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Bradley
What made you audition for Grease?
“When I was in panto in Grantham the director mentioned that I
would make a good 'Danny'. My mum urged me to do it and stood over me
while I made the phone call to make sure I did! What’s funny is
that I almost missed my audition because the letter sat in our house
unopened for two weeks inviting me to audition! We only opened it on
the day I was meant to come!
What experience have you got in the business?
“I used to be rocked to sleep as a baby to Status Quo! My father
is an excellent guitarist and used to get me on stage with his band.
My speciality aged six was 'Livin' Doll' by Cliff Richard. I used to
sing at old peoples homes and WI meetings, school plays, local stage
school.”
How does it feel to have got this far?
“I feel so privileged and it has been such an experience. I have
to say that my London audition was one of the best days of my life.
Everything went so smoothly it was almost magical! My friends and family
have been with me every step of the way, both encouraging me and grounding
me. I know my dad would have always liked to become a professional musician,
but he sacrificed that ambition to settle down and have children and
support us.”
What makes you think you can be the next Danny?
“I would make a good Danny because I have worked on finding the
truth behind the facade. It’s really important to sing and dance
and be 'too cool for school' - but there is that sensitive side to the
kid too, the bit that Sandy falls in love with and that is conveyed
in a couple of his numbers. Apparently I have that 'Danny' sound to
my voice too - fingers crossed.”
Michelle
What’s your best and worst job been?
I have been teaching at a theatre school in Essex, mainly ballet and
tap. My best job was working in the Body Shop – it was such a
lovely company to work for and my worst job was working in a bank because
it just wasn’t me.
Have you had any theatrical training?
I’ve been training at Mount View Academy of Theatre Arts. I’ve
done a lot of Panto.
What does it mean to you to play Sandy?
It would mean the world to me. I can’t believe I’ve got
this opportunity. Since I was little I’ve always wanted to be
in the West End. I’ve always wanted to play a role of someone
that is similar to me and I think that I have a lot of Sandy qualities
in me.
How do you think you would handle fame?
If I won I’d buy my Mum a new cooker because hers is broken and
she can’t afford a new one. I’d take my family out to their
favourite restaurant. I would also go to New York with my boyfriend
to see some Broadway Shows.
