MEET OUR ENSEMBLE

HARTLEPOOL

Julie went to Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London as a postgraduate 20+ years ago, but moved home to look after her mum, putting her acting dreams on pause.

BLACKHALL ROCKS

Eve studied Drama and Expressive Arts at GCSE level, and joined theatre productions at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre and Maritime Festival.

HORDEN

Janet took an early retirement after being year manager for Key Stage 4 at a local school in Wingate, Durham, and was inspired to take part in her first musical by her students.

CASSOP

Former member of Gala Theatre Stage School and Live Youth Theatre with a BA in Film and TV Production, inspired to get into the arts by his parents for their work in dance with their own professional company that has toured across the UK and Europe.

SHERBURN VILLAGE

Mia attended the University of Lincoln to study BA Illustration and moved back to Durham after graduating. She loved spending time at the university’s drama society, rehearsing and putting on performances, and has performed in productions throughout her education.

FROM PETERLEE, LIVING IN HORDEN

Former professional dancer with experience acting in a variety of theatres across the North East, mostly in pantomimes. Alongside his career in the arts, Brodie is a qualified personal trainer.

SHOTLEY BRIDGE

After completing his GCSEs and A levels, Joseph studied acting at The Theatre Royal in Newcastle and progressed to the Royal Conservatoire, before becoming a member of The Actors Forge in Newcastle for 2 years.

FROM WEST CORNFORTH, LIVING IN FERRYHILL

Before joining Ensemble ‘84, Wendy was a civil servant and had various jobs throughout her career. Alongside work, she sang professionally for 22 years in clubs across the north east and the UK, as well as three years singing in Spain. ard.

DARLINGTON

Keith did an apprenticeship in print as soon as he left school and stayed in the trade until 2023. He got himself into a production of A Tale of Two Cities in 2016 and ‘got the bug’. Since that first dip into theatre, Keith has appeared in, directed and written productions alongside his career in print.

GILESGATE

Stephen graduated with a BA Honours degree in Acting for Stage and Screen at The Northern School of Art in Hartlepool. He got into Performing Arts after watching a screening of La La Land in 2016.

CONSETT

“Before joining Ensemble ‘84, I had worked all over from McDonalds to a pharmacy. I have been performing since I was 5 and have been in multiple musicals since then, including The Addams Family and Into The Woods. As well as theatre, my other hobbies include films and reading.”

PETERLEE

Before joining Ensemble ‘84, Willow was studying Biochemistry at University.

“I adore musicals and my parents are big theatre fans. Ensemble ‘84 has given me the chance to finally get into professional acting, something I have always dreamed of. Both my Nana and my Mam were both performers in Newcastle back in the day - I’m glad to be following in their footsteps!”

HARTLEPOOL

Prior to joining Ensemble ‘84, Phil had been recording and producing an album of original music. Phil has been a musician for most of his life and has been involved in acting since the 1990s.