19/12/2024
We are delighted to announce that we will be working with the fabulous MICHELLE NDEGWA, currently playing MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE in the UK Tour of HAIRSPRAY! đșđ»âïž
Michelle is a soul and gospel singer, best known for her performances as a vocalist for the Gorillaz. She has recorded with Billy Porter, Gregory Porter (Troy Miller), Shapeshifters, Yard Act, Becky Hill, Rita Ora, and Deseri. Michelle obtained the role after being selected from more than 3000 people who applied to the open auditions in November last year.
Michelle has toured and worked with Wizkid, Lizzo, Jorja Smith, Emeli Sande, Becky Hill, Nubya Garcia, TLC, Liam Gallagher, Ray BLK, Nina Nesbit, Shakka, Tom Odell, and Trevor Nelson (Soul Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall).
TV/radio credits include The Tonight Show (Jimmy Fallon), Good Morning America, The Graham Norton Show (BBC), Later with Jools Holland (BBC), The Zoe Ball Show (ITV), Live Lounge, and BBC Radio 2.
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Resident Direction | Juliet Gough
Musical Direction and Supervision | Richard Atkinson
Musical Supervisor & Arranger | Ben Atkinson
Casting | GBC
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