We are beyond excited to announce the incredible Claire Cassidy as one of our Future Fund judges this year!
Claire trained at Laine Theatre Arts and boasts an extraordinary career across stage, screen, and behind the scenes.
West End credits include:
The Sound of Music, Les Misérables, Oliver!, and Mamma Mia! – gracing iconic stages such as The London Palladium, Sadler’s Wells, and Prince of Wales Theatre, as well as international tours!
TV & Film appearances include:
Martha Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (starring Patrick Stewart), Children of the New Forest (BBC), Little Miss Playdays, the NEW Matilda film on Netflix, and more!
Choreographer & Creative Director Highlights:
Claire’s creative work spans internationally with Jean Ann Ryan Productions in the USA, The Best of Musical Starnights European Tour, Move It 2023, and countless UK productions including The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Emma, and annual pantomimes at Harlow Playhouse – where she was Resident Choreographer & Associate Director for 13 years!
Claire also teaches on the BA and MA Musical Theatre programs at Performers College Essex and works as a Casting Associate and Children’s Licencing Administrator for Debbie O’Brien Casting and Harry Blumenau Casting. She is also the Children’s Dance Repetiteur for Matilda the Musical (West End & UK Tour).
With her incredible breadth of experience, passion for youth theatre, and dedication to nurturing the next generation of performers, Claire is an inspiring addition to our judging panel.
Read more about our Future Fund Charity by going to: https://www.razzamataz.co.uk/the-future-fund-charity/
