Workshops 2021
Over the course of lockdown our members took part in three workshops all run by actors from the productions. They were & Juliet, run by Kerri Norville, Hamilton, run by Sinead Long and Six run by Sophie Isaacs.
The workshops started with a warm up, followed by them being taught the choreography from the show. At the end of the session we had a Q&A session. The members picked up the choreography so well and asked all the right questions. Those who are looking at going into this industry took so much away from the workshop and those who were just looking for a fun workshop, definitely had that!
The Hamilton and Six workshop were booked through West Enducate. We would highly recommend using this company if you are looking for a West End workshop.
Our Workshop Leaders
Kerri Norville
Graduated Doreen Bird with a First class Degree (2017).
Currently in: &Juliet
Theatre Credits: Wicked (Dance workshop Hamburg), P.S I’m A Terrible Person (Workshop), &Juliet (The Shaftesbury Theatre), &Juliet (The Royal Opera house) Wizard of Oz (Birmingham Rep), Madagascar The Musical (Associate choreographer, UK Tour), The Lorax (The Old Vic) (The Royal Alexandra Theatre- Canada), Working (Southwark Playhouse).
Sinéad Long
Originally from Birmingham, Sinead trained at Timmin's Academy before completing her BA(Hons) degree in Musical Theatre at The Arts Educational Schools, London. She went on to play Serena in the original UK Tour of LEGALLY BLONDE, following with roles in the UK Tours of TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT and JERSEY BOYS. Sinead performed in the 2016 and 2017 Olivier Award winning revival of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre before making her West End debut in the London Coliseum's revival of CHESS. She also performed in Hackney Empire's sold out biopic tribute to Martin Luther King in KING IN CONCERT and Nottingham Playhouse's hit version of SWEET CHARITY, playing the role of Rosie. Sinead can also be seen in DOCTORS (BBC) as Carly Ford and has provided vocals for various events such as THE CLASSICAL BRITS, performing with Il Divo, and PARIS FASHION WEEK. Pre-Covid, she was performing in the West End in the highly popular show HAMILTON.
Aside from Sinead's successful performing career, she is an established vocal coach and has launched her own business, WEST ENDUCATE, providing bespoke West End workshops for schools and organisations up and down the country.
Instagram @sineadlonguk @westenducate
Sophie Isaacs
Sophie trained at The London School of Musical Theatre.
Her theatre credits include:
Katherine Howard, Six (West End)
Goldilocks, Goldilocks & The Three Bears (London Palladium)
Annette Hargrove, Cruel Intentions (Edinburgh Fringe)
Heather McNamara, Heathers (The Other Palace)
Janet, The Rocky Horror Show (European Tour)
Frenchie, Grease (Leicester Curve)
Ensemble (u/s Lauren), Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre)
Sandra Beaumont, Made In Dagenham (Adelphi Theatre)
Amber Von Tussle, Hairspray (Bronowski Productions)
Margot (u/s Elle), Legally Blonde (UK Tour)
TV credits include:
Daisy, Little Fergus (Fantasy Factor)
Molly, Hollyoaks (Lime Pictures)
