PiP Summer Musical Theatre Boot Camp
11th August - 15th August
Monday 11th August - Rhian Davies - Casting Director / Acting for Camera Workshop
Since graduating from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Rhian has worked in casting across several media. Her first experience was for Irene Cotton working on Dirty Dancing in the West End and subsequently on National Tour. She then worked across the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Olympics and Paralympics, working under Gilly Schofield for wonderful creative teams including Danny Boyle, Kim Gavin and Jenny Sealey.
From January 2013 Rhian worked as a casting assistant for Kate Dowd including work on American television pilots and feature films such as Antonio Banderas' Automata.
Rhian is currently working at Hubbard Casting, assisting on award winning American TV series 24 and Homeland. Rhian is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her experiences with the PIP students.
Tuesday 12th August - Danielle Bowen - Dreamboats and Petticoats workshop
Daniella trained at Tring Park.
Theatre credits include: Sarah in Our House (UK Tour); cover Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet (West End); Laura in Dreamboats and Petticoats (West End and Tour); Fritzie and cover Sally Bowles in Cabaret (UK Tour); Jainey in Taboo (Brixton Clubhouse); Bambi in Curtains (Landor); Aladdin in Aladdin (Susie McKenna's Pantomime Leicester); Aysha in Children of Eden (Prince of Wales); The Wannabe in Hotel Follies (Arts Theatre); cover Emma Fairfax in Dr Dolittle (UK Tour) and Bess in Scrooge (UK Tour).
Film: Kelly in Tag (17th Southern Productions)
Wednesday 13th August - Chris Unwin - Grease Workshop
Christopher Unwin started his career as a child member of the RSC at the age of 12 and later trained in Musical Theatre at the prestigious London Studio Centre. After graduating he joined the ensemble in the World Premiere of "Ben Hur live" which started its run with a week residency at the O2 Arena in London then toured across Europe. He then played the principle character of the Farmer in the UK No1 Tour of "Shaun's Big Show" with Choreography by Bill Deamer. He then joined the cast in the new production of "Peter Pan The Musical" at Wellingborough Castle as Dance Captain and Crocodile. Christopher then went on to appear in a featured role of Rodney/Robin in the Closing Olympic Ceremony watched by 1 billion people worldwide. He then reprised his role in "Shaun's Big Show" in the Saudi Arabian and Oman International Tour. Other appearances include promotions for Xbox and as a backing dancer for Xfactor. Christopher is currently appearing in "Grease The Arena Tour" as understudy Doody.
Thursday 14th August - Zoe Nicole – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Workshop
Zoe Nicole trained at London Studio Centre (BA Hons Theatre Dance)
Theatre Credits include: Liza in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (No.1 UK Tour), Nita in Colette Collage (UK Premier), Rachel in The Gleeks (UK Tour), Ensemble in Singin’ in the Rain (Broadway Theatre), Nikki in My Fifteen Minutes (UK Premier - New Wimbledon Theatre), Corps de Ballet in Coppélia (Nottingham Theatre Royal). Pantomimes include: Princess Jasmine in Aladdin, Belle in Beauty & the Beast (Fareham, Hampshire) and the title role in Sleeping Beauty (Palace Theatre Redditch and Devonshire Park Theatre-Eastbourne).
Workshops include: The Lover in The Light.
Film and Television credits include: Amanda in The Honest in Dishonesty (LFA), Lead Vocals in Music Show (BBC Learning Zone), Liza - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (The Alan Titchmarsh Show ITV ) Dancer for Alan Carr’s Sunday is The New Friday (Channel 4 Commercial).
Friday 15th August - Relaxed Performance to invited audience.
