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1. Sheila Hancockhunt for a new leading Dorothy and Toto. He also
Sheila studied at the Royal Academy of Dramaticowns several theatres in the West End and was
Art and went on to play a lot of screen andeven knighted for his contribution to musical
stage roles since. She played the role of Misstheatre in 1992.
Hannigan in the adaptation of Annie in 1978 and4. Arlene Philips
Fraulein Schneider in 2006 in Cabaret amongArlene Phillips is a former dance teacher and
others.choreographer in the West End and on Broadway.
Sheila is currently starring as Mother Superior inShe made her mark in musical theatre after
Sister Act the Musical and as a judge on the BCCteaching at the renowned Pineapple Dance School
One show, Over the Rainbow.in Covent Garden. She is now a Tony and Olivier
2. Elaine PaigeAward-winning choreographer.
Elaine Paige is a multi award-winning actress andShe has since choreographed many famous
singer who has performed on the West End andmusicals including Flashdance, Grease, We Will
Broadway stages for many years. She made herRock You and The Sound Of Music. Arlene was
debut in Hair the Musical in 1968. Since then shepreviously a judge on the BBC entertainment
has gone on to star in many London theatreshow, Strictly Come Dancing.
shows since then including Evita, Cats, Grease and5. Tim Rice
many more.Tim Rice is a Golden Globe and Grammy winning
3. Andrew Lloyd Webberlyricist for his tremendous work in Theatreland. He
Andrew Lloyd Webber is a renowned composer inco-wrote many successful musicals with Andrew
musical theatre. He has composed some ofLloyd Webber including Joseph and the Amazing
Theatrelands most memorable show tunes fromTechnicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar
Love Never Dies, Phantom of the Opera, Catsand Evita.
and Wizard of Oz.If you want to see the amazing work of these
He is also the brains behind the hit BBC talentmusical icons, then book a West End theatre
shows such as Any Dream Will Do for a newbreak.
Joseph and currently Over the Rainbow on the