Cotton Shed Theatre Company

 Catherine has a Higher National Diploma in Music Theatre and since graduating in 2002 she has performed in various venues as a professional singer both in the UK and abroad including Japan, Spain and on-board P&O vessels. Catherine appeared on the BBC show ‘I’d Do Anything’ as a finalist for the part of ‘Nancy’ in ‘Oliver’ in 2008. She has also worked on various television programmes as a supporting artiste  including Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Silent Witness and Hollyoaks in which she had a small role in 2004. Catherine has worked as a Creative Practitioner at various primary
and secondary schools in the North West for the past 5 years. She trained with Chickenshed Theatre Company and has worked for Cotton Shed theatre company as an Artistic Leader since it began in 2007, devising and leading inclusive workshops. Her work for Cotton Shed also involves directing professional performances and running the various day to day tasks such as advertising and financial affairs.

cath@cottonshed.co.uk

Becky graduated from Salford University in 2007 with a First degree in Performing Arts and went on to secure her position as Artistic Leader with Cotton Shed. She is a classically trained musician, playing both piano and guitar, and has musically directed several productions whilst at university and professionally. She now teaches piano and guitar to students of all ages. Becky is one half of acoustic duo “Taylor and the Mason” and gigs across the North West, as well as  backing singing for “A Boy Called Doris.” She is also Youth Theatre Director with the Garrick Academy of Performing Arts at the garrick Playhouse

becky@cottonshed.co.uk

Madeleine was classically trained at accredited, Drama Centre London with a BA Hons, in Acting. She trained R.A.D. Ballet grade 7 and using both skills, she has performed in off-West End theatres in London, Manchester Fringe theatres and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She has also
created and performed in numerous plays  nationwide. Her T.V. credits include drama documentaries on ITV and BBC Manchester. She  has run workshops in dance and drama to age groups ranging from babies to adults.   Madeleine has run drama workshops for organisations like MENCAP. For Oldham Coliseum’s Youth Theatre and on their behalf in schools and for HND students. Also other workshop work in drama, dance and film for; Bury Met Theatre, various P.C.T.s, Youth Services and Borough    
Councils with targeted groups, in schools and colleges, summer camps, Chidrens centres and at events.. Madeleine holds the P.T.L.L.S. teaching qualification.

madeleine@cottonshed.co.uk