Archive for June, 2010

On Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd July Barney will be the Musical Director of The Arts Educational Schools MT6 Diploma Performance at the Watermans Theatre in Brentford.

Do come along to see some incredibly talented students in what is their final performance of the two year Diploma course.

Director – David Ashley

Musical Director – Barney Ashworth

Assistant Director – Annalisa Rossi

Choreographers – David Greenall, Dawn Buckland, Kylie Anne Cruikshanks

Tickets are £10 and are available from the ArtsEd Box Office – 020 8987 6666

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Barney in collaboration with Choreographer Ewan Jones has set up a new company,

AshworthJones Associates

The AshworthJones Academy has been established to provide quality musical theatre based courses and workshops for all abilities, genders and age groups.

We employ West End creative practitioners to run our tailored courses and workshops at educational establishments and companies across the UK and Internationally.

Founded by Barney Ashworth and Ewan Jones, the AshworthJones Academy has provided tuition at ‘The Arts Educational school of Musical Theatre’; currently the foremost performing arts school in the country, Trinity College of Music, Stagecoach Theatre Arts, The American School in London, Downe House School for Girls, The Eastside Educational Trust, Mind The Gap theatre company and many other leading educational establishments.

We have already built up a highly acclaimed reputation for being able to offer tailored courses to suit all ages, genders and abilities giving an authentic West End experience that inspires novices and professionals alike.

The Academy is the first of many ventures planned for AshworthJones Associates

Here is the performance video from West End Eurovision 2010 – Jermyn Street Entry starring Sister Mary McArthur

Musical Director – Barney Ashworth    Choreographer – Phillip Aiden

Arranged/Orchestrated – Barney Ashworth & Chris Macklin

The musicians are the superb resident Grease band

Performers – Laura Armstrong, Jon R Harrison, Sarah Lark, Adam Lilley, Richard Anthony Mason, Tim McArthur, Aimee Porter, Phil Price, Steve Raine, Elena Rossi, Katie Ventress & Ellen Verenikes.

Costume Hair & Make Up, Claire Nicholas & Fiona Russell

Film by – Jane Garfield at Proud to Present