A Threshold

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Bridge Company

A Threshold is dedicated to and inspired by:

Calino Andrews Haycocks, Cherise Baker, Divon Ball, Joshua Craigie, Naomi Hughes, Zehra Ibrahim, Hannah Lister, Hannah Murray, Esme Penry-Davey, Julia Rosiak, Taylor Smith-Chandler, Lily Todd

Taylor Smith - Chandler

Taylor is an Actor and Singer based in London. She trained in Musical Theatre at The BRIT School with her credits whilst training including Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (BRIT Theatre). Further credits include Mrs Fletcher in Goodnight Mister Tom at the Southwark Playhouse in 2018. Taylor enjoys spending time with her dogs and family, and hopes that everyone enjoys the recording!

Cherise Baker

Cherise has always had a passion for performing and began to pursue her dreams from a young age. At 4 years old she started dance classes at The Sandra Randall School of dance, later on at the age of 10 she began training at The Pauline Quirke Academy Saturday school and finally, was accepted into the BRIT school of performing arts and technology at the age of 14 where she studied musical theatre for 5 years. Whilst at the BRIT school she performed as Lucy in ‘13 The Musical’ and Joanne in ‘RENT’. Cherise has loved working as part of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Bridge company for the past year and is looking forward to starting the 3 year Musical Theatre BA at Performance Preparation Academy in Guildford in September.

Julia Rosiak

Julia Rosiak has studied at the Brit School for Performing arts and Technology and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts during her ongoing training. Julia performed as Mary Magdalene in an All Female production of Jesus Christ Superstar, taking place at The BRIT School. Additionally, she has trained at Caspa Arts,on the acting for new writing course, performing off west end at The Bunker Theatre, London Bridge. Julia was a West End Calling Semi Finalist of 2020 before its cancellation. Currently a co creator of the ‘Creative Collective’ Podcast, she enjoys discussing everything to do with the arts. Julia hopes to continue flourishing in the arts with future training.

Hannah Lister

Hannah’s passion for performing arts developed throughout secondary school, and during her time as a member of ‘Starlight Youth Theatre Company’, where she took part in productions of various musicals. She then began her training at the BRIT School in 2017, before joining the Andrew Lloyd Webber Bridge Theatre Company in 2019. During her training at the BRIT School, Hannah played the role of ‘Pontius Pilate’ in an all female production of Jesus Christ Superstar. In September 2020, Hannah will begin her studies in BA Drama and Contemporary performance at the Manchester School of Theatre.

Lily Todd

Lily Grew Up In And Out Of The Major London Theatres as Her Parent Built Sets For Both In house shows and touring companies. She Started Dance Classes When She Was Four And Was Accepted Into The BRIT School Of Performing Arts and Technology At Fourteen, Where She Has Spent The Last Five Years. While Training At The BRIT School SHe Performed As ‘Kendra’ In Jason Robbert Browns ‘13 The Musical’ And As ‘Jack's Mother’ In Sondheims ‘Into The Woods’. Professionally She Performed As An Ensemble Dancer In The 2016 Ambassador Theatre’s Production Of ‘The Secret Garden’. Since September 2020 She Has Been Working With The BRIDGE Theatre Company On This Piece And Has Been Accepted Into The Foundation In Musical Theatre Course At Trinity Laban Conservatoire Of Music And Dance And Was Shortlisted For The Cameron Mackintosh Bursary Award.

Zehra Ibrahim

Zehra is a London based actor who has completed two years of theatre training at the BRIT school and is concluding her final year in musical theatre. During her time at BRIT, she has played the role of Miss Julie in an adaptation of August Strindberg's Miss Julie. Zehra has performed in the Poet In Da Corner re-act at the Royal Court Theatre and in 2018 became a member of the National Youth Theatre, performing in an ensemble piece, Coming home. In addition to her work in theatre, she has appeared in the film The Bromley Boys playing the role of schoolgirl and in the summer of 2018, she wrote a play, He & She, which was performed at the Wimbledon Theatre. Zehra has a view to undergo further professional training and is keen to jump into the industry with both feet.

Calino Andrews Haycocks

Calino began studying Musical Theatre at the BRIT School in 2017. Whilst at the school, roles he played include: The Wolf (Into The Woods) Daddy Brubeck (Sweet Charity) Ensemble (Heroes). At Calino's previous school he played Tony in West Side Story. Calino plays a wide range of instruments including drums, saxophone and piano, and performed at The Panorama Steel Pan Competition 2017.

Naomi Hughes

Naomi studied musical theatre at The BRIT School for 2 years before joining The Andrew Lloyd Webber Bridge Theatre Company in 2019. She also studied at The Betty Wivell Academy from ages 4-18, studying dance, acting and singing. While at BRIT she played Peter in an all female cast of Jesus Christ Superstar, and achieved a distinction at the end of her 2 years. Naomi is looking forward to studying a musical theatre foundation at Performance Preparation Academy in Guildford in September.

Zachkiel Smith

Zachkiel Smith Studied Musical Theatre at the BRIT School Of Performing Arts for 4 years, while at BRIT he played The Mayor in Seussical and was due to play Oscar In Sweet Charity. In 2019 He played Chuck in the British Theatre Academy’s Footloose. He also studied at The Betty Wivell Academy from ages 5-18, Studying Dance, Acting and Singing. Zach Is looking forward to be studying a Musical Theatre Degree at Emil Dale Academy In Hitchin In September

Zachkiel is currently graduating from the year 13 Musical Theatre strand, and we are grateful to him for joining our Bridge Company for this unique project.

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