Where are they now?
Viva has had many members over the years that have gone on
to do fantastic things in their careers whether it is to pursue a career in the
performing arts or to follow another passion.
Below is a handful of past Viva members with that they are up to now and how they continue shine even away from the Viva spotlight!
Below is a handful of past Viva members with that they are up to now and how they continue shine even away from the Viva spotlight!
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Matt Johnson
Matt studied Performing Arts at Bath Spa University and now works at Madame Tussauds. Rafe Watts Rafe trained at ArtsEd in London and after the success of the new Sherman musical, Lovebirds, that he was involved in at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe he toured with Billy Elliot and continues to work nationally and internationally. Laura Day Laura is studying French and Spanish at Oxford University. Jackson Mathod Jackson studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and now works as a professional musician. Charlie Ellerton Charlie trained at ArtsEd on their musical theatre degree course and is now working as a professional actor. Ellie Gillett Ellie studied music at Canterbury Christ Church University. Ashley Gilmour Ashley trained at ArtsEd, he was in Miss Saigon in the West End for a year and toured with HairSpray playing 'Link'. He then toured playing the lead in Miss Saigon. Hetti Wood Hetti studied English Literature and Modern History at the University of East Anglia. She worked full time for Viva as Project Co-ordinator and Project Manager and now works for another local charity. Javan Hughes Javan works on facilitating creative and theatre workshops and has worked with numerous Youth Theatres such as Chichester Festival Youth Theatre. Annabelle Davies Annabelle trained at Italia Conti in London and works as a professional actor. Mollie Kerr Mollie trained at the Musical Theatre at Millennium Performing Arts School. Emily Norman Emily trained at Millennium in London in musical theatre and now works full time as a Firefighter Controller. Vikki West Vikki trained at GSA studying technical theatre and stage management. Lucy Bell Lucy trained at Italia Conti on their musical theatre course. Lili Borde Lili completed her masters at ArtsEd and works as a professional performer. |
Josh Schumann
Josh is a local politician, teaches LAMDA and is a Viva Trustee. Phil Evans Phil trained at Urdang Academy on their 3 year degree course for musical theatre and is now working as a professional performer. Hannah Schumann Hannah studied at Plymouth University and now works locally within Suffolk and East Cambs as a fully licensed Paramedic. Oliver Ellerton Oliver is Stage Manager on the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tour as well as owning his company, The Scenery Barn, and has close links with Viva. Naomi Rogers Trained at The Royal Northern College of Music. Ryan Hutton Ryan has completed his studies at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts based in London and recently played the lead in Only Fools and Horses - The Musical in the West End. Ellie Bovingdon Ellie has now finished her BA Hons 3 year degree course at Mountview and is working as a professional performer. Michael Kowalczyk Mikey teaches Drama at Soham Village College and is Principal at the Cambridge Pauline Quirke Academy. Hazel Heath Now a fully qualified teacher. Matt Brinkler Matt is a professional performer and his stage career includes musicals (both West End and Tour) and also as a singer in bands touring the UK & UAE. Daniel Bell Daniel graduated at D and B and now owns his own production company. Duncan Earlam Duncan trained at Arts Ed in London. Chloe Jones (2nd yr) and Katherine Hickmott (graduate) both train/ed at Colin's Performing Arts in Romford. Karina Locke Karina is on the 3 yr musical theatre course at Bodyworks Cambridge. Shellie Baigent Shellie is a qualified nurse and works at Addenbroke's Hospital in Cambridge. Charlie O'Connor Charlie is currently at ArtsEd in London. |
