meet the team
A small team making big things happen
Lichfield Musical Youth Theatre is a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by a dedicated team of eight volunteers, each of whom gives their time, energy, and expertise to help the group thrive. Many of our committee members are former performers, parents, or long-time supporters, each with their own unique history with the Youth Theatre.
From managing finances and sourcing props to producing shows and mentoring cast members, this team works tirelessly behind the scenes to make every production possible, all driven by a shared passion for creating opportunities for young people to shine on stage.
Oliver Rowe – Chairman
Oliver joined Lichfield Youth Theatre (as it was then) as a member in 1995. He performed in such classic shows as “Oh What a Lovely War”, “Bugsy Malone” and “Little Shop of Horrors” In 1999 he co-wrote and directed the jukebox musical “To Have But Not To Hold” with 3 fellow members (including our own Sarah Broad) this was his first foray into musical direction for Youth Theatre. He returned to the stage in 2004 to play Mr Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors.
Our committee
Matt Garfield
Technical Manager
Jessica Bennett
PR & Marketing
Stephen Brunton
Secretary
Philippa Rumsey
Treasurer/Company Manager
Sue Broad
Committee Member
Sarah broad
Committee Member
meet our alumni
Many of our alumni have gone on to achieve incredible things — both on and off the stage. From professional performers and theatre-makers to teachers, designers, and community leaders, their journeys often begin with the confidence, creativity, and teamwork they developed at LMYT. We’re proud to have played a part in shaping their early experiences and continue to celebrate their successes. Whether they return to support productions, mentor current members, or simply cheer from the audience, our alumni remain an important part of the LMYT family.
Sophie-Rose Emery
Sophie trained at the Brighton Academy. She was Lead Vocalist for Aida Cruises & West End On Sea Productions. She is currently playing Scherzzo in the UK tour of Bat Out of Hell.
Tamara Morgan
Tamara graduated from Urdang Academy. She is currently Sister Standby in the West End and UK tour cast of Hamilton. Tamara has recently finished the UK and International tour of Six, she also stepped in to save the day as Catherine Parr in the West End production! Other theatre credits include Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Richmond Theatre), Half a Sixpence (Kilworth House Theatre), Lift (Southwark Playhouse).
Colleen Rose Curran
Colleen graduated from Associated Studios Performing Arts Academy in 2023, she made her West End debut in Phantom of the Opera. She is currently first cover for the icon role of Christine!
Alex O’Reilly
Alex attended Laine Theatre Arts. He is about to embark on a European tour of Rocky Horror show. Other theatre credits include: Greatest Days: The Official Take That Musical (UK tour). Ensemble in Jack and the Beanstalk (The London Palladium), LA in Gypsy (Buxton Opera House), IQ in Hairspray (UK Tour), Goldilocks and the Three Bears (The London Palladium), Club Tropicana (UK Tour), Mamma Mia! (International Tour) and Eugenius (The London Palladium).
Sam Buttery
Sam studied at Goldsmiths College. She can currently be seen starring in the Netflix mythological black comedy series Kaos.
Theatre credits include: The Addams Family (London Palladium); Cabaret (Lido2, Paris); Taboo (London Palladium); The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (National Tour); Jesus Christ Superstar (Barbican); Fat Blokes (Southbank Centre/HOME); Cinderella (Lyric Hammersmith); Buttery Brown Monk (Leicester Square Theatre); Taboo (Brixton Clubhouse).
MATTHEW FACCHINO
Matthew trained at the London School of Musical Theatre on the Ian Fleming Scholarship and is currently performing as Frank in Priscilla the Party in the West End. His professional credits include The Mikado and HMS Pinafore (Wilton’s Music Hall), The Regulars (Hope Mill Theatre), Sweeney Todd (English Theatre Frankfurt), The Pirates of Penzance (Palace Theatre), Spring Awakening (Let Me In Productions), RENT (Curve Theatre), and A Gala Celebration in Honour of Kevin Spacey (BBC Radio 2, Old Vic).
ADAM PRITCHARD
Adam graduated from chichester university with a ba hons in musical theatre in 2022. He already has professional theatre credits to his name including Lead Vocalist on Viking Cruises where he also performed his own solo cabaret show & prince charming in cinderella at The Elgiva Theatre. When he is not performing, Adam can be seen working at The Lichfield Garrick Theatre as a Front of House Team Member, on the bar, or even backstage working either as a follow spot operator or as part of the stage crew!
Katie Kerr
Katie’s musical credits include Les Miserables (West End), Pete ‘n’ Keely (Tristan Bates), Bumblescratch (Adelphi), Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close (ENO, London Coliseum), Kiss Me Kate (Opera North), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Royal Festival Hall), Sweeney Todd (ENO, London Coliseum), Wicked (tour), Wag! The Musical (Charing Cross), Taboo (Brixton Club House), Stepping Out (tour), and Little Shop of Horrors (Duke of York’s/Menier Chocolate Factory).
Siobhan Dillon
Siobhan was a finalist on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s How Do you Solve A Problem Like Maria? on BBC1.She starred in the West End and Broadway productions of Sunset Boulevard as Betty Schaeffer alongside Glenn Close. Other theatre credits include Sandy in Grease at the Piccadilly Theatre, Vivienne Kensington in Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre, Molly Jensen in Ghost The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre, Ellen in Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre and Sally Bowles in the UK tour of Cabaret. In 2020 she released her solo album.
Sian Brooke
Siân trained at RADA. She can currently be seen as Grace in the BBC drama Blue Lights. Other Television credits include Sherlock, House of the Dragon, Trying, Good Omens, Doctor Foster, The Moorside, Cape Wrath, Housewife 49 and many more!
Theatre credits include I’m Not Running (National Theatre), Hamlet (Ophelia at the Barbican), Tartuffe (Birmingham REP), Reason to be Pretty (Almeida Theatre) Ecstasy (Hampstead Theatre) Dido, Queen of Carthage (National Theatre) The Wizard of Oz (Royal Festival Hall) King Lear (Cordelia RSC) Romeo & Juliet (Juliet RSC).
Adrian Poynton
Adrian Poynton is an award-winning writer and creator of the BBC comedy White Van Man, later adapted in the U.S. as Family Tools for ABC. His play A Very Naughty Boy earned a Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Fringe before a sold-out tour and run at London’s Soho Theatre. He has written for Trollied (Sky One), Doctor Who (Big Finish), and held development deals with ABC and CBS. As a stand-up, Adrian has toured globally, supporting major UK acts. In 2024, he returned to the stage with his new show Ashes and is currently developing several TV and theatre projects.
Toby-Alexander Smith
Toby trained at ArtsEd. Upon graduating, he went straight into the West End production of Mamma Mia.
He is most well-known for playing villain Gray Atkins in EastEnders. Other TV credits include: Love Across Time, An American in Austen (Hallmark), Krypton (SYFY), Flack (UKTV), Berlin Station (Paramount)
Alex Wadham
Alex will be starring in Hamlet at the Stafford Gatehouse this summer.
Theatre credits include Trompe L’Oeil (The Other Place) ‘42nd Street’ (Upstairs at the Gatehouse), ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and ‘Avenue Q’ (both Old Joint Stock Theatre) Next to Normal (Vienna’s English Theatre) A Midsummer Nights Dream (Oddsocks).
Louie Westwood AKA Kitty Scott-Claus
Louie trained at Mountview. His musical theatre credits include Twang!!, Devilish!, I Sing, Smelly Feet, and Up from Paradise.
Kitty Scott-Claus took to the catwalk in series 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars. She is also a member of the Girls Aloud tribute act Gals Aloud.
Hattie Rumsey
Hattie trained at Leeds Conservatoire.
Lydia Gardiner
Lydia trained at the Musical Theatre Academy, she is a actor, model and singer. She is currently touring in Let Me In Presents An Evening with Radiohead.
Jonah Sercombe
Jonah was a member of Lichfield Musical Youth Theatre from 2017 to 2018, where he played Enjolras in Les Misérables. He went on to train at Arts Educational Schools London, and has already notched up some fantastic professional credits.
Theatre credits include, MAMMA MIA! (West End) and Songs For A New World (Upstairs at The Gatehouse).
Credits whilst training include, Let’s Face the Music (Royal Albert Hall), The Beautiful Game (as Thomas Malloy), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Symphonic Jackson with Peter Andre, Dr Zhivago – In Concert (London Palladium), Dr Zhivago – In Concert (London Palladium) and The Olivier Awards.
Lizzie Wofford
Lizzie is an alumna of the National Youth Music Theatre and British Youth Music Theatre. She trained in Acting at ALRA and in Musical Theatre at Mountview. In 2020, she co-founded The Unruly Regiment with playwright Carolyn Scott-Jeffs. Her stage credits include The Phantom of the Opera (West End), Oklahoma! (Wyndham’s Theatre), and Hamlet in Grand Theft Auto, where she played Gertrude as part of the Stage Award-winning company.