Teaching Staff
 
Paul Francis

 

Originally from Neath, Paul joined his local youth theatre from the age of 5, where he aslo trained in dance, and in particular, Tap dancing and Disco! He spent over 18 years here.
Paul has appeared in many theatrical productions, including local theatre, open air performances and two productions in London's West End. after leaving the youth theatre, Paul spent most of his time directing local theatre companies.
 
Academically, Paul qualified as a teacher and worked in comprehensive schools for over 5 years, teaching English and Drama. His teaching experience includes extensive work with pupils with Special Educational Needs.
 
 
Amanda Murphy

 

Originally from Hertfordshire, Amanda trained in Ballet, Modern and Tap and is a fully qualified dance teacher.
 
As a member of The Barn Theatre in Hertfordshire , Amanda took part in many productions and went on to choreograph for many others including, Pal Joey and Chicago.
 
Amanda is the Librarian at Penyrheol Comprehensive School, where she also choreographs the annual school productions.
 

Eleri Thomas - Musical Director & Vocal Coach

 
Eleri is from Swansea and has been member of many youth groups including West Glamorgan Youth Choir and Wind Band, Gorseinon Youth Choir and the National Youth Choir of Wales.
 
She gained her BMus degree from Cardiff University and now runs her own music school, Forte School of Music in the Canolfan Gorseinon.
 
As well as full time teaching she performs regularly with the Swansea Bach Choir and records for the BBC and S4C. 

 

Cerri Daniels

 
 Cerri was a student at the Manner Evans School of Dance, where she studied ballet, tap and modern.
She also participated in many shows, festivals and exams.

I am thoroughly enjoying helping Amanda and Paul with the junior section of Musicality and am looking to their next show Bugsy Malone, which is going to be fantastic!
I have to say my daughter is in it!

My first show with Musicality was “Putting it Together”, in which I played a “scarlet woman” at an over night cocktail party. It was a real challenge working on a Stephen Sondheim show, but it was made so much fun by the other members of the group who really made me feel welcome.

Now I know why may daughter likes coming to Musicality, as I have made many new friendships, which I hope will last a long time.

I hope you enjoy the show as much as I have enjoyed on it.

 

Daniel Phillips

Dan graduated from Dartington College of Arts with a BA degree in Theatre and Arts Management. During his time at the university, aside from studying, he found time to direct and star in a number of shows including, ‘Grease’, Ben Elton’s ‘Popcorn’ and ‘Little Shop of Horrors’.

In his final year he wrote, directed and starred in a jukebox murder mystery entitled ‘ Murder By Who?’ which was produced with much positive feedback.

He gained his PGCE in secondary school Drama from Aberystwyth University and is now teaching Drama and Arts Management in the new Milton Keynes Academy. He also works as an educational consultant for Classroom Video Ltd working to create high quality education videos for drama and performance.

He was thrilled to direct Musicality’s adult group in their first production of Stephen Sondheims ‘Putting it Together’ and is looking forward to working with the company on future projects.

Dan lives and breathes theatre and hopes to continue directing for the stage and at some point in the future, own and run his own theatre space where he can produce and direct projects all year round.

 

Stephanie Budski - Junior Teacher

"I have always been involved in Performing Arts after attending classes throughout my childhood, studying it at college before going on to work as an Entertainer/Show team for British Holidays. I have been involved in many productions over the years and  currently work as a drama teacher in Swansea.
I have been involved with Musicality for about a year now and love being a part of it! I was first involved in Stephen Sondheims 'Putting it together' and am now helping to teach our junior/youth sections. I am very excited about working towards future productions both as a performer and a teacher!"

 

 

Non Teaching Staff

 

 

Associates

Each section of 'Musicality' has its own Associate members. The associates assist the teaching staff and mentor their juniors. They meet weekly to discuss the direction of the company and ideas with regards to future shows and fundraising events. The Associates are very 'hands on' in directing, choreographing and in musical direction and are expected to lead by example.
 

 
The Musicality committee is chaired by Jackie Thomas