Samantha

Singer and Actress

Samantha is a world-class vocalist who has been a professional singer since 2015.
Since then she has performed in the West End, in Las Vegas, Japan, South Africa and extensively across the UK.
Her career began with a successful cabaret show at the Edinburgh Fringe where The Stage newspaper said of her "Perfection. Her vocal range is remarkable.".
In 2017/8 she starred in the UK tour of The Vera Lynn Story and in 2019 played Judith Durham in the touring show 'Sounds Like the Seekers', a tribute to the original Seekers.
Somehow amongst all this, in 2016, she co-founded the Shaftesbury Fringe arts festival which, two years later, had become the third largest in England.
She is not sure how she also finds time to fit in her hobbies of baking, crochet and looking after her Chickens, Peafowl and Emus. (Yes, emus!)

The Band

Over the years Samantha has worked with some incredible musicians and performers,
These amazing people appear in Samantha's touring shows.

Andy Tebbutt-Russell

Writer, Director, Producer, Didgeridoo player

Andy was a retired engineer and management consultant when he met Samantha. From the first time he heard her singing he knew that presenting her talent to the world was to be his second career. And so he has re-trained in writing, directing, producing, live sound, lighting, set design, etc. And he's loving it :).

Owen Jones

Electric and Acoustic Guitar

Owen is skilled in many areas of music. He has proved his technical ability with a First Class degree in music and a Masters with Distinction. But he excels in playing too; not only acoustic guitar but also electric guitar, electric and upright bass, banjo, mandolin, cor anglais, percussion, and the Melodica and Irish Tin Whistle.

Arthur Rathbone Pullen

Keyboards

Arthur is a talented multi-instrumentalist, as well as a composer for TV and film, and a recording engineer.
His musical experience is extensive and varied; with a First Class degree in music, three years experience in the pro-audio industry and 7 years experience as a studio engineer/music producer.

Brett Nevill

Double Bass and Electric Bass

Brett is a multi-instrumentalist and is at home in a wide range of musical settings. He has a first-class degree in music and has gained a particular reputation as a double bass player performing throughout the UK and Europe with many bands and for many visiting international musicians. He has performed at many prestigious venues such as the 100 club, Ronnie Scott’s and Dean St Pizza express and at festivals such as the Edinburgh fringe and Dublin Folk festival.

PAUL JOHNSON

Drums

Paul has been a percussionist for almost 40 years. He enjoys playing many styles including pop, rock, folk, brass-band and even oompah! He has been part of award-winning bands and played prestigious venues including The Albert Hall.

James Hall

Pianist

James is not just a talented pianist, he's also a dancer, actor, and producer. When he's not busy performing and writing for his theatre company 'Off The Couch Productions' he is teaching singing and musical theatre at Italia Conti Arts Centre.