Annette Yeo - Singer
Annette was born in Kent and trained originally as a singer at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, followed by a post graduate acting course at Mountview Theatre School.
Since graduating from college, she has sung in numerous shows and concerts and has toured throughout the UK and in countries as varied as Monaco, Japan and Bermuda.
She recently appeared in the 20th anniversary cast of The Phantom Of The Opera, at Her Majesty's Theatre, London, playing Madame Giry.
Her many theatre credits include appearing in the original cast of the worldwide hit Mamma Mia, at the Prince Edward Theatre, London, playing alternately the lead role of Donna.
Annette created the role of Adriana in the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's Passion at the Queen's Theatre, London; she played Miss Bell in Fame at the Edinburgh Playhouse, alongside Barbara Dickson, Fantine in Les Miserables at the Palace Theatre, London, and was in the original cast of the award winning show City Of Angels at the Prince Of Wales Theatre, London, as one of the Angel City Four Quartet.
Early in 2005 Annette played Susan in Sondheim's Company at the Derby Playhouse.
In 2002 Annette appeared in Michael Blakemore's acclaimed revival of Kiss Me Kate at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London where she played in and then took over the role of Kate.
Her other theatre and television work includes; The Witch in Sondheim's Into The Woods at the Byre Theatre, St Andrews (Scottish Premier), Lily in The Secret Garden at the Byre Theatre, St Andrews (Scottish Premier) Mrs Lyons in Blood Brothers (National Tour), Mrs Walker in The Who's Tommy (National Tour), Berkeley Square (BBC), The Royal Variety Show (BBC), Julie Jordan in Carousel at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff, Grace in Annie in Guildford and Lillian in Happy End at the Bridewell Theatre, London.
She has sung in most of the UK's theatres including: The Royal Albert Hall (10th Anniversary Les Miserables Concert), and The Belfast Waterfront Hall (Showstoppers), and can be heard on the original cast albums of Mamma Mia, City of Angels and Passion.
Forthcoming work for 2008 please go to AnnetteYeo.com
Annette is delighted that with the creation of the show A Song In My Heart, she has been given the opportunity to sing some of her favourite songs with her wonderful friend and collaborator Ian McLarnon.
Ian McLarnon - Singer
Ian was born in Ireland and moved to London to pursue what has become a varied and successful career as a singer, actor and concert performer.
Roles in West End musicals include Yussel in Fiddler On The Roof at The London Palladium, Jinx in Forever Plaid, Bamatabois in Les Miserables, Bob Mbaffrey in South Pacific at The National Theatre and George Atkins in Gentlemen Prefers Blondes. He also originated the role of Ernesto in Stephen Sondheim's Passion at the Queen's Theatre, and continued his association with the composer in a celebrated production of Pacific Overtures at the Donmar Warehouse, London and in last year's West End revival of 'Sunday in the Park with George'.
He was chosen as one of six West End singers to perform in a seventieth birthday tribute to the composer at the Bridewell Theatre.
Ian has achieved many credits in repertory theatre around the UK, playing roles as diverse as Tamino in The Magic Flute and Nanki Poo in The
Mikado. He also played Joe Marriot in Noel Coward's Cavalcade at Sadlers Wells Theatre and on a national tour.
Such credits stand alongside concert engagements all over the world. Recently he led a company of Irish performers in a tour of The Netherlands and Belgium, and has also been a soloist with Riverdance in London and Geneva. He has released two cd's ‘Unexpected Song' and ‘Late Night At The Waterfront', and played his one-man show to rave reviews. He was recently a soloist in the Royal Gala Opening of the Wales Millennium Centre in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen.
As well as his many musical credits, Ian has also played roles in classical plays such as John Osborne's Luther, and Vanburgh's The Relapse at The National Theatre, Noel Coward's The Young Idea at The Lillian Bayliss Theatre, and a three play season for The New Shakespeare Company.
He has embarked on a TV and Film career, most recently playing a role opposite Kelsey Grammar in a movie musical of Dicken's A Christmas Carol.
Ian recently apperared in Tim Burton's film Sweeny Todd and is currently playing Lt. Cable in the National tour of South Pacific."
Ian is excited to be working with Annette on 'A Song In My Heart', and believes that together they can bring a fresh approach to many standards.
Mark Dougherty - Musical Director
Mark was Musical Director for 'Riverdance' for four years from 2000 touring to Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan and premiering the show in China last autumn in the presence of the Irish President.
His original works are broadcast frequently on both BBC Radio and Television and BBC commissions include 'Dance for the Camera' 'Traditional Sounds', and 'The Homecoming Suites' - all featuring a variety of Irish and Scottish traditional instruments. Other works include Jazz Suites, TV themes and four full-scale musicals, including 'Rebellion', which traced the motivation behind Henry Joy McCracken leading The United Irishmen during the 1798 uprising in Ireland.
He has worked with a number of artists including Van Morrison, Suzi Quatro, Johnny Mathis and Howard Keel, and has conducted and played in many musicals including UK tours of 'West Side Story', '42nd Street' and 'Cabaret'. Most recently, he premiered 'On Eagle's Wing', an epic tale of the Scots Irish, in the Odyssey Arena in Belfast.
Mark has produced numerous CDs for various artists - most recently 'Broadway and Beyond' for Curb Records. DVD credits include 'Riverdance - Live in Geneva' and 'On Eagle's Wing'.
He conducted the cast and orchestra of 'Les Miserables' in a series of sellout concerts across the UK, and the Ulster Orchestra in several of his own works including 'With One Voice' a seventy minute piece which featured a choir of one thousand.
He holds the degree of Bachelor of Music from The Queen's University, Belfast where he studied Composition with Kevin Volans.
Nick Scott - Double Bass
Nick hails from Belfast, Northern Ireland and has had a long and varied musical career. He has worked with many of the world's top recording and concert artists, including Tom Jones, Sinead O'Connor, Brian Kennedy and Juliet Turner.
He has toured with Van Morrison for over ten years and appeared with him at a concert to celebrate President Clinton's visit to Belfast.
Nick has played bass with the phenomenally successful show 'Riverdance', touring Scandinavia, Germany, England and France. He also enjoys working on educational projects in Northern Ireland as a musical director and educator.
Allan Cox - Drums
In a lengthy career, Allan has established himself as one of London's most versatile drummers, working in recording, television and radio studios, concert halls, theatres, clubs and festivals, playing and teaching many varied styles of music in a diverse range of ensembles.
Allan has worked with many major orchestras including The London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Pops Orchestra and The Danish Radio Orchestra. West End show work includes; 'Evita', 'Cats', 'Me And My Girl', 'Chess', 'Time', 'Hot Stuff', 'Kiss Of The Spider Woman', 'Grease', 'Beauty And The Beast', 'Company', 'Nine', 'Kiss Me Kate', 'Bombay Dreams', 'Anything Goes', 'Witches of Eastwick' and 'Ragtime'.
Allan has played both on records and in concert with artists such as Smokey Robinson, Randy Crawford, The Four Tops, The Three Degrees, Lulu, Cliff Richard, Shirley Bassey, Ute Lemper, Petula Clark, Johnny Cash and Sasha Distel.
Allan's passion for jazz has remained undaunted and he has worked with numerous jazz musicians in many diverse situations. He has performed in festivals in England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Denmark and Finland
Sarah Field - trumpet & saxophonist
Sarah Field studied trumpet & saxophone at the Royal Northern College of Music, Royal Academy of Music and with John Wallace & John Harle. She graduated (RNCM) with performance diplomas in both woodwind & brass, the only musician ever to do so.
Sarah is the winner of both the Royal Over-Seas League Competition Main Solo Award for Woodwind & Brass and the Making Music Award for Young Concert Artists. These accolades have brought Sarah into the limelight, leading to broadcasts on BBC Radio 2 ClassicfM & BBC Radio 3's "In Tune" which she now broadcasts regularly on.
As a soloist Sarah's international tours have included New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland and Belgium and has had recent performances in Brunei (with pianist Simon Lepper), Harare International Festival (with marimba player Mike Hamnett) and Chicago, USA (2007). Sarah has recently been awarded a Finzi Scholarship 2007 to travel to India with her "Indian Odyssey" project; she will collaborate with world-class tabla player Abhijit Banarjee.
Sarah has appeared (trpt & sax solo) with the BBC Concert Orchestra with Christopher Warren-Green, RTE National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Kwa Zulu Natal Philharmonic with Eno Shao and at the Brit Awards with band Westlife.
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