Michael has worked around the world as a Musical Director, Accompanist, Arranger and Composer.

As Musical Director: The Clockmaker’s Daughter in Concert (Cadogan Hall and St. James Theatre, London), Multiverse (Workshop - Waterloo East Theatre), Rare Birds (Workshop - Soho Theatre), Putting it Together (Hope Mill Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof, A Little Night Music (Frinton Theatre), An Evening of Webborn & Finn (Other Palace, London), The Clockmaker's Daughter (World Premiere), Meet Me in St. Louis (UK Premiere), [title of show] (London Premiere), Next Thing You Know, Hot

Mikado, Curtains (European Premiere), Beauty and the Beast (International Tour), Pinocchio (International Tour), The Jungle Book (International Tour), The Snow Queen (International Tour), A

Midsummer Night's Dream (UK and International Tour), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (DUCTAC Theatre, Dubai), Aladdin (International Tour), Macbeth (UK and International Tours), The Tempest (UK and International Tour), The Little Mermaid (International Tour), Aladdin, Peter Pan, Snow White (Hexagon Theatre, Reading), Aladdin (Harlequin Theatre, Redhill), Spring Awakening (Catford Broadway, London), Jack and the Beanstalk (Perth Theatre), Elegies for Angels, Punks and

Raging Queens (Tron Theatre, Glasgow). He is also Resident Musical Director at the Phoenix Arts Club, London, playing Duelling Pianos, Open Mic and their West End Talent Competitions.

As Musical Supervisor: Jack Cole - The Last Scrapbook (Workshop), Aladdin (Palace Theatre, Newark), Peter Pan (International Tour), Cinderella (Harlequin Theatre, Fleet), riZen (Original Concept Album and Workshops).

As Assistant Musical Director: Blood Brothers (UK, No. 1 Tour).

Michael also teaches and musically directs at institutions around the world including Trinity Laban, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, The Urdang Academy, Associated Studios, London School of Musical Theatre, the MTA, University of Cumbria, London Studio Centre, University of West London, Dubai Performing Arts and Guildford School of Acting, Productions include: Bernarda Alba and Guys and Dolls (Stanwix Theatre), Spring Awakening (Cockpit Theatre), Into the Woods (Chelsea Theatre), Animus (World Premiere, Bridewell Theatre, London), School of Rock (Dubai Opera House).

Michael returned to London after completing his MA in Musical Direction from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and holds a BMus (Hons) in Vocal Studies from Trinity College of Music,

having also been awarded the Alan J Kirby Prize for Conducting and Charles Proctor Prize for Choral Conducting. In 2013 and 2015, he was nominated for Best Musical Direction in Fringe or Regional Theatre for [title of show] and The Clockmaker's Daughter at the Landor Theatre by BroadwayWorld.com.

He is the co-writer of the new musicals Animus and The Clockmaker's Daughter, which was nominated for 3 Off West End Awards including Best Musical Production, Best Off West End

Production in the West End Wilma Awards 2015, Best New Musical; and 6 BroadwayWorld.com Awards including Best New Production of a Musical (Fringe or Regions).

James is a recent addition to the Dubai theatre scene having only moved over in August and has been involved in the set up of MTDXB after becoming frustrated there was nothing here already.

James has been involved in both plays and musicals back home in Newcastle for about 15 years, James’ most recent notable roles include: Oliver Kilbourn in Pitman Painters, Sir Robin in Spamalot; Lord Flasheart in Blackadder and was one of four actors who performed in the UK premier of Ken Davenport’s My First Time back in 2018.

Tonight he is looking forward to introducing the talented members of MTDXB on stage for your entertainment this evening and looks forward to what the future holds for the group!

Bethanie is part of the team that have put together MTXB and is absolutely thrilled at the amount of interest and passionate people it has attracted already.

Performing was a huge part of her life back in the UK where she trained in musical theatre and was involved with a number of theatre companies in the North East.

She has played many roles on stage, some of her most memorable being Charity in Sweet Charity, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde and Roxie Heart in Chicago. She is so happy to have been able to fill the void by putting this group together and giving people the opportunity to share their love for musical theatre and perform once again.

Aidan has performed in and directed plays and musicals around London since 1992. He appeared in Oklahoma at the Richmond Theatre, Christmas performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and a performance for the Queens Diamond Jubilee with The London Concert Choir.

Aidan’s proudest moment was performing in the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony. In November 2013 he had the opportunity to perform in a compilation show at London’s Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Other roles have included: Jeff (I Love you Because), Peter (Jesus Christ Superstar), Malcolm (The Full Monty), Motel (Fiddler on the Roof) and Ugly (Honk).

Elen Evans is the youngest member of MTDXB. She has held roles in several musical theatre productions, including Little Mermaid, Bugsy Malone, Mulan, and The Jungle Book.

As a fluent Welsh speaker, Elen has been a regular competitor at the Welsh National Eisteddfod, competing in singing and acting competitions. She acted in the televised Eisteddfod production of Bracchi – a Welsh drama that told the story of Italian immigrants in Wales.

Pre-covid, Elen was cast as Tracy in a production of the musical Hairspray, and hopes one day to have the opportunity to take up this role.

Bryn Mitchell graduated from East 15 drama school in 2017. Classically trained Bryn went on to perform in many productions across the UK including Breakdown of Communication (Camden People Theatre) 2015, Like The Others (Courtyard theatre) 2016, Comedy of Errors (RSC, The Dell) 2017, To Finally Feel (Lion and Unicorn Theatre) 2018 and Andrea Chenier (Royal Opera House), 2019. Bryn has also appeared in film and TV, the most recent was an advert for Bud Light in 2018.

After 30 years of bringing his musical heroes to life (Danny/Grease, Audrey II/Little Shop of Horrors, Frank N Furter/Rocky Horror) tonight Brian is performing another favourite of his which he’s been preparing for since 1992!

Last seen donning ugly sister tights and wigs in Kuwait pantomime, MTDXB is Brian’s first Dubai-based performance since arriving in 2016.

When not managing eCommerce brands like Nespresso, Bath and Body Works and Victoria’s Secret, Brian takes on his most important role, as Dad to Georgia and Noah and he’s very excited to be working with the MTDXB company tonight and in whatever comes next!

Before coming to Dubai in 2019, Deb spent her spare time performing, directing and choreographing in Theatre companies back in her hometown in the UK. Recent roles have included Oberon in an all-female A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mrs. Johnston in Blood Brothers and Shirley Valentine. She has recently directed Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads as well as the very British Vicar of Dibley.

Here in Dubai, she shares her love of the Arts through her job as a primary school Performing Arts teacher.

Deb is grateful for the opportunity to be performing with fellow Musical Theatre lovers tonight and excited to finally be performing in front of a live audience again!

Talya has had a lifetime passion for performing, culminating in becoming a member of BodyRox performance group and the acclaimed Portsmouth Players Musical Society, both in the UK.

She has had roles in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Sweet Charity, Copacabana and Chicago, in addition to vocal and dance routines in variety shows.

Talya is proud to be apart of the new Musical Theatre Society in Dubai and is looking forward to our first stage show.

Olivia is thrilled to be performing in this year’s cabaret show. Olivia is 26 years old and has performed in regional productions of The Sound of Music, The Producers, Oliver and Les Misérables. She is a Primary School Teacher in Dubai, and she enjoys dancing, singing and shopping in her spare time. Olivia would like to thank her family and friends for their support. She is very excited and honored to be part of Musical Theatre Dubai’s first show!

After years of vocal training, Sophie transferred her skills to her career in teaching, being made Singing Lead in her school and instructing all children aged 7-11 weekly. In this role she organised all school concerts and musical productions as well as arranging all musical numbers. She also established the school’s ‘Glee Club’, designed for children with a passion and skill for musical theatre. Sophie’s last acting role came as a small part in The Taming Of The Shrew for the BBC’s Night Of Shakespeare and she is excited to take to the stage once more.

Making her debut as Cosette in Les Misérables (Mullingar Student Players, 2004), Niamh has since appeared in numerous productions across the midlands of Ireland including Gertrude – Seussical (MCVG), Jasmine - Aladdin(Mullingar Panto Group), Sandy - Grease, Serena – Legally Blonde (Athlone Musical Society). Her favourite roles to date have been Jane Smart - The Witches of Eastwick with Tullamore Musical Society (winner of AIMS Best Overall Show, 2016) & CATS with Clara Musical Society (winner of AIMS Best Overall Show, 2017) where she received a nomination for her portrayal of Rumpleteaser. Since moving to Dubai, Niamh has been part of two productions with Abu Dhabi Choral Group. After a brief hiatus Niamh is delighted to be back on stage as part of MTDXB’s inaugural cabaret.

Glenn has been performing in London and the South East, for some 15 years, although after a hiatus since his arrival in Dubai, tonight’s event will be something of a novelty. He has proudly achieved his Grade 8 in Voice and in Musical Theatre and has played many enjoyable roles. Favourites include Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, Curly in Oklahoma, Ugly in Honk!, Corny Collins in Hairspray, occasional rogues such as Callahan in Legally Blonde, Franklin Hart in 9 to 5 and Pablo the gangster in Sister Act. Most recently he starred as the Genie in Aladdin, in early 2018, and he couldn’t be more thrilled to finally be given the opportunity to perform again in front of a live audience this evening. Enjoy the show.

Bobbi’s studied drama and theatre at school where she truly learned to appreciate the stage. Bobbi typically takes on comedic, dramatic and even male roles. Her repertoire includes Robert Sideways in Our Country’s Good, the EMCEE in Cabaret, Mabel in Fame, Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers, Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Graziella in West Side Story, Snow Queen in The Snow Queen. Bobbi has also directed several plays, musicals and fashion shows. Bobbi was a backing singer in a local soul band as well as a member of the Gospel Choir at the University of York.

Sattawat is a Maths Teacher here in Dubai. He has had a passion for Musical Theatre since his first performance as Bernardo in West Side Story. Sattawat has been performing with the Abu Dhabi Choral Group for the past 5 years in shows including 9 to 5 and Anything Goes. Since moving to Dubai Sattawat has been lucky enough to have performed at the Dubai Opera and was a part of the choir in Saudi Arabia singing back up for Andrea Bocelli. He is excited to finally be part of a Community Musical Theatre group here in Dubai and is looking forward to getting back on stage.

Anisa is a singer, pianist and performer from London, UK. Her first musical theatre role as a young teenager was playing Liat in South Pacific with Farnborough Dramatic Society; she has since had a taste for performing on stage! Before COVID struck, she was lucky to perform at the Dubai Opera as part of the Dubai Opera Festival Chorus. Anisa studied Music Performance at university and continued this through to her Masters at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Alongside her passion for singing and playing, she directs musical productions, arranges music for ensembles and conducts choirs as part of her job as a music teacher.

Hailing from Northern Ireland, Stuart trained as an actor in London over ten years ago. Since graduating he has worked in London’s Fringe theatre circuit, repertory theatres across Ireland touring in musicals and TIE productions along with starring in RTE and TG4 documentary period dramas playing the role of James Joyce, screened in Ireland and America.

Most recently he performed in the George Best Musical in the Grand Opera House Belfast along with Peaky Blinders, Packy Lee.

Aside from all things theatrical, Stuart is currently a primary school teacher in Dubai.

After graduating in London with a degree in Theatre, Claire’s performing and directorial skills have informed and enhanced her twenty-year teaching career. She has led on Drama and Performing Arts, staging ambitious Musical Theatre productions in London and Dubai to great acclaim.

Claire has sung in soul bands, Gospel choirs and has been a voice over artist in her native London. She was also a member of Europe’s largest community Theatre, Questors. Where she has performed in numerous productions.

Claire is delighted that Musical Theatre Dubai has been formed. It is a much welcomed further enrichment for the Arts community!

Sarah has been performing for 12 years in Newcastle and Birmingham, UK. She has performed in many musical theatre productions. Some favourites include, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Titanic and Oliver. Sarahs most recent acting role was playing Chutney Wyndem in Legally Blonde, where she enjoyed playing her role as the main antagonist. One of Sarah’s most memorable live performances was dancing for the Commonwealth Games Handover which was broadcast live on BBC, worldwide. Sarah couldn’t be more excited to perform on stage, for her first time in Dubai.

Sophia is a classically trained opera singer, pianist and violinist. She started her training at the Royal Academy of Music (Junior Academy) in London. She has gone on to perform with multiple choirs, orchestras and as a soloist in the UK, UAE, Egypt, Qatar and Bahrain, including at the Emirates Palace and London’s Cadogan Hall. She particularly enjoyed featuring in Cambridge University Opera Society’s production of Bernstein’s Candide. Sophia has completed her DipABRSM in piano with high distinction and is currently working towards a diploma in singing. Outside of music, she is a lawyer and enjoys ballroom dancing and yoga.

Elizabeth Cuthbertson has 20 years of dance experience and has been a part of many dance shows. She is a Primary School teacher and loves to teach dance in school. She has a passion for Musical Theatre and her all-time favourite Musical is Lionel Bart’s Oliver!

Sophie is excited to join the Dubai Musical Theatre team to rekindle her love for musical theatre here, having played Maria, Cinderella and Cosette in West Side Story, Into the Woods and Les Miserables as a student.

After 8 years of living in the UAE, Sarah is excited to welcome theatre back into her life, after she got together with her 2 close friends to become the team behind MTDXB.

Sarah trained at The Arden Theatre school in Manchester, UK.

She was involved in numerous stage shows before focusing primarily on her acting career, where she enjoyed roles on shows such as Hollyoaks, Tracey Beaker, and Shameless, as well as various commercials and short films.

After moving to the UAE in 2013 Sarah took a break from performing, but cannot wait to get back on the stage again with so many who share the same love and passion for musical theatre.