UPLIFT
An at-home concert of uplifting musical theatre
UPLIFT brings musical theatre hits, movie anthems, and inspiring medleys to life — performed by West End and international singers, live and online.
Bursting with joy, heart, and feel-good fun — perfect for families, fans, and first-timers alike.
UPLIFT Musical Theatre has quickly become a celebrated concert series, captivating audiences worldwide. We’ve performed at venues including The Theatre Cafe in London’s West End and earned praise as “ones to watch” by the Wandsworth Arts Fringe. Our innovative live and online concerts have reached audiences in over 25 countries and earned us a WhatsOnStage Angel Award.
Featuring outstanding performers from the West End and around the world, we blend popular musical theatre hits, movie anthems, and unique medleys into joyous, family-friendly concerts.
Committed to accessibility, we regularly offer free online tickets — making uplifting musical theatre available to everyone. Join us for a high-energy celebration guaranteed to lift your spirits!
Featured Performers
Kristie Winsen. Kristie trained at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama in London, completing her studies in Musical Theatre in 2019. Stage credits include The Professor in WHO PUT BELLA IN THE WYCH ELM? (RCSSD); Katherina in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Globe Shakespeare Festival); and Modern Mary in CAROLS AT THE ROSE (Rose Theatre Kingston). In concert, Kristie has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the West End including Kerry Ellis, Alice Fearn and Luke Bayer. Kristie began her career working in voice-overs and radio presenting. UPLIFT is an opportunity for Kristie to apply her presenting and musical theatre skills to the new world of digital theatre.
Katy Treharne. Katy Treharne is a soprano from Wales who trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Katy is best known for playing Christine in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on the West End, as well as appearing on BBC's SONGS OF PRAISE. Other musical theatre credits include Yum-Yum in THE MIKADO (Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra); Rebecca in MY LAND'S SHORE (Theatre Soar); Lily in Ivor Novello's VALLEY OF SONG (Finborough Theatre); and Nina in DEAR WORLD (Charing Cross Theatre) directed by Dame Gillian Lynne. She performs regularly in concert, teaches vocal technique, and is the co-founder of West End Has Faith. Katy recorded her debut album, Think of Me, in 2014.
David Birch. David has entertained London audiences in such iconic musicals as SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (Palace Theatre); CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and THE WIZARD OF OZ (London Palladium). UK tour credits include CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG; MARY POPPINS; Mac in 42ND STREET; and Jeb in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. David played Michael Wormwood, and understudied Mr Wormwood, in MATILDA THE MUSICAL on the West End. He most recently appeared in THE BOY IN THE DRESS with the Royal Shakespeare Company. David is also a husband and a father to 1 year old Michael. He is the co-founder of the group West End Has Faith.
Jennifer Adab Jennifer is a 2020 graduate of Guildford School of Acting's Musical Theatre MA course. She is a classically trained singer, singing semi professionally with The Vasari Singers, but she much prefers singing Idina Menzel's back catalogue to Mozart. She played the lead role of Beth/Liz in GSA’s production of IF/THEN, a role originated by Idina Menzel. Jennifer performs regularly with The Singers Space, most recently in a filmed Cabaret with Kerry Ellis. Her dream role is Elphaba in Wicked and she was recently chosen to sing on GradFest2020’s version of Defying Gravity.
Irene Alano-Rhodes. Belting out her favourite musical theatre songs from the age of 5, Irene achieved her dream of performing on stage in 1995 when she was chosen to play the part of Gigi in the West End production of MISS SAIGON at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Irene's numerous theatre credits include JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, THE KING AND I and AVENUE Q. In 2016, Irene performed on THE VOICE UK where her emotional rendition of 'Wind Beneath My Wings' resulted in her joining Team Will. She was also part of the 25th Anniversary gala performance of MISS SAIGON, as well as performing her own solo concert in the Philippines to help raise money for children with disabilities.
Alexander Mendoza. Alexander Mendoza is a New York/Los Angeles based artist who joins us fresh from the world tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, where he understudied the role of Raoul. During his time on the tour, he performed in the Philippines, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Israel, Dubai, and South Korea. Alexander has also played the role of The Beast in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Other credits include the 1st National USA Tour of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL and the North American Tour of MAMMA MIA! Alexander has recently been in the recording studio, and his first two singles are out now on major streaming platforms.
Lucy Miller Wall. Lucy comes from Motherwell, Scotland, and trained at ArtsEd in London. She got her first West End contract with FAME as an understudy/ ensemble, before going on to play Carmen, one of the lead roles. She was an original cast member of the West End show LEGALLY BLONDE. She has performed in MAMMA MIA twice, first as Ali in the West End production and later as Tanya in Abu Dhabi as part of West End Worldwide. Other West End and UK Tour credits include CHICAGO, MATILDA, OH! WHAT A NIGHT and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Television credits include Taggart, (ITV), The Alan Titchmarsh Show (ITV), and Children In Need (BBC).
Stephen Kramer Glickman. Stephen Kramer Glickman is an actor and singer who originated the role of Shrek in the Broadway workshops and readings of SHREK THE MUSICAL. Stephen is best known for playing Gustavo Rocque on the Nickelodeon series "Big Time Rush" as well as starring alongside Jennifer Aniston in the Warner Brothers animated film "Storks".
Hayley Maybury. Hayley Maybury is an international musical theatre performer, most recently playing Meat in WE WILL ROCK YOU (Royal Caribbean International). Originally from Australia, Hayley studied musical theatre at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. She has performed as Agnetha Faltskog in an ABBA tribute band, touring Australia to sold out crowds. She has toured the world in several cruise ship shows and, when not performing musical theatre, sings in function band The Dynamics.
Shaylyn Gibson. Shaylyn Gibson is a British-Canadian actress originally from Newfoundland, Canada. She has a bachelor's degree in Opera from Ithaca College in New York state; and an MA in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Shaylyn originated the role of Clarice in Lyndon Samuel's musical DAWN OF SILENCE and has recently been seen in CHARACTER SOLOS, both at the Tristan Bates Theatre. Shaylyn has recently been working on writing her first full play.
Desi Oakley. Desi Oakley is an actress, singer/songwriter and voiceover artist based in New York. Desi is most well-known from her recent star turn as Jenna in WAITRESS, leading the USA tour and West End productions, and her fresh take on the role of Roxie in the Broadway production of CHICAGO. Desi graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Upon graduation, she made her Broadway debut in WICKED, and went on to appear in numberous other musicals including LES MISERABLES, ANNIE and EVITA. Desi’s extensive classical piano training inspired her songwriting, and her original music can be found on Spotify and iTunes.
Chrissie Perkins. Chrissie trained at Millennium Performing Arts and the Urdang Academy, London. West End Credits include: Eva’s sister/Swing in EVITA (Phoenix Theatre, London). Other Stage Credits include: Soloist in ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER MUSICAL GALA (European Tour); Alice Fitzwarren in DICK WHITTINGTON (Hawth Theatre, Crawley); Ursula in THE SOUND OF MUSIC (UK Tour); Eva’s sister & understudy Mistress in EVITA (UK tour); Serena in LEGALLY BLONDE (Aberystwyth Arts Centre); Ensemble in DICK WHITTINGTON (Riverfront Theatre, Newport); Lead Vocalist on AIDA LUNA, P&O and MS ISLAND ESCAPE. Snow White, DISNEYLAND PARIS.