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Cast
Graeme Sutherland - Tooley
Graeme is a relative newcomer to musical theatre; originally hailing from the cold, wet shores of the River Clyde on the west coast of Scotland, this is his first show with Whitley Bay Operatic Society. Although Graeme has been performing on stage in rock bands from being a teenager, Graeme’s first foray into musical theatre wasn’t until 2017.
Since then, Graeme has been a regular face on stage in Blyth over the last 5 years playing roles such as Simon Zealotes in Jesus Christ Superstar, Reuben in Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Dwayne in 9 to 5. This is Graeme’s second time playing the sexist American bigot, Mr Tooley in Made in Dagenham after performing the same part in 2018.
Graeme is looking forward to rocking the cowboy hat once again and playing the bad guy!
Sam - Graham (Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening)
Sam has been attending Acting Up Children’s Theatre School for 7 years. During this time has has played the parts of Scarecrow (Wizard of Oz), Muddles (Cinderella/Snow White), Young Barnum (The Greatest Showman), Widow Twanky (Aladdin), Captain Hook (Peter Pan) and Dentist (Little Shop of Horrors). He is also part of the Live Youth Theatre. Sam was in ensemble for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Starlight Theatre Productions) in 2018 & played Kurt in The Sound of Music (WEOS 2022). Currently Sam plays the trumpet & is preparing for his Grade 5 performance exam. He loves to draw and paint. He enjoys 3D modelling/animation. He is an avid movie &music fan. Sam has really enjoyed the rehearsal process, learning from the adults around him & being part of a show with a strong message of standing up for what you believe in!
Cara - Sharon (Wednesday evening and Saturday matinee)
Cara has been going to Acting Up Theatre School since she was 3 years old. In the past she has played Helen in the Greatest Showman, Artful Dodger in Oliver and Big Foot in Peter Pan. In her spare time she enjoys drawing and playing with her brother. Her dream for the future is to be an Oscar winning actress in Hollywood.
Ethan - Graham (Wednesday Evening and Saturday matinee)
This is Ethan's 3rd performance for WBOS most recently playing Poor Baby in Whistle Down The Wind for which he won the NODA award for Youth Rising Star in 2020. Other theatre credits include Michael Darling in Peter Pan for Blue Genie Entertainment, Benji in Priscilla Queen of the Desert for Astravaganza Entertainment and just 2 weeks ago as Michael in Elf for Beaconsfield Operatics. Next up is the role of James in School of Rock for Tyne Theatre Productions in March 2023. He has played ensemble roles in Oliver, Goodnight Mr Tom, Wizard of Oz and Sleeping Beauty. TV credits include ITV’s Vera. Ethan attends SA Performing Arts Centre.
Faye - Sharon (Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening)
Faye is really excited to be part of this production and is thrilled to have the part of Sharron. Faye is a bright little star and has a great sense of humour. She loves to dance and sing and is enjoying her newly found passion in acting.
Faye is 9 in year 4 at first school and has a natural artistic flair enjoying all art mediums.
She would like to thank Mum and Eliza for love, support and hugs.