yorkshire and trained at CAPA College Wakefield and Arts Ed London Credits: Latimer in Titanic the Musical, Ensemble in Thoroughly Modern Millie at Kilworth House, Male Tenor/Cover Leo Bloom in The Producers Tour, Ensemble in Oklahoma at BBC proms, Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk at Theatre Royal Windsor, Ensemble in Thoroughly Modern Millie at Kilworth House, Buttons in Cinderella at Theatre Royal Wakefield.

ROBERT, JAMES AND SOPHIE Robert, James and Sophie are a trio of friends who enjoy singing and performing together. Robert and Sophie performed on Disney Cruise Line for a number of years, winning the company’s Musician of the Year in 2018. Whilst James has performed in countless shows over the years, most recently as ‘Audrey 2’ in a touring production of ‘a Little Shop of Horrors’. James and Robert have written two original musicals together. Their first, ‘Supertown’ was performed in Leeds, Bridlington and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015. Their most recent work, ‘Plague – a comedy Musical’ is due to be performed in Leeds, September 2020. They are delighted to be here at Yeadon Town Hall supporting such a wonderful cause.

THE CHOIRS FUTURIST THEATRE PRODUCTIONS Futurist Theatre Productions produce both professional and amateur productions. Our aim is to provide exceptional pre-professional musical theatre training and performance opportunities for talented young people aged 10-30 (ish!). As part of our commitment to making theatre accessible to all, Futurist will never charge a performer to take part in a production - no rehearsal fee, costume fee, or membership fee. We just ask for them to bring their talent, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

The young people you will see on stage tonight are the cast of our summer production, A Night at the Musicals. We are incredibly proud of them, and can’t wait to watch some of the stars of tomorrow perform alongside the stars of today.

Futurist’s next show will be our Christmas Spectacular, followed by Chicago in April 2020. To find out more about Futurist and the opportunities we offer, head to: www.futuristtheatreproductions.com Cast: Alex Wright, Alice Forde, Ben Read Davis, Beth Gregory, Charlie Clarke, Toby Womack, Edie Souter, Ellie Harper, Emily Fielding, Emily Wilson, Eva Neep, Froncesca Rose, Freddy Lind, Grace Harrison, Hannah Fielding, Holly Hullah, Irish Hollick, Izzy Isle, Jayde Bailey, John Cairns, Jonny Lee, Jude Hollick, Laura Kitching, Lily Priestly, Lisa Davis, Lucy Metcalfe, Lydia Roberts, Malachy Bray, Olivia Gregson, Olivia Morgan, Reece Raymond, Roxanne Strangeway, Ruby Drakes, Sam Joyce, Sophia Rose, Tali Halliday, Tilly Eddison, Victoria Moglia, Will Sammon, Charlotte Proctor.

JUST SING Just Sing is an all-age and all-ability community choir in Guiseley, founded by Codswallop CIC. Run by Laura Kayes, the atmosphere is relaxed, stress relieving and FUN! The choir prides itself on being accessible to all as well as providing a safe and uplifting environment where you can rock up each week and Just Sing! Whatever your music taste, Just Sing will cater for your singing needs and enable you to truly let your hair down, enjoy being part of the wider community (whilst learning a new skill), socialising and having the best time. All you have to do is Just Sing!

Led by: Laura Kayes | Accompanist: Emma Illingworth The Choir: Lucy Phillips, Lynn Illingworth, Adeline Chadwich-Shaw, Val Bruce, Jan Tindall, Diane Gill, Brian Gill, Pam Grieve, Sonia Hayward, Jeanette Smith, Yvonne Sheath, Barbara Firth, Sue Whelan, Mary Binks, John Binks, Margaret Grange, Helen Forrest, Linda Ashby, Philomena Fernandez, Polly Lambert, Jeanette Denny, Belinda O Hare, Sarah Newton.

MUSIC BOX A singalong extravaganza where friendships are built and confidence is grown.

A feel good, friendly, community choir for everyone.

Full of opportunities to perform and get creative!

Led by professional singing sisters Cherie Gears & Melody Reed these sessions are filled with a variety of vocal and performance techniques, harmonies and singalong fun fun fun.

Music Box - inspiring voices gets involved in as many charity events and performers as possible.

We love singing but singing to make a difference is even better.

Leader - Katia Strain-Haining Amanda Crosby, Carolyn Hayhurst, Gianfranco Roberto, Hayley Khan, Josie Medved, Linda Fordyce, Michelle Dennison, Sarah Fieldhouse, Rosemary Sheary, Charlene Harland.

THE CREW

Sound 1 - Tom Brancker | Sound 2 - Jordan Smith, Adam Langdale | Stage Managers - Tom Grace, Andy Pierce Lighting Design -Issac Phillips, Tom Hughes, Jordan Smith | Lighting - Issac Phillips, Tom Hughes, Andy Grace Chaperones -Justine Moglia, Allison Sanderville, Catherine Moglia

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