MUSICAL

THE CORE TEAM

Currently being updated

Beth Firmstone

Coordinator and Senior Facilitator

 

Hey there, I’m Beth! Music is pretty much my whole world, and I’ve built up a lot of fun experience across musical production, dance, and vocal training over the years. I’m super open to new creative ideas, and one of my favorite things is just listening to different perspectives on any subject. I love collaborating, learning from others, and hearing everyone’s unique point of view.

 

Email address 📧:   beth.firmstone@thegroupthemusical.org.uk

 

 

Chloe Parry

Dance Captain and Choreographer

 

Chloe is a dancer and qualified dance teacher who works at the centre in Sundorne.  She has a role in the show and has also written choreography sequences for songs in the show. Chloe has also been actively involved in organising and promoting the show and its auditions and leads the rehearsals.

 

Email address 📧:   chloe.parry@thegroupthemusical.org.uk

 

 

Dan Woodvine

Music and Creator

 

Hi I'm Dan! I have always been a keen musician, pianist and songwriter and have written several albums and other musicals even in other languages!  

I wrote and created The Group and finished writing the music in 2020 during the first lockdown.  I have also been a teacher and has worked with people with Autism and other disabilities in my career. I direct all the musical aspects of the group.

 

Email address 📧:   dan.woodvine@thegroupthemusical.org.uk

 

 

 

Beverley Baker

Production Advisor

Having gained a degree in design and art history, Beverley turned her hand to costume and worked part time as a costume designer and wardrobe, including for the BBC.

For the past 30 years she has honed her design and directing skills, along with attending Birmingham Rep Directors Linkup. 

 Her list of productions include plays and musicals, from Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, to Cole Porters CanCan, an outdoor production of Shakespeares Taming of The Shrew for The Much Wenlock Festival, Playhouse Creatures and Brief Lives at The Wightman, and Charlie and The Chocolate factory for Shropshire Youth Theatre Juniors.  

Most recently she took on the challenge of directing a brand new production,  MANBand the musical, performed to sell out audiences at Theatre Severn October 2024.

 

Natalie Weller
Director of Impact Dance Studios

 

Natalie is a qualified dance teacher from the Associated Board of Dance and is the owner and director of Impact Dance Studios. Natalie has been involved in dance and performing for thirty years and has been producing and directing shows for over nineteen years.  

Email address 📧:   natalie.weller@thegroupthemusical.org.uk

 

 

The team are supported by a fantastic team of teaching assistants and administrators

We have a governing board of Trustees.