RECENT ALUMNI NEWS
@jamiemusical has announced full casting as it prepares to return for a tenth anniversary tour and we are thrilled to announce that two Laineys are joining the cast. 🤩
Congratulations to @zarinathompsonn who`ll play the role of Becca and to @ynezwilliams who`ll be Swing. ✨
The new tour will be opening at @grandtheatrels1 on 15th January 2027 before embarking on a UK Tour.
We are so proud of you both! 👏
Full casting has been announced for the UK tour of @bttfmusical and we are thrilled to announce that LTA alumni @tiagyngell will be joining the cast as Swing/1st Cover Jennifer/Linda McFly. 🤩
Tia has recently appeared in `Anything Goes` and `42nd Street` at @kilworthhousetheatre and @chittyontour. ✨
The musical opens at the @bristolhipp from 8th October.
We are so proud of you, Tia! 👏
The full cast has been revealed for @neromusical at @swkplay and we are thrilled to announce that LTA alumni @zach.parkin will be joining the cast as Dance Captain/Ensemble. 🤩
Since graduating, Zach has appeared in `Equus` (@menchocfactory), `Coppelia` (UK Tour) and @streetcarwestend (West End).
`Neeo` will open on Monday 2nd November to Saturday 5th December 2026, with a press night on Friday 6th November.
Congratulations, Zach! We are so proud of you! 👏
Casting has been revealed for @matthewbourne13`s `Cinderella` and we are thrilled to announce that three Laineys are in the cast. 🎄🤩
Congratulations to @rorymacleodd, who`ll play Cinderella’s heroic Pilot, @kingstontaylor22 will appear as the Angel (Cinderella’s ‘Fairy GodFather’) and @ethanjfairclough will be making his @mbnewadventures debut! ✨
The production will return for a UK tour in 2026 and 2027 to mark its 30th anniversary.
The tour will open at @theatreroyalplymouth from 16th to 21st November 2026, before visiting @the_lowry, Salford from 24th to 28th November. The production will then form New Adventures’ annual Christmas season at @sadlers_wells, running from 1st December 2026 until 17th January 2027, marking the company’s 24th consecutive Christmas season at the venue.
We are so proud of all of you! 👏
Congratulations to LTA alumni @devonbraithwaite, who is currently appearing in `My Fair Lady` at @sydneyoperahouse. 🇦🇺
Devon recently appeared as Lord of the Underworld in Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s Eurydice. Further credits include Kerchak in the premiere Australian production of Disney’s Tarzan: The Musical (James Terry Collective); Hadestown (OA/Jones Theatrical) as worker/Cover Hades and fight captain; Fred Casely in Chicago (Crossroads Live); the original Australian Cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Global Creatures) as Ensemble/Cover Lautrec/Santiago; Chess: The Musical (Storeyboard Ent.); Prinz Abdullah in Aladdin (Disney Theatricals, Germany) and Ensemble/Cover Eddie in the International Tour of Mamma Mia (NGM).
Devon also appeared in the original London Palladium premiere of Eugenius! and The Hired Man at Cadogan Hall.
Television includes Sports Relief (BBC) and Saturday Night Takeaway” (ITV).
`My fair Lady` heads to @artscentremelbourne after Sydney.
Congratulations, Devon! We are so proud of you! 👏
@thehungergamesonstage stage show has announced a new cast for the production as it enters its second year at @troubadourtheatres in Canary Wharf and we are thrilled to announce that Laineys @durrantarchie and @rhodri123 are joining the company! 🤩
They will appear in the show after the current cast`s final performance on Monday 18th October 2026.
The show is currently booking until 14th February 2027.
We are so proud of you both. 👏
@therepbirmingham has announced the full cast and creative team for its new production of The Snowman, which will premiere in Birmingham before returning to the West End’s @peacocktheatre this Christmas and we are thrilled to announce that LTA alumni @andrew_w_ashton will be joining the company. ⛄️❄️🎄
Andrew appeared in `The Snowman` last year. Other credits include `Swan Lake` (@mbnewadventures) and `La Traviata` (@royalballetandopera).
The production will play at the House at Birmingham Rep from 20th October to 1st November 2026, with a press night on 29th October. It will then run at the Peacock Theatre from 21st November 2026 to 3rd January 2027.
We are so proud of you, Andrew! 👏
@mammamiamusical has announced a new West End cast and we are thrilled to announce that four Laineys are in the company! 🤩🥳🏝️
Congratulations to @andy_rees82, @erinhallidayx and @squibbleeey who`ll be joining the cast from 12th October at the Novello Theatre.
@palingsteven is Associate Director on the show.
We are so proud of you all! 👏
New casting has been announced for the West End production of @moulinmusicaluk and we are thrilled to announce that our Laineys will be appearing in the cast! 🤩
@callumb0203, @beshonges will join existing cast members @emilybollandd and @_.lucycampbell._ in the company. ✨
Associate Casting Director: @richardj0hnst0n
The show is about to celebrate five years at the Piccadilly Theatre this autumn. 🥂
Congratulations to all of you - we are so proud! 👏
The @curve_leicester has announced the full cast for its production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, alongside an extension to the run and we are thrilled to announce that three Laineys are involved! 🤩🍫
@liamsmcevoy will appear in the Ensemble and @joseph_craig00 will be and Off-stage Swing.
Video Design: @greevedesign
The musical plays at Curve for a newly extended run from 21st November 2026 to 16th January 2027.
We are so proud of you all. 👏
Congratulations to the three Laineys that`ll be appearing in the new cast of the multi award-winning @kitkatclubldn from 21st September. 🤩
@ruthiehenshallofficial will stay on in the role of `Fraulein Schneider`, @zaraliiu will continue in the prologue company and newbie cast @tash_wilde will join them in the cast changeover. 🤩
The production recently surpassed 1,900 performances, becoming the longest-running production of Cabaret in West End history!
We are so proud of all of you! 👏
@sixthemusical have announced a new cast for the musical’s 2026-27 UK and international tour and we are thrilled to announce that LTA alumni @charlotte.anne.steen will be Alternate Aragon/Seymour! 👑💜
Charlotte has just completed her run as Understudy Elphaba in @wickeduk. Other credits include @greatest_days, @rockyhorrorofficial, @42ndstreetldn and @batthemusical. 🤩
The new SIX company will take over from 22nd September, opening at Edinburgh Festival Theatre before continuing across the UK and Ireland. The tour will also play the Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg from 5th to 9th May 2027.
Congratulations, Charlotte! We are so proud! 👏
Congratulations to LTA alumni @olivier_scheers , who`ll be joining the cast of `& Juliet` in the Netherlands playing Fletcher, Swing, cover Lance & Shakespeare! 🎭 🤩
Olivier has just completed his run in `We Will Rock You` in Germany as Swing/Cover Brit, also @hercules_das_musical in Hamburg as Ensemble/Cover Heinz. 🇩🇪
Other credits include UK/Ireland Tour of @aladdinuk.
Congratulations, Olivier! We are so proud of you! 🤩👏
Congratulations to Laineys @baptiste__v and @carlymiles13 who`ll both be appearing in the upcoming production of @moulinmusicalde in Hamburg. 🤩🇩🇪
Both Laineys have performed other productions of Moulin Rouge in recent years - Baptiste has appeared in the Dutch cast and will return to the production to play `Baby Doll` and Carly, who appeared in the World Tour, will be `Swing`. ✨
The production is scheduled to officially open on 5th November 2026 (with preview performances beginning in late October).
We are so proud of you both. 👏
@sylviamusicaluk has announced its full tour cast and we are thrilled to announce that LTA alumni @eloisemaydavies will play Annie Kenney/Norah Smyth. 🤩
The tour will open at @curve_leicester on 24th September. The London leg of the tour will comprise five performances at the @royalalberthall from 13th to 15th November 2026.
Eloise`s recent credits include `Little Piece Of You` at @sadlers_wells ,@liveaidmusical, @creakersmusical and @grease_uk.
Congratulations, Eloise! We are so proud of you! 👏
The cast for the @lidoparis revival of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN has been announced and we couldn`t be more excited to announce that TEN Laineys are appearing in the cast! 🤩☔️🇫🇷
Congratulations to @maddiewallerx, @itsliamdean_, @aristidelyons, @ja._.mo, @georgiapembertonofficial, @elliemaywilsonx, @ericajayneleate, @scarletroche, @jessica.sutton_ and @rubygreenwood. ✨
Casting coordinator for Grindrod Burton: @willburry.
The musical will play Théâtre du Lido, Paris, running from 17th September 2026, with tickets on sale now.
We are so proud of you all! 👏
@matildathemusical is celebrating its 15th year in London with the announcement of a new cast and we are thrilled to announce that three Laineys will be in the company! 🤩
Congratulations to @lucystlouis, who`ll be taking on the role of Miss Honey, @will.haswell29 will join current cast member @callumtrain88 in the Adult Ensemble. ✨
* Lucy will begin performances in January 2027.
Casting coordinator for Grindrod Burton: @willburry.
@thersc production is now the tenth long-running musical in West End history!
We are so proud of you all! 👏
Congratulations to these sensational third years who have already secured the above contracts prior to graduation! We are so excited to share more amazing news over the coming months. Watch this space✨
Grace Burrows and Regan Garcia join the company of CATS at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre ahead of a UK Tour.
Eleanor Bye and Katie Mulligan join the company of High School Musical in Manchester, before transferring to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
Lex Richardson will play the role of Lisa in the upcoming UK & International Tour of Mamma Mia!
Reuben Lally is currently part of the company of My Fair Lady at Chichester Festival Theatre.
Edward Flynn Haddon is currently part of the company of The Jonathan Larson Project at the Southwark Playhouse.
Ethan Matthews is currently part of the company of Starlight Express in Bochum.
Mia Kacey Bowers and India Taylor appear in The Jukebox Idols (UK Tour).
Will Markendale is currently part of the company of Doorstep Duets for New Adventures.
Ricardo Mendes plays the role of George in the upcoming UK Tour of DogMan the Musical.
Aiden Riley has joined the cast of The Wizard of Oz for Royal Caribbean Entertainment.
Ezra Shabazz has joined Disney Cruise Line as a cast member for their upcoming productions.
Also celebrating Max Coussins, who was named a 2026 Spotlight Prize finalist!
Full cast has been revealed for a new musical adaptation of `Thelma & Louise` and we are thrilled to announce that LTA alumni @butterworthjack will be appearing in the role of `Trooper/Singer`. 🤩
Jack has recently appeared in `American Psycho` at the @almeida_theatre, @herewearemusical at @nationaltheatre and @kissmekateuk at @barbicancentre.
Thelma and Louise will run at the @youngvictheatre from 3rd September to 24th October 2026.
Congratulations, Jack! We are so proud of you! 👏
@imeverywomanthemusical will return to London this summer and we are thrilled to announce that LTA alumni @naynaynews will appear in the cast! 🤩
The jukebox musical will transfer to the @troubadourwpark for a limited London run from 22nd July to 27th September 2026.
@naynaynews recent credits include @kinkybootsuk @mjthemusicaluk and @aladdinuk. ✨
Congrats Nay-Nay, we are so proud of you! 👏
Disney’s @highschoolmusicalonstage has revealed full details of the company and we are thrilled to announce that there are six LTA alumni involved in the production. 🤩
The production is co-produced by the @hopemilltheatre - William Whelton (@joeandwill5678) is one half of this production team and will also co-direct the show, Choreography will be by @aaronrenfree. Featured in the cast are @tamsinjanuary plus current third year students @eleanor.bye and @katiemulliganx. Tamsin will also be the Resident Director on the show.
Lainey @greevedesign will do Video Design.
It will premiere this summer at @the_lowry in Salford from 22nd August to 19th September.
After its Salford run, the show will be opening at the @troubadourwpark from 12th October 2026, with performances running until 3rd January 2027.
Congratulations to all of you - we are so proud! 👏
Congratulations to LTA alumni and Director of Performance @nicgreenshields, who will be joining the cast of @lesmizofficial (The Arena Concert Spectacular) as `Brujon` in New York as part of an invited cast alumni. 🤩🇫🇷🇺🇸
"Having joined the Les Miserables family back in 2003, it has become a huge part of my life in so many different ways. I am thrilled to return again in such a special year for me having become Director of Performance at LTA and now to round it off with a Grande finale at Radio City Hall-New York"
We are so proud of you, Nic! 👏
Casting: @frenchfelicity (LTA alumni)
Full casting has been revealed for @rottenmusicaluk which will have its fully staged UK premiere this summer and we are thrilled to announce that LTA alumni @snmorley is in the cast. 🤩
Sara`s credits include @wickeduk and @thebodyguarduk.
The show will open in Manchester, playing at the @palaceandopera from 16th June to 19th July 2026.
We are so proud of you, Sara! 👏
@kilworthhousetheatre has revealed its cast for its upcoming production of Cole Porter’s `Anything Goes` and we are thrilled to announce that three Laineys are involved! 🤩
Congratulations to @hunter_ems (Associate Director and Choreographer) and to @poppysharmanx and @tiagyngell, who`ll both be in the Ensemble. ✨
The musical will run for 48 performances between 23rd June and 2nd August 2026 at the open-air theatre.
We are so proud of you. 👏
@sinatra_musical has announced its full West End cast and we are thrilled to announce that Laineys @adammacdav and @allanataylor_ are appearing in the show. 🤩
Adam will play Gene Kelly/Ensemble/2nd Cover Frank Sinatra and Allana will play Marlene Dietrich/Cover Ava Gardner.
It will run at the @aldwychtheatre this summer, with performances set to begin on 3rd June ahead of a press night on 24th June.
We are so proud of you both. 👏
@wickeduk is celebrating it`s 20th Anniversary in the West End and we are thrilled to announce that six Laineys are in the cast! 💚🩷
Continuing in the cast are @rosscarpenteruk (Boq), @lauraemmitt (Alternate Elphaba), @jeaniemryan (Swing/Co-Dance Captain), @nat.ingham (Ensemble), @eringiselechapman (Ensemble) and joining them as a new company member is @leocarl.abad (Ensemble). ✨
Congratulations to you all. We are very proud of you. 👏
Full casting has been revealed for Lindsay Posner’s revival of Peter Shaffer’s `Equus` at the @menchocfactory and we are thrilled to announce that LTA alumni @zach.parkin and @aristidelyons will be in the cast. 🤩
Performances begin on 8th May running through 4th July.
Congratulations to you both - we are so proud! 👏
Casting has been revealed for the return of @mbnewadventures `The Car Man`, scheduled to embark on a UK tour from 15th June 2026 and we are thrilled to announce that five Laineys are in the cast. 🤩
@cordeliabraithwaite93 will be alternating the role of `Lana`, @jamieduncancampbell, @cameronflynn__, @rorymacleodd and @callummann3 will feature in the company.
The show will visit 17 venues next year, including a 5-week summer season at @sadlers_wells in London. The tour will open at @curve_leicester on 15th June before visiting various venues around the UK.
Congratulations to you all! We are so proud! 👏
Congratulations to LTA alumni, @vievelorentin , who will be appearing in the cast of @magicmikeliveldn from 18th March 2026. She`ll be joining existing Lainey cast member, @charlottejaneperryy. 🤩
Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, MAGIC MIKE LIVE is an unforgettably fun night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment based on the hit movies live at @hippodromecasino.
We are so proud of you both! 👏
Florian Zeller’s Olivier Award‑nominated comedy `The Truth` will play in the West End this summer and we are thrilled to announce that LTA alumni @hadderstime will be appearing in the production. 🤩
Performances will run at the Apollo Theatre from 9th June through 12th September.
Sarah is an award- nominated actress who has numerous, notable credits across both comedy, drama and theatre.
Sarah can currently be seen in smash hit BBC comedy DADDY ISSUES as regular Rita with Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey. The show has received excellent reviews and phenomenal ratings - with The Telegraph describing it as `deft, daft and deliciously watchable`.
In 2024, Sarah competed in beloved BBC show STRICTLY COME DANCING - one of the highest rated shows in the UK.
Sarah is best known as Stevie in the BAFTA nominated BBC sitcom MIRANDA and as one of the original cast members of the multi award winning BBC series HORRIBLE HISTORIES.
Sarah played the lead role of Trish in 3 series of the ITV comedy THE JOB LOT for which she was nominated for an RTS award for Best Comedy Performance.
She has appeared both as a regular and guested in numerous comedies from MONICA in MURDER THEY HOPE (UKTV) - recently shown on BBC2, HANG UPS and BALLOT MONKEYS (CH4) to INSIDE NO 9 and WIA ( BBC).
Sarah`s played Lucy in Showtime`s marquee drama - THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH and has appeared in other dramas such as BURTON AND TAYLOR for the BBC.
Sarah has appeared in numerous films from the Bond epic A QUANTUM OF SOLACE to improvised comedy CONFETTI.She most recently played Daryl in ROGUE TROOPER , the much anticipated feature from Duncan.
Her theatre credits include legendary farce NOISES OFF in the West End, political drama ADMISSIONS at the Trafalgar Theatre , new writing Dance Nation at The Almeida, Period drama The Way Of The World at The Donmar and the Ayckbourn trilogy The Norman Conquests at Chichester.
Sarah also appeared in the new play Broken Water at The Arcola theatre for which she received rave reviews.
Congratulations Sarah, we are so proud of you. 👏
A workshop presentation of `Little Piece of You: An Atypical Musical` will take place on Friday 6th March at the Lilian Baylis Studio at @sadlers_wells and we are thrilled to announce that LTA @eloisemaydavies is part of the cast! 🤩
Eloise`s recent credits include @liveaidmusical, @creakersmusical and grease_uk.
Congratulations, Eloise! We are so proud of you! 👏
The full cast and creative list has been announced for the revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, co-produced by @curve_leicester, @bristololdvic1766 and @mayflower.theatre.
We are thrilled to announce that @jgoodwindance will choreograph the show and that @jessbuckby will appear in the Ensemble. 🤩
Congratulations to both of you. We are so proud! 👏
