Director
Nancy Powell-Brace
Nancy has been directing and producing across the UK and in California for many years. Shows as a director include, West Side Story, The Pirates of Penzance, The Boyfriend, The Prince and the Pauper, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of Horrors, and many others that have recieved high acclaim from both audiences and theatre critics alike.
Nancy still works in teaching in the South-West of England and recently trod the boards once more as Mrs Sowerberry in 'Oliver' at The Theatre Royal, Windsor.
Papageno
Sebastian Langkamer
Sebastian has a long history of performance from a very early age; he first trod the boards as Michael in 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle' at the age of 6. More recently he has appeared in 'West Side Story' and the year after gave a critically acclaimed performance asThe Pirate King in 'The Pirates of Penzance'.
The current production by The Red Triangle Players brings together Sebastian's love of Mozart and being 'centre stage'. Currently completing his degree in Commercial Music Performance at Westminster University, Sebastian travels from London for rehearsals, a testimony to his dedication to, and passion for, the theatre.
Pamina
Abigail Smart
Abigail Smart is studying Theatre Studies at AS level at Weston College, along with Geography and English Literature, and is hoping to continue with her studies in A2 next year.
Previously, at Redland High School for Girls, Abi played Juliet in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ but has never taken a leading role in a musical before. Abi is enjoying working in a more professional atmosphere and extending her repertoire.
Abigail Smart is studying Theatre Studies at AS level at Weston College, along with Geography and English Literature, and is hoping to continue with her studies in A2 next year.
Previously, at Redland High School for Girls, Abi played Juliet in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ but has never taken a leading role in a musical before. Abi is enjoying working in a more professional atmosphere and extending her repertoire.
Sarastro
William Taylor
Involved in various aspects of the arts from an early age, Will began acting in a primary school production of "The Owl & the Pussycat" as 'the pig with a ring at the end of his nose'. Moving through the education system, an active role in all aspects of production was taken; even down to lighting and sound engineering. This naturally led to completing a BA (Hons) degree in Creative Music Technology, where all aspects of the creative arts were developed.
In a semi-professional capacity, Will was to be regularly seen singing & dancing in "The Summer Season" in Weston-super-Mare and has taken roles in "The Hot Mikado" and the first all-male-cast version of "The Importance of Being Ernest" (also produced at the QEH theatre), where he played Cecily.
While not a career, Will grasps any opportunity to be involved in a production and has relished being a part of this re-working of Mozart's classic opera, "The Magic Flute".
Involved in various aspects of the arts from an early age, Will began acting in a primary school production of "The Owl & the Pussycat" as 'the pig with a ring at the end of his nose'. Moving through the education system, an active role in all aspects of production was taken; even down to lighting and sound engineering. This naturally led to completing a BA (Hons) degree in Creative Music Technology, where all aspects of the creative arts were developed.
In a semi-professional capacity, Will was to be regularly seen singing & dancing in "The Summer Season" in Weston-super-Mare and has taken roles in "The Hot Mikado" and the first all-male-cast version of "The Importance of Being Ernest" (also produced at the QEH theatre), where he played Cecily.
While not a career, Will grasps any opportunity to be involved in a production and has relished being a part of this re-working of Mozart's classic opera, "The Magic Flute".
Papagena
Clemency Chew
Clemency began her association with the Red Triangle Players in their touring production of Little Shop of Horrors in which she excelled as a street urchin and later played Harpo in the Society’s awarding winning youth production of A Night in the Ukraine. Clemency studied at Bath Spa’s Wessex Academy where she gained a BA Hons Musical Theatre. Recent roles include Sister Hubert (Nunsense), Judas (Godspell) and Scarlett in a new musical (Haven’t got a Cluedo) as well as appearing in the Winter Gardens Summer Season and two tours in Germany to support the Silver Beatles ‘Yesterday’ tour. Clemency now teaches musical theatre and dance with The Dance Company but is delighted to continue working with The RTP.
Clemency began her association with the Red Triangle Players in their touring production of Little Shop of Horrors in which she excelled as a street urchin and later played Harpo in the Society’s awarding winning youth production of A Night in the Ukraine. Clemency studied at Bath Spa’s Wessex Academy where she gained a BA Hons Musical Theatre. Recent roles include Sister Hubert (Nunsense), Judas (Godspell) and Scarlett in a new musical (Haven’t got a Cluedo) as well as appearing in the Winter Gardens Summer Season and two tours in Germany to support the Silver Beatles ‘Yesterday’ tour. Clemency now teaches musical theatre and dance with The Dance Company but is delighted to continue working with The RTP.
Tamino
Alex Smith
Alex Smith is currently studying A levels in Chemistry, Theatre Studies and Media Studies at Weston College. Having played a variety of roles throughout his acting career, ranging from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' at the 'The Toabacco Factory' Theatre, Bristol, to amateur performances of Stephen Sondheim's all singing, all acting 'Merrily We Roll Along', his passion for performance is still rallying strong.
Acting the part of 'Tamino' in this jazz adaptation of Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' was an opportunity not to be missed and playing the role alongside such a professional, outstandingly talented cast, it will be an experience he won't forget.
Monostatos
Jon Sowerbutts
The Speaker / Spirit
Ashleigh Moreton
Since her role as Ruth in 'The Pirates of Panzance', Ashleigh has been concentrating on her degree course at Plymouth University where she is studying Media. Ruth was her first major role in a musical production and she is thrilled to be involved in her second Red Triangle Players production. Making the journey from Plymouth for rehearsals is a testimony to her dedication to the show.
1st Lady In Waiting
Peach Sellers
Peach is a keen thespian. Throughout her school years she participated in the musical aspect of theatre but after enjoying GCSE Drama so much, she realised her love for theatre. She went on to study Performing Arts and to finalise her education with a BA.Hons in Musical Theatre.
From professional dance shows in Fussen, Germany to performing at her local theatre, Peach embraces all types of theatre works. Ultimately she longs to teach drama, however she is currently taking a gap year (or two) to travel .
Peach is a keen thespian. Throughout her school years she participated in the musical aspect of theatre but after enjoying GCSE Drama so much, she realised her love for theatre. She went on to study Performing Arts and to finalise her education with a BA.Hons in Musical Theatre.
From professional dance shows in Fussen, Germany to performing at her local theatre, Peach embraces all types of theatre works. Ultimately she longs to teach drama, however she is currently taking a gap year (or two) to travel .
2nd Lady In Waiting
Hannah Connelly
Hannah Connelly is currently studying A Levels in English Literature, Biology and Drama at Weston College and has applied to study English Literature at University next year. Although Hannah has not taken any major roles on the stage she has been a stalwart member of many partners projects at Worle Community School and worked with Actiontrack Performance Company on many occasions. Hannah is performing in Stoning Mary in May but is very excited about her first major role in The Magic Flute.
Hannah Connelly is currently studying A Levels in English Literature, Biology and Drama at Weston College and has applied to study English Literature at University next year. Although Hannah has not taken any major roles on the stage she has been a stalwart member of many partners projects at Worle Community School and worked with Actiontrack Performance Company on many occasions. Hannah is performing in Stoning Mary in May but is very excited about her first major role in The Magic Flute.
3rd Lady In Waiting
Lydia MacRitichie
Lydia MacRitichie is currently studying on the HND Acting course at SWADA, Filton. She has a multitude of amateur and semi-professional experience under her belt having worked for the last two years on the Christmas productions at The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton and at The Playhouse Theatre in Weston super Mare.
Lydia has performed with huge diversity with roles such as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance to Ruth Wanderly in 'The Maltese Falcon', She will be finishing her degree in the coming year and then applying to Drama Schools. Lydia is over the moon that one of her last performances in this area is with people she has known and loved throughout her studies.
Lydia MacRitichie is currently studying on the HND Acting course at SWADA, Filton. She has a multitude of amateur and semi-professional experience under her belt having worked for the last two years on the Christmas productions at The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton and at The Playhouse Theatre in Weston super Mare.
Lydia has performed with huge diversity with roles such as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance to Ruth Wanderly in 'The Maltese Falcon', She will be finishing her degree in the coming year and then applying to Drama Schools. Lydia is over the moon that one of her last performances in this area is with people she has known and loved throughout her studies.
1st Croupier
Craig Grantham
It has been some time since Craig took part in a musical production but he is never far from the music scene. As a singer song writer he has been seen and heard playing most recently at the Four Day Shuffle event in Taunton.
Last year Craig also won the local Strictly Ballroom Dancing competition with his dance partner Lydia MacRitchie.
It has been some time since Craig took part in a musical production but he is never far from the music scene. As a singer song writer he has been seen and heard playing most recently at the Four Day Shuffle event in Taunton.
Last year Craig also won the local Strictly Ballroom Dancing competition with his dance partner Lydia MacRitchie.
2nd Croupier
Kurtis Moreton
3rd Croupier
Ben Gutsell
Ben has keenly studied Music and Drama since he began school and has grown an ever growing passion for them both. Successfully auditioning for the National Youth Training Choirs of Great Britain has been one of his highlights through his musical journey, as well as performing in the Barbican Hall, Barcelona Cathedral and an upcoming concert in the Royal Albert Hall. Being a member of Bristol Choral Society has also opened many opportunities for performance. Musicals he has performed in include West Side Story, The Pirates of Penzance and The Boyfriend. He hopes to achieve highly in his A level exams in June 2012.
Ben has keenly studied Music and Drama since he began school and has grown an ever growing passion for them both. Successfully auditioning for the National Youth Training Choirs of Great Britain has been one of his highlights through his musical journey, as well as performing in the Barbican Hall, Barcelona Cathedral and an upcoming concert in the Royal Albert Hall. Being a member of Bristol Choral Society has also opened many opportunities for performance. Musicals he has performed in include West Side Story, The Pirates of Penzance and The Boyfriend. He hopes to achieve highly in his A level exams in June 2012.
Spirit Guide
Jordan Haden
Jordan is 11 years old and lives in Weston-super-Mare. He is a student at Worle Community School and enjoys school life, especially maths lessons! Jordan has been part of the Scouting movement since the age of six, and is now a patrol leader. His other hobbies include football, listening to music and watching comedy. Jordan also enjoys dance, particularly street dance. He took part in the Network 17 project last year, helping to bring dance lessons to every class at his school. Jordan attended a project in the summer holidays and this sparked his interest in drama and performance.
Jordan is 11 years old and lives in Weston-super-Mare. He is a student at Worle Community School and enjoys school life, especially maths lessons! Jordan has been part of the Scouting movement since the age of six, and is now a patrol leader. His other hobbies include football, listening to music and watching comedy. Jordan also enjoys dance, particularly street dance. He took part in the Network 17 project last year, helping to bring dance lessons to every class at his school. Jordan attended a project in the summer holidays and this sparked his interest in drama and performance.
Spirit Guide
Jared Beale
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Asha Sutton
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Tamsin Tolley
Tamsin is an 11 year old student at Worle Community School. She has enjoyed acting and singing ever since she was 7. She also attends Act One drama and has played various roles such as 'The Cat In The Hat' and 'Peter Quince'.
Tamsin has appeared in many productions such as 'Annie' and 'Oliver'. She also sings in the school choir and has been invited with her school to sing for the opening of the Olympics at the Royal Albert Hall. Tamsin hopes to be an actress and is determined to fulfil her dreams.
Tamsin is an 11 year old student at Worle Community School. She has enjoyed acting and singing ever since she was 7. She also attends Act One drama and has played various roles such as 'The Cat In The Hat' and 'Peter Quince'.
Tamsin has appeared in many productions such as 'Annie' and 'Oliver'. She also sings in the school choir and has been invited with her school to sing for the opening of the Olympics at the Royal Albert Hall. Tamsin hopes to be an actress and is determined to fulfil her dreams.
Spirit Guide
Charlotte Gould
Charlotte is 14 years old, comes from Weston super Mare and attends Worle Community School. She also attends The Dance Company and Re-act Theatre School.
Charlotte started dancing at the age of nine learning ballroom, Latin and tap. She then began acting last year when she played The Artful Dodger in 'Oliver' and King Rat in 'Dick Whittington.
Charlotte is enjoying being part of 'The Magic Flute' with The Red Triangle Players.