ACCESS ALL AREAS
Rebecca was photographed and featured as part of the 'Covers Edition' of Danny Kaan (known on Instagram as Danny With a Camera)'s project 'Access All Areas'. Sharing images and stories from Backstage. More images from his series can be found on Instagram and his website.
ACCESS ALL AREAS with Rebecca Ridout ✨
[Rebecca]'s currently working on the Les Miserables UK & Ireland Tour as the Dance Captain AND Swing covering 8 (!!!) tracks!
I was very lucky because I followed her around on a show day where she had her dance captain tasks to do, but she was also on for the show in a 2 person split track...In all honesty I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone who’s more proud of their job and does it with such joy as Rebecca. She really showed me the love she has for theatre, the show and everyone around her. See/read the full post here.
Rebecca was photographed and featured as part of the 'Covers Edition' of Danny Kaan (known on Instagram as Danny With a Camera)'s project 'Access All Areas'. Sharing images and stories from Backstage. More images from his series can be found on Instagram and his website.
ACCESS ALL AREAS with Rebecca Ridout ✨
[Rebecca]'s currently working on the Les Miserables UK & Ireland Tour as the Dance Captain AND Swing covering 8 (!!!) tracks!
I was very lucky because I followed her around on a show day where she had her dance captain tasks to do, but she was also on for the show in a 2 person split track...In all honesty I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone who’s more proud of their job and does it with such joy as Rebecca. She really showed me the love she has for theatre, the show and everyone around her. See/read the full post here.
LES MISERABLES
Rebecca will be appearing as a Swing, and will also be Dance Captain, of the national tour of Boublil & Schonberg's 'Les Miserables' until January 2023.
This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, One Day More, Master Of The House and many more. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
For booking and more information, visit the website here.
Rebecca will be appearing as a Swing, and will also be Dance Captain, of the national tour of Boublil & Schonberg's 'Les Miserables' until January 2023.
This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, One Day More, Master Of The House and many more. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
For booking and more information, visit the website here.
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LOCKDOWN LIFE
I wanted to include something on this site to acknowledge the testing year the industry has had and what I got up to in that time. Some days it was a lot, some days it was very little! I was very lucky that I got to perform again in the window of opportunity during winter, but up until that point I'd spent my days sanding and oiling shelves for a small business, being an Equity Dep, training and qualifying in Mental Health First Aid, volunteering with Crisis, joining in projects with MAD Trust, participating in singing courses with Dane Chalfin and most recently training to be a COVID Vaccinator and working for the NHS. In and amongst all of that, there was a lot of...well...not a lot. I'm proud of each day though as it got me through. I'm also incredibly grateful/indebted to Applause for Thought, The Royal Theatrical Fund & The Fleabag Support Fund for their help during this time. I look forward to using what I've learnt coming back into the industry -whether that's as a Mental Health FIrst Aider or with my improved vegan baking for backstage. |
ROLES WE'LL NEVER PLAY
Rebecca will be appearing on Saturday 22nd May as part of the Roles We'll Never Play concerts at the Vaudeville Theatre, West End having appeared in a previous lineup at the Union Theatre. The concert will be musically directed by Flynn Sturgeon.
Information and booking can be found here.
Rebecca will be appearing on Saturday 22nd May as part of the Roles We'll Never Play concerts at the Vaudeville Theatre, West End having appeared in a previous lineup at the Union Theatre. The concert will be musically directed by Flynn Sturgeon.
Information and booking can be found here.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Rebecca will be appearing as Dance Captain/onstage Swing in Alan Menken's 'A Christmas Carol' at the Dominion Theatre from the 7th Dec - 2nd January.
Starring TV comedy legend and West End star Brian Conley (9 to 5, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Oliver!, Hairspray) as Scrooge, Jacqueline Jossa (Eastenders, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here) and Matt Willis (Busted, McBusted, Little Shop of Horrors Regent's Park), Dickens' classic festive fable comes to life with a sparkling Broadway score, a symphonic 24 piece orchestra and an all-star West End cast. Written by the critically acclaimed team of Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast), Lynn Ahrens (Anastasia, Ragtime) and Mike Ockrent (Me and My Girl, Crazy for You), the stage musical of A Christmas Carol first premiered in 1994 at New York's Paramount Theatre. Running for a decade at Madison Square Gardens, it was seen by over 5 million people, and now it makes its way to the iconic Dominion Theatre for a limited socially distanced season.
Tickets and further details can be found here.
Rebecca will be appearing as Dance Captain/onstage Swing in Alan Menken's 'A Christmas Carol' at the Dominion Theatre from the 7th Dec - 2nd January.
Starring TV comedy legend and West End star Brian Conley (9 to 5, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Oliver!, Hairspray) as Scrooge, Jacqueline Jossa (Eastenders, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here) and Matt Willis (Busted, McBusted, Little Shop of Horrors Regent's Park), Dickens' classic festive fable comes to life with a sparkling Broadway score, a symphonic 24 piece orchestra and an all-star West End cast. Written by the critically acclaimed team of Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast), Lynn Ahrens (Anastasia, Ragtime) and Mike Ockrent (Me and My Girl, Crazy for You), the stage musical of A Christmas Carol first premiered in 1994 at New York's Paramount Theatre. Running for a decade at Madison Square Gardens, it was seen by over 5 million people, and now it makes its way to the iconic Dominion Theatre for a limited socially distanced season.
Tickets and further details can be found here.
BEST OF THE WEST END
Rebecca will be appearing as one of six backing vocalists for The Best of The West End at the Royal Albert Hall on 9th March 2020.
The 50-piece London Musical Theatre Orchestra will be returning to the RAH for a spectacular evening of hits from stage and screen. With an all-star cast, the show will feature songs from all your favourite musicals, from Les Misérables to Mamma Mia!, The Greatest Showman, Everybody’s Talking about Jamie, Hairspray, Aladdin and many more.
The Best of the West End is produced by Alpha Club and will be recorded live for future broadcast on BBC Radio 2.
For more information and tickets, visit the Royal Albert Hall website here.
Rebecca will be appearing as one of six backing vocalists for The Best of The West End at the Royal Albert Hall on 9th March 2020.
The 50-piece London Musical Theatre Orchestra will be returning to the RAH for a spectacular evening of hits from stage and screen. With an all-star cast, the show will feature songs from all your favourite musicals, from Les Misérables to Mamma Mia!, The Greatest Showman, Everybody’s Talking about Jamie, Hairspray, Aladdin and many more.
The Best of the West End is produced by Alpha Club and will be recorded live for future broadcast on BBC Radio 2.
For more information and tickets, visit the Royal Albert Hall website here.
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ZORRO
Rebecca appeared as a featured soloist with the LMTO Chorus for Zorro: The Musical in concert at Cadogan Hall on 23rd February 2020. "Zorro: The Musical retells the dramatic tale of this romantic hero set to the famous red-hot Gipsy King beat and features a star-studded cast including Ricardo Afonso (Jesus Christ Superstar, We Will Rock You) as the titular Zorro and Diego, and Lesli Margherita (Matilda/Broadway, Dames At Sea/Broadway, Zorro/West End) who reprises her Olivier Award-winning role of Inez." With direction by Annabel Mutale Reed and musical direction by Freddie Tapner, along with a stunning band featuring the London Musical Theatre Orchestra (LMTO). For more information, click here. |
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ZORRO REVIEWS
"Stand-out numbers included the beautiful choric voices of The London Musical Theatre Chorus vocalising in gorgeous emotive trills in 'Libertad'"
- LondonTheatreReviews
"The cast were supported flawlessly by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra and chorus. Led by the incomparable Freddie Tapner, it seems everything the LMTO touch turns to gold - and this concert was no exception."
- Broadway World
"Stand-out numbers included the beautiful choric voices of The London Musical Theatre Chorus vocalising in gorgeous emotive trills in 'Libertad'"
- LondonTheatreReviews
"The cast were supported flawlessly by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra and chorus. Led by the incomparable Freddie Tapner, it seems everything the LMTO touch turns to gold - and this concert was no exception."
- Broadway World
WEST END EUROVISION
Rebecca performed in The Phantom of the Opera's entry into the 2019 West End Eurovision in aid of the Make a Difference Trust.. They performed a historic entry for Italy called Grande Amore with direction and choreography by resident director Mark Hedges and a vocal arrangement by cast member Matt Bateman. The performance can be watched here.
The entry won for Best Costume (for crew member Steve Montgomery) and the overall audience vote, retaining the title from the previous year and making The Phantom of the Opera the only show to win in consecutive years.
Rebecca performed in The Phantom of the Opera's entry into the 2019 West End Eurovision in aid of the Make a Difference Trust.. They performed a historic entry for Italy called Grande Amore with direction and choreography by resident director Mark Hedges and a vocal arrangement by cast member Matt Bateman. The performance can be watched here.
The entry won for Best Costume (for crew member Steve Montgomery) and the overall audience vote, retaining the title from the previous year and making The Phantom of the Opera the only show to win in consecutive years.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Rebecca will be joining the the cast of The Phantom of the Opera as a Swing, for it's 33rd year at Her Majesty's Theatre, London. This will be Rebecca's West End Debut.
She will begin performances from the 3rd September 2018 running up until the 7th September 2019.
Read the full cast announcement on The Phantom of the Opera website, here.
For updates on her Swing appearances and her time on the show, be sure to follow her on Twitter and Instagram - links to both of these can be found through the icons below.
Rebecca will be joining the the cast of The Phantom of the Opera as a Swing, for it's 33rd year at Her Majesty's Theatre, London. This will be Rebecca's West End Debut.
She will begin performances from the 3rd September 2018 running up until the 7th September 2019.
Read the full cast announcement on The Phantom of the Opera website, here.
For updates on her Swing appearances and her time on the show, be sure to follow her on Twitter and Instagram - links to both of these can be found through the icons below.
WHAT WOULD JULIE DO?...AGAIN!
Following a sell-out performance of WWJD in May, Rebecca will be appearing in 'What Would Julie Do? Live' at The Pheasantry on Sunday 5th August 2018.
West End leading lady, Lara Denning (Ruthless, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Matilda) joins Rosie and other artists to perform much loved show tunes, new musical theatre numbers and modern twists on Julie Andrews’ classics.
For more information and to book tickets, click here.
Following a sell-out performance of WWJD in May, Rebecca will be appearing in 'What Would Julie Do? Live' at The Pheasantry on Sunday 5th August 2018.
West End leading lady, Lara Denning (Ruthless, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Matilda) joins Rosie and other artists to perform much loved show tunes, new musical theatre numbers and modern twists on Julie Andrews’ classics.
For more information and to book tickets, click here.
WWJD REVIEW
"Williamson was joined by Elise Allanson, Lucy Clough, Rebecca Ridout and Joanna Thorne – and if the first half had variety with a capital V, the second was an opportunity for power songs and mellow melodies to reign supreme, bookended by a bolshy Beyoncé number, ‘Run The World (Girls)’, reprised at the curtain call...A buoyant production, it’s a confident celebration of life and freedom of expression, using show tunes to lift people’s spirits."
- LondonTheatre1
★★★★
"Williamson was joined by Elise Allanson, Lucy Clough, Rebecca Ridout and Joanna Thorne – and if the first half had variety with a capital V, the second was an opportunity for power songs and mellow melodies to reign supreme, bookended by a bolshy Beyoncé number, ‘Run The World (Girls)’, reprised at the curtain call...A buoyant production, it’s a confident celebration of life and freedom of expression, using show tunes to lift people’s spirits."
- LondonTheatre1
★★★★
SNOW WHITE & ME
Rebecca was part of a workshop and industry showing at The Delfont Rooms of new musical 'Snow White & Me' playing various ensemble roles including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Young Snow White.
Snow White & Me has music by Pippa Cleary, book by Philip LaZebnik & Ronald Kruschak and lyrics by Pippa Cleary, Philip LaZebnik & Ronald Kruschak.
This workshop was directed by Kate Golledge and had musical direction by Mark Collins.
Rebecca was part of a workshop and industry showing at The Delfont Rooms of new musical 'Snow White & Me' playing various ensemble roles including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Young Snow White.
Snow White & Me has music by Pippa Cleary, book by Philip LaZebnik & Ronald Kruschak and lyrics by Pippa Cleary, Philip LaZebnik & Ronald Kruschak.
This workshop was directed by Kate Golledge and had musical direction by Mark Collins.
MUSIC, SHE WROTE
Inspired by International Women's Day, Rebecca is bringing together a group of friends to produce 'Music, She Wrote' at Above the Arts on Thursday 31st May 2018.
'Music, She Wrote' brings together a group of fabulous female performers to present an evening of music written entirely by women. Across the music and theatre industries there are so many incredible female singer-songwriters, composers and lyricists - some of whom you'll know and love and some you'll be delighted to discover. Our cabaret will celebrate a cross-section of pop and musical theatre works as well as presenting some exciting new pieces.
Our lovely line-up of ladies includes: Charlotte Clitherow, Madeleine Dittrich, Amy Perry, Rebecca Ridout, Rebecca Withers and musical director Leah Franks.
Tickets available here.
Inspired by International Women's Day, Rebecca is bringing together a group of friends to produce 'Music, She Wrote' at Above the Arts on Thursday 31st May 2018.
'Music, She Wrote' brings together a group of fabulous female performers to present an evening of music written entirely by women. Across the music and theatre industries there are so many incredible female singer-songwriters, composers and lyricists - some of whom you'll know and love and some you'll be delighted to discover. Our cabaret will celebrate a cross-section of pop and musical theatre works as well as presenting some exciting new pieces.
Our lovely line-up of ladies includes: Charlotte Clitherow, Madeleine Dittrich, Amy Perry, Rebecca Ridout, Rebecca Withers and musical director Leah Franks.
Tickets available here.
THE MAGIC OF ANIMATION
Rebecca will be appearing in 'The Magic of Animation: In Concert' at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 6th May 2018 alongside Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada, Rob Houchen, Celinde Schoenmaker, Carrie Hope Fletcher and a host of other leading West End men and women. Conducted by Alex Parker.
"Join us for a chance to hear some of the West End’s favourite leading men and women, supported by our fabulous orchestra, perform well-known songs from classic animated movies that have captured the hearts and imaginations of adults and children alike."
For more information and booking, please visit the Cadogan Hall website.
Rebecca will be appearing in 'The Magic of Animation: In Concert' at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 6th May 2018 alongside Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada, Rob Houchen, Celinde Schoenmaker, Carrie Hope Fletcher and a host of other leading West End men and women. Conducted by Alex Parker.
"Join us for a chance to hear some of the West End’s favourite leading men and women, supported by our fabulous orchestra, perform well-known songs from classic animated movies that have captured the hearts and imaginations of adults and children alike."
For more information and booking, please visit the Cadogan Hall website.
WHAT WOULD JULIE DO?
Rebecca will be appearing in 'What Would Julie Do? Live' at The Pheasantry on Sunday 27th May 2018.
‘What Would Julie Do?’ host and blogger, Rosie Williamson returns to the Pheasantry for another evening of musical theatre therapy. West End leading lady, Lara Denning (Ruthless, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Matilda) joins Rosie and other artists to perform much loved show tunes, new musical theatre numbers and modern twists on Julie Andrews’ classics. They will share ideas about how to solve problems (like Maria), find the fun (until even the dullest job is a game), and tell you about a few of their favourite things.
This performance is in aid of Mind.
For more information and to book tickets, click here.
Rebecca will be appearing in 'What Would Julie Do? Live' at The Pheasantry on Sunday 27th May 2018.
‘What Would Julie Do?’ host and blogger, Rosie Williamson returns to the Pheasantry for another evening of musical theatre therapy. West End leading lady, Lara Denning (Ruthless, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Matilda) joins Rosie and other artists to perform much loved show tunes, new musical theatre numbers and modern twists on Julie Andrews’ classics. They will share ideas about how to solve problems (like Maria), find the fun (until even the dullest job is a game), and tell you about a few of their favourite things.
This performance is in aid of Mind.
For more information and to book tickets, click here.
FUNNY GIRLS AND BOYS
Rebecca and her friends Charlotte Vaughan, Tim Southgate, Alexandra Burns, Alfie Parker and musical director Ben Ferguson are putting on a cabaret to present songs that make them laugh from a catalogue of comedians, composers and writers they find funny.
Above the Arts Theatre, Sunday 28th January, 8.30pm
To book tickets, please see the Arts Theatre website here.
Rebecca and her friends Charlotte Vaughan, Tim Southgate, Alexandra Burns, Alfie Parker and musical director Ben Ferguson are putting on a cabaret to present songs that make them laugh from a catalogue of comedians, composers and writers they find funny.
Above the Arts Theatre, Sunday 28th January, 8.30pm
To book tickets, please see the Arts Theatre website here.
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THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
Rebecca will be appearing in the ensemble of The Railway Children - A Musical in concert at the Cadogan Hall on January 21st 2018. This production has music by Alex Parker, book & lyrics by Katie Lam and will be directed by Jordan Murphy. Adapted from E. Nesbit’s timeless classic, The Railway Children follows Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis as they move to the countryside of Edwardian England with their mother after their father disappears. Olivier Award-winners Rebecca Trehearn and Paul Baker, with television grandee James Bolam, star in this sparkling new musical adaptation. Accompanied by 24 members of the Alex Parker Orchestra, the lush, sweeping sounds of The Railway Children will make for a moving and magical evening. For more information and to book tickets, visit the Cadogan Hall website here. |
DECEMBER FESTIVITIES 2017
Rebecca will be appearing in the London Musical Theatre Orchestra's production of Alan Menken's 'A Christmas Carol' as Sally Anderson. This will be performed at the Lyceum on the 11th and 18th December. For more details and tickets, please see the LMTO website.
As well as 'A Christmas Carol', Rebecca will be performing in a number of festive cabarets/concerts to celebrate the season. First up is the Royal Theatrical Fund's Christmas Festival in which she will be performing an extract of A Christmas Carol alongside Robert Lindsay on the 30th November (details here). Next, she will be premiering a new arrangement of Christmas-movie-music by Paul Wilkins at 'A West End Christmas' in aid of MAD Trust on the 3rd December (details here). Following this, Rebecca will be again premiering a new piece, this time written by Barlow & Smith, at their show 'Christmas with Barlow & Smith' Above the Arts Theatre on the 8th December (details here). Aside from these scheduled dates, she'll be singing descants at any carol concert she can get to!
As well as 'A Christmas Carol', Rebecca will be performing in a number of festive cabarets/concerts to celebrate the season. First up is the Royal Theatrical Fund's Christmas Festival in which she will be performing an extract of A Christmas Carol alongside Robert Lindsay on the 30th November (details here). Next, she will be premiering a new arrangement of Christmas-movie-music by Paul Wilkins at 'A West End Christmas' in aid of MAD Trust on the 3rd December (details here). Following this, Rebecca will be again premiering a new piece, this time written by Barlow & Smith, at their show 'Christmas with Barlow & Smith' Above the Arts Theatre on the 8th December (details here). Aside from these scheduled dates, she'll be singing descants at any carol concert she can get to!
WORKS IN DEVELOPMENT
Rebecca has spent the autumn working on numerous projects, with a number of collaborators, on pieces at various stages of development. She recorded a demo of Dougal Irvine's new musical commissioned for the Belgrade Theatre, performed as part of The Other Palace's 'Musical Beginnings' series with a concert of the works of young writing duo Henry Roadnight & Adam Johnson, did a rehearsed reading of 'Danny Hero' by Timothy Knapman & Laurence Mark Wythe at The Other Palace for Theatrical Rights Worldwide and participated in a BEAM 2017 Pitch at Theatre Royal Stratford East for Bella Barlow & Alli Smith.
Rebecca has spent the autumn working on numerous projects, with a number of collaborators, on pieces at various stages of development. She recorded a demo of Dougal Irvine's new musical commissioned for the Belgrade Theatre, performed as part of The Other Palace's 'Musical Beginnings' series with a concert of the works of young writing duo Henry Roadnight & Adam Johnson, did a rehearsed reading of 'Danny Hero' by Timothy Knapman & Laurence Mark Wythe at The Other Palace for Theatrical Rights Worldwide and participated in a BEAM 2017 Pitch at Theatre Royal Stratford East for Bella Barlow & Alli Smith.
THE COLONEL'S LADY
Having recorded the demo of Graham Hubbard & Mark Benheim's musical adaptation of Somerset Maugham's 'The Colonel's Lady' in 2016, Rebecca has just completed work on the full orchestral recording. Under the musical direction of Adam Hoskins, the recording features Anna-Jane Casey, Rob Houchen, Simon Green, Duncan Smith, Jodie Jacobs, Fenton Gray, Charlotte Clitherow, Alexander Service and Rebecca Ridout alongside a chorus from the University of Chichester.
Having recorded the demo of Graham Hubbard & Mark Benheim's musical adaptation of Somerset Maugham's 'The Colonel's Lady' in 2016, Rebecca has just completed work on the full orchestral recording. Under the musical direction of Adam Hoskins, the recording features Anna-Jane Casey, Rob Houchen, Simon Green, Duncan Smith, Jodie Jacobs, Fenton Gray, Charlotte Clitherow, Alexander Service and Rebecca Ridout alongside a chorus from the University of Chichester.
CANDIDE
Rebecca will be appearing in London Musical Theatre Orchestra's concert performance of Candide at Cadogan Hall, July 21st 2017.
With a book from Hugh Wheeler and lyrical contributions from the incomparable Stephen Sondheim, Candide is a masterpiece for the ages. Join the 30-strong London Musical Theatre Orchestra under the baton of conductor Freddie Tapner alongside a host of West End stars as they deliver one of the most iconic musical scores of all time.
For more information, please visit the LMTO website.
Rebecca will be appearing in London Musical Theatre Orchestra's concert performance of Candide at Cadogan Hall, July 21st 2017.
With a book from Hugh Wheeler and lyrical contributions from the incomparable Stephen Sondheim, Candide is a masterpiece for the ages. Join the 30-strong London Musical Theatre Orchestra under the baton of conductor Freddie Tapner alongside a host of West End stars as they deliver one of the most iconic musical scores of all time.
For more information, please visit the LMTO website.
WEST END AFTER HOURS
Rebecca will be appearing in West End After Hours on 1st June, 11pm, at the Vaulty Towers. Compered by Alastair Knights, the line up includes: Rebecca Ridout, Kayleigh McKnight, Sam Thomas and Bekki Lowings.
A unique, intimate and raucous cabaret experience featuring the best upcoming and existing musical theatre talent.
"Crowd into the basement of The Vaulty Towers and take your sofa face-to-face with the best musical theatre talent in town."
For more information, visit the website.
Rebecca will be appearing in West End After Hours on 1st June, 11pm, at the Vaulty Towers. Compered by Alastair Knights, the line up includes: Rebecca Ridout, Kayleigh McKnight, Sam Thomas and Bekki Lowings.
A unique, intimate and raucous cabaret experience featuring the best upcoming and existing musical theatre talent.
"Crowd into the basement of The Vaulty Towers and take your sofa face-to-face with the best musical theatre talent in town."
For more information, visit the website.
HONEYMOON IN VEGAS
Rebecca will be appearing in the London Musical Theatre Orchestra's concert production of 'Honeymoon in Vegas' at the London Palladium on the 12th March 2017. It is the shows UK premiere and will be conducted by its composer Jason Robert Brown.
Brown said he was "thrilled" to be presenting the show in London for the first time. "To know that the music will be brought to life by the sterling musicians of the LMTO and a glorious cast is such a delight and a privilege. I’ve had so many sensational experiences in the British theatre that it feels like coming home," he added.
For tickets, please visit the RUT Live website.
Rebecca has been a regular principal soloist with the London Musical Theatre Orchestra since its conception in July 2015. She is now Chorus Master for the public concerts. For more information about the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, please visit the website.
Rebecca will be appearing in the London Musical Theatre Orchestra's concert production of 'Honeymoon in Vegas' at the London Palladium on the 12th March 2017. It is the shows UK premiere and will be conducted by its composer Jason Robert Brown.
Brown said he was "thrilled" to be presenting the show in London for the first time. "To know that the music will be brought to life by the sterling musicians of the LMTO and a glorious cast is such a delight and a privilege. I’ve had so many sensational experiences in the British theatre that it feels like coming home," he added.
For tickets, please visit the RUT Live website.
Rebecca has been a regular principal soloist with the London Musical Theatre Orchestra since its conception in July 2015. She is now Chorus Master for the public concerts. For more information about the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, please visit the website.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Rebecca will be appearing in the London Musical Theatre Orchestra's concert production of 'A Christmas Carol' at the Lyceum on the 19th December 2016.
Charles Dickens' classic gets the full Broadway treatment by the Broadway team of Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid), Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical) and Mike Ockrent (Crazy For You, Me and My Girl). Called by The New York Times "a tonic for adults, and for children a transfixing journey," this spectacular musical extravaganza ran for ten years at New York's Madison Square Garden. Featuring a star studded West End cast, this concert production of A Christmas Carol marks its London premiere.
For more information and to book tickets, please visit ATG's booking website.
Rebecca will be appearing in the London Musical Theatre Orchestra's concert production of 'A Christmas Carol' at the Lyceum on the 19th December 2016.
Charles Dickens' classic gets the full Broadway treatment by the Broadway team of Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid), Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical) and Mike Ockrent (Crazy For You, Me and My Girl). Called by The New York Times "a tonic for adults, and for children a transfixing journey," this spectacular musical extravaganza ran for ten years at New York's Madison Square Garden. Featuring a star studded West End cast, this concert production of A Christmas Carol marks its London premiere.
For more information and to book tickets, please visit ATG's booking website.
STATE FAIR REVIEWS
★★★★★
"This gold-plated, five-star musical theatre event could change the face (or at
least the sound) of how vintage musicals are heard and presented in the capital.
For its first public outing, it’s joined forces with some of the West End's finest
singers and actors to offer a luxurious wallow in the unfamiliar, but often tremendous, Rodgers and Hammerstein-scored State Fair." -The Stage
★★★★★
"The cast members themselves were a joy, consistent in their mid-West tongues, delivering the dialogue like natives, singing with assurance. In short, a true ensemble. The ensemble they led during ‘All I Owe Ioway’ was so infectious, on a par I’d say with the Act I finale, ‘It’s a Grand Night For Singing’." - Musical Theatre Review
★★★★★ - LondonTheatre1 ★★★★★ - LoveLondonLoveCulture ★★★★★ - LastMinuteTheatreTickets
★★★★★
"This gold-plated, five-star musical theatre event could change the face (or at
least the sound) of how vintage musicals are heard and presented in the capital.
For its first public outing, it’s joined forces with some of the West End's finest
singers and actors to offer a luxurious wallow in the unfamiliar, but often tremendous, Rodgers and Hammerstein-scored State Fair." -The Stage
★★★★★
"The cast members themselves were a joy, consistent in their mid-West tongues, delivering the dialogue like natives, singing with assurance. In short, a true ensemble. The ensemble they led during ‘All I Owe Ioway’ was so infectious, on a par I’d say with the Act I finale, ‘It’s a Grand Night For Singing’." - Musical Theatre Review
★★★★★ - LondonTheatre1 ★★★★★ - LoveLondonLoveCulture ★★★★★ - LastMinuteTheatreTickets
STATE FAIR
Rebecca will be playing Vivian in the UK Symphonic Premiere of Rogers & Hammerstein's 'State Fair' at Cadogan Hall on 6th November 2016. Under the direction of Thom Southerland and conducted by LMTO’s founder Freddie Tapner, the cast and 32 piece orchestra will bring to life the 1996 Broadway production about the Frake family and their trip to the Iowa State Fair.
"Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Set to the magical strains of an Academy Award-winning score and augmented by other titles from the Rodgers and Hammerstein songbook, State Fair is the kind of warm-hearted family entertainment only Rodgers & Hammerstein could deliver!"
For more information and took book tickets, please visit the Cadogan Hall website.
Rebecca will be playing Vivian in the UK Symphonic Premiere of Rogers & Hammerstein's 'State Fair' at Cadogan Hall on 6th November 2016. Under the direction of Thom Southerland and conducted by LMTO’s founder Freddie Tapner, the cast and 32 piece orchestra will bring to life the 1996 Broadway production about the Frake family and their trip to the Iowa State Fair.
"Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Set to the magical strains of an Academy Award-winning score and augmented by other titles from the Rodgers and Hammerstein songbook, State Fair is the kind of warm-hearted family entertainment only Rodgers & Hammerstein could deliver!"
For more information and took book tickets, please visit the Cadogan Hall website.
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LAUNCHING LMTO
Having spent the last year working with the London Musical Theatre Orchestra as a vocalist, Rebecca performed as part of LMTO's professional launch on 28th June 2016 at Bishopsgate Institute. "For some time behind the scenes, the London Musical Theatre Orchestra has organised rehearsal sessions for established musicians and new artists, with regular play-through sessions looking at scores old and new. At a gala event held at the Bishopsgate Institute, the LMTO announced it is turning professional, with a programme of public concerts in 2016 and 2017. The gala evening was an opportunity to showcase the full orchestral sound the concerts will offer, accompanied by some of the West End’s leading vocalists." - The Reviews Hub "The world's first professional orchestra dedicated to musical theatre has been launched. London Musical Theatre Orchestra will exclusively perform numbers from musicals in and around the capital. The group was founded in June 2015, when conductor Freddie Tapner posted a casual note on Facebook asking for friends to meet up and play through a musical. The post was met with 250 replies in 24 hours, and a group of 100 singers and instrumentalists met at a church in Islington. One year later, LMTO has been launched as a professional orchestra. Performers at the launch event at the Great Hall, Bishopsgate Institute included Hadley Fraser (Les Miserables), Rebecca Caine (The Phantom of the Opera) and Ashleigh Gray(Wicked)." - Whats On Stage "A professional orchestra dedicated to performing musical theatre scores is to launch later this year, backed by leading figures including composers Howard Goodall, Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken. The London Musical Theatre Orchestra is aiming to be “the best musical theatre orchestra in the world” and will play its first concert at Cadogan Hall in November. Its founder, Freddie Tapner, told The Stage it would feature top musicians alongside well-known West End performers. Its first concert will be Rodgers and Hammerstein’s State Fair in November, followed by Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol, which will be performed at the Lyric Theatre in the West End on December 19. A third in the season has yet to be announced." - The Stage Visit www.lmto.org for more details about the Orchestra and the upcoming concerts this autumn and beyond. |
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PRINCESS CARABOO
Rebecca will be playing Mrs Catesby in Princess Caraboo at the Finborough Theatre from 29th March - 22nd April 2016. Originally seen as a staged reading as part of Vibrant – A Festival of Finborough Playwrights and commissioned and developed by the Bristol Old Vic, the world premiere of a new British musical, Princess Caraboo.
The extraordinary true story of a beautiful young woman who tricked her way from vagrancy to wealth and power in Regency England by pretending to be a shipwrecked Princess.
Directed by Phil Willmott and Musical Director Freddie Tapner.
For more information and to book tickets, please visit the Finborough website.
Rebecca will be playing Mrs Catesby in Princess Caraboo at the Finborough Theatre from 29th March - 22nd April 2016. Originally seen as a staged reading as part of Vibrant – A Festival of Finborough Playwrights and commissioned and developed by the Bristol Old Vic, the world premiere of a new British musical, Princess Caraboo.
The extraordinary true story of a beautiful young woman who tricked her way from vagrancy to wealth and power in Regency England by pretending to be a shipwrecked Princess.
Directed by Phil Willmott and Musical Director Freddie Tapner.
For more information and to book tickets, please visit the Finborough website.
RE:ACT - THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE
Rebecca will be playing Lesley in 'The Game' written by Bella Barlow and Ali Smith for RE:act at the St James Theatre on 1st February 2016. RE:act brings together four emerging writers, directors and a group of actors to respond to the story, themes and characters within the first production of the St James' spring season – The Pianist of Willesden Lane. Written in 24 hours, rehearsed at quick fire speed and performed on the stage of St. James Studio, these impulsive pieces will then be followed by a conversation with an established theatre creative and there will be the opportunity for both emerging and established artists to meet post-show to further discuss ideas.
On previous RE:act evenings: “There was a different kind of anticipation, an excitement at seeing something so newly formed. The intimacy of the studio space and the presence of the creative team also heightened this sense of activity. As a regular theatregoer this difference was stimulating, and hearing the post-show discussion… only enriched the experience further.” Everything Theatre
The evening is curated by Alastair Knights who directed the sell-out 2014 main house production, Putting it Together, Matthew Keeler and Lauren McGee for St. James Theatre. For more information and tickets, please visit the website.
Rebecca will be playing Lesley in 'The Game' written by Bella Barlow and Ali Smith for RE:act at the St James Theatre on 1st February 2016. RE:act brings together four emerging writers, directors and a group of actors to respond to the story, themes and characters within the first production of the St James' spring season – The Pianist of Willesden Lane. Written in 24 hours, rehearsed at quick fire speed and performed on the stage of St. James Studio, these impulsive pieces will then be followed by a conversation with an established theatre creative and there will be the opportunity for both emerging and established artists to meet post-show to further discuss ideas.
On previous RE:act evenings: “There was a different kind of anticipation, an excitement at seeing something so newly formed. The intimacy of the studio space and the presence of the creative team also heightened this sense of activity. As a regular theatregoer this difference was stimulating, and hearing the post-show discussion… only enriched the experience further.” Everything Theatre
The evening is curated by Alastair Knights who directed the sell-out 2014 main house production, Putting it Together, Matthew Keeler and Lauren McGee for St. James Theatre. For more information and tickets, please visit the website.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Rebecca is playing Belle (& the clarinet) in a new actor-musician version of 'A Christmas Carol' by Ben Frost & Richard Hough.
The piece is directed by Luke Sheppard, with musical direction from Tom Attwood, and will run at The Castle, Wellingborough from 7 - 29 December 2015.
For more information visit www.frostandhough.com or to book tickets, visit http://www.thecastle.org,uk
Rebecca is playing Belle (& the clarinet) in a new actor-musician version of 'A Christmas Carol' by Ben Frost & Richard Hough.
The piece is directed by Luke Sheppard, with musical direction from Tom Attwood, and will run at The Castle, Wellingborough from 7 - 29 December 2015.
For more information visit www.frostandhough.com or to book tickets, visit http://www.thecastle.org,uk
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LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA
Since July 2015, Rebecca has been a member of the London Musical Theatre Orchestra. The main purpose of LMTO is to develop a group of Musical Theatre specialists. They host monthly play throughs of large symphonic shows with invited singers under the musical direction of Freddie Tapner. For more information about LMTO, please visit www.lmto.org |
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NYMT - SUMMER SEASON 2015
Having performed with the company back in 2013, Rebecca spent her summer working with the National Youth Music Theatre with her roles ranging from Programme Editor to Wardrobe (with the care of 100+ 11-23 year olds thrown in for good measure). The 2015 season included: Sweet Charity at Curve [Leciester], Pendragon at Theatre Royal [Bury St Edmunds] and the premiere of their latest commission, Prodigy, at the St James Theatre [London].
www.nymt.org.uk
Having performed with the company back in 2013, Rebecca spent her summer working with the National Youth Music Theatre with her roles ranging from Programme Editor to Wardrobe (with the care of 100+ 11-23 year olds thrown in for good measure). The 2015 season included: Sweet Charity at Curve [Leciester], Pendragon at Theatre Royal [Bury St Edmunds] and the premiere of their latest commission, Prodigy, at the St James Theatre [London].
www.nymt.org.uk
FLIGHT - OPERA HOLLAND PARK
Flight is an English opera in three acts, with music by Jonathan Dove and libretto by April de Angelis. New production, first ever by Opera Holland Park; first professional London performance.
Conductor: Brad Cohen Director: Stephen Barlow Movement: Sam Spencer-Lane
Jonathan Dove’s warmly honest and funny opera is based on a true story of a refugee trapped and living at a major international airport. The music is gloriously melodic, inventive and accessible. Flight – funny, touching and life affirming as it is – has become one of the most popular and performed British operas in recent decades.
Performances June 6, 10, 12, 17, 19 at 7.30pm
For more information and tickets, please visit the Opera Holland Park website.
Flight is an English opera in three acts, with music by Jonathan Dove and libretto by April de Angelis. New production, first ever by Opera Holland Park; first professional London performance.
Conductor: Brad Cohen Director: Stephen Barlow Movement: Sam Spencer-Lane
Jonathan Dove’s warmly honest and funny opera is based on a true story of a refugee trapped and living at a major international airport. The music is gloriously melodic, inventive and accessible. Flight – funny, touching and life affirming as it is – has become one of the most popular and performed British operas in recent decades.
Performances June 6, 10, 12, 17, 19 at 7.30pm
For more information and tickets, please visit the Opera Holland Park website.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC - JY PRODUCTIONS
Following on from Curve's production of The Sound of Music, Rebecca will be appearing in JY Productions' version which is travelling to Cairo (20th February - 3rd March) & Beirut (6th - 15th April) 2015. Rebecca will play Sister Margaretta/Sister Sophia (Cairo/Beirut) and will cover the Baroness Schraeder. The production will be directed by Julian Woolford with choreography from Mark Hedges and musical direction by Jonathan Gill.
Following on from Curve's production of The Sound of Music, Rebecca will be appearing in JY Productions' version which is travelling to Cairo (20th February - 3rd March) & Beirut (6th - 15th April) 2015. Rebecca will play Sister Margaretta/Sister Sophia (Cairo/Beirut) and will cover the Baroness Schraeder. The production will be directed by Julian Woolford with choreography from Mark Hedges and musical direction by Jonathan Gill.
CURVE'S SOUND OF MUSIC REVIEWS
"An absolute chocolate box of a production"
“★★★★” The Times
"Curve has delivered a fine piece of Musical Theatre that is fit for the West End Stage"
“★★★★” What's On Stage
"The old Rogers & Hammerstein war horse is given a handsome, traditional Christmas outing"
“★★★★” The Stage
"An absolute chocolate box of a production"
“★★★★” The Times
"Curve has delivered a fine piece of Musical Theatre that is fit for the West End Stage"
“★★★★” What's On Stage
"The old Rogers & Hammerstein war horse is given a handsome, traditional Christmas outing"
“★★★★” The Stage
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Rebecca will be appearing in The Sound of Music at the Curve in Leicester playing Sister Margaretta. The cast will be led by Laura Pitt-Pulford as Maria Rainer and Michael French as Captain Von Trapp. The show, which will mark Paul Kerryson’s last as artistic director at the venue, will have choreography by Drew McOnie and musical direction from Ben Atkinson.
The show will run from 28th Novemeber - 17th January.
For more information and booking, please visit the Curve's Website.
Rebecca will be appearing in The Sound of Music at the Curve in Leicester playing Sister Margaretta. The cast will be led by Laura Pitt-Pulford as Maria Rainer and Michael French as Captain Von Trapp. The show, which will mark Paul Kerryson’s last as artistic director at the venue, will have choreography by Drew McOnie and musical direction from Ben Atkinson.
The show will run from 28th Novemeber - 17th January.
For more information and booking, please visit the Curve's Website.
FRANCES RUFFELLE PARIS ORIGINAL
Rebecca will be singing with Frances Ruffelle in her critically acclaimed show Paris Original at the St James Theatre. She joins Sabrina Aloueche as a guest for the performance on the 2nd of October.
Paris Original is devised by Matt Ryan and Frances Ruffelle.
Music arranged by Ben Atkinson and produced by Danielle Tarento.
For tickets and more information please click here.
Watch the promo video here.
Rebecca will be singing with Frances Ruffelle in her critically acclaimed show Paris Original at the St James Theatre. She joins Sabrina Aloueche as a guest for the performance on the 2nd of October.
Paris Original is devised by Matt Ryan and Frances Ruffelle.
Music arranged by Ben Atkinson and produced by Danielle Tarento.
For tickets and more information please click here.
Watch the promo video here.
LOVE IS ETERNAL - REVIEW
"Love is Eternal is both new and fresh; with an exciting combination of talents weaving together every possible aspect of love with their harmonious 'Thread of Gold' connecting them to form a singular musical entity. The performance is brief, but in the hour that we share, we are taken on a roller coaster ride of emotions, through tears of joy and sadness; through laughter, contemplation and reflection. The ensemble complement each other vocally and are matched with songs that suit both voice and personality – individually, and in different combinations. These four singers take us on the journey that has been so brilliantly written for them...
The performances themselves are without a weak link. Skilful in their abilities to take us through these short musical stories with only their voices, diction and presence; without prop or back drop. Rebecca Ridout’s rendition of ‘Dealing with it all’, an account of how, or how not she is dealing with her life’s problems is moving and perfect; Rebecca could sing a shopping list, give it life and make it sound emotional....
Love is Eternal is a refreshing, exciting, modern perception of the many different awarenesses of having that feeling called love. A perfect fusion of today’s finest Anglo/American talents creating a quirky, thoughtful and thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining song cycle."
To read the full review please click HERE - LondonTheatre1.com
"Love is Eternal is both new and fresh; with an exciting combination of talents weaving together every possible aspect of love with their harmonious 'Thread of Gold' connecting them to form a singular musical entity. The performance is brief, but in the hour that we share, we are taken on a roller coaster ride of emotions, through tears of joy and sadness; through laughter, contemplation and reflection. The ensemble complement each other vocally and are matched with songs that suit both voice and personality – individually, and in different combinations. These four singers take us on the journey that has been so brilliantly written for them...
The performances themselves are without a weak link. Skilful in their abilities to take us through these short musical stories with only their voices, diction and presence; without prop or back drop. Rebecca Ridout’s rendition of ‘Dealing with it all’, an account of how, or how not she is dealing with her life’s problems is moving and perfect; Rebecca could sing a shopping list, give it life and make it sound emotional....
Love is Eternal is a refreshing, exciting, modern perception of the many different awarenesses of having that feeling called love. A perfect fusion of today’s finest Anglo/American talents creating a quirky, thoughtful and thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining song cycle."
To read the full review please click HERE - LondonTheatre1.com
LOVE IS ETERNAL
After meeting American composer Graham Sobelman during their run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Rebecca is collaborating with Jamie Chapman Dixon and the London Theatre Workshop to produce a concert reading of Sobelman's original Song Cycle 'Love Is Eternal' - with lyrics by 'The Next Big Thing' writer David Kent.
For one night only, on September 6th, the piece will be receiving its UK debut following a premiere in the US earlier this year. The cast includes Sandy Grigelis, Robert McNeilly and Kitty Murdoch alongside Rebecca.
For more information and to book tickets please visit the London Theatre Workshops website: www.londontheatreworkshop.co.uk
After meeting American composer Graham Sobelman during their run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Rebecca is collaborating with Jamie Chapman Dixon and the London Theatre Workshop to produce a concert reading of Sobelman's original Song Cycle 'Love Is Eternal' - with lyrics by 'The Next Big Thing' writer David Kent.
For one night only, on September 6th, the piece will be receiving its UK debut following a premiere in the US earlier this year. The cast includes Sandy Grigelis, Robert McNeilly and Kitty Murdoch alongside Rebecca.
For more information and to book tickets please visit the London Theatre Workshops website: www.londontheatreworkshop.co.uk
THE NEXT BIG THING - PRESS
"A musical two-hander about a struggling writer cobbling together formulaic books, The Next Big Thing boasts big drag numbers and the standout voice of Rebecca Ridout." The Scotsman
"Rebecca Ridout is instantly likeable as the struggling writer, with a winning singing voice and warm presence, she holds the stage completely by herself." Bargain Theatreland
"Both lead parts were played really well and with a lot of easy likability. Ridout in particular was perfectly cast as the squeaky, anxious Helena and her gentle voice didn't overpower the subtle expression and tone of the writing." Broadway Baby
"Rebecca Ridout gives the novelist just the right level of nerdy cuteness and holds her own against the all-stops-out drag performance of Dereck Walker." The Stage
"A musical two-hander about a struggling writer cobbling together formulaic books, The Next Big Thing boasts big drag numbers and the standout voice of Rebecca Ridout." The Scotsman
"Rebecca Ridout is instantly likeable as the struggling writer, with a winning singing voice and warm presence, she holds the stage completely by herself." Bargain Theatreland
"Both lead parts were played really well and with a lot of easy likability. Ridout in particular was perfectly cast as the squeaky, anxious Helena and her gentle voice didn't overpower the subtle expression and tone of the writing." Broadway Baby
"Rebecca Ridout gives the novelist just the right level of nerdy cuteness and holds her own against the all-stops-out drag performance of Dereck Walker." The Stage
THE NEXT BIG THING
From the 1st - 23rd August, Rebecca will be appearing in new musical comedy 'The Next Big Thing' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival playing the role of Helena Fields.
The show was a finalist in the Leicester Square Theatre's 'New Musical Project' earlier in the year and received a brilliant reception. Now heading to Edinburgh, the production will be directed by Susan Raasay and musically directed by Michael Roulston.
For details of the venue and to buy tickets, please see the Edinburgh Fringe Festival website - HERE
More information is also available through the show's Kickstarter campaign website - HERE
From the 1st - 23rd August, Rebecca will be appearing in new musical comedy 'The Next Big Thing' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival playing the role of Helena Fields.
The show was a finalist in the Leicester Square Theatre's 'New Musical Project' earlier in the year and received a brilliant reception. Now heading to Edinburgh, the production will be directed by Susan Raasay and musically directed by Michael Roulston.
For details of the venue and to buy tickets, please see the Edinburgh Fringe Festival website - HERE
More information is also available through the show's Kickstarter campaign website - HERE
CAROUSEL
Following her work for the McOnie Company, Rebecca was asked by Morphic Graffiti to write a piece for the programme for their upcoming production of Carousel. Morphic Graffiti have mixed things up for this revival and Rebecca - as a lover of R&H - was thrilled to be able to write about these new influences on such an iconic piece.
Carousel will be playing at the Arcola Theatre from the 18th of June to the 19th July.
For more details and to book tickets, visit the Arcola Theatre's website - HERE
www.morphicgraffiti.com
www.carousel2014.com @carousel2014
Following her work for the McOnie Company, Rebecca was asked by Morphic Graffiti to write a piece for the programme for their upcoming production of Carousel. Morphic Graffiti have mixed things up for this revival and Rebecca - as a lover of R&H - was thrilled to be able to write about these new influences on such an iconic piece.
Carousel will be playing at the Arcola Theatre from the 18th of June to the 19th July.
For more details and to book tickets, visit the Arcola Theatre's website - HERE
www.morphicgraffiti.com
www.carousel2014.com @carousel2014
MOLLY WOBBLY - REVIEW
On Saturday 15th March, Rebecca went on to cover the role of Margaret in Molly Wobbly at the Phoenix Arts Club.
She received the following review from Faye Stockley via LondonTheatre1.com. Read the full review HERE.
"Ordinarily Leanne Jones (Olivier Award Winner for her work on Hairspray) plays the character of Margaret, however on Saturdays’ matinee we had her understudy Rebecca Ridout. Rebecca was superb as the rather uptight English wife... When she sang her solo piece “Designed by Margaret Brown” the room was silenced by her emotional interpretation...one of the pieces highlights."
On Saturday 15th March, Rebecca went on to cover the role of Margaret in Molly Wobbly at the Phoenix Arts Club.
She received the following review from Faye Stockley via LondonTheatre1.com. Read the full review HERE.
"Ordinarily Leanne Jones (Olivier Award Winner for her work on Hairspray) plays the character of Margaret, however on Saturdays’ matinee we had her understudy Rebecca Ridout. Rebecca was superb as the rather uptight English wife... When she sang her solo piece “Designed by Margaret Brown” the room was silenced by her emotional interpretation...one of the pieces highlights."
MOLLY WOBBLY
Rebecca is joining the cast of Molly Wobbly as Female Understudy.
Jamie Chapman Dixon is proud to present the London premiere of hit musical comedy 'Molly Wobbly' for a strictly limited season at Phoenix Artist Club from 8 - 19 March. The show began life in 2011 as a sell-out Staged Concert at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre before its larger 2012 production at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh where the show received four and five star reviews across the board. The women of Little Happening are desperate - all three are trapped in loveless marriages and stuck with failing businesses. There is only one person who can help them - a woman they’ve never met whose name is … Molly Wobbly! Margaret, Ruth, and Jemma receive unexpected makeovers when a stranger arrives on Mammary Lane in this comedy by Paul Boyd that was the talk of the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
Rebecca joins the existing cast of Leanne Jones, Kate England, Lucy Garrioch, Conleth Kane, Christopher Finn, Russell Morton, Alastair Brookshaw and Jordan Lee Davies. For more information please visit www.mollywobbly.com
Rebecca is joining the cast of Molly Wobbly as Female Understudy.
Jamie Chapman Dixon is proud to present the London premiere of hit musical comedy 'Molly Wobbly' for a strictly limited season at Phoenix Artist Club from 8 - 19 March. The show began life in 2011 as a sell-out Staged Concert at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre before its larger 2012 production at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh where the show received four and five star reviews across the board. The women of Little Happening are desperate - all three are trapped in loveless marriages and stuck with failing businesses. There is only one person who can help them - a woman they’ve never met whose name is … Molly Wobbly! Margaret, Ruth, and Jemma receive unexpected makeovers when a stranger arrives on Mammary Lane in this comedy by Paul Boyd that was the talk of the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
Rebecca joins the existing cast of Leanne Jones, Kate England, Lucy Garrioch, Conleth Kane, Christopher Finn, Russell Morton, Alastair Brookshaw and Jordan Lee Davies. For more information please visit www.mollywobbly.com
AN EVENING OF MUSICAL THEATRE
Rebecca performed as part of the National Youth Music Theatre's season launch on Friday 7th March at London's RAC. She joined the cast of alumni to sing 'Somewhere' -having played the role of the Somewhere Girl in their critically acclaimed production of 'West Side Story' last summer. The gala is to celebrate their upcoming summer season and the proceeds all go to NYMT's Bursary & New Commissions Fund.
For more information please visit www.nymt.org.uk
Rebecca performed as part of the National Youth Music Theatre's season launch on Friday 7th March at London's RAC. She joined the cast of alumni to sing 'Somewhere' -having played the role of the Somewhere Girl in their critically acclaimed production of 'West Side Story' last summer. The gala is to celebrate their upcoming summer season and the proceeds all go to NYMT's Bursary & New Commissions Fund.
For more information please visit www.nymt.org.uk
DRUNK
Through Rebecca's blog (link in the tabs above) she was asked by Drew McOnie to write the foreword for The McOnie Company's new production 'Drunk'. The piece will premiere at Curve, Leicester on the 28th January & 1st February before opening at The Bridewell Theatre, London from the 5th February to 1st March.
Her blog is being read by an ever increasing audience and she was thrilled to be asked to write the foreword for, what is promising to be, a very exciting project in the development of musical theatre choreography.
For more information, please visit: http://www.themconiecompany.com/
Through Rebecca's blog (link in the tabs above) she was asked by Drew McOnie to write the foreword for The McOnie Company's new production 'Drunk'. The piece will premiere at Curve, Leicester on the 28th January & 1st February before opening at The Bridewell Theatre, London from the 5th February to 1st March.
Her blog is being read by an ever increasing audience and she was thrilled to be asked to write the foreword for, what is promising to be, a very exciting project in the development of musical theatre choreography.
For more information, please visit: http://www.themconiecompany.com/
DECEMBER FESTIVITIES
Rebecca appeared in 'Tis the Season' directed by Mark Hedges, at the Jermyn Street Theatre from the 3rd - 14th of December.
Additionally, on the 21st of December, Rebecca appeared in the National Youth Music Theatre's Christmas Concert at the Actor's Church in Covent Garden.
GRADUATION
Rebecca is thrilled to have graduated the London School of Musical Theatre with a Distinction.
Rebecca is thrilled to have graduated the London School of Musical Theatre with a Distinction.
WEST SIDE STORY
Rebecca has just returned from appearing as the 'Somewhere Girl' in the National Youth Music Theatre's production of West Side Story.
Here are some reviews for the production:
"There’s rawness and eagerness, vigour and danger in every step they take, and re-make; the usual critical language of dubbing it bold and breathtaking just won’t do. Instead, it does something even more vivid: it makes you look at the whole show in a new way. Never was I more keenly aware of how brilliantly Leonard Bernstein’s symphonic dance music provides its own choreographic inspiration and textures; the movement feels entirely organic and indivisible from the music....I dubbed that [Kiss of the Spiderwoman at Arts Educational] at the time “the best student musical production I’ve ever seen”, and this West Side Story may now have me transferring that accolade here. And if the Sadler’s Wells production got a five-star review from me, this one may have to get ten." Mark Shenton
"The production, directed by Nikolai Foster, unforgettably choreographed by Drew McOnie and sensitively conducted by musical director Tom Deering, is a show to cherish and cheer about....The Ibsenesque interruption from the mysterious Somewhere Girl (Rebecca Ridout) is stunning." - Musical Theatre Review
"Walking into the legendary Victoria Warehouse and sensing the simmering anticipation for the opening performance of NYMT’s production of West Side Story is a feeling I won’t forget in a long, long time....At times you forget this is a youth theatre, any West End performer would give their right arm to deliver performances like the ones we’ve seen tonight." - Manchester's Finest
"Perhaps the most powerful aspect of this show is the epic scale of the production and the talent of the young people in it. All of the company give striking performances, most are still in their teens, which suits the age of the roles they take on, however, their experience and talent seems to exceed their years" - Whats On Stage
"In its illustrious 37-year history—which includes a number of Edinburgh Fringe Firsts, BAFTA shortlisting for its TV adaptations and numerous international tours—it is difficult to imagine that the National Youth Music Theatre has ever been on better form than in its current production of West Side Story, staged at The Victoria Warehouse in Manchester." - British Theatre Guide
Rebecca has just returned from appearing as the 'Somewhere Girl' in the National Youth Music Theatre's production of West Side Story.
Here are some reviews for the production:
"There’s rawness and eagerness, vigour and danger in every step they take, and re-make; the usual critical language of dubbing it bold and breathtaking just won’t do. Instead, it does something even more vivid: it makes you look at the whole show in a new way. Never was I more keenly aware of how brilliantly Leonard Bernstein’s symphonic dance music provides its own choreographic inspiration and textures; the movement feels entirely organic and indivisible from the music....I dubbed that [Kiss of the Spiderwoman at Arts Educational] at the time “the best student musical production I’ve ever seen”, and this West Side Story may now have me transferring that accolade here. And if the Sadler’s Wells production got a five-star review from me, this one may have to get ten." Mark Shenton
"The production, directed by Nikolai Foster, unforgettably choreographed by Drew McOnie and sensitively conducted by musical director Tom Deering, is a show to cherish and cheer about....The Ibsenesque interruption from the mysterious Somewhere Girl (Rebecca Ridout) is stunning." - Musical Theatre Review
"Walking into the legendary Victoria Warehouse and sensing the simmering anticipation for the opening performance of NYMT’s production of West Side Story is a feeling I won’t forget in a long, long time....At times you forget this is a youth theatre, any West End performer would give their right arm to deliver performances like the ones we’ve seen tonight." - Manchester's Finest
"Perhaps the most powerful aspect of this show is the epic scale of the production and the talent of the young people in it. All of the company give striking performances, most are still in their teens, which suits the age of the roles they take on, however, their experience and talent seems to exceed their years" - Whats On Stage
"In its illustrious 37-year history—which includes a number of Edinburgh Fringe Firsts, BAFTA shortlisting for its TV adaptations and numerous international tours—it is difficult to imagine that the National Youth Music Theatre has ever been on better form than in its current production of West Side Story, staged at The Victoria Warehouse in Manchester." - British Theatre Guide
SSSSPOTY
Rebecca was honoured to represent the London School of Musical Theatre in the heats of the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2013.
Rebecca was honoured to represent the London School of Musical Theatre in the heats of the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2013.
INTO THE WOODS
Rebecca has returned from appearing as the Baker's Wife in The Company Music Theatre's production of Into The Woods at the Lowry in Manchester.
Here are some reviews from the production:
"This production tells the story with great clarity, vital where the story and characters’ behaviour depart from our childhood knowledge of them... There are some stand-out performances. Rebecca Ridout sings and acts the Baker’s Wife superbly, convincing in her determination and momentary lapses." - Manchester Confidential
"The simplicity allows the audience to focus on the actors who develop their characters, particularly in the second half, where the youngsters really come into their own and showcase their versatility...The whole cast are excellent, with special mentions to Rebecca Ridout as the Baker’s wife..." - Whats On Stage
"As with many Sondheim musicals, the plot has more twists and turns than a Cornish country road, but the young cast carry off the complexities of the various roles with style and panache....Joshua Noon is a fine Baker and Rebecca Ridout is stunning as his feisty wife....Rebecca Ridout takes the role of the Baker’s Wife and makes it her own. She has a fine voice and is an excellent actor, meaning that she is one of the most endearing and appealing characters in the show." - The Public Reviews
Rebecca has returned from appearing as the Baker's Wife in The Company Music Theatre's production of Into The Woods at the Lowry in Manchester.
Here are some reviews from the production:
"This production tells the story with great clarity, vital where the story and characters’ behaviour depart from our childhood knowledge of them... There are some stand-out performances. Rebecca Ridout sings and acts the Baker’s Wife superbly, convincing in her determination and momentary lapses." - Manchester Confidential
"The simplicity allows the audience to focus on the actors who develop their characters, particularly in the second half, where the youngsters really come into their own and showcase their versatility...The whole cast are excellent, with special mentions to Rebecca Ridout as the Baker’s wife..." - Whats On Stage
"As with many Sondheim musicals, the plot has more twists and turns than a Cornish country road, but the young cast carry off the complexities of the various roles with style and panache....Joshua Noon is a fine Baker and Rebecca Ridout is stunning as his feisty wife....Rebecca Ridout takes the role of the Baker’s Wife and makes it her own. She has a fine voice and is an excellent actor, meaning that she is one of the most endearing and appealing characters in the show." - The Public Reviews
