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Matt trained at the Italia Conti Academy for 3 years graduating in 2017 as head boy. 

Theatre Credits: Eddie O’Grady(Made In Dagenham, Italia Conti)  Swing In Jack and The Beanstalk (Pantomime), Dancer (Chelsea Flower Show) Roger in Grease (Royal Caribbean) Singer & Vocal Captain (Carnival Cruise Line) 

Television Credits: Dancer (Ant and Decs Saturday Night Takeaway), Dancer (Sing and Dance for BBC’s Comice Relief), Dancer (Dancing with Dermot), Supporting Artist in Suspicion (Apple TV)

Matt is excited to be playing the role of Bob Gaudio in Walk Like A Man! He would like to thank his family and agent, Michele, for their continued support!

Insta: @mattjford95

 

Luke Beatens is a versatile actor, singer and dancer with a strong background in musical theatre, training at Masters Performing Arts.

Luke has performed professionally across musical theatre and pantomime. In a production of Grease, he played Sonny while also covering the leading roles of Danny Zuko and Kenickie, demonstrating his versatility, commitment and ability to take on demanding roles within a professional company.

He has also embraced the world of festive theatre, playing Prince Frederick in Snow White at the St Helens Theatre Royal.

Luke is represented professionally by YOU Management and continues to build his career across theatre, musical theatre and commercial performance.

Josh Bennett – he/him

Josh trained at The London School of Musical Theatre (LSMT) and graduated in December 2020.

Josh recently performed in Andrew Lloyd Webbers LOVE NEVER DIES, International Tour as Ensemble/ 1st Cover Raoul.

He made his professional debut as Tom Restless in THE PLEASURE GARDEN (Above the Stag Theatre, Vauxhall). He also performed as Dick Whittington in DICK WHITTINGTON (venue) as part of The East London Cabaret Theatres pantomime in 2021.

Most recently Josh performed as lead vocalist in the UK Tour of ‘The Best of Frankie Valli’ staring Peter Andre. In addition, Josh continues working with the West End group THE BARRICADE BOYS on Norwegian Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines and across the UK. Furthermore, he was a lead vocalist at Kilworth House for their 2022 Christmas Season of ‘That’s what Kilworth calls Christmas’ and ‘Magic of Movie Musicals’ and appeared as ‘Nick Massey’ in WALK LIKE A MAN regional tour early 2023.

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Michael began performing at 16 with Phoenix Creative Arts, and continued into his time at the University of Glasgow. He trained professionally at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating with an MA in Performance (Musical Theatre). 

During his training Michael honed his skills through various roles and styles: including ‘[Title of Show]’, ‘Sweet Charity’, ‘Boys’, and ensemble roles in devised pieces. Since graduating Michael has been working frequently with stage roles, such as, ‘Rumplestiltskin’ in Saddleworth, ‘Razzle Dazzle’ in Scarborough, and ‘Greatest Days: The official Take That Musical’ at sea with P&O Cruises.

Theatre credits include:  Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys (UK Tour); understudy Marty McFly & Dave in Back to the Future The Musical (Original London Cast, Adelphi Theatre); Doody in Grease (UK Tour and Tel Aviv); Peter Pan in Peter Pan (Churchill Theatre, Bromley); Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd (Derby Theatre/Mercury Theatre Colchester); Dusty in The Burnt Part Boys (Park Theatre)