Hello everyone, welcome to the October 2013 edition of Ovation.

And what a month it has been - both for the company as a whole and also for the achievements of individual staff.

Firstly, our award-winners:

• Brenda Walliss, Front of House manager at The Princess Theatre Torquay, where she has worked for an incredible 51 years, won the UK Theatre Award for Theatre Employee/Manager of the Year

• Dan Cauldwell, Milton Keynes Theatre’s Assistant Technical Manager, has been awarded The Mayflower Award for Outstanding Achievement in Stage Crew at the Technical Theatre Awards

• The team at Richmond Theatre were awarded Best Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility at the Richmond Business Awards

• ATG was presented with a Special Recognition Award at the annual LinkAble Awards Dinner

Many congratulations to everyone, a fantastic effort, and richly deserved recognition.

As you will know from my email a couple of weeks ago, ATG’s development has taken another giant leap forward, having acquired new majority shareholders, Providence Equity Partners, one of the world’s leading global investment funds. We are very pleased that current financial partners, Exponent Private Equity, are staying on too and will continue to work alongside Providence as our financial partners.

Whilst this is certainly a very significant move for us, there will be no operational changes within the company, and all the existing Executive Directors are remaining with ATG - so very much business as usual for everyone.

Undoubtedly this exciting new partnership will enable ATG to realise our ambitions to expand further into international territories, across Asia/Pacific, Australia, Europe and North America, as part of our global development strategy. I hope you feel as we do that this represents a hugely exciting opportunity for the development of the company, and something of which we can all be proud. I would like to take this opportunity once again to thank you for all your unstinting commitment, hard work and loyalty to ATG, helping us build the biggest and best theatre group in the world, and importantly "Making Theatre Magic".

And finally, a reminder about the fourth annual ATG Senior Management Away Day which is due to take place on Wednesday 29 January 2014 at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.

As with previous events, we’ll be hosting the ATG Away Day Awards and will be presenting seven prizes at the evening dinner:

Most Welcoming Theatre The Sir Howard Panter Award for venue offering the Best Producer Experience Most Profitable Retail Performance Star Performer (to recognise Outstanding Performance) Most Innovative Initiative Unsung Hero Award Creative Content Award - an award for anyone in Production, Programming or Creative Learning who has been instrumental in the delivery of a profitable and/or highly acclaimed show (either our own or from an external producer).

If you are attending the Away Day, nomination forms for the Creative Content, Star Performer, Most Innovative Initiative and Unsung Hero awards are now available on the news section of the Intranet. The deadline for nominations is Monday 16 December 2013 - and we looking forward to reading your submissions.

Best wishes Rosemary Squire Joint Chief Executive and Co-Founder

GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM PROVIDENCE EQUITY PARTNERS REACHES AGREEMENT TO BECOME MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER IN ATG NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT

The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) today announces that an agreement has been reached for global private equity firm Providence Equity Partners to become a major shareholder in the company, having successfully reached agreement for its seventh fund to purchase a majority share from current investors led by Exponent Private Equity.

Exponent retains a minority stake in ATG as part of the deal, and will continue to work with Providence and the existing management team including ATG's Joint CEOs and co-Founders Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE. Greg Dyke will continue in his role as ATG Chairman.

Providence is the world's leading private equity firm focused on media, communications, education and information investments. The firm manages funds with $37 billion in commitments and has invested in more than 130 companies globally since its inception in 1989. Providence is headquartered in Providence, RI (USA) and also has offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Beijing, and New Delhi. Prior to the sale, Exponent had been ATG's majority shareholder since 2009 when the company acquired Live Nation's UK theatres. Terms of the transaction with Providence were not disclosed.

ATG's Joint CEO's Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE issued the following statement:

"We're thrilled with today's announcement and very pleased to be working alongside Providence in taking ATG into the next exciting phase of its development.

This new partnership cements the foundations for the company's planned future growth. Providence's extensive global reach and its existing investments in media, digital and live entertainment companies around the world offer an unparalleled opportunity for ATG to realise its international ambitions.

We're also pleased to be maintaining our close working relationship with Exponent with whom we've enjoyed some real success over the past 4 years."

Andrew Tisdale, Managing Director of Providence, said:

"We have been very impressed by the management of ATG who have built a terrific company over more than 20 years. We believe strongly in the long term value of live entertainment. ATG is well-known for the high quality of its theatrical and musical content and venues and we look forward to working closely with Howard, Rosemary, their senior management team and Exponent in continuing to grow ATG."

ATG is British theatre's great commercial success story. The company has grown to be the world's number one live-theatre group with a total of 40 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an

internationally recognised theatre producer with co-productions in New York, across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. ATG is also a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets - issuing more than 10m tickets annually. Panter and Squire topped The Stage 100 list of powerful individuals in theatre for four consecutive years and the pair were recently placed first in the Evening Standard ‘Power 1000' Theatre List.

Bucking current retail trends, ATG has continued to achieve steady year-on-year growth and featured in the 2013 Sunday Times Profit Track 100. ATG's recent purchase of Foxwoods Theatre - the largest theatre on Broadway - signifies the Group's intention to expand internationally, focussing on new markets in North America, Asia and Australia.

ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and around the world. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Macbeth starring James McAvoy, The Hothouse starring Simon Russell Beale and John Simm, The Pride starring Hayley Atwell and Mathew Horne, Passion Play starring Zoë Wanamaker, Posh, Jumpy starring Tamsin Greigand Constellations starring Rafe Spall and Sally Hawkins(Royal Court at the Duke of York's), Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 The Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde the Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, Lincoln Center's production of South Pacific starring Samantha Womack and Paulo Szot, All New People starring Zach Braff, Ghost the Musical, Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker!, Being Shakespeare starring Simon Callow, The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls starring Ewan McGregor.

On Broadway, recent ATG productions include The Mountaintop starring Samuel L Jackson and Angela Bassett, Exit the King starring Geoffrey Rush and Susan Sarandon and John Doyle's award winning production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.

ATG production companies and partnerships include Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP), First Family Entertainment (FFE), Jerry Mitchell Productions and Jamie Lloyd Productions. UBS Investment Bank acted as sole financial advisor to ATG and Exponent on the sale. Providence was assisted on the transaction by Ingenious Corporate Finance and Weil, Gotshal & Manges.

ATG LIFTS THE CURTAIN ON PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES LYCEUM LAUNCH EVENT

ATG has showcased a range of brand partnership opportunities across the Group's impressive portfolio to a number of specially invited brand and sponsorship managers at an intimate event at the Lyceum Theatre on 2 October.

The breakfast event, which was held in the Lyceum's Ambassador Lounge, was presented by newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky and featured a rousing performance from The Jersey Boys. Special guest speakers included ATG's Joint CEO's Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire, ATG Executive Chairman, Greg Dyke and actor, writer and director, Simon Callow.

ATG's Marketing Director, Pat Westwell, said, "This has been an exciting period for ATG. There is a great opportunity with the group and we've spent time developing the ATG portfolio into a vibrant, attractive and credible opportunity for brands. We've had a strong level of interest in what ATG is doing already, partly because this opportunity is so unique and clean, but also because there are varying levels degrees of partnership which can be scaled to match a prospective partner's ambitions. Over the coming weeks we'll be looking to have more in-depth conversations with partners and progress relationships further."

ATG appointed London based sponsorship agency, Generate, to help plan the launch and reach out to potential brand partners.

Speaking at the event, Howard Panter said, "Theatre is a relationship business and ATG is very good at partnering on projects. The simple idea behind ATG is to create the best productions, put them into the best theatres and to give audiences the best all round experience. We're highly visible and we deliver real quality, which means excited, loyal audiences that return again and again. This isn't a cottage industry - it's a national and international platform and as the best in its field, this is an extraordinary opportunity for partners to work with ATG and share in our success both in the UK and internationally."

Rosemary Squire added, "ATG has such great potential to offer a partner. Our theatre network covers the whole country from Glasgow to Brighton, and we are over 4 times as large as our nearest competitor. Both Howard and I are still as enthused as ever by the possibilities that theatre presents -we have come a long way since the early days of being crammed into a tiny office backstage at the Duke of York's. We are ambitious and are always looking to expand the company whilst preserving ATG's character and vision, as well as the magic experience that has been our trademark. We are now excited about sharing this magic with potential partners."

Greg Dyke said, "We're talking here about a company that's quite different - that's been a true innovator. It's a term that's become something of a cliché when talking about brands but I genuinely believe that ATG deserves the description unique. I know from the sports partnerships I've been involved in that connecting with fans in an environment where they've chosen to spend their money and leisure time can foster the long-term relationships that other forms of marketing simply can't deliver. And having such a rich portfolio of theatres, content and other assets means we can offer scalable and ground-breaking opportunities for a partner. ATG is really the Premier League of theatre - but without the divas."

ATG RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION CHARITY AWARD LINKABLE AWARDS

Woking based charity, LinkAble, has awarded ATG with a Special Recognition Award for its contributions and support for the charity.

The prize was presented to ATG's Joint CEO, Rosemary Squire OBE, who is also a patron for LinkAble, at the annual LinkAble Awards Dinner and Dance.

Since 1989 LinkAble has been serving people with learning disabilities by providing children and adults with a range of sporting, social and leisure activities in and around the community that would otherwise be unavailable.

LinkAble's Managing Director, Bob Stevens, said "I was especially delighted to present a Special Recognition award to Rosemary Squire and all those at the Ambassador Theatre Group. This award recognises the amazing support we receive from everyone at ATG, enabling us to continue our arts programme work with our service users. ATG's support helps LinkAble offer creative and fun opportunities to those with learning disabilities in the local community, opportunities that they would otherwise never receive."

Rosemary Squire, said "It was a real honour to receive the Special Recognition award from LinkAble, because they are a charity very close to my heart and do such inspirational work within my local community. Making theatre accessible for everyone is something that our company prides itself in and we have developed a wonderful partnership with LinkAble that helps people to develop their potential and enjoy socially inclusive fulfilled lives."

For further information about the charity, please visit www.linkable.org.uk

BRENDA IS A WINNER! UK THEATRE AWARDS

Congratulations to ATG’s Brenda Walliss who has picked up the UK Theatre Award for Theatre Employee/Manager of the Year. Brenda is the FOH Manager at the Princess Theatre, Torquay and takes full responsibility for the staffing and all FOH sales.

The UK Theatre Awards were presented yesterday lunchtime at a glitzy ceremony at London’s historic Guildhall, a magnificent medieval Grade 1 listed landmark building situated in the heart of London.

Speaking at the awards, Brenda said, “I’m over the moon and can’t believe that something I enjoy doing so much has been recognised in such a lovely way.” ATG’s Joint CEO, Rosemary Squire, added “I’m absolutely delighted that Brenda has won the UK Theatre Award for Theatre Employee/Manager of the Year. Brenda is one of our longest serving employees with an extraordinary 51 years service and this award and recognition is thoroughly deserved. Many congratulations to Brenda and all the team in Torquay!”

Over the past 12 months, Brenda has raised in excess of £10,000 for ATG’s chosen charity, Cancer Research and since 2007 has raised a staggering £88,000 for charity.

The UK Theatre Awards are the only nationwide awards to honour creative excellence and the outstanding achievement seen on and off stage throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

RICHMOND THEATRE WINS AT RICHMOND BUSINESS AWARDS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY AWARD

The team from Richmond Theatre were delighted to take home the award for Best Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility at the Richmond Business Awards ceremony, held at Hampton Court Palace on Thursday 17 October. The Richmond Business Awards were launched by

the Richmond Borough Chamber of Commerce in association with the Richmond & Twickenham Times, to celebrate the best of business across a wide range of sectors in the local community. Around 200 local business representatives attended the ceremony, hosted by local resident and national TV presenter Lynn Faulds Wood, where prizes for 11 different categories were presented by local MPs Vince Cable and Zac Goldsmith. Press Officer, Becky Batten and Marketing Manager for Richmond Theatre, Lucy Macmillan attended the awards and accepted the award on behalf of the theatre. As part of the nomination for the category, Richmond Theatre had to provide evidence that the business had made a positive impact on the local community and the environment, as well as their employees and other stakeholders, such as visiting companies. In order to support the nomination they covered a range of examples of the Theatre's work, including the new Staff Engagement Group which has been set up to offer all employees the opportunity to voice any concerns or ideas; the "Green Theatre on the Green" environmental initiatives which have been introduced this year; the introduction of our Relaxed Performances for pantomime; encouraging staff to engage with the local community at summer fairs, winter events and through staff fundraising events; and the excellent staff policies which Richmond Theatre abides by as part of ATG, including the implementation of the visiting company Code of Conduct. Each category offered a Commended and Highly Commended prize as well as the top award, however the judges' feedback to Richmond Theatre stated: "Richmond Theatre demonstrated outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility in all areas of its business and to all stakeholders. Its community values are enshrined in all aspects of the business which, along with its ‘Always Think Green' policy and the initiatives leading from it, made it a clear winner. ‘The Green Theatre on the Green' scored 9 out of 10 in nearly every assessment area." Richmond Theatre's General Manager Kate Wrightson said: "The feedback we have received from the judging panel is fantastic and we couldn't be more proud to have won this award. Entering the Richmond Business Awards has been a great opportunity to show people exactly what Richmond Theatre has to offer the local community".

MK'S DAN CAULDWELL WINS TECHNICAL THEATRE AWARD OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN STAGE CREW

Milton Keynes Theatre's Assistant Technical Manager, Dan Cauldwell, has been awarded The Mayflower Award for Outstanding Achievement in Stage Crew at the Technical Theatre Awards (TTAs).

Dan has worked in the industry since 1998 and joined Milton Keynes Theatre in 2006.

The winners of the inaugural Technical Theatre Awards (supported by Lighting and Sound International and The Theatres Trust) were announced on 8 October at the PLASA Show 2013.

Supporters of the TTAs gathered eagerly around the Theatres Trust stage to await the announcement of this year’s winners. Hosted by multi-award winning lighting designer Rick Fisher (Billy Elliot the Musical, An Inspector Calls) the ceremony was also attended by representatives from the award sponsors.

A drinks reception, sponsored by Philips Entertainment and Triple E was also held pre and post the awards ceremony.

John Young, ATG's Head of Technical Services, said, "It's been a fantastic year for the Technical Team in MK with Jason Wright winning ATG Technician of the Year in May and now Dan Cauldwell getting the nod for Outstanding Contribution to Stage Crew at the TTAs. It is really important to recognise the hard work that goes into the technical operation in our venues and I hope that this will help inspire technicians to excel, innovate and bring home more awards in the future."

JOEY’S FIRST VISIT TO THE NORTH EAST TO LAUNCH WAR HORSE AT SUNDERLAND EMPIRE JOEY MEETS ANGEL OF THE NORTH

The National Theatre’s production of War Horse makes its North East premiere at the Sunderland Empire next spring and last month, Joey, the life-size equine puppet from War Horse made a special early morning appearance in Gateshead on the site of Antony Gormley’s iconic sculpture, The Angel of the North, followed by an on stage demonstration

at the Sunderland Empire to a specially invited audience.

Jimmy Grimes, War Horse’s Resident Puppetry director in London, led a puppetry demonstration and talk about the history of with puppeteers Shaun McKee (Joey Head), Stuart Angell (Joey Heart) and Michael Brett (Joey Hind).

War Horse is the powerful story of a young boy called Albert and his beloved horse, Joey, who has been requisitioned to fight for the British in World War I. Caught in enemy crossfire, Joey ends up serving on both sides during the war before landing in No Man’s Land, while Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home. A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship, War Horse features ground-breaking puppetry work by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, which brings breathing and galloping horses to life on stage.

Gosforth based actor, Lee Armstrong who is playing Albert said: ‘This is such an amazing show to be working on and I’m so excited about bringing War Horse to the North East. I’m really enjoying rehearsals, and last week I had the opportunity to meet Michael Morpurgo, the author of the original novel, in his home town of Iddesleigh in Devon. We took Joey to the place where the whole story started and it was an inspirational and moving experience being on the very spot where horses and men left Devon to fight for their country nearly 100 years ago.’

Durham based singer and musician Bob Fox plays Songman in War Horse. He played the role for eighteen months in the West End and has returned to the role for this tour. Helen Macfarlane, who plays Baby Joey was born in Ashington, grew up in Cramlington, went to school in Newcastle and went to Durham University.

Ben Phillips, General Manager at Sunderland Empire said: “We’re delighted to officially launch one of the most anticipated shows not only to come to Sunderland, but the North East as a whole today. War Horse is a landmark production for the Sunderland Empire and Ambassador Theatre Group and we’re privileged that the National Theatre has chosen us as their preferred theatre in the North East for a limited three week run next year during their UK tour”.

War Horse has been seen by over 4 million people worldwide since its premiere at the National Theatre in 2007 and continues its hugely successful run at the New London Theatre in the West End. A major tour of North America continues through 2013/14, and a new German language production entitled Gefährten opens in Berlin this month.

AYLESBURY WATERSIDE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPICE STRICTLY STYLE! CHARITY FUNDRAISING EVENT

Sunday 6 October saw a cha cha charming evening for all involved, as Aylesbury Waterside Theatre joined forces with their nominated charity, Florence Nightingale Hospice, to produce the dance event of the year, Strictly Florence!

Three years in the making, the evening was the result of six month's hard work with the Waterside team and charity representatives from Florence having the task of planning the show's format, finding local dance couples to participate and executing a professional show complete with stage, set and lighting design, comperes and a panel of VIP celebrity judges.

The 12 dance couples were all local with little or no previous dance experience. They had only six weeks of lessons to prepare and learn two dances ready for the live performance in front of star of the Waterside's panto, Anita Dobson, choreographer Scott Cole, celebrity chef and TV presenter Lotte Duncan, ex-professional dance Jean Orchard and the unmistakable Craig Revel Horwood, as well as a sell-out audience.

The event was presented by local MIX 96 radio presenter Katy Butler and comedian Rob Deering (playing Tess and Brucie!), and saw this year's panto beauty Holly Brewer giving a taste of things to come with two beautiful vocal performances.

The auditorium was full to the brim of supporters cheering on the dancers, and the atmosphere was electric with a bubble of feel-good togetherness.

Florence Nightingale Hospice Events Co-ordinator, Karen Shardlow, praised the Waterside Theatre team for their skills, support and advice throughout, saying "It couldn't have provided a better start to our 25 year celebrations."

The theatre donated £1 of every ice cream sold to the charity, and it is believed over £15,000 has been raised through the event so far - with sponsorship money still coming in.

THE LION KING MAKES SCOTTISH DEBUT AT EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE ROARING SUCCESS

Disney’s legendary musical The Lion King has officially opened at the Edinburgh Playhouse where it will play until 18 January 2014. This is the first time that Julie Taymor’s internationally celebrated production has played in Scotland.

Excitement has been building across the region since the season was announced in January. Ticket sales have been extremely strong, with over 210,000 seats already sold.

The company is led by 11 principals; Gugwana Dlamini as Rafiki, Cleveland Cathnott as Mufasa, Meilyr Sion as Zazu, Stephen Carlile as Scar, Me’sha Bryan as Shenzi, Daniel Norford as Banzai, Philip Oakland as Ed, John Hasler as Timon, Lee Ormsby as Pumbaa, Nicholas Nkuna as Simba and Ava Brennan as Nala.

Four years in development, this first ever UK tour of Disney’s The Lion King is now playing a four-month season in Edinburgh. The award-winning production will then play seasons in Plymouth, Bradford and Liverpool, with additional cities to be announced shortly. In total, the production will visit 10 cities in the UK and Ireland over two and a half years.

Jo Beale, General Manager of The Edinburgh Playhouse, said: "We are thrilled that Disney’s The Lion King is playing its only Scottish season at The Edinburgh Playhouse for a spectacular four month run. We look forward to welcoming several hundred thousand people to the Scottish premiere of this wonderful production, making it undoubtedly the greatest theatrical event the venue has ever seen.”

A free exhibition – Exploring The Lion King – From Inspiration to Realisation – is also on display at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre until 12 January. This interactive exhibit includes costumes, masks and puppets from the production, along with original character models, sketches, set model and more.

GHOST IS DANCING BBC CHILDREN IN NEED

For the last five months 12 terrified technicians from the Ghost touring company have been taught to dance by 12 professional dancers from the cast all in aid of the BBC’s Children in Need Appeal.

On Sunday 3 November, during the run of the opening tour date at Southampton’s Mayflower

Theatre, they will demonstrate their skills in front of a panel of Judges as part of a Grand Charity fund raising Gala.

With a Star Cabaret, Charity auction and lots of surprises this is the one Charity event of the year that you wouldn’t want to miss.

Neil White, Ghost Company Manager said, "From what started as an idea to raise money mentioned between the cast in crew in the quick change room during the performance one night in Edinburgh, has escalated into Dance fever with the touring company. Apart from raising money for Children in Need it really has made the bond between our touring cast and crew tighter. Everyone has been so committed into giving their all, fitting training whenever they can around the busy schedule of moving such a massive technical show. We just hope that everyone will have as much fun watching the evening as we have had rehearsing it and most importantly we raise money for such an amazing charity".

Michael Ockwell, Mayflower Theatre Chief Executive added, "This event is a wonderful idea, I am so pleased that we can help raise money for Children in Need by offering our venue and facilities. It will be a wonderful event for a very worthy cause and our staff are looking forward to uniting with the touring company of Ghost to provide a great nights entertainment."

For more information, visit www.justgiving.com/ghostmusicalisdancing, www.ghostisdancing.co.uk, or find the cause on Facebook - ghost the musical is dancing and Twitter - ghostisdancing1.

MONKEY BUSINESS! STOKE PANTO LAUNCH

The cast of Stoke’s Regent Theatre pantomime, Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, gave a lucky audience a taste of what to expect this Christmas after they gathered at the theatre for the 2013 Panto Launch.

Following a photo call in the beautiful surroundings of Trentham Monkey Forest (where the cast met the local inhabitants!), members of the press, local groups and businesses joined the cast in The Ambassador Suite at The Regent.

The event was hosted by former Coronation Street star Eric Potts, who was joined by the theatre’s favourite Panto star, Jonathan Wilkes, who will play Muddles, Henchman Christian Patterson, and Wicked Queen Debbie Chapman. Phil and Paddy Holden, who play Professor and Loopy, two of the dwarfs in the show, also attended the launch, alongside with Jamie Tyler, who plays the Prince.

Jonny, who has become a firm favourite with panto fans across the region over the years, says he is delighted to be back in Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs.

He said: “We have so much fun making the Panto and this year’s is going to be a spectacular production.

“It will be one you won’t want to miss. I would urge everyone to get their tickets and come and see this year’s Panto. It’ll involve plenty of surprises and laughs, it’s brilliant to be back.”

GETTING TO KNOW YOU... SUKO AKULIN

Each month we profile a different face from within ATG. This month we would like to introduce Suko Akulin.

What's your role at ATG and where are you based? Customer Experience Manager, technically based in Head Office, Woking but most days I hotdesk in the Property Office in the Lyceum, London. Describe yourself in 3 words. Adventurous, Hapa (Hawaiian for mixed race with Asian/Pacific Islander), ‘Merican. What's your greatest achievement at work? Helping to roll out the Ambassador Experience Packages.

If you won the Lottery, what would your first purchase be and why? An island in the Pacific where I can plot to take over the world. What was the last CD you bought? Does anyone buy CDs anymore? What three films would you take to a desert island and why? High Fidelity, best soundtrack ever; The Princess Bride for the laughs; and then something that I’ve always wanted to see such as the Godfather but my attention span has never let me! What profession other than your own would you like to attempt and why? Professional Waterslide Tester because, of course. If your life was turned into a musical, who would play the role of you and what song would be the show's main anthem? Now obviously I don’t look like her but Mila Kunis because she’s a steaming hot cup o’crazy and the song would be One Foot On Sand by Justin Young. What TV show would you like to see transformed into a stage show? How I Met Your Mother but only if Neil Patrick Harris performed in it. If you had a time machine where would you go and why? Wherever the Doctor takes me... What’s your ideal Friday night out? Start the night off at a silent, fancy dress roller disco dressed up as Chun Li. After a few hours or dizziness, ride on the back of a police horse to the nearest samba club to get my groove on, then head over to a karaoke bar (you can take the girl out of Japan...) to successfully perform Bohemian Rhapsody and ring in the morning by watching the sunrise whilst riding the waves on my surfboard.

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