We're Still Here:
The JEWish Cabaret's second production is in honour of Pride Month which begins in June and in addition to marking the 50 year anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK.
In light of recent events in Chechnya (the regime is actively hunting down gay men), we have decided to dedicate our performance to raising awareness to this issue, and hold a fundraiser.
We will be donating part of our proceeds from ticket sales to the Rainbow Railroad organisation who are assisting the LGBT community in Chechnya. This donation has already been calculated into the price of your ticket, but if you wish to donate more to this important cause, we will be collecting additional donations on the night of the performance.
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Team:
Co-producer David graduated from his Musical Theatre Post-Graduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music with Distinction in 2015. Prior to his training at the Royal Academy of Music, David studied Acting for Stage at the Yoram Lowenstein Studio for Performing Arts in Tel Aviv.
MD Rebecca is a Musical Director, based in London and Hertfordshire. She completed her Post-Graduate Diploma in Musical Direction at Mountview Academy in 2016. Prior to that, she received her Bachelor of Music from Goldsmiths College where she studied piano performance. Rebecca is currently focusing on new musical projects as she is passionate about bringing fresh works to the theatre; her most notable credit in this area was for ‘Catch Me’, first performed Upstairs at the Arts in Nov-Dec 2016
Co-producer Originaly from Israel, Adi moved to the UK to follow her heart, her passion and her partner. In 2012 Adi graduated with honors from KSA's Musical Theatre program, Since then she appeared in several musicals and theatre shows on tour, and been a part “Deadline” a monthly theatre project dedicated to creating news based shows in 24 hours. She did various voiceover and corporate work and these days her latest film “The Adventures of Dirk Laser” is making the festival circuit.
Co-producer Shar is a Musical Theatre performer and a voice teacher. He recently completed his second MA degree in music - MA Musical Theatre, at The Guildford School of Acting (GSA). Shar came to the UK after graduating with an MA in Classical Singing at the Jerusalem Academy of Music & Dance.
Cast:
Emily graduated from the acting course at Rose Bruford in 2012. Since then she has worked as an actor and she has also taken up circus training, burlesque and clown. Emily is an all round entertainer who has something up her sleeve for everyone!
Arthur is a professional violinist and musical theatre actor who graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in 2016. Arthur is proud to be supporting LGBT rights in Chechnya alongside such a talented cast.
Thomas graduated in 2016 from the American Musical Theatre Academy. Represented by Oxford Adams Associates
Richard Dawes is a Musical Theatre performer, Compare and Host as well as a Choreographer. He Has worked in a variety of different countries, in multiple performance based jobs. In 2014 he graduated London School Of Musical Theatre, and has been performing in varies job since. He is currently a member of Frankie’s Guys, a Frankie Valli Tribute that performs all over the country.
Ashley is an actor-musician who graduated with a Ba(hons) in Musical Theatre from Buckinghamshire New University in 2014.
Batel Israel is an Israeli actress based in London. Batel trained in Acting at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama as well as with 'The Bridge Theatre Company'. She is represented by 'Marlowes' agency. Batel is thrilled to be joining The JEWish Cabaret for this exciting performance.
Martine Johannesen-Berg is a London based Musical Theatre performer, she graduated last year from Guildford School of Acting. During her final production at GSA, Martine played “Kate Monster” in Avenue Q Directed by Dominic Shaw. She played the role of “Stella” in the new musical Dance with a Stranger written by James Moriarty and directed by Adam Lenson which had a public showing at The Crazy Coqs in London last year. Martine is originally from Norway.
Elly trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama following a Musical theatre Diploma at Redroofs (Graduate of the year). Recent credits include: Jerry Springer the Opera (The Lost Theatre), A Midsummer Nights Dream (The Brockley Jack Theatre). Pride and Prejudice Adult Panto, (Cockpit Theatre). Laura (lead) in A Brand New Start (Tristan Bates Theatre), Bishop of Ely in Henry V, (The Union Theatre). Elly is proud to be part of this Cabaret and help the LBGT community in Chechnya.
Co-producer Originaly from Israel, Adi moved to the UK to follow her heart, her passion and her partner. In 2012 Adi graduated with honors from KSA's Musical Theatre program, Since then she appeared in several musicals and theatre shows on tour, and been a part “Deadline” a monthly theatre project dedicated to creating news based shows in 24 hours. She did various voiceover and corporate work and these days her latest film “The Adventures of Dirk Laser” is making the festival circuit.
Philip studied Musical Theatre at KSA, performing in many shows such as Elegies for Angels, Punk and Raging Queens and an original Musical called Hotel SALIGIA. Since graduating from KSA, Philip has performed in many other productions, most notably playing the role of "Emcee" in Cabaret, 'Mr Trevor Graydon' in Thoroughly Modern Millie and 'Magnus' in The Sparkle Thief, an original Christmas musical with Cut Feather Theatre Company.
Ashley is delighted to return to The JEWish Cabaret for it's second production. Having spent many years training abroad, she returned to the UK to further develop her skills by training at Southampton Solent University. Ashley is also continuing to develop her own writing as well as working on 'Harry Poppers and the Deathly Swallows' which is on its way to the Edinburgh Fringe. In addition, she recently performed in Painted in Ink's new play, 'Terminal Five'
Co-producer Shar is a Musical Theatre performer and a voice teacher. He recently completed his second MA degree in music - MA Musical Theatre, at The Guildford School of Acting (GSA). Shar came to the UK after graduating with an MA in Classical Singing at the Jerusalem Academy of Music & Dance.
Jessica is originally from Solihull in the West Midlands. She trained at the Arts Educational Schools London, graduating with a BA (hons) Musical Theatre. Jessica is a regular at charity concerts and spent much of 2016 performing Jonathan Larson's musicals RENT and tick... tick... BOOM! in Birmingham's up and coming off-West End scene. She has just returned from Dubai where she has been playing the title character of S4K International's UAE tour of Snow White.
