Killian Donnelly by Chanel Anderson

The next of the theatre favourites blog comes from Chanel who writes about her favourite Killian Donnelly. 

When did you first discover your performer?
The first time I saw Killian, it was in Les Misérables in March 2011. He was playing Enjolras and he utterly blew me away.

Have you seen them perform live if so in what show?
Yes, I’ve seen him perform three times. Once in Les Misérables, once in Billy Elliot and once in The Commitments. Sadly, due to the pricing of trains and tickets, I haven’t been able to see him as many times as I’d like!

How would you describe him to your fellow theatre fans?
I would describe him as an all-around fantastic person. He is an absolute joy to watch on stage and his versatility as a performer astounds me. Not to mention, he’s incredibly lovely to talk to and will always go out of his way to talk to you.

Favourite performance?
My favourite performance without a doubt was the last time I saw him, which was in The Commitments. It’d been around six months since I’d last saw him but the amount he’d improved since then was amazing. His vocals were top notch and his Deco was pretty much everything I’d imagined when reading the book. There were little subtleties throughout the performance that made it clear to me that he knew his character inside out.

Favourite song you’ve heard them perform?
Oh, this is a difficult one! I think it’s probably between ‘Thin Line Between Love And Hate’, ‘Try A Little Tenderness’ & ‘He Could Be A Star’.

Have you met them?
I’ve met him twice now. As I said earlier, he is an absolutely lovely person and is a complete and utter joy to talk to!

What show would you like to see them in?
I’ve been saying for ages now that I’d love to see him play the Guy in Once. I think he would be perfectly cast for it. I’d also really like to see him play Fiyero in Wicked at some point- I think he’d do a fantastic job with it!

Stephen Ashfield by Clare O'Keefe

The next of the theatre favourites blog comes from Clare who writes about her favourite Stephen Ashfield.  

WHEN DID YOU FIRST DISCOVER YOUR PERFORMER?

I first saw Stephen on GMTV back in 2008 performing with the Jersey Boys, straight away i thought i`ve got to go and see these guys, but never got round to it then by chance i was at a Charity Concert at the Piccadilly Theatre and the Jersey Boys were performing there...they looked and sounded even better live than they did on the tv, i absolutely loved them (especially Stephen) and it went from there....

HAVE YOU SEEN THEM PERFORM LIVE?

I`ve been lucky enough to see Stephen performing in various shows over the years including: Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde (both on tour and at the Savoy), Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered, Boy Meets Boy and in his current role of Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon aswell as various cabaret shows, charity concerts and other events he`s done.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THEM TO YOUR FELLOW THEATRE FANS?

Stephen is incredible, not only is he extremely talented and gorgeous but he`s so lovely too, he always takes the time to stop and chat at stage door, he`s got a great sense of humour and always has me in fits of laughter!!! it`s a joy to watch him on stage and a pleasure to know him

FAVOURITE PERFORMANCE

I`ve loved every show i`ve seen Stephen in but if i had to choose a favourite it would have to be his current role as Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon...he`s absolutely hilarious and steals the show for me everytime!!!

FAVOURITE SONG YOU`VE HEARD THEM PERFORM?

There have been so many and as much as i love Stephen singing "I am Africa" and "Turn it Off" in The Book of Mormon i think my fave has to be "Cry for Me" when he played Bob Gaudio in the Jersey Boys as it`s the first song i heard him sing and it brings back so many happy memories

HAVE YOU MET THEM? 

Yes hundreds of times!!! I`ve known Stephen for 6 years now and have been lucky enough to meet him either before or after every show i`ve seen him in...he`s simply the best!!!

Haley Flaherty by Emily Claire Nieman

The next of the theatre favourites blog comes from Emily who writes about her favourite Haley Flaherty.  

When did you first discover your perfomer?  

All my favourites are essentially my favourite performers but my number one has GOT to be Haley Flaherty! I first saw her in Matilda on September 22nd 2012 and thought I recognised her from seeing her on stage, went to meet her at stage door a few weeks later and she was just the loveliest person ever! 

Have you seen them perform live if so in what shows? 

Unfortunately on Matilda so far but out of the 65 times I’ve seen the show I’ve seen her as Miss Honey 50 times! She basically IS Miss Honey so she’s a cheater but also freaking amazing in the role, a ridiculous triple threat! 

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans? 

She is the epiphany of loveliness! She’s also up for a joke & a laugh so never take her TOO seriously. And she genuinely cares, which is an absolute rarity! And who can forget her Scottish-ness, however her brilliant British accent in Matilda wouldn’t make you aware of it! She’s so thoughtful & nice to everyone so never think that you can’t go up and chat to her just because you don’t know her/she doesn’t know you. If you genuinely see her in the show & think she’s great so want to chat to her just go for it! 

 Favourite performance?  

My birthday show a few weeks ago! I sat front row where you can see all her awesome facial expressions and hear all her little phrases/sounds that don’t get picked up by the mic and it’s just glorious, SHE’S glorious! (Miss Honey in Matilda)

 Favourite song you've heard them perform? 

This Little Girl from Matilda or Toucha from Rocky. TLG is always sung incredibly. I remember one show she’d just come back from being ill and when I saw her before the show she said that “she goes bad” at the TLG mark. So it got to that song & I don’t know what I was expecting but I waited for something to happen, like for her to completely lose her voice I guess? Obviously it being my 30-something show I can tell when something’s changed, and that day the song did sound very different but I actually loved it! & the fact that she felt that way is just too cute no?! Haha :’) And Toucha purely for the growls! She’s done one or two in Matilda but holy-moo, she has a fest of them in Toucha and I just melt really! :’) 

Have you met them?

YESSSSS! Way too many times, at least once on every day I’ve seen Matilda and then more if I’ve seen her twice in one day or gone to say hi when I’m just up in town! Speaking to her just makes me happy! She’s actually really open & I just go for sarky banter or lovely chats- I love both! <3 

Although I kind of forgot to smile this is my favourite picture (I only have 3 others with her!) with the lovely lady, GO SELFIES!! And she properly got into it which I wasn’t expecting at all! :’)

What show would you like to see them in?  

I would love to see her reprise some roles such as Roxie in Chicago, Sophie in Mamma Mia and Sandy in Grease but I also think she’d make an awesome Molly in Ghost, G(a)linda in Wicked. I also would love to see her as Mrs Wormwood or a School Kid in Matilda! 

Benjamin Brook and Evan James by Samantha Hayes

Continuing in this series of blogs by theatre fans writing about their favourite performer this newest blog comes from Samantha who writes about two stars Benjamin Brook and Evan James.

Benjamin Brook (The Book of Mormon)
When did you first discover your performer?
I first discovered Ben when i went to see the show for the first time (March 2013) Unfortunately he wasn't on stage as he is just a swing in the show.

Have you seen them perform live?
I have been lucky enough to of seen Ben perform on stage covering different Mormon Boys.

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?
One of the kindest people that i have ever met, has time to stop at Stage Door for a chat and pictures.

Favourite performance?
As Ben covers different Mormon Boys the best cover would have to be Elder White.... No one can hold the word HELLOOOOOOO as long as Ben and make the best facial expressions at the same time (Always makes me giggle).

Favourite song you've heard them perform?
The first song in the show with the other boys which is called 'HELLO'

Have you met them?
YES......I have been so lucky to of met Ben everytime i have gone to see the show (or just to Stage Door)




Evan James (Book Of Mormon)
When did you first discover your performer?
I first discovered Evan when i went to see the show for the first time.

Have you seen them perform live?
YES... As Evans a swing i get to see him cover different Mormon boys :) 


How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?
Evan is one of the loveliest people that i have ever met at a Stage Door, he always has time to stop for a chat (and pictures) !!

Favourite performance?
fave cover would have to be Elder Thomas (Poptarts), he makes the part so funny. !

Favourite song you've heard them perform?
Fave song would have to be 'TURN IT OFF' (with the other mormon boys !!)

Have you met them?
YES... I have been so lucky to of met Evan lots of times at Stage Door.

Gareth Bailey and Lizzi Franklin by Dannii Gribbin

Continuing in this series of blogs by theatre fans writing about their favourite performer this newest blog comes from Dannii who writes about Gareth Bailey and Lizzi Franklin.

When did you first discover your performer?
When Dirty Dancing first went on the international tour

Have you seen them perform live if so in what shows?
I first met them, 17th May and first seen Gareth perform as Johnny 21st, seeing both Gareth and Lizzi perform on Friday both show.

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?
They are the loveliest people you will ever meet, can talk about anything and can always have a laugh with too..always happy for a chat and photo at stage door.. really enjoy our chats, so glad got the chance to meet you.

Favourite performance?
Johnny in Dirty Dancing 
Havent see Lizzi yet, but the clips ive seen in her in Cats are just incredible.

Have you met them?
Pictures attached on the blog.

What show would you like to see them in?
Would love to see Gareth as Skye in Mamma Mia, Starlight Express, Ghost. Desperate to see Lizzi as Penny or Baby one day, would love to see her in Rock of ages, Charlie in the chocolate factory. I know they will be amazing in everything they do will always support them.

Nicky Swift by Megan Hopkins

Continuing in this series of blogs by theatre fans writing about their favourite performer this newest blog comes from Megan who writes about Nicky Swift.

When did you first discover your perfomer? 
Though the twitter page of Les Mis 

Have you seen them perform live if so in what shows? 
Les Mis and small concerts. 

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans? 
Fun, loving bubbly, kindest person, happy to help, always has time for you! 

Favourite performance? 
She is first cover Madame T which is my all time favourite character she has played but my favourite performance is when she fell over straight on to her bum and sat there in giggles till Cameron stop laughing and got her up! 

Favourite song you've heard them perform? 
Master of the house 

Have you met them? 
Lot and lots of times at the Les Mis SD 

What show would you like to see them in? 
Sweeney Todd as Mrs Lovett and she has also said she would love to play that character.

Rebecca Trehearn by‏ Sophie Hankinson

Continuing in this series of blogs by theatre fans writing about their favourite performer this newest blog comes from Sophie who writes about Rebecca Trehearn.

When did you first discover your performer?
I first discovered her on twitter as I followed a lot of performers just never saw them live. I knew about her in Ghost as my friend saw her as Molly Jensen in London. So when she was cast as Molly for the UK tour of Ghost I was elated that I could finally see her portrayal of Molly Jensen.

Have you seen them perform live if so in what show?
I have seen Rebecca as Molly Jensen in Ghost 3 times. Outstanding every time. I hope soon I can see her perform at a gig or two.

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?
Truly incredible on stage and off. Her voice is so powerful and just makes me cry (in a good way of course). And so lovely in person too! Plus she posts some hilarious tweets on twitter that make me laugh for days. She's just a wonderful person.

Favourite performance?
The last time I saw Ghost (Feb 22nd) was a special performance for me as it would be the last time I saw this cast. Rebecca was so amazing as Molly that she even made me cry during scenes such as Here Right Now and Three Little Words. Not to mention her acting and gorgeous singing during With You and Nothing Stops Another Day.

Favourite song you've heard them perform?
All of these songs I chose is because she sings them with such passion that by the end of them I'm a blubbering mess. So, Nothing Stops Another Day from Ghost, The Hill from Once, Reasons/Finale from Bobby Cronin's 'A Concrete Jungle' and Pure Imagination.

Have you met them?
Yes and she's so so so lovely. I've gotten a few pictures with her and given her some presents at stage door which is always a pleasant experience. Although I can never put into words how amazing she is up front so here's hoping next time I see her I can tell her how fantastic she is.

What show would you like to see them in?
Gahhhh so many! Wicked of course as Elphaba. Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Mrs Lyons in Blood Brothers, Fantine in Les Mis, Girl in Once and hoping Bobby Cronin's A Concrete Jungle comes across the pond so she can play Abby in that. Just... Give her all the roles!

Louise Dearman by Dearmantion

Continuing in this series of blogs by theatre fans writing about their favourite performer this newest blog comes from Dearmantion who write about Louise Dearman.

When did you first discover your perfomer?

I first discovered Louise when she was announced as the new G(a)linda in Wicked back in 2010, I didn’t actually see her in the show until later in her run but it pushed me to search her up on Spotify, I listened to “You Can Always Count On Me” and instantly knew I loved her voice! 

Have you seen them perform live if so in what shows?

I’ve seen Louise in quite a few shows, Wicked of course (as both Glinda and Elphaba), Water Babies most recently and a range of different concerts and gigs that she’s done. Sadly I have missed out on some great concerts that she’s done but I’m grateful to have seen her onstage as much as I have.

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?

Beautiful! She’s beautiful in every sense of the word – her voice, her acting, her looks, and of course her personality. No matter how much I admire someone as a performer I just can’t quite call myself a fan unless I think they’re a nice person, and Louise is just lovely!

Favourite performance?

This is really tough, I’d have to say the penultimate time I saw her as Glinda in Wicked. She was at her very best that day and I just fan-girled the whole way through!

Favourite song you've heard them perform?

Again, it’s really difficult for me to pick but probably when she sang “Part Of Your World” at the BBC fairy tales concert. She sang it so beautifully, and with that massive orchestra it was perfection. Apparently Louise can roller skate so she’d be a perfect Ariel if they brought a production of The Little Mermaid to the West End like the Broadway one.

Have you met them?

Yes! I love going to see Lou at stage door or signings, as I said before she is just so lovely, amazing to her fans and so down to earth. She always compliments my outfits, which I love her for! I’ve got quite a few pictures with Louise but I’m not going to put them in because I always look like a mess next to her! 

What show would you like to see them in?

Before I’d heard of Louise she starred in Evita and played Lucy in Jekyll and Hyde, those are two roles I would love to have seen her play. If I had to pick something I’d like her to be in that she hasn’t previously been in it’d be Les Miserables, She’d make a great Fantine, but I’d be sad that she wouldn’t be on stage for that long.

Daniel Boys by Kirstie Fuller

In a new series of blogs where you write a blog about your favourite performer. The next of these blogs comes from Kirstie who writes about her favourite performer Daniel Boys.

When did you first discover your performer?
I first became aware of Daniel Boys when he was special guest on John Barrowman's tour in 2009. I'd heard of him over the previous few months, as he'd been a contestant on the TV show 'Any Dream Will Do', which fpcused on the search for the leading man in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new West End production of 'Josephn and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' but I hadn't been watching that.


Have you seen them perform live? If so, in what shows?
I've been lucky enough to see Daniel on many occasions. The first time was in August 2009, when he was the special guest at John Barrowman's 'An Evening With John Barrowman' concert at Arundel Castle. Since then I've seen Daniel three times in the West End production of 'Avenue Q', in his own cabaret concerts in London (Pizza On The Park, The Delfont Room, Trafalgar Studios, Leicester Square Theatre) and Maidstone, and in concerts in the Dress Circle Benefit Gala at Her Majesty's Theatre, in A Night Of 1000 Voices at the Royal Albert Hall. I've also seen him twice in Ordinary Days at Trafalgar Studios, as Prince Simon of Sofaria in 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' in Stevenage, as Peter Pan in 'Peter Pan' at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton,, in 'The Opinion Makers' at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, and as Sir Lancelot in the West End production of 'Spamalot' at the Playhouse. I've also seen Daniel both host and perform at West End Live in 2010 and 2012.


How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?
Daniel is a performer I could watch for hours. Whether he's portraying a more serious character like Jason in 'Ordinary Days', playing for lughs in panto, or having to act, sing and handle a puppet in 'Avenue Q', he just lights up the stage for me. He's also an absolute sweetheart who is generous with his time at stage doors and after shows, and will always have a chat - sometimes about the most random of things! - and take a photo if he can.

Favourite performance?
How can I choose? It has to be either his role as Rod/Princeton in 'Avenue Q' or as Jason in 'Ordinary Days'. Two very different roles - one in a full scale West End musical, the other an intimate production in a theatre space with less than 100 seats and only four cast members, but which both evoke so many feelings in me. However, I also absolutely adore seeing Daniel when he's just being himself at one of his own solo cabaret shows.

Favourite song you've heard them perform?
So many of Daniel's songs are absolutely lovely, but his covers of 'Run Away With Me' and 'I Hope You Dance' are just simply beautiful, and I love them both. 'I Hope You Dance' has special meaning for me, and after chatting to Daniel about it after one of his solo shows, it just makes me smile whenever I hear his sing it.


Have you met them?
I've been lucky enough to meet Daniel on many occasions now, inclusing at stage door after all three Avenue Q visits. This was taken after the second trip. I've also met him on various other occasions, and he's been kind enough to sign several different items of memorabilia such as CDs, posters and programmes for me. 

What show would you like to see them in?
Almost anything! Daniel is a versatile performer and I would watch him in virtually anything I was able to get to - probably multiple times! But I would love to see him back on the West End, in a leading role - he's so talented and really deserves a good, juicy role. I missed seeing him as Angel in 'Rent' years ago, but I think he would make an utterly amazing Mark, if the show ever got a revival, which it really should do!

Abigail Jaye by Thea Isom.

In a new series of blogs where you write a blog about your favourite performer. The next of these blogs comes from Thea who writes about her favourite performer Abigail Jaye.


When did you first discover this performer?
When she played the narrator in Joseph in 2004.

Have you seen them perform live if so in what shows?
First show i saw her in was Joseph, then Blood Brothers numerous times, followed by Rocky Horror, Scrooge, From Stage to Screen and now Cats.

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?
Where do i start? She is just a bundle of happiness and joy, she is willing to give anything a go and is such an inspiration to us all. She is soo lovely to follow and always allows us to have photos and chats at stagedoor. She is appreciative of any bit of support she gets no matter how big or small. She can be very sarky tho.



Favourite Performance?
Mrs Lyons Blood Brothers or Magenta Rocky Horror.

Favourite Song?
Tell Me Its Not True, My Child or Science Fiction Reprise.
 

What shows would you like to see them in?
Sherrie in Rock Of Ages, Glinda in Wicked, Mrs Honey in Matilda, Maria in West Side Story, Grizabella in Cats, Pearl in Starlight Express and many more just any shows where she gets to show the shear power and truely flawless voice she has.

Maria Coyne by Lorynda Russell

In a new series of blogs where you write a blog about your favourite performer. The next of these blogs comes from Lorynda who writes about her favourite performer Maria Coyne.

When did you first discover your perfomer?
Croydon, Rocky Horror with Milly when we saw her as Magenta because Abi was ill. We met at the stage door and I realised how lovely this lady was offstage.

Have you seen them perform live if so in what shows?
Yes, 16 times in Rocky Horror, Robin Hood, Pierced, West End Fest, Theory of Relativity & Giggin4Good

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?
Insanely lovely. She's someone you can't help but get on with, she's sweet, caring, there for you whenever you need someone to talk to about anything. Most of all; so so talented.

Favourite performance?
I loved Maid Marion in Plymouth panto, the solo was just SO on point!

Favourite song you've heard them perform?
FROZEN MEDLEY AT WEF!!

Have you met them?
Lots :)

What show would you like to see them in?
I agree with Mark that she HAS to be in frozen! Failing that, Ariel in the little mermaid :)

Maria Coyne by Mark Johnson

I've decided to do my own response to this, it's taken me ages to chose who to do the blog on, but I've decided to feature my theatre fave as Maria Coyne.

When did you first discover your performer?
In the Rocky Horror Show tour of 2012/13, I found and followed all the cast on twitter when they were announced, saw the first first in Brighton on 30th December '12 and then met Maria first time in September and then a few times after that in Leicester and Wolverhampton.

Have you seen them perform live if so in what shows?
I have seen her perform, sadly only in Rocky Horror thus far but look forward in the future to seeing her perform a lot in the future.

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?
An incredible lady, who is genuine and inspiring. She's a joy to follow and support, she's simply a good person, she is kind and great fun. She has a huge voice and so much talent. I think she's going to be a big star and gain a big following, she certainly deserves it.

Favourite performance?
Well I've watched her video as Magenta and she was wonderful, sadly never got to see her do it live, so I guess my fave performance for now is her as a Phantom as it's the only one I've seen her do live. 

Favourite song you've heard them perform?

Probably the above video or Maria singing 'Science Fiction Double Feature' from Rocky Horror.

Have you met them?
I have, as mentioned earlier, first met her in Nottingham after Rocky then again in Leicester a couple of times that week and then on the last two nights of the tour in Wolverhampton. She's always been lovely, especially Wolverhampton when she was rushing around putting things in her car. She didn't have to make time for people yet she did.

I'm not even really sure what was going on here...

What show would you like to see them in?
She HAS to be in the stage adaptation of Frozen when that comes along. I'd love to see her play Arwen in the stage version of Lord Of The Rings. Mary Poppins, Truly Scrumptious (Chitty) and Sherrie in Rock Of Ages. To be honest I'd just love to see her leading a show, a person with that much talent should and will be a strong leading lady.

Ian McIntosh by Rachel Page.

In a new series of blogs where you write a blog about your favourite performer. The next of these blogs comes from  who writes about her favourite performer Dylan Turner.


When did you first discover your perfomer?

I first saw Ian in Rock Of Ages. Even though he was ensemble he had a strong stage presence .

Have you seen them perform live if so in what shows?

I’ve seen him in Rock Of Ages and The Commitments.

 

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?

Dynamic,  enthusiastic,  a massive talent who has a wonderful career in front of him.

Favourite  performance?

Drew, in Rock Of Ages.

Favourite song you've heard them perform?

I Heard It Through The Grapevine.

Have you met them?

Yes I’ve met him many times and made him cakes

 

 

What show would you like to see them in?

Sunset Boulevard,  or Wicked.

 

Freestyle

He was on The Paul O’Grady show with the cast of The Commitments. He was playing Deco.

He is a fantastic singer, who can sing anything from 80’s power ballads to Motown.

Dylan Turner by Eleanor Page

In a new series of blogs where you write a blog about your favourite performer. The next of these blogs comes from Eleanor who writes about her favourite performer Dylan Turner.
 

When did you first discover your performer?

October ‘11

Have you seen them perform live if so in what shows?

Yes I have.
I have seen Dylan perform in: Rock of Ages, Chariots of Fire, Tailor Made Man, Twelfth Night and performing with Westcoast.

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?

It’s very hard to do justice to who Dylan is as a person but I would describe him as, a very down to earth person, who is always thankful, extremely talented, and a joy to see/ talk to.

Favourite performance?

I’d have to say my favourite performance is Joey Primo in Rock of Ages, as he was my favourite character in the show and will always have a special place in my heart, being the first character I saw Dylan perform as.

Favourite song you've heard them perform?

Without a doubt my favourite song would have to be Play That Game from A Tailor Made Man. It was such a beautiful song and Dylan performed it with such passion and strength.

Have you met them?

I’ve been lucky enough to meet Dylan many times at all of his shows, I love going to support him and speaking to him after for a catch up.

What show would you like to see them in?

In terms of a musical I would love to see Dylan perform as Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys.

I would especially love to see Dylan perform in another work of Shakespeare would be amazing as he is such a great classic actor. 

As I've said, other than these questions feel free to just freestyle write about your performer.

Dylan is simply a remarkably talented man, who is incredibly generous with his time, and so lovely to his fans. I have so many amazing memories linked to him, in just a few years of knowing him. He always gives 100% in his performance, even during times that he is not feeling his best. I’m very thankful to have been introduced to him and to have seen him in some amazing pieces of theatre. 

I cannot recommend seeing him enough, and please go on Twitter and follow him at @dylanturner_

Layla Harrison by Daneyka Southwell.

In a new series of blogs where you write a blog about your favourite performer. The next of these blogs comes from Daneyka who writes about her favourite performer Layla Harrison.

When did you first discover your perfomer?
Just through her happening to be on as Meg when I saw Phantom of the Opera, and her blowing me away in the role.

Have you seen them perform live if so in what shows?
Yes, only ever in Phantom but every one of the eight times I have been she has either been a ballet girl or on as Meg.

How would you describe them to your fellow theatre fans?
The kindest, sweetest, most lovely person you will ever meet. She's so genuine and always has time for people, plus she is stupidly talented and the perfect Meg. I always think Meg is one of those parts it's easy to not pay a great deal of attention to, but every little detail Layla brings to that character means you do - she is the reason Meg is one of my favourite characters in the show. If you ever get the chance to see her Megging - DO IT.

Favourite performance?
Have to say Meg as that's the only role I've seen her play, although I do love when she's on as a ballet girl too - she is incredible.

Favourite song you've heard them perform?
Hmm...the thing about Meg is she doesn't have a "big song" so to speak, but Layla sings all of her parts so beautifully - Angel of Music is one of my absolute highlights of the show when she is on as Meg.

Have you met them?
Yes! She has been unbelievably kind to me and I will be forever grateful to her for that. When she does things like come out of stage door especially to see you, it's a special thing and I hope she knows how much that means.

What show would you like to see them in? 
I don't know - possibly something more upbeat just because it'd be the complete opposite to Phantom and I think she'd be amazing in something like that. I'd also love to see her in Les Mis too.