Names in brackets are understudies.
Jean Valjean- Thomas Martyn (Jonathon Chandler)
Javert- Tom Booth (Elliott Matthews)
Marius- Ryan Bray (Noel Noblett)
Thenardier- Ryan Brown (David Brown)
Enjolras- Grant McIntyre
Gavroche- Jake Bray (Tom Ballinger)
Grantaire- Jonathon Chandler (Josh Bray)
Fantine- Lucie Baterip (Alice Goddard)
Eponine- Georgia Seedhouse (Rachel Dixon)
Mdm Thenardier- Sophie Cockerham (Olivia Bowden)
Cosette- Emma Hart (Hannah Swidrak)
Bamatabois- Elliott Matthews
Young Cosette- Amy Bilton (Anna Thornton)
Young Eponine- Anna Thornton (Millie Breakspeare)
Bishop- Jonathon Chandler (Josh Bray)
Students
Combeferre- Elliott Matthews
Feuilly- Dan Kewley
Courfeyrac- Noel Noblett
Provaire- David Brown
Lesgles- Robert Pinder
Prouvaire- Joseph Towers
Joly- Tim Mathewson
Jean-Pierre- Josh Bray
Guards- Tim Mathewson and Joe Towers
Convicts
1- Noel Noblett
2- Grant McIntyre
3- Jonathon Chandler
4- Elliott Matthews
5- Ryan Brown
6- Ryan Bray
Farmer- Josh Bray
Labourer- David Brown
Constable 1- Tim Mathewson
Constable 2- Robert Pinder
Foreman- Elliott Matthews
Worker 1 and Girl 1- Jessica Passant
Worker 2 and Girl 2- Danielle Wright
Worker 3 and Girl 3- Olivia Bowden
Girl 4- Rachel Dixon
Sailor 1- Noel Noblett
Sailor 2- Jonathon Chandler
Old Woman- Jessica Passant
Pimp- Grant McIntyre
Whore 1 and Runaway Cart Onlooker- Olivia Bowden
Whore 2 and Runawat Cart Onlooker- Danielle Wright
Lovely Ladies-
Olivia Bowden
Danielle Wright
Charlotte Bucklee
Jessica Passant
Hannah Swidrak
Rachel Dixon
Alice Goddard
Eleanor Rogers
Leila Yates
Sofia Manfredini
Harriett Seedhouse
Shelby Thomson
Jessica Northam
Fauchelevant- Robert Pinder
Valjean's Housekeeper- Chloe Butcher
Wives-
Danielle Wright
Rachel Dixon
Hannah Swidrak
Alice Goddard
Thenardier's Gang
Montparnasse- Noel Noblett
Babet- Elliott Matthews
Brujon- Joe Towers
Claquess- David Brown
The objective of SMYT is to provide education in the performing arts for young people of all abilities and in particular to foster in them an appreciation and enjoyment of theatre arts and drama. They are taught team work and dedication and acquire self-confidence and a sense of belonging. A large number of the group go on to Performing Arts colleges and theatre schools.
WHO ARE WE
St. Mary's Youth Theatre was formed in August 1993 by Steve Archdale who was concerned about the increasing problems of alcohol and drug abuse in the teenage community of Garforth. With so little for the youngsters to do, especially in the field of theatre arts and drama, the idea of creating a youth theatre seemed appropriate.
A cast of 60+ with ages ranging from 8 to 22 auditioned for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, all were successful, no one was turned away. The show was rehearsed and performed in 8 weeks to thunderous acclaim in a church hall converted into a Pharaoh's tomb by a local artist. The following week they returned eager to find out what they were doing next. What began as a one-off production became the start of many shows to come.
A disastrous fire in 1995 wrecked their headquarters, destroying costumes, props and sets. This could easily have been the end of SMYT but as a result they have pulled together and grown stronger gradually replacing their losses. As members of the Leeds Civic Arts Guild they perform at the new, Leeds Carriageworks theatre which is in the Millenium Square, mainly musicals (i.e., Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fame, Children of Eden, etc.). The National Theatre Connections scheme gives the group the chance to perform new plays written by the very best writers. In 2002 they were fortunate to perform at the Royal National Theatre itself…what an experience! Their latest productions include Little Shop of Horrors, Honk, 17, Feather Boy,The Musicians,We Will Rock You, Rent, Our House, Les Miserables, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, The Passion, Our Cousin Flo, Scrooge, Peter Pan, Whistle Down The Wind and Annie.
SMYT are now based, rehearse and perform at Green Lane Academy and St Mary's Church, Garforth, Leeds and charge a yearly subscription fee of £40.
CONTACT US
Contact us at steve.archdale@btinternet.com for further information.
OUR HOUSE 2010
RENT 2009
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2009
MUSICAL EXPRESS- DESTINATION WEST END 2008
WE WILL ROCK YOU 2007
HONK 2006
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 2005
SCHOOLS LES MISERABLES
THE CAST 2004