This musical celebration will be a heartfelt
tribute in memory of Sarah Spencer-Cruse.
Enjoy a fusion of genres, including musical
theatre, jazz and pop, as we come together to remember Sarah and support the
incredible work of Thames Hospice. Expect soulful performances, uplifting
melodies and an unforgettable atmosphere.
Performers include Toby Cruse, Chris Dean, Miranda Wilford, Stephen Triffitt, Mike Sterling, Jayne O'Mahony, Elliott Henshaw, Joe Pettitt, Rob Taggart and Pete Billington.
Chris Dean, trombonist, singer and bandleader, has performed with icons such
as Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennett,
Michael Bublé and Robbie Williams, with orchestras including the LSO and the
RPO, and he can be heard on countless film soundtracks and pop albums. Since
1996, he has led the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, carrying its legacy into the
future with fresh energy and dynamic performances.
Miranda Wilford's West End credits include Marion in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Lead Singer in
Thriller Live!,
Rizzo in Grease
and the Narrator in Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She is an established
recording artist and a much sought-after Resident Director and Choreographer,
working with some of the world's biggest producers and directors in both London
and Los Angeles.
Stephen Triffitt created the role of Frank Sinatra in the original West End cast
of The Rat Pack: Live from
Las Vegas as well as opening US, Canadian and European productions.
Widely regarded as the master of his craft, he starred as Frank Sinatra for
three seasons in Las Vegas and has sold out the London Palladium (twice) and
the Royal Festival Hall with his own solo spectacular.
Mike Sterling's West End credits include The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera
which he performed over 1,000 times at Her Majesty's Theatre, and Jean Valjean
in Les Misérables.
His portrayal of both roles has earned him international acclaim. He has also
played the roles of Raoul in The
Phantom of the Opera, Marius in Les
Misérables, Fagin in Oliver!
and Perón in Evita.
Jayne O'Mahony's career started at the age of eight when she created the role of
Young Cosette in the original production of Les
Misérables. She later returned to play the adult role, making her
the first ever artist to play both roles. Other credits include Evita, the concert version
of Les Misérables
at the Royal Albert Hall and many performances overseas.
All for a great cause.