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Silhouette is not all about singing, we couldn't put on these shows without the help and support of some pretty amazing people - our musicians! On the drums.... Kevin Page!

He says:

"I'm happily married to my lovely wife Caroline with three adorable kids (although they are getting a bit big and lairy these days!) and a new addition to our family, Lulu, the completely mad German Shepherd Dog who likes to snack on smaller canines!"

Where were you born?

Woking.

What do you do as a day job?

I'm an IT Manager.

How many years have you been with Silhouette?

It's been 7 years since I joined.

Have you studied music/performing arts?

I am RSCM trained and did look rather sweet in my choir robes and white neck ruff :o)

Do you sing in the shower?

Occasionally, but it doesn't do the guitar much good!

Do you have any other hobbies?

Fixing computers, dog walking, children's taxi!

Have you been to Lourdes?

Not yet.

What's your favourite musical?

Les Miserables & Stomp in equal measure (assuming you can call Stomp a musical!?!)

What's your least favourite musical?

Not sure I have a least favourite musical but I don't really get the Shakespeare stuff ;o)

How long have you been singing?

40+ years!

The last of our boys and the longest performing Silhouette member is Pete, we asked him some questions so you can get to know him before our next shows...

He says:

"I have been a memeber of Silhouette since its official founding in 2001. With a BA in Film & TV Studies with American Studies, I currently work for The Ambassador Theatre Group and am a qualified Counsellor and Hypnotherapist."

Where were you born?

I was born in Portsmouth in St. Mary's Maternity Hospital, many moons ago now!

What do you do as a day job?

I work Stage Door reception for a theatre, and I'm a trained Counsellor and Hypnotherapist.

How many years have you been with Silhouette?

I've been a member of Silhouette since the very beginning when it was founded in 2001. It's almost exactly ten years to the day since I first performed in a concert at Salesian College, Farnborough; which would become the first unoffical Silhouette concert!

Have you studied music/performing arts?

Never, just a few singing lessons. Sadly I only discovered my love of music when I was at university; I wish I'd had the opportunity to go back now and do music at GCSE and A Level... though as I don't play an instrument at all, I might be better off going back a little further to continue the piano lessons I stopped when I was 6!

Do you sing in the shower?

All the time, it's got great acoustics!

Do you have any other hobbies?

Apart from theatre and cinema, I love learning languages and I'm also starting to learn ballroom dancing.

Have you been to Lourdes?

I made my first trip to Lourdes with Group 707 in 2008 and have been every year since. It's an amazing experience, and even more humbling to know that our work for the family groups helps them to send such deserving children on the trip of a lifetime.

What's your favourite musical?

I think it would have to be Rent; an absolutely amazing show.

What's your least favourite musical?

Hmm... I think this would have to be Carousel... just not my cup of tea!

How long have you been singing?

Since 2001, hopefully I've improved a little since I started!

You may have noticed it has been two weeks since the last update, that's because this time it's about me!

He says:

"Since joining Silhouette in January 2004 I've played a variety of roles and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. We're often asked at concerts if we're all Drama/Music students so for the record I'm a Director of my own IT Consultancy. I travel to clients whether in Newbury, London, Sao Paolo, Beerse, Mumbai or Dusselorf - it makes finding time for rehearsals quite challenging!"

Where were you born?

Louise Margaret Hospital, Aldershot, Hampshire.

What do you do as a day job?

I'm a Director of an IT consultancy company that specialises in enterprise eCommerce system architecture.

How many years have you been with Silhouette?

I joined Silhouette in 2004.

Have you studied music/performing arts?

Er, No! I studied Maths, Computing and Law at A-Level and Computer Science as a Degree.

Do you sing in the shower?

Almost always, I also sing in the bath, the car, the lift, the office, the shop…

Do you have any other hobbies?

I'm interested in Photography (www.davidosullivan.co.uk) and have also started Latin and Ballroom dancing.

Have you been to Lourdes?

I've been to Lourdes 5 times with HCPT. Every year has been different, but it has always been fulfilling and rewarding to see first hand the direct impact the money raised from our concerts has.

What's your favourite musical?

That's a very hard question to answer, there are so many really good musicals if I really had to pick only one it would be Les Miserables.

What's your least favourite musical?

O.K. now that IS a very hard question to answer, erm... Mama Mia!

How long have you been singing?

About the last twenty minutes. No, seriously? Since 2004… when I joined Silhouette.

The next in our 'Meet Silhouette' series is Sarah, you should recognise her from previous shows...

She says:

"After completing a degree in Performing Arts at the University of Winchester, I wanted to continue my work as a performer. Silhouette fits around my life as a full time mum to my 2 year old son Jack. As well as doing what I love, I have made some amazing friends and we have raised a lot of money along the way for HCPT. I am proud to say that I'm part of a fantastic team."

Where were you born?

Farnborough, Hampshire

What do you do as a day job?

I am a full time mother to my two year old son Jack and love every single day of it. I am expecting a little brother for Jack in November of this year.

How many years have you been with Silhouette?

This will be my fifth year with Silhouette.

Have you studied music/performing arts?

I have always loved Musical Theatre, so much so that I completed a BA Hons degree in Performing Arts in 2009.

Do you sing in the shower?

No.

Do you have any other hobbies?

I love reading books and painting in my spare time (when I have some). I also play darts.

Have you been to Lourdes?

Not yet.

What's your favourite musical?

It's a toss up between Les Miserables and Wicked.

What's your least favourite musical?

I'm not a fan of Annie.

How long have you been singing?

Hmmm, about 14 years.

So now you've met the newbies its time to remind you about our existing members, starting with the last in... Mark

He says:

"I am now in to my third season with Silhouette and year on year I get more passionate and excited about performing shows with Silhouette. After going to Lourdes for the first time in 2011 I now fully understand where the fantastic and generous donations from our audiences goes to. As my day job I work for BIG who sell name badges and business cards and am also studying Accountancy. I hope this season can be Silhouette's most fun and successful yet!"

Where were you born?

Woking

What do you do as a day job?

I work as an account manager for a company in Teddington who sells name badges, business cards and accessories for events. I am also training to become an accountant in my spare time with a view to moving in to the profession.

How many years have you been with Silhouette?

This is my 3rd

Have you studied music/performing arts?

I studied music at GCSE and A Level, I also have a grade 8 in classical singing and grade 6 in guitar.

Do you sing in the shower?

Oh yes...

Do you have any other hobbies?

I love football and playing golf

Have you been to Lourdes?

2011 was my first time and I loved it!

What's your favourite musical?

We will rock you

What's your least favourite musical?

Don't really have one but Joseph songs are slightly annoying! (Editorial Note: Mark first feautred in a guest appearce for a Silhouette concert in Woking. He sang "Any dream will do - from Joseph")

How long have you been singing?

Properly? since I was about 15 when I got a bit of confidence.

Our third new Member is Helen, we asked her some questions so you can get to know her before our next shows...

She says:

"I've sung in various choirs for years, and started having singing lessons in 2008. My background is mainly in classical music, but I've always loved musical theatre too. Silhouette is a great chance for me to branch out and get involved with something a bit different! I live in London, working for one of the national museums, and commute to rehearsals! I'm looking forward to Silhouette's shows this year, and am really enjoying our rehearsals so far. It's really nice for me to try some different styles of singing - It's quite a challenge to be rehearsing Purcell one night a week and Lloyd-Webber on another!"

Where were you born?

Taplow, Berkshire. I was 10 weeks premature, and the last baby born in the Canadian Red Cross Hospital before it closed (or so goes the story).

What do you do as a day job?

I supervise a study room in one of the big London museums. I work with academics who visit to study the collections, making sure I know who has which artefacts and that nothing gets broken!

How many years have you been with Silhouette?

Urm, a small fraction of one, a couple of months.

Have you studied music/performing arts?

I dropped music and drama before GCSE but carried on as hobbies. I play clarinet, saxophone, recorders of various sizes and piano badly, as well as singing. I was usually the only non drama student in the school plays.

Do you sing in the shower?

Strangely, no, actually!

Do you have any other hobbies?

I'm a bit of an F1 nut (McLaren all the way!), and also love visiting galleries and museums, even if it is a bit too much like my day job.

Have you been to Lourdes?

Not yet.

What’s your favourite musical?

Probably Wicked, but the list of shows that I've yet to see (despite knowing all the songs) is embarrassingly long. Favourite old-school is Starlight Express.

What’s your least favourite musical?

One that I haven't seen yet, I don't think I have a least favourite

How long have you been singing?

In choirs since I was about 14, properly for about three years.

Last week we introduced you to Alison, this week we would like to introduce Susi - another of our newest members, we asked her some questions so you can get to know her before our next shows...

She says:

"I trained as a dancer till the age of 19, during which time I worked for the English National Ballet Company for two seasons as well as being a lead singer in a band. After an unfortunate injury to my knee my dreams of being a professional dancer were over. I pursued other careers but still had a real desire to perform. After having my son Lennon, who is now one year old, Silhouette is the perfect opportunity to start dancing and singing again and I am so looking forward to getting back on the stage and becoming part of this fantastic team."

Where were you born?

Truro in Cornwall

What do you do as a day job?

I currently work two days a week supporting students with learning difficulties in a secondary school and the rest of the time I spend with my gorgeous son. I'm just about to train to become a Doula (like a professional birth partner).

How many years have you been with Silhouette?

I'm one of the newbies so about a month.

Have you studied music/performing arts?

I went to stage school and then dance college where I trained in musical theatre.

Do you sing in the shower?

No. I'm the first one up in the morning so I have to keep quiet!

Do you have any other hobbies?

I've just started going to Zumba but I'm not sure if I go frequently enough for it to be considered a hobby...

Have you been to Lourdes?

Not yet.

What is your favourite musical?

Miss Saigon.

What is your least favourite musical?

I absolutely love the music from Les Mis but it's probably the one I least enjoyed at the theatre.

How long have you been singing?

Apparently I used to sing myself to sleep when I was about four! I started having lessons when I was twelve.

I'd like to introduce Alison, one of our newest members, we asked her some questions so you can get to know her before our next shows...

She says:

"I have always loved to sing and perform whether just round the house or in concerts. After completing a degree in Performing Arts and coming out of education I didn’t find many great opportunities to learn and perform in my local area… That was until I found Silhouette. I am extremely excited about this years performances and getting to work with such a talented group of people who also love what they do."

Where were you born?

I have lived in Blackwater for the majority of my life before moving to Winchester to study for my degree. I stayed in Winchester for 4 years in total and moved back to Farnborough at the beginning of last year.

What do you do as a ‘day job’?

I work for Hampshire County Council as part of the County Treasurers department. I am a Financial Assessment and Benefits Visiting Officer. I visit people in receipt of an Adult Services Care Plan and access any contributions that can be made and ensure all entitlements of benefits are being paid to the client and other family members.

How many years have you been with Silhouette?

This is my first year with Silhouette and I am very excited.

Have you studied music/performing arts?

I studied Dance and Drama at GCSE level and when I moved into college I took a Performing Arts A Level which gave me the love of music and singing in particular. I then moved onto university and completed a 3 year BA Performing Arts degree passed with Honours.

Do you sing in the shower?

Always, can’t help myself. The shower has the best acoustics in the house and even early in the morning you can sound great!

Do you have any other hobbies?

I have many hobbies; I like to go to gigs. I am addicted to films. I recently bought a new push bike and I’m looking forward to a bit nicer weather to get out there and enjoy it. I also enjoy trips on the British Waterways on Narrowboats but have not been out for a while. I also love to bake!

Have you been to Lourdes?

Not yet.

What’s your favourite musical?

I think my favourite musical would have to be Seven Brides for Seven Brothers for the beautiful vocal arrangements in ‘Brotherly Advice’ I love Calamity Jane as well… Maybe it’s just because I have a crush on Howard Keel in both of the film versions.

What’s your least favourite musical?

This is a tricky one, I love all of the old classics so I might have to go with one of the newer musicals that makes my skin crawl ever so slightly. High School Musical!

How long have you been singing?

I have been singing on and off since about the age of 10 and have performed in various school productions and have been in a few Choirs. I haven’t really done any singing for the past 2/3 years so I am excited to get back into it.

Silhouette are delighted to announce our 2011 concert dates. Book them in your diary now! Saturday October 08, South West London Saturday November 12, Southampton Sunday November 13, Havent Saturday November 26, North East Hampshire Sunday November 27, South East London More details to follow or check back to see out Performances section.

Auditions are over, Concert areas are confirmed, Venue dates are being finalised, Song list is being narrowed down and to top it off we have just had our first rehearsal for 2011 and it was awesome! More news and Introductions to our newest members coming soon...

Ever wanted to sing? Do you have a passion for musical theatre? Well Silhouette Musical Theatre may be for you! We are currently looking for new members to join our fun, enthusiastic cast for our next set of shows starting in autumn 2011. Auditions will be held in June. Whether you're interested in Singing or helping back stage we'd love to hear from you. If interested please visit www.silhouettemusicaltheatre.co.uk/auditions for more information and an application form, email auditions@silhouettemusicaltheatre.co.uk
or call Sarah on 0 77 9551 2304. You must be 16 or over and available for rehearsals on Wednesday evenings in Fleet.

Following the success of last years shows, discussions with various groups and some changes in members availability we are pleased to announce Silhouette will be performing in October/November 2011. Check back here for more news or sign up for our newsletter.

Silhouette Musical Theatre is back with a lively and energetic set of shows for 2010. With some of our audiences' favourite numbers from over the years, as well as new rousing songs, this promises to be our greatest set of shows to date. Please click on 'Performances' to see where your nearest show is.