Our Prologue

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Our Prologue

Posted on 09 July 2025

Join mega talented Playhouse staff members Rueben Elseworth and Katie Brittle on Thursday 28th August and help them to raise funds to begin "act 1" at Arts Ed in September

''We both began our journey into musical theatre at local stage school, Saturday Stage School. We both work at Whitley Bay Playhouse. We both trained at Musical Theatre Studio Sunderland. Now, we have both secured a place on the prestigious Arts Ed BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre. Thanks to the incredibly generous support of musical theatre friends and Whitley Bay Playhouse staff who have all donated their time and talent so every penny of our ticket sales will go towards our tuition fees.''

The show will feature performances from West End stars including Kris Manuel, Helen French, Annie Guy plus other special guests. Hosted by Steve Walls and only possible due to the unwavering support of the Playhouse Whitley Bay family.

Andrew Lloyd Webber is the current President of Arts Ed and this course offers world-class contemporary musical theatre training. Unlike most degree courses, this one is not fully funded and with course fees totalling over £50,000 each Reuben and Katie need all the support they can get to make it happen.