Who are MMTC?

Alison Roddy
Adam Hollinghurst
The majority of Anna’s performance experience has been in choral singing, including winning the BBC Adult Choir of the Year as part of the Northern Spirit Singers in 2014, which involved televised grand finals hosted by Gareth Malone. When it comes to theatre, Anna can often be found in the pit: she has played violin and viola for countless shows, and has been Musical Director for productions of ‘Guys & Dolls’, ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Bugsy Malone’, and ‘Sister Act’, as well as many Songs from the Shows concerts. Her on stage track record includes a plethora of comedy roles, from ‘Maureen’ in ‘Honk!’, to ‘Sarah’ in Sondheim’s ‘Company’, and most recently ‘Sister Mary Patrick’ in ‘Sister Act’, which earned her a Love Midlands Theatre nomination for Best Supporting Actress. This year, she got to tackle a more three-dimensional character, as she took on the lead role of ‘Rita’ in ‘Made in Dagenham’. Having played in Gilbert & Sullivan productions as a violinist many years ago, Anna has more recently enjoyed experiencing the world of comic opera from the stage with the Willmore Singers. In 2019 she played the Fairy Queen in Iolanthe, and looks forward to exploring this genre further over the coming years, especially through her vocal studies with Alison Roddy.
Ben has been involved in the arts since he could remember, first joining his godmothers dance school when he was around 7yrs old. Through dance he discovered amateur dramatics, being involved in several performances in Northampton including ‘Whistle Down the Wind’, ‘Les Miserables’, ‘Addams Family’ and ‘Shrek the Musical’. During this time of amateur dramatic endeavours he acquired an agent and landed a role in the West End show ‘Made in Dagenham’. Ben graduated from Urdang Academy in London studying musical theatre and is currently applying for Acting schools for next year. Ben is delighted to be performing in Birmingham and is thankful to be included in such a profound group of singers!
After finding a love for singing at an early age at schools and theatres in Northamptonshire, Beth went on to study Musical Theatre performing arts at LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts). While at college, Beth developed her skills as a Musical Director and now divides her time performing, directing choirs and teaching as Head of Vocal Studies for the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust. Performing credits: Mama Shrek/Dragon puppetry (Shrek), Delores (Sister Act), Ado Annie (Oklahoma), Dorothy (Wizard of Oz). Directing venues: Royal Albert Hall (MFY proms), Birmingham Symphony Hall (NF), Cologne Cathedral (Germany) & Melgar de la Fernamental (Spain)
Since a young age, Carys has always loved performing and has taken part in various productions, from musicals to choir concerts, cabarets and weddings. Since University, Carys has performed musical theatre roles including Katie Brown in ‘Calamity Jane’, Helen Walsingham in ‘Half a Sixpence’, Truly Scrumptious in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ and ‘, as well as being in the ensemble of productions such as ‘Guys and Dolls’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘Sunshine on Leith’. She has also reached the semi-finals of the ‘International Voice of Musical Theatre’ competition at the International Eisteddfod. Carys is so excited to be performing alongside such a talented group!
Over the years, Caitie has performed in an array of productions. Beginning with a range of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas from the age of 10, she has remained an avid lover of the arts. Her musical theatre highlights include the titular role in ‘Mary Poppins’ (2018), the narrator in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ (2010 & 2014) and Hunyak in ‘Chicago’ (2018). Notable actings credits include ‘Franz & Marie; Woyzeck Retold’ (2019) and ‘It’s not Rocket Science’ (2021), both of which featured at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She recently joined Masque theatre for their productions of ‘Lesbian Line’ and ‘Richard III.’ She is committed to her study of singing, under Alison Roddy, which has seen her tour in Florida alongside NSB big band. At present, she is preparing for her grade 6 singing qualification and a masters degree in drama therapy.
Conrad
Jake is a longtime musical theatre fan, and studied Drama and theatre at Aberystwyth University. He has been part of numerous amateur productions including roles as the Emcee in Cabaret, Francis Fryer in Calamity Jane, Toby in Sweeney Todd, Boris the Spy in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and most recently Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.
James
Matt has been performing in shows most of his life. From being involved in all school musicals to various amateur dramatic performances with a variet of different companies. Most recently Matt took on the role of Harry in NMTCs performance of Kinky Boots and reprised the role of Nicely Nicely Johnson in NMTCs Guys and Dolls. Matt’s other appearances include – Shrek, Made in Dagenham, Kiss Me Kate and Godspell.
From singing in the choir as a treble, Robert ventured onto the stage with the university Gilbert and Sullivan Society, and is a long time member of the Northampton Musical Theatre Company, performing in many large scale productions at the Derngate Theatre from My Fair Lady to Made in Dagenham, West Side Story to Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver to Oklahoma, and Whistle Down the Wind to Wizard of Oz. He has just completed a successful run of the hit musical Calendar Girls, and is looking forward to some more adventurous costumes in Kinky Boots next year!
He cut his operatic teeth with Northampton’s Central Festival Opera in the 90’s, taking part in many productions including Orpheus in the Underworld, The Beggar’s Opera, Pagliacci, The Tales of Hoffmann, Carmen, Gianni Schicchi, The Magic Flute, The Barber of Seville, with an extended summer run of La Boheme for Holland Park Opera in London.
Rosie has been a keen performer since childhood and has been heavily involved in musical theatre from a young age. She has previously performed in a range of roles including Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Jasmine in Aladdin, Urlene in Footloose and The Ghost of Christmas Past/Lamplighter in A Christmas Carol. Additionally she has also featured in the ensemble in various productions such as Miracle on 34th Street, My Fair Lady, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Rent and Company. Her involvement in theatre has seen her previously perform in a number of professional venues including Her Majesty’s Theatre, The Barbican, The Royal Festival Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and The Alexandra in Birmingham.
Since her first performance at the age of 6, as a bunny rabbit in Wind in the Willows at Birmingham Old Rep, Siân has had a passion for all forms of theatre. Although working professionally in stage management and technical theatre, Siân continues to perform in musical theatre whenever she can.
Credits include:- As a deputy stage manager, Fame and Guys & Dolls (The Alexandra Theatre) and the forthcoming Hobson’s Choice ( Patrick Studio, Birmingham Hippodrome). As a director, Songs for a New World (Blue Orange Theatre) and Seasons of Love – a musical theatre showcase for Birmingham and Midland Operatic Society. As a performer, Open Arts Festival (Through the Roof Theatre Company), A Sondheim Showcase (Sing Stratford), Half a Sixpence (Gwendoline/Ensemble).
Training includes BA Drama and Theatre Arts (University of Birmingham 2019-2023) and Vocal Coaching with Alison Roddy.