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Musical theatre artist Grace Mouat launched her career in the original company of SIX, understudying all of the Queens, and has since joined the cast of the brand-new UK musical & Juliet. She has recently launched a Podcast called Cut to the Grace and a Youtube channel, which she uses to empower and encourage people. Grace will be performing in three of our Reunited livestream concerts;  Girl Power, Oops!... I Streamed It Again and All I Want For Christmas Is Theatre. 

I loved singing and dancing from a young age and when I found out that people actually got to do that for a living, I was determined to make a career in theatre. My parents have always inspired me with their work ethic, so I worked hard to be a performer alongside my school work and eventually found myself here.

 Learning to let it go and if necessary, have a laugh is super important

What’s something that you've learned along the way that you use often?

I've learned not to put myself in a box and to not focus on trying to do a particular style or type of role. I've also learned to cut myself some slack and not take myself too seriously. We are such perfectionists in the performance industry but the beauty of live theatre is that things can and do go wrong. They’re usually bigger in your head than they actually are, so learning to let it go and if necessary, have a laugh is super important.

What experiences have shaped who you are and how you work?

Getting to work with the incredible director, Luke Sheppard has taught me so much. He is the kind of director that allows and encourages actors to be totally themselves and have the freedom to play and try new ideas. He has such a passion for new work and new musicals which has inspired my love for them too. My experiences working with him changed how I work because it gave me that ‘just do it’ attitude that helps me throw myself into tricky situations. 

What advice do you have for people wanting to engage with the arts during this difficult time?

Keep believing! This current climate is not forever, it is temporary. Theatre will be back along with opportunities to nurture new talent and story-tellers. Now, more than ever, I would like to believe creatives know the importance of giving opportunities to those starting out in the arts because they are the future of our industry. In the meantime, my advice would be to do as much as you can to hone your skills and learn about your craft. This could be through Zoom workshops, watching online musicals and shows or doing some singing exercises. Take that time to stay motivated and keep working hard. Remind yourself why you want to do it.

What kind of theatre would you love to see more of?

I would like to see more representation in theatre and I'd like to see the real world and all of the wonderful people that make up our society being represented in their best lights. This includes, people of colour, all different shapes and sizes, sexual orientations, identifications and disabled performers. I'd like to see them telling all kinds of stories whether they are specific to them or not. These are the stories that we need to uplift, empower and educate and I truly believe the theatre industry is, slowly but, finally starting to make these changes.

Find out more about the Reunited Series here. 

2021 Grammy Nominations for Best Musical Theatre Recording

The 2021 Grammy Award nominations have been announced, and this year they've selected six new recordings as nominees in the Best Musical Theatre Album category. The nominees are:

The Prince of Egypt (Original Cast Recording)

Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

Amélie (Original London Cast Recording) 

Little Shop of Horrors (New Off-Broadway Cast Recording)

The list features two London cast recordings among the nominations, which as far as we can tell is a first in the history of the category. The 2019-2020 London performances of Amélie at The Other Palace were the musical's first in the UK, after receiving its Broadway debut in 2017, which had its own Original Cast Recording.  The Prince of Egypt opened in London in February 2020 and features 10 original songs written specifically for the London production, alongside 5 iconic songs familiar to many from the 1998 Dreamworks Animation film, including "When You Believe," the duet made famous by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.  

Nominee Stephen Schwartz, composer and lyricist of The Prince of Egypt, is being honoured in our upcoming streaming concert, Unlimited: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz, which includes two (now Grammy-nominated) cast members from the current cast of The Prince of Egypt (Alexia Khadime and Liam Tamne) alongside seven others who are UK alumni of Schwartz's iconic musical Wicked.  

We're looking forward to seeing who wins Best Musical Theatre Recording at the 63rd Annual Grammy® Awards ceremony on 31 January, 2021. 

Introducing the Reunited Series: Four December Concerts of Theatre Stars on Thespie

More big news! Today you can buy tickets for the Reunited Series, four incredible filmed concerts bringing together more than two dozen of the UK’s top musical theatre artists, premiering throughout December. Each concert presents ensemble music performances ranging from musical theatre hits, to pop music, to favourite Christmas songs. The program of each concert has been developed by the artists involved and will also include intimate interview footage. We hope the concerts can inspire you by bringing the UK’s best musical theatre talent directly to your home this holiday season. 

Collectively, these amazing stage stars represent over two and a half centuries of experience on UK stages; their recent credits include The Prince of Egypt, Pretty Woman, SIX, & Juliet, Come From Away, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and Kinky Boots.  Here's a bit about each of the concerts:

The series begins with the premiere of Unlimited: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz on 3 Dec at 8pm GMT, a celebration of the famed composer’s works includingWicked, Pippin, Godspell, Children of Eden, andThe Prince of Egypt, Schwartz’s newest musical. The nine artists in the concert (Nikki Bentley, Sophie Evans, Alice Fearn, Alexia Khadime, Melanie La Barrie, Carl Man, Dianne Pilkington, Liam Tamne, Oliver Tompsett) all starred inWickedduring its first 14 years in London, and two (Khadime, Tamne) are in the current cast ofThe Prince of Egypt. Schwartz himself will make a special appearance in the program!

Oops!... I Streamed It Again features favourite classic pop and rock tunes, alongside contemporary musical theatre: surprising reinterpretations of Robyn, Britney and Bowie, powerhouse duets from Wicked, Hadestown, and Rock of Ages, and more.  The concert is performed by five incredible artists who met as part of the original company of the UK musical & Juliet: Jordan Luke Gage, Tim Mahendran, Grace Mouat, Oliver Tompsett, and 2020 Olivier Award Winner Cassidy Janson.

Next up is the return of the artists from The Reunion, with an empowering concert of songs by famous girl bands through the decades: Girl Power premieres 17 Dec at 8pm GMT. Expect the tight harmonies and true sisterhood vibes that these artists have come to be known for since they first met as the original West End queens of the musical SIX. Girl Power stars Aimie Atkinson, Alexia McIntosh, Grace Mouat, Millie O’Connell, Natalie Paris, Maiya Quansah-Breed and Jarneia Richard-Noel.

Finally, the fourth instalment of theReunited Series arrives on the 21 Dec at 8pm GMT. All I Want For Christmas Is Theatre is a love letter to the tradition of seeing theatre with those you love during the holiday season. More than three dozen top UK theatre artists are lending their talents to this special concert, featuring classic Christmas songs of all styles. Performers from Unlimited, Oops!... I Streamed It Again, and Girl Power will all be featured, alongside more than a dozen more, to be announced in the coming weeks.

You can join us for the premieres, or watch on-demand whenever is convenient hour for your time zone. Streaming tickets for a single concert are £12.50 ($15) if booked early (by 30 Nov), or £15 ($18) if purchased in December. Purchasers of the first three concerts will have 72 hours to watch, and purchasers ofAll I Want For Christmas Is Theatre will have 7 days to watch with your households. An Extended-Access bundle (£37.50/$45 in Nov; £45/$54 in Dec) gives purchasers access to all four concerts from their premiere through 31 December, and provides a 25% discount over booking the concerts separately.

The Reunited Series and our original shows are intended to foster the connection between artists and audiences on the Thespie platform. Thespie Creative Producer Aimie Atkinson commented, “We’re thrilled to be bringing you our first shows—high-energy, joyful concerts with great production values and astonishing vocal performances. I am so in awe of the level of talent working with us to make these December shows incredibly special. You are in for a treat.”  

One ticket entitles you to view with your entire household. Repeat viewing is permitted, but a ticket can only be used on a single account and a single device. We hope you can join us!

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