Shaun Prendergast, Waitress

Shaun Prendergast plays Joe in Waitress.

Waitress tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress who is in an unhappy marriage to her husband Earl. When she unexpectedly discovers she is pregnant, she starts an affair with her gynaecologist and begins to look for ways out of her abusive relationship, embracing her unique pie-making skills as a chance for a new life.

The musical premiered at the American Repertory Theater (ART) in Cambridge, Massachusetts in summer 2015. Featuring direction by Diane Paulus and choreography by Chase Brock, the production starred Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller who led the cast at the Broadway opening. The production opened on Broadway in March 2016 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, where it is currently running.

Based on the 2007 indie film Waitress which was written and directed by Adrienne Shelly, the stage rights for the show were purchased shortly after its release. Five-time Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles released a studio album called What’s Inside: Songs from Waitress, featuring music from the show which debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200. The musical features an original score of songs by Bareilles, written in her light country-rock style performed each evening by a live on-stage band.

Chipo Kureya, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Bridge Theatre

The theatre becomes the forest – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels. The seating is wrapped around the action while the immersive tickets allow the story to be followed on foot.

Chipo will be playing the role of Peaseblossom.

Harry Gostelow, The Crown

Harry Gostelow will appear in Season 3 of The Crown, for Netflix.

This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century.

Maiya Quansah-Breed

Maiya is currently playing Catherine Parr in SIX the musical.

For more information or to book tickets click here.

Maiya is an Olivier Award Nominee and performed at this year’s awards at The Royal Albert Hall, you can watch the Queen’s performance here

Chidi Ajufo

Chidi can currently be seen on ITV’s The Widow. To catch up click here.

Summer Strallen

Summer as Inga in Mel Brooks’ musical comedy Young Frankenstein at the Garrick Theatre.

Summer recently finished playing Alice in Intra Muros at The Park Theatre.

Madhav Sharma

Madhav Sharma is currently playing Arshad Ahmed in Eastenders.

Nicky Priest, Jellyfish, National Theatre

Following a sold-out run at the Bush Theatre last year, Sarah Gordy returns to play Kelly for a limited run of this radical and heartfelt new play.

Kelly likes dirty jokes and finding creatures washed up on the shore. Neil likes Kelly, who makes him dizzy and breathless. But Agnes, Kelly’s mum, struggles to accept their new relationship.

Jellyfish is the story of a first kiss, chips by the beach and coming of age with Down’s Syndrome in a seaside town. It’s a unique romance across uncharted waters which asks: does everyone really have the right to love as they choose?

Nicky Priest plays Dominic.

Daniel Abbott, Marcella Series 3

Daniel Abbott has recently been filming Marcella series 3 for Netflix and ITV.

Release date TBC.

Francesca Lara Gordon, On Your Feet

HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY.

Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s smash-hit musical comes to London direct from Broadway for a strictly limited season. ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria and charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom.

Mark Jordon

Mark Jordon is currently as Daz Spencer in Emmerdale.

Jade Ma

Jade as Soon in Feature Film Surviving Christmas

Chris Jarman

Chris Jarman is currently playing the role of Dr Dillimond in Wicked at The Apollo Victoria Theatre London, to book tickets click here.

Melissa Johns

Melissa was born without her right hand and forearm and was one of few aspiring actors to be accepted into drama school. She is now an ambassador and campaigner for actors with disabilities, helping to break down the barriers faced for disabled actors and changing perceptions of disability.

She is Co founder of TripleC with Coronation Street actor Cherylee Houston. TripleC is a disabled led organisation that use drama and theatre based workshops to enrich the lives of people living with disabilities. Running drama workshops in special educational needs schools, setting up a weekly youth theatre for teenagers with disabilities/illnesses and drama workshop days for adults with disabilities.

Melissa as Imogen in Coronation Street.