ABOUT

Emily trained in Performance at Northumbria University and also has an MA in Creative Event's Management. Emily has directed over 20 productions in and around Cambridge. Most recently, for Pied Pipers she has directed The Wedding Singer at the ADC Theatre. Emily is currently performing as Cupid in Cupid Presents Lovemaking for Beginners for Between the Bars.

Ana has musical directed productions of Company, Merrily We Roll Along, Kipps, Kinky Boots and The Producers for Festival Players, and Carousel for Pied Pipers.

She composed incidental music for Blue Stockings and Afterlife for Between the Bars, and, for ten years she musical-directed 'Rhythm of Life', a ladies' choir based in Cambourne.  She is looking forward to musical directing Pippin in 2025 with Emily Starr and David Mallabone for Pied Pipers.

David is a former UK Closed Professional Latin Finalist and 2012 winner of ISTD's Phylis Haylor Scholarship.  He has coached XS Latin Cambridge to ten British National Formation Championship titles.  Choreography credits include: Cambridge In America (Gotham Hall, New York), Dance Proms (Royal Albert Hall), Kinky Boots (Festival Players, ADC) and Carousel (Pied Pipers, ADC).

Frances trained as a dancer at Stella Mann College of Performing Arts, and performs and choreographs frequently within the Cambridge theatre scene. Frances teaches Contemporary and Musical Theatre at Newmarket School of Dance, working with a variety of age groups. Choreographer credits include: Lucky Stiff and The Producers, both with Festival Players, and Guys and Dolls with CTC’s Youth Company (in production).

Alan is a founder and producer with Between the Bars theatre company staging new work in Cambridge and Edinburgh. Founder and creative director of Paper Planes Improv team. Alan has extensive experience in musicals, plays, short films and improv - in Cambridge, London and Edinburgh.

Holly is a performer-turned-director who began her career working on panto. She has now successfully directed three full-scale musicals in Cambridge: Hairspray, Shrek, and Footloose. Known for her creative vision and vibrant productions, Holly continues to captivate audiences with her energetic approach to musical theatre.

Vikki has been a singing coach for over 6 years and loves teaching people of all ages. Training at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, she and has worked professionally in musicals on the West End, UK Tours, and in shows in Cambridge. She also fronts award-winning band Fred's House.

Gaz has been a Vocal Coach & Musical Director in the area for the past 20 years. Gaz is an ex-military musician and has played all over the world, training at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall and following up with a Masters in Film Composition. He is currently on the Estill Master Teacher singing pathway and he is looking forward to sharing his knowledge.

Sam is a musician, musical director and orchestrator who has been involved in theatre in Cambridge since arriving as a student. He recently musical directed The Wedding Singer for Pied Pipers, and is currently working on Fun Home with Between the Bars. He also performed in the actor-musician show Once, and continues to play with folk band Once Again.