ADJUDICATIONS
SESSION 1
Manchester Musical Youth
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR
Rubber Chicken Theatre
Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS
Nailsea Musicals Youth
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR
Stagecoach Maidenhead
Disney’s Frozen JR 9:15
British Theatre Academy Seniors
Singin’ in the Rain JR 9:40
Script Youth Musical Theatre Group
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR 10:05
The Drama Department
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR 10:30
One Vision School of Arts
Disney’s Frozen JR 9:15
Get Your Wigle On Juniors
Shrek the Musical JR 9:40
Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts
Disney’s Frozen JR 10:05
Make Your Mark Theatre Company
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR 10:30
Formby High School
British-Georgian Academy
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR 9:40
ReAct Academy of Theatre Arts
Hoi Polloi Academy
Disney’s High School Musical JR 10:05
Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR 9:15 HALL 11
Shrek the Musical JR 10:30
South Side Theatre Academy
Godspell JR
SESSION 2
Showakademiet
Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR
LMPA Academy
Shrek the Musical JR
Centrestage Malta
Disney’s My Son Pinocchio JR
British Theatre Academy Juniors
Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS
Detska Studia Peter Pan JR
Cosmic Theatre Schools Juniors
8 11:20 Stardust Youth Theatre Disney’s Newsies JR 11:45
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR 12:10 Get Your Wigle On Disney’s Dare to Dream JR
Regency Productions
ACS Cobham International School
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR 11:45
Independent Theatre Workshop Disney’s Frozen JR
Ludwig Theatre Arts
Legally Blonde the Musical JR 12:35
Ser Aeron Stars Youth Theatre Disney’s Newsies JR
Hall 1
Acting Halls 6,7, 10A
Exec Room 1
Singing Hall 5
Choreo Halls 8, 9 & 11
Allstars Hall 10B
PD Meet in Hall 1
Hall 1
Please refer to your group’s schedule for more specifc details.
ADJUDICATIONS
9:15
CTA Performing Arts
Stagecoach Abingdon & Botley
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR 9:40
HALL
Spotlight Theatre
Elf the Musical JR 10:05
Seussical KIDS 10:30
Stagecoach Thame
Disney’s High School Musical JR 9:15
Stagecoach Stourbridge
Sister Act JR 9:40
HALL
Cosmic Theatre Schools
Disney’s Frozen JR 10:05
Academy of Expressive Arts
Shrek the Musical JR 10:30
Annie JR 9:15
Stagecoach Walsall Friday School
Disney’s Frozen JR 9:40
HALL
Stagecoach Cambridge & Cambourne
Theatretrain Solihull
Stagecoach Malvern
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR 10:05
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR 10:30
Stagecoach Walsall Saturday School
Legally Blonde the Musical JR 9:15
HDMT
Disney’s Newsies JR 9:40
Elf the Musical JR 10:05
ElliTe Studios
Annie JR 10:30
Stagecoach Coleshill
Disney’s Moana JR SESSION 1
Stagecoach Banbury & Brackley
SESSION 2
Stagecoach Lichfeld
Legally Blonde the Musical JR
Escape Youth Music Theatre Company
Shrek the Musical JR 11:45
Stagecoach Dudley
Disney’s Moana JR 12:10
Easy Street Theatre Company
5 11:20
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR 12:35
Tiptoe School of Performing Arts
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR
Stagecoach Solihull
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR 11:45
Tyne Theatre Stage School Oliver! JR 12:10
Stagecoach Tamworth
8 11:20
Disney’s High School Musical JR 12:35
Theatre Works Godspell JR
Wonder Theatre Training Academy Annie JR 11:45
Stagecoach Wolverhampton
Disney’s Moana JR 12:10
The Stage & Screen Academy
9 11:20
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR 12:35
Stagecoach Abingdon
Disney’s Frozen JR
St. Mary’s Youth & Community Centre
Disney’s High School Musical JR 11:45
Stagecoach Halesowen
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR 12:10
British Theatre Academy All Stars
11 11:20
Disney’s Aladdin JR 12:35
SUNDAY
HALL 1 SEATING
Please enter Hall 1 using the door indicated on your group schedule
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Lauren is both a stage and flm Actress; having covered the lead role of Nala in Disney’s West End production of THE LION KING (Lyceum Theatre) and been the lead role of Daisy in SPOT BOTS, a children’s educational TV series (BBC). She was a part of Kenneth Branagh’s Theatre Company, performing alongside him in THE ENTERTAINER (The Garrick Theatre) and is currently the face of SPECSAVERS global campaign.
ASHLEY CAMPBELL
Ashley Campbell is an actor known for his roles in theatre. He has portrayed diverse characters, including Mr. Partridge in What’s New Pussycat? and most recently Jim, in Just For One Day at the Old Vic, as well as Company at the Gielgud Theatre, The Color Purple at Menier Chocolate Factory, Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare’s Globe. He has also worked with renowned companies like the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Shakespeare’s Globe. Ashley is a recipient of the Best Teacher of Performing Arts award at the Black British Theatre Awards, highlighting his dedication to nurturing talent in the performing arts. He also serves as the co-director of The Young Screen Collective. Ashley’s television appearances include roles in popular shows like Coronation Street, Call The Midwife and Bridgerton, while his flm credits feature notable works such as Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!.
Emma is the Producer of JTF New Zealand and has been an adjudicator and member of the education team at JTF Atlanta, JTF West, JTF Europe and JTF Australia.
MARYCATHERINE CHAMBLISS
Mary-Catherine’s passion for musical theatre education began at the frst Junior Theater Festival, where she connected with iTheatrics - an experience that shaped her career. With over 15 years in children’s theatre, public schools, and arts administration, she now serves as Director of Education at iTheatrics, overseeing national and international initiatives, curriculum development, professional development opportunities, and Broadway Study Guides. Holding a Master’s in Theatre Education, Mary-Catherine has taught, directed, choreographed, and led arts programs across the country. In every role, she is dedicated to creating accessible, meaningful theatrical experiences that inspire and empower.
at the Old Vic Theatre starring Richard Madden - and was on the writing team for the upcoming Christmas flm Tinsel Town starring Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson. His new stage adaptation of Treasure Island will open at Bristol Old Vic in December 2025. Jake started his career as an assistant/associate director in London’s West End with credits including Deathtrap starring Jonathan Groff and Barking in Essex starring Sheila Hancock and Keeley Hawes. www.jakebrunger.co.uk
SINÉAD COURTNEY
Sinéad, a professional performer originally from Co. Monaghan in Ireland, trained at Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts and graduated in 2021.
Performing Credits include: Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre), The Cher Show (UK & Ireland tour), Oti Mabuse I Am Here (UK tour), Cinderella (Cardiff), Aladdin (Stevenage & Kings Lynn).
Teaching Credits include: Jigsaw, Funky Moves, Jam, Born 2 Perform and West End Workshops.
Sinéad is very excited to be attending this years MTI Junior Theatre Festival. She is excited to meet everyone and bring some fun Mamma Mia vibes!
YESY GARCIA
Yesy Garcia is currently the Resident Choreographer for the Hamilton UK & Ireland Tour. Other credits include: Theatre: West Side Story (Broadway); Hamilton (Broadway National Tour); On Your Feet (Broadway National Tour); Love Never Dies (US Premiere National Tour); A Chorus Line (Drury Lane Chicago, US); Mamma Mia! (Royal Caribbean International); In the Heights (TUTS Houston, US). Film: In the Heights (Warner Bros.)
KATE GOLLEDGE
Kate is an international theatre director and dramaturg. She’s currently working with Disney Music Group as the Show Director of Disney: The Castle – a spectacular $32 million immersive show.
As director, Kate’s credits include Claus at The Lowry, Errol’s Garden and Michael Morpurgo’s Mudpuddle Farm on UK tour, Midnight in London and Korea, and Jerry’s Girls in the West End. She’s staged musicals inside traditional theatres, on tour, online, and even in the streets of Pimlico with Passport to Pimlico.
NADINE HIGGIN
JOSEPH JUNKERE
Joseph is an experienced Drama and Dance Workshop Practitioner. He is also a Youth Academy Manager at The Collective Acting Studio. He is currently working for the Disney Theatrical Group on their Disney Musicals in Schools programme. He completed an Undergraduate Course in Drama and Applied Theatre and Education at Central School of Speech and Drama in 2019.
Joseph has over 6 years’ experience as actor, dancer and workshop facilitator. Companies he has recently worked for include Kazzum Arts, The Almeida Theatre, Ambassadors Theatre Group, Disney Theatrical Group, Hoxton Hall and London Bubble.
Joseph has also recently worked as a West End practitioner in India New Dehli, teaching acting and performing arts techniques.
Kate is a long-time Associate Artist with Singapore Repertory Theatre, where she’s created hit family shows like Charlotte’s Web, Chicken Little, and The Nightingale. She’s also served as Associate Director on West End shows including The Wizard of Oz (London Palladium), Sweet Charity (Theatre Royal Haymarket), and Educating Rita (Trafalgar Studios).
A big believer that musical theatre is for everyone, Kate has made a career out of championing new voices, new stories, and the power of young performers.
Nadine has just fnished playing the role of Theo Dane in Ballet Shoes at The National Theatre.
Other theatre includes: Kate in Burnt at The Stake (Shakespeares Globe); Tituba in The Crucible (Guilgud Theatre); Alma in Yellowman (Orange Tree Theatre) Offe Nomination for Best Lead Performance in a Play; Paulette in Legally Blonde (Regents Park Open Air Theatre) BBTA Nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical and Broadway World Nomination for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical; Peter Quince/Egeus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeares Globe); Cliff in Allelujah! (Bridge Theatre); Shenzi in The Lion King (The Lyceum Theatre, West End); Original Cast of The Book Of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre, West End); Original Cast of Legally Blonde (The Savoy Theatre, West End); Peter Pan (Wimbledon Theatre); Hairspray (Shaftesbury Theatre, West End); Taylor in High School Musical (Hammersmith Apollo) and Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors (Kilworth House Theatre).
DANIEL MERTZLUFFT
Daniel Mertzlufft is a NYC based composer/ arranger most known for his viral sensations The Thanksgiving Musical on The Late Late Show with James Corden, launching the TikTok Ratatouille musical movement, and was the Executive Producer, Composer and Music Supervisor for For You, Paige, the frst ever TikTok commissioned musical. Daniel also served as Music Supervisor, composer and arranger for Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, a live streamed concert that raised over $2 million for The Actor’s Fund, as well as the Music Supervisor for Dylan Mulvaney’s Day 365 Of Girlhood. He is also known for his viral song “In My Head,” written with Jacob Ryan Smith and performed by Andrew Barth Feldman and Joe Serafni, which has been praised for its portrayal of joyful, young, queer love. Original works include: The (Disaster) Marathon of 1904, Grumpy Monkey: The Musical, Fashion Show, Breathe, and Dot and the Kangaroo JR, commissioned by MTI Australaisa and iTheatrics.
ANNABEL MUTALE-REED
Annabel is a musical theatre writer and director. She is Head of Musical Theatre at LAMDA, and was recently nominated for the Black British Theatre Award for her Body of Work as a Lyricist.
Directing credits include: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (LAMDA); WONDERVILLE (The Palace Theatre); CHRONIC (Southwark Playhouse); SPRING AWAKENING (LAMDA); THE MAN IN THE CEILING (Andrew Lippa, Turbine Theatre); TONIGHT AT THE LONDON COLISEUM (Online); SHYLOCK (For Bard From The Barn Online); ZORRO (Cadogan Hall).
Musical Supervision credits include: LIGHTS ON LAMDA, PITY (Directed by Sarah Malik), RED VELVET (Directed by Ashley Zhangazha).
Associate Director credit: JEKYLL AND HYDE (Workshop).
Musical Theatre Writing Credits: BROTHER (with Robin Simões da Silva, Southwark Playhouse); STOP: A NEW MUSICAL (Leo Munby, Edinburgh Fringe, Cockpit Theatre, and Almeida Theatre (Workshop); A KISS FOR CINDERELLA (NYMT) and more.
video for Turnaround Arts featuring Misty Copeland, Jason Mraz, and Paula Abdul. Whether she’s managing a festival, directing a rehearsal room, or mentoring young artists, Jiana is passionate about creating meaningful, inclusive theatrical experiences that empower the next generation of storytellers. She is thrilled to make her international festival staff debut at Junior Theater Festival Europe! @jianaodd
DANIEL STODDART
Daniel Stoddart (he/him) is an awardwinning Australian producer, director, actor, and librettist dedicated to empowering young performers through theatre. Based in the Hunter region of New South Wales, Daniel is the founder of Hunter Drama — an internationally celebrated youth academy — and CEO of OzTheatrics, producers of Junior Theatre Festival Australia, the largest event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Daniel’s directing credits span professional and youth productions, including Puffs, The Book of Everything, Shrek The Musical JR., and Spring Awakening. As a writer, he is author of Dot and the Kangaroo JR, along with composer Daniel J. Mertzlufft and lyricist Kate Leonard.
His work with iTheatrics and Music Theatre International has helped cultivate a vibrant youth theatre community across Australia, earning him accolades including the Freddie G Fellowship and the keys to the city in North Carolina for outstanding contributions to arts education.
his best friend Ediz where they have fun learning Disney dances and watching movies. Find them on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok: @EdizAndBen
Other work includes: Sonnet Walks (Shakespeare’s Globe).
BEN HUSSEY Hall 1 Stage Manager
Ben’s experience in the backstage aspects of musical theatre, events, and festivals spans from building venues at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to working with local festivals and theatres in Brisbane. Now London-based, he regularly produces, stage manages, and provides technical support for amateur theatre and professional events. Some highlights include : Into the Woods, Singin’ in the Rain and running the event stage team at a camping festival for geeks. During the day, he leads engineering teams designing the internal workings of large offces, laboratories, and hospitals.
JONATHAN MOSS Hall 1 Sound Designer
Jonathan currently works as the Head of Sound & Video for Glyndebourne Productions Ltd, as well as undertaking a variety of freelance sound design, theatre consultancy & teaching work. Having worked across a variety of branches of the entertainment industry for over a decade, he always fnds his way back to theatre and returns for his sixth Junior Theatre Festival this year.
Notable production credits as Sound Designer include: The Merry Widow (Glyndebourne), Dialogues Des Carmelites (Glyndebourne) , The Wreckers (Glyndebourne).
As Production Sound Engineer: The Beginning and The End (Dan Jones & China Plate).
ROWAN READ Hall 1 Lighting Designer
Rowan is a lighting operator and designer who enjoys working in theatre, dance, live music, and of course musicals!
