Production Team
Pip Baker
Pip co-founded The Adam Street Singers after a slightly drunken conversation with his friend James Bonner on how they could do their own 'Glee' with all their highly talented friends in London. They weren't wrong and after a couple of months of planning in May 2010, The Adam Street Singers were born. Pip has loved seeing The Adam Street Singers prosper in such a short space of time and exceedingly enjoys having so much fun.
Pip is a keen bassist and pianist, and loves Rugby, music, and Downton Abbey! His theatre credits include, 'Random Mexican Man' in 'Sweet Charity', 'Undertaker' in 'Bugsy Malone' and 'Ralph' in 'Kiss Me Kate'.
In his other life, he graduated from the University of Birmingham with a first class honours degree in Business & currently works for Shell.
Pip is a keen bassist and pianist, and loves Rugby, music, and Downton Abbey! His theatre credits include, 'Random Mexican Man' in 'Sweet Charity', 'Undertaker' in 'Bugsy Malone' and 'Ralph' in 'Kiss Me Kate'.
In his other life, he graduated from the University of Birmingham with a first class honours degree in Business & currently works for Shell.
Ben Lewis
Ben has been a member of the choir since the beginning. A keen performer from a young age, musical theatre credits include Jesus in Godspell, Adam/Noah in Children of Eden, the Baker in Into The Woods, Stone in City of Angels, Riff in West Side Story and Fred/ Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate. Other, non-musical roles include Gregor Samsa in a critically acclaimed production of Metamorphosis at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Like others in the Team, Ben studied at the University of Birmingham. He now works for Unilever and loves outdoor adventures (especially rock climbing), the theatre, real ale and cheese.
Like others in the Team, Ben studied at the University of Birmingham. He now works for Unilever and loves outdoor adventures (especially rock climbing), the theatre, real ale and cheese.
Creative Team
Peter Mitchell - Musical Director
Peter Mitchell read music at the University of Birmingham, where he majored in performance under Alexander Boyd. He now works from North London as a professional music director, accompanist and practioner. Peter is the Associate Music Director of the Armonico Consort (www.armonico.org), a deputy tutor for Junior Royal Academy (JRAM) and one of two choral conductors for the Suzuki International Summer School.
He has worked with numerous education partners including The Royal Opera House, Arts Insight, English Pocket Opera and the Armonico Consort. As a Creative Partner with several SEN schools he has created (with William Carslake, Royal Ballet) a succession of new, original musicals for schools.
Peter accompanies various choral societies, choirs and concerts, including Bishop Stortford, Lewisham Choral Society, The Hackney Singers (dep) and The Adam Street Singers (www.adamstreetsingers.com). Peter is also a professional music arranger and transcriber for numerous companies and works as a session musician with various studios.
Recent credits include A Christmas Nativity with John Rutter (Rehearsal Accompanist), Monteverdi's Flying Circus (Assistant MD), Oklahoma! (Keyboards, UK/European Tour), Cinderella (MD, Swindon Pantomime) and Mozart's The Impresario/Menotti’s The Telephone (Repetiteur & Concerts, Little Operations)
He has worked with numerous education partners including The Royal Opera House, Arts Insight, English Pocket Opera and the Armonico Consort. As a Creative Partner with several SEN schools he has created (with William Carslake, Royal Ballet) a succession of new, original musicals for schools.
Peter accompanies various choral societies, choirs and concerts, including Bishop Stortford, Lewisham Choral Society, The Hackney Singers (dep) and The Adam Street Singers (www.adamstreetsingers.com). Peter is also a professional music arranger and transcriber for numerous companies and works as a session musician with various studios.
Recent credits include A Christmas Nativity with John Rutter (Rehearsal Accompanist), Monteverdi's Flying Circus (Assistant MD), Oklahoma! (Keyboards, UK/European Tour), Cinderella (MD, Swindon Pantomime) and Mozart's The Impresario/Menotti’s The Telephone (Repetiteur & Concerts, Little Operations)
Adam Morris (Musical Director)
Adam is a music director, arranger, composer, pianist, actor, director and singer. He read music at the University of Birmingham, where he specialised in Conducting and Musicology.
As well as music directing for The Adam Street Singers, Adam freelances as an arranger, transcriber and a workshop and session accompanist with Song Academy, an educational performance initiative for talented children, based in Hammersmith. He sessions with David Salsbury, a solo performer based in Bristol, and will be performing with David this Autumn.
As a conductor, Adam has performed with The University of Birmingham Chamber Orchestra, The Birmingham University Singers and assistant-conducted The University of Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra with Daniele Rosina. Recent concerts include performances of Beethoven, Grieg, Arcadelt and Rachmaninoff. As a composer, Adam has composed orchestral scores for short films and theatre. Credits include 'Ash Wednesday' (which competed at film festivals in London, California and New Mexico) and co-composing a production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' with Peter.
Musical Director credits include 'Die Fledermaus', 'A Chorus Line' and 'The Hot Mikado'. Directing credits include 'The Goat' and later this year, 'The Pillowman'. Acting credits include 'Brian' in 'A Day in the Death of Joe Egg' (The Mac, Birmingham), 'Larry' in 'Closer' (The Mac, Birmingham), 'Jamie' in 'The Last Five Years', ensemble in 'Edmond' (Theatre Royal, Haymarket), 'Charles J. Guiteau' in 'Assassins' (Edinburgh Festival), 'Nark' in 'Jackajack' (TuckedIn Productions - UK tour), and 'Eddie' in 'A Slice of Saturday Night'.
Adam took a break from ASS after three terms to work on President Obama's re-election campaign in America.
As well as music directing for The Adam Street Singers, Adam freelances as an arranger, transcriber and a workshop and session accompanist with Song Academy, an educational performance initiative for talented children, based in Hammersmith. He sessions with David Salsbury, a solo performer based in Bristol, and will be performing with David this Autumn.
As a conductor, Adam has performed with The University of Birmingham Chamber Orchestra, The Birmingham University Singers and assistant-conducted The University of Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra with Daniele Rosina. Recent concerts include performances of Beethoven, Grieg, Arcadelt and Rachmaninoff. As a composer, Adam has composed orchestral scores for short films and theatre. Credits include 'Ash Wednesday' (which competed at film festivals in London, California and New Mexico) and co-composing a production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' with Peter.
Musical Director credits include 'Die Fledermaus', 'A Chorus Line' and 'The Hot Mikado'. Directing credits include 'The Goat' and later this year, 'The Pillowman'. Acting credits include 'Brian' in 'A Day in the Death of Joe Egg' (The Mac, Birmingham), 'Larry' in 'Closer' (The Mac, Birmingham), 'Jamie' in 'The Last Five Years', ensemble in 'Edmond' (Theatre Royal, Haymarket), 'Charles J. Guiteau' in 'Assassins' (Edinburgh Festival), 'Nark' in 'Jackajack' (TuckedIn Productions - UK tour), and 'Eddie' in 'A Slice of Saturday Night'.
Adam took a break from ASS after three terms to work on President Obama's re-election campaign in America.
Neil Robinson - Artistic Director
Neil has been directing theatre for the past eight years and is
himself a very experienced performer, having appeared in numerous stage
productions since the age of eight. Neil’s directing experience began
in the world of musical theatre, where he directed many classic musicals
by composers such as Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole
Porter and Cy Coleman. In 2008, Neil directed a production of
Assassins, by Stephen Sondheim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
In addition to this, Neil has directed many plays and pieces of new writing, including a new adaptation of the novel Jane Eyre in 2009. Neil’s professional theatre credits include assistant directing productions of Don Giovanni in Vienna, The Tempest in Frankfurt and The Marriage of Figaro in Warsaw, with the Polish National Opera.
Neil is currently taking a break from ASS while he is directing The Devils of Loudun at the Copenhagen Opera House.
In addition to this, Neil has directed many plays and pieces of new writing, including a new adaptation of the novel Jane Eyre in 2009. Neil’s professional theatre credits include assistant directing productions of Don Giovanni in Vienna, The Tempest in Frankfurt and The Marriage of Figaro in Warsaw, with the Polish National Opera.
Neil is currently taking a break from ASS while he is directing The Devils of Loudun at the Copenhagen Opera House.
Alumni
Emily Patton - Choreographer
Emily has been performing since the age of 2 ½, and throughout her career has gained many qualifications including advanced ballet, elementary modern and tap IDTA dance awards. Having graduated from the University of Birmingham with a BA Honours degree in Drama and Theatre Arts, she is now putting her talents to good use.
During her time at university, Emily choreographed the musicals ‘ City Of Angels’ and ‘On The Town’ for the Guild Musical Theatre Group as well as performing in many others including ‘Jesus Christ Super Star’, ‘West Side Story’ & ‘Carousel’. Since graduating Emily's work includes performing in and choreographing a brand new musical interpretation of Peter Pan called 'Never Land' which played to critical acclaim at the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and attaining the role of She in Through The Window Theatre's production of ‘Blood From Stone’, which was also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2007. Emily has also achieved lead roles in the critically acclaimed ‘Never Land’ at Abbeyfest 08, directed by Hal Chambers and ‘John Courtney’s Jane Eyre’ for The Bronte Society. Having performed in the choir for the last three shows, Emily cant wait to take on the challenge of choreographing!
In her other life, Emily is Sales and Marketing Manager for Acorn Property Group. She loves nights out to the theatre, dancing and spending time with her wonderful husband Chris.
During her time at university, Emily choreographed the musicals ‘ City Of Angels’ and ‘On The Town’ for the Guild Musical Theatre Group as well as performing in many others including ‘Jesus Christ Super Star’, ‘West Side Story’ & ‘Carousel’. Since graduating Emily's work includes performing in and choreographing a brand new musical interpretation of Peter Pan called 'Never Land' which played to critical acclaim at the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and attaining the role of She in Through The Window Theatre's production of ‘Blood From Stone’, which was also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2007. Emily has also achieved lead roles in the critically acclaimed ‘Never Land’ at Abbeyfest 08, directed by Hal Chambers and ‘John Courtney’s Jane Eyre’ for The Bronte Society. Having performed in the choir for the last three shows, Emily cant wait to take on the challenge of choreographing!
In her other life, Emily is Sales and Marketing Manager for Acorn Property Group. She loves nights out to the theatre, dancing and spending time with her wonderful husband Chris.
Ed Bussey - Musical Director
Ed enjoys a diverse career as a musical director, pianist and arranger. As MD/Assistant MD, credits include: Footloose and Oklahoma! (UK no.1 tours); The Snowman (European tour); Stiles and Drewe’s Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Les Miserables in Concert; News Revue (Canal Café Theatre); Peter Pan and Sleeping Beauty (Swindon Wyvern Theatre).
He has played keyboards on the following UK no.1 tours: The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas; Aspects of Love; 42nd Street; Singing in the Rain; and Disney's Beauty and the Beast. He also played for the tour of Welsh choir Only Men Aloud. This culminated in a sell-out show at the Cardiff Arena, during which Ed played the triangle for guest star Bonnie Tyler – a career milestone!
Ed recently contributed orchestrations for the 2012 What’s On Stage Awards.
He read music at the University of Birmingham. Whilst there he was MD for West Side Story, On The Town, Sweet Charity, Kiss Me, Kate! and The Magic Flute. In September he will take up one of just two places on the postgraduate Musical Directors’ course at the Royal Academy of Music. www.edbussey.com
James Bonner (Founder & Producer)
James co-founded the Adam Street Singers with Pip and served with distinction both on the committee and as a performer for Terms 1 - 3. Sadly James has now left to re-locate Up North with Catherine, and we wish them all the best.
Catherine Rice (Choreographer)
Catherine has been an incredible choreographer and performer for ASS during its first three terms. For the Adam Street Singers, she choreographed 'Introducing...', '...By Popular Demand' and 'Rock On...'. Now - alas - she has left London to move Up North with James. Thanks for all your hard work guys, you're both much missed.
