MAJOR NEWS:

Having spent over 20 years working at various drama colleges and universities in Oct 09 Annemarie opened her own.  MTA the Musical Theatre Academy offers a 2 year vocational training course for those people looking to go into Musical Theatre performance.  Working intensively through 4 terms a year this unique learning opportunity aims to get you out into the "real world" a year earlier and for a third of the price of the more established colleges.  Offering public performances from term one, with a performance timetable that includes original musicals, workshops, masterclasses, and an exciting central London location for ALL shows (not just a West End Showcase - every show will be in town).  ALL staff have worked either in the West End or on major No 1 tours (with the exception of dance staff ALL staff are currently still working professionals).  With only 20 places available per year go to www.theMTA.co.uk now to find out what all the fuss is about.  There is also a Facebook group set up which will also keep you updated of developments and announcements regarding MTA. 

MTA is currently accepting applications for October 2010 - please to the website for application form and details.

Show News:

Annemarie is currently working on Something Old, Something New - the MTA Musical Revue. March 17th, 18th, & 19th @7.30 at the Drill Hall.  Here's a link if you're interested in seeing what MTA is all about!

Annemarie is about to start work on a new musical with book writer Nick Stimson - more news to follow

Recent Work Includes:

Jack and the Beanstalk opened to critically acclaimed reviews up in the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, following on the success of the past two years (Cinderella and Puss in Boots).  Annemarie was the composer/lyricist on all three productions.

Fool's Gold a new musical written by Annemarie with Gerry Flanagan was performed at the Barbican Theatre Plymouth.

From Up Here at the Trafalgar Studios as part of the Perfect Pitch Season 2009

Guest MD on Masters of the Musicals.

Other News:

Following on from her column for Arts Hub UK - Her monthly column Musical Musings, where she 'vents' on various topics related to Musical Theatre can now be found at The British Theatre Guide

Recently Annemarie has been called on by various groups to write articles on Musical Theatre and training in the UK - look out for her in the UK Performing Arts Directory