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MEET THE WEK

Meet the WEK

THE WEK COACHING STAFF:

Founder, Artistic / Musical Director & Vocal Coach:
Martin-Gwyn Williams 

Director of Dance:
Emma Louise Griffiths

THE WEK CORPORATE STAFF:

Founder & Artistic Director:
Martin-Gwyn Williams

Company Manager:
Emma Louise Griffiths

Audio / Visual Consultant:
Mike Hughes

Press, Communications & Events Manager:
Paul Adams

Accountant:
Andrew Grant

Events Coordinator:
Hannah Nuttall

MEET THE FAMOUS WEST END KIDS:

D.O.B: 20/1/94

LOCATION: Grays, Essex

WEK SINCE: 2007

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Bethany is a vocal student of Martin Williams and was the winner of WEK's "Most Improved Performer" award in April 2009. In previous WEK Reviews, Bethany has performed "A Moment Like This" and "With One Look". In addition to being a West End Kid; Bethany has competed in, and won many dance competitions.


 D.O.B: 20/6/96

LOCATION: Burgess Hill, Sussex

WEK SINCE: 2009

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Holly sucessfully auditioned for The West End Kids main company in April 2009 and has studied Ballet, Tap and Modern since the age of 4. She has taken part in many shows and dance festivals with her local dance school and has also performed at Sadlers Wells  with the English Youth Ballet in Coppelia. In Apri 2010, Holly won the internal award within West End Kids for "Most Improved Performer".

 

D.O.B: 28/7/94

LOCATION: Central London

WEK SINCE: 2010

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Danny is also a student at the BRIT school study musical theatre BTEC and was promoted to the main West End Kids Company from the WEK: Training Company. He was also previously a member of the WEK: Ovation Company.

In addition to this; performance credits include: West Side Story, The Wiz, We Will Rock You, The Lion King, Into The Woods, Fiddler On The Roof, Les Miserables, Bugsy Malone and Romeo & Juliet. He has also played Liam in the new "Playing with Bad Boys and Fire" and was also featured in the ITV sitcome "Extreme Soap". 
 
Danny has also gained distinction in LAMDA grades 2-6. He was also recently accepted into the National Youth Theatre. 
 

D.O.B: 7/10/94

LOCATION: Purley, Surrey

WEK SINCE: 2009

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Millie trained in Ballet, Jazz and Modern from a young page, and has also enjoyed tap for 4 years whilst playing flute for 5 years. She has performed with various dance and vocal groups at the Royal Albert Hall, GMTV's "This Morning", Her Majesty's Theatre and Shaftesbury Theatre. Before joining the WEK: Training Program, Millie attended Stagecoach for 7 years. In 2007, Millie made a solo CD to raise money for a tril to L.A. (January 2008), where she took part in performances of solo Drama and Singing infront of a panel of agents and musical experts. Millie joined the WEK: Training Program and was promoted to the main WEK Company in April 2010.

D.O.B: 25/7/94

LOCATION: Welling, Northampton

WEK SINCE: 2010

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Coming soon!

D.O.B: 11/8/94

LOCATION: Sandwich, Kent

WEK SINCE: 2010

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Zac started singing and performing with Stagedoor Theatre Company in Broadstairs in Kent, he has played Link Larkin in a production of Hairspray and has performed in a Variety production. Zac is a year 11 student at Sandwich Technology School, currently studying Business Studies and Drama GCSE and will be starting college in September doing a Musical Theatre BTEC Diploma. 


D.O.B: 11/3/94

LOCATION: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

WEK SINCE: 2009

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Daisy trains in Ballet, Tap and Jazz and also plays the piano. She is currently working towards her Grade 8 in Musical Theatre. Daisy has been performing with East Herts Operatic Society for the past four years across Hertfordshire, Essex and London.  Daisy was invited to join the main West End Kids Company after winning the "WEK: Factor" online singing competition.


D.O.B: 17/10/94

LOCATION: Camberley, Surrey

WEK SINCE: 2006

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Holly Hull (born Holly-Anne Hull, 17 October 1994, Camberley, Surrey, England) is a English teen singer who won the Disney Channel UK talent search My Camp Rock in April 2009, after being voted for by viewers. She is currently mentored by specialist vocal coach for young voices, Martin-Gwyn Williams. She also performs with the West End Kids company.

At a school musical recital Holly had her first taste of performing at the age of 9 when she sang a solo from The Little Mermaid. The audience were amazed that she had such a strong and powerful voice.

Holly then joined the Guildford School of Acting Saturday School and performed in two Christmas pantomimes at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford. She was then accepted into the National Youth Music Theatre where she performed at Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom's 80th Birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle in May 2006. With NYMT she also performed The Dreaming in Tonbridge, Kent.

2009: My Camp Rock
Early stages

Holly auditioned for the Disney Channel UK talent search My Camp Rock in early 2009 by making a video of herself singing This Is Me. She was chosen as one of the 8 finalists, to take part in an intensive 4-day Camp Rock style workshop. She sang "Listen", whilst the other finalists also sang songs of their choice in front of JK & Joel and Zoe Tyler in order for them to 'hear their voices'. For the Camp Jam, which aired on April 17, 2009 she was told to sing Here I Am and advanced to the Grand Final after being chosen to advance by the four judges, Zoe Tyler, Craig David, Martin Morales and Gary Lloyd.

Final
In the grand final, which was held on April 24, 2009 at the Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, she was told to sing This Is Me. Shortly after Holly performed a viewer vote was held on the My Camp Rock website where from 6 to 6:20pm viewers could vote for who they want to win the show, and Holly received the highest amount of votes, therefore was announced winner the following day during the results show. She was presented the trophy by Demi Lovato, who was in London during the weekend and also performed her single La La Land during the results show. After her victory, Holly spoke of winning the competition. She said “I can’t believe that thousands of Disney Channel viewers voted me as the winner of My Camp Rock. Meeting Demi Lovato was the best experience ever and made the Camp Rock dream a reality. I can’t wait to watch my very own music video on the channel. I’ve enjoyed every minute and feel incredibly fortunate.”

As a prize for winning My Camp Rock, Hull was taken by limo to a recording studio to record her own version of the Camp Rock track This Is Me, as well as a music video. The music video features Hull singing into a microphone in front of a screen which shows clips of her time at My Camp Rock. The music video premiered on Disney Channel UK on May 1, 2009. It was available to watch on the Disney Channel UK website before its premiere.8] It can now be purchased and downloaded from iTunes. Hull performed the song at her school in a special concert assembly, which was shown in My Camp Rock: Holly's Story. A Disney TV crew filmed her concert and interviewed her friends at Licensed Victuallers' School, Ascot. She said "Performing in front of my friends and family was more nerve-racking than taking part in the competition! But I'm really proud of what I have achieved. "Coming back to school was a bit of a reality check but my friends have all been really supportive.

A new feature, called My Camp Rock: Holly's Story, was shown on Disney Channel on August 21, 2009. It features unseen footage and follows Holly's journey from her initial audition, through to the intensive four-day "Camp Rock" style training course, and final performance before being crowned the winner by Demi Lovato. It also features her experiences on recording her single and performing at her school in a special concert assembly.

It is said that Holly will record and release One Dream Away, the official song for the children’s charity, Dreamflight later in 2009, according to her website. Singing with fellow West End Kid, Hannah El-Ayadi, Holly performed the song live for the first time in 25 years at a Dreamflight Charity event on 20 June 2009 at London Heathrow. The charity sends young terminally ill children on “trips of a lifetime”.

Hull performed at "West End Live 2009" in Leicester Square (Main Stage) on 21 June 2009. Hull performed with the West End Kids company, singing music from Seussical, in addition to music from The Producers, Avenue Q and Urinetown.

In August 2009 Holly won a American Idol Dream Ticket at the American Idol Experience attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort.1 Holly sang "Reflection" from Mulan to win the prize. The ticket will see Holly perform at the American Idol audition for the television show.

Holly-Anne Hull on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly_Hull 


D.O.B: 2/11/94

LOCATION: Latimer, Northampton

WEK SINCE: 2010

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Victoria aged 15 is currently studying BTEC Dance and Acting, at the Latimer Arts College in Barton Seagrave, Kettering Northants. Her favourite style of dancing is Street dance, but does several other styles such as; Jazz, Greek, Ballet, Modern and Contemporary. She loves performing and is regularly in local theatre productions.


D.O.B: 19/4/94

LOCATION: Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire

WEK SINCE: 2009

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Selina was promoted from the WEK: Training Red Company and has practiced ballet and modern since age 3 at the Jenny Myhill school of dance in Bishop’s Stortford whilst also performing in Pantomines at the Harlow Playhouse. Selina is studying GCSE dance, enjoys playing flute and also respresents Essex in gymnastic competitions.


D.O.B: 22/12/95

LOCATION: Loughton, Essex

WEK SINCE: 2006

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Emma is a full-time student at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and also takes private vocal coaching with WEK Musical Director and vocal coach, Martin-Gwyn Williams. In December 2008, Emma won the WEK "Most Improved Performer" award. As a soloist she has performed "Whistle Down The Wind" and "Hero" at various WEK Reviews. Most recently, Emma opened the Voice In A Million concert at London's o2 Arena performing "Motherless Child".


D.O.B: 20/10/97

LOCATION: West Horsley, Surrey

WEK SINCE: 2010

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Katie currently takes ballet, tap, modern, acting and hip-hop classes and has private singing lessons.  Prior to joining WEK she studied at the Italia Conti Arts Centre where she was awarded "Student with the Most Potential 2009".  Katie regularly provides vocals for CBeebies, most recently for the new Weekend Song.  She recorded at Abbey Road Studios for the Mamma Mia! movie soundtrack and in 2009 performed in Pendragon (Rose Theatre, Kingston) and Cinderella (Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford). 


D.O.B: 18/5/94

LOCATION: Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire

WEK SINCE: 2009

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Tiffany began dancing ballet, tap, modern, jazz and contemporary at a young age. Age 7 she joined Jigsaw Performing Arts weekend schools where is also studied Drama, Singing and Dance whilst also belong to the agency, Tiffany later moved on to Italia Conti Saturday school. In addition to being a West End Kid, Tiffany is part of The Place's Youth Dance Company, "Shift" - which is based at London Contemporary Dance School, The Place. Tiffany was also awarded a place at The Place's "London Contemporary Dance School". Tiffany has also gain experience by attending dance workshops with Dance Forward, Wayne Sleep, Sylvia Young and Performers College.

In addition to her performance credits with West End Kids, Tiffany has performed at Jacksons Lane Theatre, Robin Howard Theatre, Lillian Bayliss Theatre, Royal Festival Hall, Herfordshire County Dance Festival, Cambridge Arts Theatre, English Youth Ballet.

Tiffany is also currently studying for RAD Intermediate Foundation & Grade 8 level Ballet.


D.O.B: 10/5/93

LOCATION: Rainham, Essex

WEK SINCE: 2008

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Charlotte was promoted from the WEK: Training Red Company and is a private vocal studend of West End Kids musical director and vocal coahc, Martin Williams. She recently came 2nd in the WEK: Factor competition and was featured as a soloist on the official single  release of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" for National Adoption Week 2009. Most recently, Charlotte opened the Voice In A Million concert at the o2 Arena performing; "Motherless Child".


D.O.B: 20/10/90

LOCATION: Rainham, Essex

WEK SINCE: 2009

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Michelle has previously studied BTEC Performing Arts at Palmers College, where she she went on to achieve 100% triple distincition and performed at the Royal Albert Hall. Michelle is also a part time student at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and has also been a member of the "WEK: Ovation" Company. Professional theatre work include the title role in Aladdin with Chaplins Pantomimes 09/10. Michelle is also a private vocal student of WEK Musical Director, Martin Williams.


D.O.B: 10/1/95

LOCATION: Shenfield, Essex

WEK SINCE: 2009

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Emily has danced since a young age and has taken various exams in tap, ballet and singing. Emily has been active in performing in local theatre productions and has also performed in Joseph alongisde Lee Mead and Gareth Gates at the Adelphi Theatre, London. Emily is also a private vocal student of WEK Musical Director, Martin Williams.


D.O.B: 24/3/98

LOCATION: Ashford, Middlesex

WEK SINCE: 2009

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Annie is the youngest member of the main West End Kids Company and a former Highland Dancing champion. She has performed in local theatre dance shows and festivals prior to successfully auditioning for the main West End Kids Company and won the "Most Improved Performer" award within West End Kids in December 2009.


D.O.B: 24/8/94

LOCATION: Toft, Peterborough

WEK SINCE: 2007

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Aimee has been involved in numerous performances including performing in Night at the Musical (Oakengates Theatre, Shropshire) and the UK Tour of "Jospeh" alongside Craig Chalmers in Kings Lynn. Aimee is planning to attend college in September 2010 to study a BTEC National Diploma in Musical Theatre. Aimee joined the main WEK Company after being promoted from WEK: Training.


D.O.B: 8/6/94

LOCATION: Bexleyheath, Kent

WEK SINCE: 2010

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Joseph has been attending All the Arts Theatre School in Bexley for the last 4 years, and is currently doing his bronze LAMDA exam in acting and will be doing his gold ITDA award in Freestyle Dance.
 
He has performed in the current West End production of ‘Oliver!’ at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and has also performed in ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre.  He also played the part of one of the Lost Boys in the professional Pantomime ‘Peter Pan’ at the Churchill Theatre Bromley. Joseph has also performed in several amateur theatre shows and variety dance shows. He plays the saxophone for several school bands and piano and enjoys singing in the school choir and in a male barbershop group.


D.O.B: 3/11/93

LOCATION: Luton, Bedfordshire

WEK SINCE: 2010 (returned)

CREDITS / ABOUT: 

Nadine began training with TheatreTrain and was cast in her first lead role as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" at 9yrs old. Since that time, Nadine has participated in numerous productions and competitions within her local area. Nadine currently studies Music, Drama and Dance at GCSE level, hoping to progress onto 6th form to study Drama, Dance & Musical Theatre. In addition to being a West End Kid, Nadine understakes dance lessons in Ballet and has recently started training in Jazz. Nadine is also a private vocal student of WEK Musical Director; Martin Williams.

 


MEET WEK: OVATION (Vocal Harmony)

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Joshua Bowness
Millie Caffull
Brooke Davies
Laura Fitzpatrick
Jack Groves
Danielle Harvey
Afia Kufuor
Layla Ley
Natalie Maclean
Seda Mertdjan
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Veronica Nolasco
Gemma Parr-Smith
Eleni Savva
Georgia Stanley Hirst
Olivia Swann
Lucy Tinker
Scarlett Walsh

MEET WEK: TRAINING YELLOW COMPANY

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Kathleen Barilla
Laura Fitzpatrick
Hannah Hasenstrauch
Joseph Hatch
Bethany Lisher
Naomi Matthew
Rory McNerney
Nicole Morgan
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Veronica Nolasco
Samantha Perry
Lula Schofield
Fjolla Sejdiu
Rebecca Staunton
Audrey Tambanewako
Lucy Tinker
Scarlett Walsh

MEET WEK: TRAINING RED COMPANY

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Lizzie Bollada
Ellie Claringbold
Nicola Critten
Naomi Cunningham
Dom Davies
Lois De-Cordova
Jay Gallimore
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Sophie Herring
Daniela Jaksone
Karolina Jaksone
Natalie Maclean
Shante Mitchell-Ashmeade
Anton Oliver
Gemma Parr-Smith
Polly Pettitt
Esme Rothero
Eleni Savva
Juliet West

MEET WEK: TRAINING BLUE COMPANY

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Malika Azzouz
Joyce Bernardo
Chorlene Biron-Monnier
Emma Casabianca
Rebecca Corben
Adam Dance
Kristi Darling
Mernel Daya
Emma Howorth
Rebecca Ibbott
Tom Laker
Monet Marquis
Nicole Nash
Sarah Ntahira
Lydia Perez
Saffia Sage
Kassia Soards
Eloise Tyler

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