Britannia High: Where are they now?

Britannia High was the British answer to High School Musical, Fame and Glee! Whilst some may not have even heard of this TV, for some of us it was a huge thing in our younger years. The TV show only lasted one series but the stars of the TV show have gone onto some wonderful careers, as part of our 'Where are they Now' series, we look at where the young cast of Britannia high are today! If you like this series, why not check out some of our others? Our 'Where are they now' series features TV shows like How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria (Search for Maria in The Sound of Music), Any Dream Will Do (Search for Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), I'd Do Anything (Search for Nancy in Oliver), Over the Rainbow (Search for Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz) and Grease is the Word (Search for Danny and Sandy in Grease) and Fame: The musical (the search for Nick and Serena in Fame). 

Matthew James Thomas 

Thomas played Jez, whose actual name is Jeremy but he chooses the nickname to sound 'cooler' and to hide his rich background. After appearing in the show Matthew went on to appear in Midsummer Murders and also was featured in a musical adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray at the Leicester Square Theatre. He then moved over to America where he got cast in Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark as the alternate to Reeve Carney, they both played the lead role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man. He then went on to play the title role in the Broadway revival of Pippin on Broadway. He played Fenwick in the musical adaption of Diner and played Riff in the Hollywood Bowl production of West Side Story.

Twitter: @matthewjethomas

Instagram: @matthewjamesthomasyes

Georgina Hagen

Hagen played Lauren, the character who was discovered singing in an ABBA tribute band at a wedding. Georgia had a successful career in the arts as a child appearing in Annie at the Victoria Palace, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium, playing Rebecca in Tracey Beaker and the voice of Control in Starlight Express. After the TV series she went onto play Meat in the touring production of We Will Rock You before appearing in Starlight Express in the Bochum production of the show. She played Dinah for a year in the show before taking over the lead role of Pearl, a role she played for 3 years before reprising her role in the 30th-anniversary production. Her other theatre credits since Britannia High include Shelley Parker in Bat Boy (Southwark Playhouse), Ashley in Like Me (Waterloo East Theatre), Judy - The Songbook of Judy Garland (UK Tour), Nancy in Groundhog Day (Old Vic Theatre) and The Sound of Music (UK Tour). 

Twitter: @geebeesmooch

Instagram: @georginahagen77

Where are they now? Grease is the Word

In direct competition with Any Dream Will Do (The search for Joseph), David Ian brought his own version of the reality shows to ITV. This time looking for people to play the roles of Danny and Sandy in the musical Grease, the TV show has previously aired in America to find the stars for the Broadwa version of the show, the winners being Laura Osnes and Max Crumm. Reality shows that followed were I'd Do Anything (The Search for Nancy), Over the Rainbow (The search for Dorothy), Superstar (The search for Jesus) and Fame: The musical (the search for Nick and Serena).

Danny Bayne 

After winning the TV show, Danny went on to play the part of Danny at the Piccadilly Theatre and also went on to play the role on the UK touring production of the show. His other credits include Corney Collins in Hairspray (UK tour); Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever (Royal Caribbean Cruises, UK tour & USA tour); the Beast in Beuaty and the Beast (Theatre Royal, Nottingham) and Flash Harry in Beauty and the Beast (Grand Opera House, Belfast) . @danny_bayne ‏

Anthony Kavanagh

Otherwise known as Kavana, after appearing in this show he went on to appear in. the UK tour of G*Mania, a tour based on Glee. He was seen on the 2013 season of the Voice where he failed to progress past the audition stage and in 2015 came 7th in Celebrity Big Brother. @kavana_official ‏

Michael Quinn

After coming third in the show Michael has gone on to star as the Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Adelphi Theatre), Link Larkin in Hairspray (Royal Caribbean Cruises), Tom Collins in RENT (Tabard Theatre), Buddy Holly and Elvis in Rock Around the Clock (China Tour) and Greaseball in Starlight Express (Bochum, Germany); The Prince in Snow White (Theatre Royal Bath) and Will Scarett in Robin Hood (Milton Keynes Theatre). @mquinnsinger1 ‏

Danny Rhodes 

Danny went on to perform on Cruise Ships and after an extensive career preforming in both the UK and abroad, Danny started to write and mold his own unique and fun stage shows complete with custom written Orchestra charts and AV screen footage. @Dannyrhodes8

Bradley Clarkson

Bradley has since appeared as Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls (Gordon Craig Theatre); Norman in Dreamboats and Petticoats (Playhouse Theatre); Arthur in Come Dancing (Theatre Royal Stratford East); Philip A.S. Franklin in 41N 50W (St. James Theatre & New York); Norman Bartholomew in Murderer (Upstairs at the Gatehouse); Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Ernest (Theatre Royal Windsor); Jimmie Shields in The Tailor Made Made (The Arts Theatre); General Heinrich von Aeschelman in Savage (The Arts Theatre); Edmond in Flames (Waterloo East Theatre); Tom Buchanan / Meyer Wolfsheim in Gatsby (Leicester Square Theatre) and most recently Ben Perkins in Benidorm Live (UK Tour). @BradleyClarkson ‏

Wayne Smith 

After the TV show, Wayne appeared as the Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK tour), Ray in Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour); Neil Sedaka Laughter in the Rain (UK Tour); Billy Kostecki in Dirty Dacning (UK tour & Piccadilly Theatre) Johnny Franz in Dusty (Charing Cross Theatre); Jerry in Summer Holiday (UK Tour) and Bob Crewe in Jersey Boys (Prince Edward Theatre). Most recently he was seen playing Flash Harry in Beauty and the Beast at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. @WayneSmith_ ‏

Richard Morgan

After performing on the show Richard joined a band as the lead singer for three years and after went on to perform as a soloist. He later played the role of Danny in Grease with LS Theatre Productions, his other credits with the company include Little Shop of Horrors. 

Tom Bradley

After the TV show, Tom went on to perform in the ensemble of Godspell on tour before taking over the lead role due to Stephen Gately leaving the company. He later starred as the title character in Dick Whittington (Watford Palace) and Adrian Banks in Never Forget (UK tour). 

Susan McFadden

After winning the show and playing the part of Sandy in Grease, Susan went on to lead the tour of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, originating the role of Serena in the London production of Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre and later going on to play the lead role of Elle Woods. She all Irish Female musical ensemble, Celtic Woman in 2012 and left in 2018 to have her first child, she has since rejoined and will join them in their next US tour. @susiemcfads ‏

Michelle Antrobus

After failing to win the prize, Michelle went on to Mona and understudy Roxie in the London production of Chicago, a show she has a long history with. She was also part of the UK Tour, the 2018 production at the Phoenix Theatre where she was in the ensemble and covered the role of Velma and also went on to play Velma in China. Her other credits since the show include u/s Catwoman and Harley Quinn in Batman Live (Arena World tour), Ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar (Arena Tour) and Ellie u/s Mary in Tonights the Night (UK tour). @antrobus111

Vicky Hoyles

Since leaving the show Vicky went on to appear in the Abba tour, Dancing Queen; Singer at the Thursford Christmas Spectacular; Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Maidstone); Celtic Women And Dublin’s Irish Tenors (Newzealand Tour); Blockbuster the Musical (UK Tour); Aladdin (Bridlington & Derby) and a lead singer on P&O Cruises. She was also part of Super Group Goldstone. @VickyHoyles ‏

Alison Crawford

Since the show Alison has gone on to play Princess Jill in Jack and the Beanstalk (Theatre Royal St. Helens), Brenda in Blood Brothers (UK tour) and the title role in Cinderella (Epstein Theatre). Alison has recently finished touring with the Blood Brothers UK tour as cover Linda and Donna Marie.

Lauren McConnell 

Lauren did not enter the performing arts industry and currently works for BNP Paribas. 

Hayley Clarke

Hayley Clarke, now Hayley Hampson, most recently appeared in The Scouse Nativity (Royal Court Liverpool), Adam & Eve... and Steve (Kings Head Theatre), Blue Girl in Shout! The Mod Musical, Faryl in Golden Oldies, Daisy in Pharaoh Cross the Mersey (Royal Court Liverpool) and Sophie in Departure Lounge. @hayley_hampson ‏

Joanna Power

Joanna is now a freelance singer and is currently performing all over the South East of England. Joanna is one-third of 60s act 'The Lovettes' and also performs with rock sensation 'The shakers'.

Kate Somerset How 

Despite losing out on the role of Sandy, she went on to pay the role of Rizzo in the UK touring production of Grease. Her other credits include Lily St Regis and understudy Miss Hannigan in Annie (Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto and the Piccadilly Theatre); Ensemble, cover Lily & Miss Hannigan in Annie (UK & International Tour); Broadway Christmas Wonderland (East Coast USA Tour); Puttin' on the Ritz (UK Tour); Hooray for Hollywood (China Tour) Celtic Angels (German Tour); Lead Vocalist on Seabourn Sojourn. Kate is also the female half of country/jazz/blues duo The Belle Adventure, which performs shows all over the world. @KateSomersetHow

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Where are they now? Fame: The Musical

Following on from How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria (Search for Maria in The Sound of Music), Any Dream Will Do (Search for Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), I'd Do Anything (Search for Nancy in Oliver), Over the Rainbow (Search for Dorothy in The Wizard of OZ) and Grease is the Word (Search for Danny and Sandy in Grease), another programme popped up in Ireland! This time, it was to search for the role of Nick and Serena in Fame the Musical that was going to tour Ireland. Robert C Kelly, Erica Gimpel, Simon Delaney and Jacinta Whyte were the TV shows judges with Derek Mooney hosting. If you are a theatre geek like me, you'll remember these TV shows! And if you don't, you'll certainly know some of the contestants. So, where are they now? 

Jessica Cervi

After winning the show and playing the role of Serena in the Irish production of Fame, Jessica went on to originate the role of Bernie in the London company of The Commitments at the Palace Theatre. @JessicaCervi ‏

Ben Morris

Since winning the role of Nick in Fame, Ben has gone on to appear as Tribe and cover Claude/Berger in Hair (Deutsches Theatre Munich & European Arena Tour); ensemble and cover played Piangi in Phantom of The Opera (Her Majesty’s Theatre); Alternate 'Deco' in The Commitments (UK Tour); ensemble and understudy BArry in Beautiful: The Carol King Musical (UK Tour) and Michael in I Do! I Do! (Upstairs at the Gatehouse). He most recently appeared in the West End cast of Waitress in the ensemble and understudied the role of Cal and Joe. @benmorrisactor ‏

Séan Carey 

After just missing out on the role of Nick in Fame, Séans credits since the show include Borstal Boy (Gaiety Theatre); Tobias in Sweeney Todd (Cork Opera House); Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof (Gaiety Theatre); Cover Max, Robert and Trevor in The Play that Goes Wrong (Duchess Theatre); Dave in The Clockmakers Daughter (Studio Cast Recording and Cadogan Hall) and Sam in the UK tour of The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, a role he most recently reprised in the West End company of the show at the Criterion Theatre. @Seanannigans91 ‏

Sarah O'Connor

Sarah went on to play the Mistress in Evita (Phoenix Theatre); Imelda Quirke in the original cast of The Commitments (Palace Theatre); Swing and cover Eponine in Les Miserables (Queens Theatre) and Ensemble and cover Sophie in Mamma Mia! (The Prince of Wales Theatre). Most recently she was seen in the original West End cast of Waitress as a swing and understudied the roles of Dawn and Jenna. @Scoconnor ‏

Roísín Magee

Since the show, Roísín has gone on to become a PhD researcher at the Queen's University in Belfast. 

Michael Joseph

Since the show, Michael has gone on to appear as Billy in Angela's Ashes (UK & Ireland Tour); Davy in Find Your Way Home (Symphony Space, New York); Cinderella and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Grand Opera House, Belfast; Lead Vocalist on AIDA and Princess Cruises; Vocalist in Josh Groban - All That Echoes (The O2, Dublin); Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella (Cork Opera House) and Snow White at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. 

Conleth Kane

He moved into songwriting and recording in 2016. His theatre credits include Jake in Molly Wobbly (Lyric Theatre, Belfast/ Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Fringe); Naked Boys Singing - Original West End Cast (Arts Theatre, London); Lefou in Walt Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast (UK/International tour); Scarecrow in the RSC's The Wizard of Oz (Lyric Theatre, Belfast) and he covered the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour); Major Pong in Aladdin for First Family Entertainment (Liverpool Empire Theatre); Peter Pan and Aladdin (Millennium Forum, Derry); Ugly in the Irish Premiere of HONK! (Armagh Market Place Theatre); Blaze (Bridewell Theatre, London) and Down In the Valley (Welsh National Opera). @ConlethKane ‏

Caoimhe Garvey 

After the show, Caoimhe went to study musical theatre at the Mountview Academy of Performing Arts, graduating in 2014. Since then she has played Princess Jasmine in Aladdin in Newbury; Wendy Peter Pan at the Grand Opera House; Princess Jasmin in Aladdin (Cork Opera House) and Maid Marion in TWANG!! at the Union Theatre @CaoimheGarvey

Hollie O'Donoghue

Hollie went on to play Eponine in Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre, having previously understudied the role. Her other credits since the show include Alternate Imelda, swing and understudy Natalie in The Commitments (Palace Theatre); Annette in Saturday Night Fever (Royal Caribbean International) Peter Pan (Grand Opera House) and Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime (The Landor Theatre). @HollieODonoghue 

Stuart Pollock

Stuart works in business management whilst still engaging in regional theatre. He studied an MA in Musical Theatre at the Guildford School of Acting, graduating in 2015. @pollock_stuart ‏

Philomena Fitzpatrick

Philomena went on to study at the Central School of Speech and Drama and graduated in 2012. 

Drew Millar

Drew is currently working in Health and Wellbeing whilst also working in events. You can listen to some of his vocal recordings on his Soundcloud, here. @drewmillar1 ‏

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Pocket Size Theatre 5th Anniversary: Our Top 10 Features!

Our features are one of our most popular aspects of Pocket Size Theatre, from fun casting guessing games to first looks at the newest and hottest shows in town. We are known for these and our viewers love them almost as much as we love putting them together. Take a look at our top 10 most popular ones! 

Our '15 hottest...' posts are some of our most viewed posts ever! They have caused some controversy before but they are nothing but a bit of fun and an expression of our secret West End crushes! And we must be doing something right because the top 4 most viewed Features are from the same thread...

This post was said by Mark Shenton to be 'objectifying' the women feature in the post, we stand by our principles and must insist this is pure fun and a celebration of the beauty and talent in our industry. This one was especially hard, too many West End crushes!

Where are they now? Superstar

Following on from the original BBC produced reality shows How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria, Any Dream Will Do, I'd Do Anything and Over the Rainbow. Other programme also include Grease is the Word (The search for Danny and Sandy) and Fame: The musical (the search for Nick and Serena). Andrew Lloyd Webber moved the programme over the ITV and produced 'Superstar', the search for Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar for the UK Arena Tour. Jason Donovan, Melanie C and Dawn French headed the judging panel with Amanda Holden hosting. If you are a theatre geek like me, you'll remember these TV shows! And if you don't, you'll certainly know some of the contestants. So, where are they now? 

Ben Forster

After winning the ITV show Superstar, Ben went on to star as Jesus in the arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar and later reprised his role in the North American tour (which was later cancelled). He went on to play Brad in the 40th Anniversary tour of the Rocky Horror Show and the televised production at the Playhouse Theatre, Magaldi in Evita (Dominion Theatre); Buddy in Elf (Dominion Theatre); the title role in The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's); A Night at the Musicals (Wales Millennium Theatre) and The Best of the West End (Royal Albert Hall). @thebenforster ‏

Rory Taylor

After coming in second to Ben Forster in the competition, Rory went on to play Simon and covered the role of Jesus in the Arena tour. He was also apart of the Australian tour and North American tour of the show. He went on to play Roger in the 20th Anniversary tour of RENT and most recently appeared in the UK & European tour of Thriller Live! where he also appeared in the West End production. @RoryTaylor54321 ‏

Roger Wright

After coming third on Superstar, Roger wrote his own show which premiered at the Leicester Square Theatre in October 2012. He has since appeared in the feature film Meet Pursuit Delange, as Paul Robeson in Genius 2 (National Geographic) and as a guest entertainer in the cabaret Feel Good Show which, as well as touring, played a stint at the Other Palace. @Rogerwright1

David Hunter

David Hunter was most recently seen playing Dr. Pomatter in the Broadway transfer of Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre. His other credits include Charlie Price in Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre); Horton the Elephant in Seussical (Arts Theatre); Tommy in Concert (Prince Edward Theatre); John in The Hired Man (Leicester Curve and Colchester Mercury) and starred as Guy in Once (Phoenix Theatre). David released his EP in 2018, entitled Silver Linings which is available on iTunes. @thedavidhunter ‏ 

Nathan James

After coming 5th on the TV show, he was scouted by the Trans Siberian Orchestra, he was flown to the USA to audition and went on to go to America to join the band for their Arena tour and appeared in UK stage show Bohemian Rhapsody: The Music of Queen. He is currently in the band 'Inglorious' who have recorded three albums and have been touring since forming in 2014. In 2018, he performed in the UK Arena tour of War of the Worlds. @TheNathanJames ‏

Jeff Anderson

After the programme, Jeff was chosen to be the understudy to Jesus in the touring production of the show. In 2014, he appeared on the Voice but failed to go past the audition stages. In 2016 he was charged with 15 sexual offences dating between 2005 and 2013. 

Jon Moses

Jon released his album entitled 'Journey' in 2017, he also released his debut EP 'Better Man' in 2012. Jon is a Director of a successful performing arts school based in Leeds called Stage Door Performing Arts, and also runs a company that helps vulnerable people throughout the UK ( B-Vocal ). Jon played the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at Gloucester Cathedral and also has appeared in pantomimes Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Beauty And The Beast and Rapunzel. @jonmosesvocals ‏

Niall Sheehy

Since leaving the show, Nialls credits incude ensemble and cover Enjolras in Les Miserables (Queens Theatre); Johnny in Cool Rider (Lyric Theatre); ensemble and covered Chris in Miss Saigon (Prince Edward Theatre); the world premiere of Pure Imagination (St. James Theatre), Barrett in Titanic the Musical (Charing Cross Theatre and International Tour); Sam Wheat in Ghost (UK Tour) and most recently he was seen in the West End cast of the Les Miserables staged concert at the Gielgud Theatre. He's also just played the Prince in Cinderella on tour around Ireland. @niallsheehy ‏

Tim Prottey-Jones

Although Tim missed out on the chance to play Jesus, he was cast in the tour of the show in the ensemble and understudy to the role of Judas. His credits since then include Michael in I Do! I Do! (Arts House International); Cover to Mark and Roger in RENT (UK Tour); Christian in Hedwig and the Angry Inch (The Old Joint Stock Theatre); Billy in Once (Phoenix Theatre) and Mutt and Cover Don, George & Mr Price in Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre). As well as theatre, he is a singer, songwriter, musician and producer. @TimProtteyJones ‏

Dirk Johnson

Dirk currently resides in Germany. He went on to play Sky in Mamma Mia in Stuttgart at the Palladium theatre, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet and played Gabe in the German production of Next to Normal. He now is the co-director of business Épique, a Raw Pâtisserie. 

Afnan Iftikhar

Now known as Afnan Prince, he is an accomplished Singer/Songwriter. He is Regularly featured on BBC Introducing, Featured as part of ‘the best live sessions' of 2015 by BBC Introducing, Award nominated songwriter ('Truth and season'- Best single @ UBEAT awards, 'She'-Songwriting Competition UK), he was the Winner of 'Best new artist of the year 2015' by Darkus Magazine and Afnan Prince's song “She” was used on the ITV show 'Diamond Geezers and Gold dealers'. @Afnan_prince ‏

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Where are they now? Over The Rainbow!

This year is the 10th anniversary of the programme 'Over the Rainbow', the TV reality show that searched for the role of Dorothy in the newly staged production of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. This programme follows on from How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria, Any Dream Will Do & I'd Do Anything, the programs that searched for the roles of Maria, Joseph and Nancy. Rival TV shows to these BBC produced series also came up in Superstar (The search for Jesus), Grease is the Word (The search for Danny and Sandy) and Fame: The musical (the search for Nick and Serena). John Barrowman, Denise Van Outen, Zoe Tyler and Bill Kenwright were all judges on the previous series but they were replaced by John Partridge, Shelia Hancock and Charlotte Church with, of course, Andrew Lloyd Webber. If you are a theatre geek like me, you'll remember these TV shows! And if you don't, you'll certainly know some of the contestants. So, where are they now? 

Danielle Hope 

Danielle went on to win the TV show and played the role of Dorothy in the new version of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. After leaving the show, she went on to play Eponine in Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre, a role she returned to in 2015. Her other roles include the title role in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Birmingham Hippodrome & London Palladium); Cathy in The Last Five Years (Greenwich Theatre & The Warren Theatre in Brighton); Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour); Maria in The Sound of Music (UK Tour); Sandy in Grease (UK Tour); Sherrie in Rock of Ages (UK Tour) and most recently Betty Haynes in White Christmas (Dominion Theatre). @DanielleHope26

Sophie Evans 

Although Sophie just missed out on winning the TV show, coming second to Danielle Hope, she did go on to alternate the role of Dorothy at the London Palladium and eventually went on to play the role full time when Hope left. Since then she has appeared in Irving Berlin: From Rags to Ritzes (UK tour), Lord of the Dance (Playhouse Theatre & Lyric Theatre, Broadway), You Won't Succeed on Broadway Without any Jews (St. James Theatre) and most recently has just finished a run as Glinda in the London production of Wicked, becoming the youngest person to play Glinda in the show's history. @SophieEvans

Lauren Samuels

After coming third in the show, Lauren was the first Dorothy to hit the West End after the show, playing Sandy in Grease at the Piccadilly Theatre. Her other credits include Cathy in The Last Five Years (Tabard), Scaramouche in We Will Rock You (Dominion Theatre & World Tour); the title role in Vampirette (Manchester Opera House); Ellie in Water Babies (Leicester Curve); Jenny in Love Story (Bolton Octagon); Jules in Bend it Like Beckham the Musical (Phoenix Theatre); Polly in The Buskers Opera (Park Theatre); Mary in Vanities (Trafalgar Studios); La Ronde (Bunker Theatre); Romantics Anonymous (the Globe's Sam Wanamaker Theatre); Rory in A Hundred Words For Snow (Arcola); Jenny in The Big Corner (Octagon Theatre) and Katherine in Henry V (Barn Theatre). She most recently appeared in the infamous Lyric Hammersmith Pantomime, playing Popsy in Cinderella. @Laurensamuels88

Stephanie Fearon

Stephanie got cast in Smokey Joes Cafe at the Landor Theatre after being eliminated from the show and released an album entitled 'My Parade' Her other credits since the show include Dorothy in The Wiz (Milton Keynes Theatre), Diana Morales in A Chorus Line (Tel Aviv Opera House), Ella in Run (Polka Theatre), Mimi Marquez in RENT (Greenwich Theatre) and Ruth in Molly Wobbly Tit Factory (Leicester Square Theatre) and Lisa in the West End production of Mamma Mia!. She currently runs her own business, Charlies Whiskers, which is a Doggy Daycare, Boarding and Grooming in South East London @stephfearon89

Jessica Robinson 

After the programme, Jessica gained a place at Arts Educational Schools in London to study musical theatre after Over the Rainbow and afterwards became Jessica Daley professionally. Her theatre credits include Ali in Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre); Tess in Tess of the D'Urbervilles (New Wimbledon Studio); alternated the role of Maria in The Sound of Music (UK Tour); Ensemble and cover to the role of Fantine in Les Miserables (Dubai, Manila & Singapore); Frenchy in Grease (Dubai) and Lynette in An Officer and a Gentleman (Leicester Curve & UK Tour). She was most recently seen starring in the title role in Evita in the original, Hal Prince directed, production in the International tour. @jessicacaca7

Jenny Douglas

After the show, Jenny landed the part of Meat in We Will Rock You on the touring production of the show. She has since appeared as Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and the title character in Cinderella (The King's Theatre Royal); the title role in Snow White (Edinburgh Playhouse); Holly in Viva Forever (Workshop); Little Sally in Urinetown and Julia in Willy's Bitches (Edinburgh Festival Fringe); the title role in Cinderella (Gardyne Theatre, Dundee) and most recently starred as Snow White at the Gardyne Theatre, Dundee. She is also part of a vocal and piano duo, The DaCapo Daughters. @Jaydeedouglas

Stephanie Davis 

After the TV series, Stephanie went on to play Sinead O'Connor in the soap opera Hollyoaks. She left the show in 2015 and returned to playing the role in 2018. She also went onto to appear in 'Hollyoaks Later', the spin-off show to the original soap. She has since gone on to appear in Celebrity Big Brother before returning to her acting career. In February 2020, she released her debut single entitled 'Lights Out'. 

Emilie Fleming 

Emilie was the Wildcard Dorothy in the programme, after the show she went on to study Musical Theatre at Guildford School of Acting. Her theatre credits since include Maggie in Only The Brave (The Wales Millennium Centre); Lucy in The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe (Birmingham Rep); Elsie in Monster: A One Woman Show (Edinburgh & Camden Fringe); Cosette in Les Miserables (Queen’s Theatre); Charlotte in Oliver (The Sheffield Crucible) and Susan in Berlin - The Musical (The Bloomsbury Theatre). She most recently played Maria in the UK touring production of The Sound of Music. @emiliekfleming

Dani Rayner

Dani has graduated from Kings College London with a First Class Honours in English Language and Literature. She went on to play the title role in Sleeping Beauty at the Lyceum in Sheffield and was also seen in Aladdin as Princess Jasmine at the Liverpool Empire opposite Pamela Anderson. She has since gone on to work in marketing for companies such as Netflix and the BBC. @DaniRayner

Bronté Barbé

After being eliminated second in the series, Bronté has gone on to have a huge career in theatre. Her credits include Sharon in Cool Rider – The Grease 2 Concert (Lyric Theatre);, Momentous Musicals (UK tour); Penny in Hairspray (Kuala Lumpur/Singapore); ensemble & cover Princess Fiona, a role she later went on to take over, in Shrek (UK Tour); Jest End (Waterloo East); Nadine in The Wild Party (The Other Palace); Carol King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (UK Tour) and Light Bulb Seller/ The Little Match Girl in Striking 12 (Union Theatre). She was most recently seen playing Ado Annie in Oklahoma at the Chichester Festival Theatre. @BronteBarbieee

Amy Diamond 

After being eliminated first on the show, her theatre credits include Janet in The Drowsy Chaperone (Upstairs at the Gatehouse); Vocalist in Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show (UK Tour); Sue in Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour); Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty (The Grange Theatre, Northwich); Shelia in Hair (European Tour & West End Gala); Ensemble and understudy Satan Baby Jane in Tonight's The Night (UK tour); backing vocalist for Josh Groban and Celine Dion (Arena Tour); Vocalist with Giorgio Moroda (World Tour) and most recently, vocalist in Rip it Up (Garrick Theatre). @amydiamondsings

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