CREATIVE DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / WRITER & CHOREOGRAPHER
BIOGRAPHY
Beginning his career as a successful singer, dancer, model and actor. TV Credits include: X- Factor, Parkinson, Top of the Pops, Waste of Shame, Tipping the Velvet, Channel 4's As If The Brothers Grim and The Alan Partridge Show. Film credits include: Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (Bollywood) and Die Another Day (James Bond. Editorial credits include: Vogue and French Connection. TV commercials include: MTV, John Lewis, Specsavers and Argos. Stage credits include: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (West End), The Royal Variety Performance (Dominion), Thursford Christmas Spectacular, Pam-Ann(West End), Dracula (Landor Theatre), Making it Big (Landor Theatre), An Audience with Vinnie Jones (UK Tour), in addition to lead vocalist on board various cruise production shows. Stuart was also a singer-songwriter writing and recording rock, pop and dance material touring the UK & Europe.
FIREDANCE
Stuart originated and is Creative Producer/Director of FIREDANCE starring Strictly Come Dancing stars Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez. With sizzling dancers, mesmerising fire specialists and a sensational live band, FIREDANCE has ignited passion in audiences and critics alike, with UK tours in 2020, 2022, 2023.
"The passion and chemistry was evident throughout the entire show" Daily Mail
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
Stuart is Creative Producer of The SpongeBob Musical UK Premiere Tour & London season starring Gareth Gates, Tom Read Wilson, Divina de Campo and a sensationally talented cast. Working closely with Nickelodeon and Path Entertainment. This unique musical boosts a soundtrack of music by the likes of John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, Panic! at the Disco and many more.
"Hysterically Loopy Charm" The Times.
Winner of Best Show for Children & Young People at the UK Theatre Awards.
ANTON & ERIN
Creative Producer for the King and Queen of Ballroom Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag's Number One UK Tour. With dazzling dance ensemble, 24 piece orchestra and sensational guest vocalists. Stuart produced 4 shows Showtime, Dance Those Magical Musicals and the follow up Magical Movies and their tenth anniversary tour Broadway to Hollywood. In addition to originating and launching An Audience with Anton Du Beke.
RAYMOND GUBBAY/
SONY ENTERTAINMENT
For Raymond Gubbay Ltd & Sony Entertainment Stuart has worked as producer/ creative and casting director on a range of live music events. Christmas Spectacular starring Kimberley Walsh, Kerry Ellis, Tim Howar at Theatre Royal Drury Lane and subsequent UK Tour.Piano Legends National Concert Hall Tour starring Mark Read and a leading West End cast. The Music of Judy starring Rachel Tucker and Richard Arnold. The Greatest Showtunes with Marissa Wallace, Ben Forster, Sophie Evans, John Owen Jones, Bradley Jaden, Olivia Moore and Danielle Hope. Now That's What I Call 80's UK Tour.
CIRQUE ENCHANTMENT
Stuart is Creative Producer/Director and writer for CIRQUE ENCHANTMENT. This concert style cirque production features stunning choreography, breathtaking vocals and mesmerising circus performers. The show has toured successfully throughout the UK and is also available as a corporate production.
CORPORATE EVENTS
Stuart has an extensive background in corporate entertainment, working with various companies to produce annual events to the highest of standards. Clients include The Hamilton Fraser Group, The Hilton Hotel and My Face My Body Awards. In addition to working on a range of bridal and fashion shows. Stuart has produced a range of bespoke party/club nights at some of London's top venues including Proud Camden, Madam JoJo and Freedom.
CELEBRITY CRUISES
As Creative Director for the Talent Artistic Group Stuart had enormous success, most noticeably writing and creating 6 original productions for Celebrity Cruises. These dynamic concepts won a gold Stevie award for best new entertainment product 2015. In addition to original conception, Stuart worked closely with a team of current and commercial choreographers, musical directors, graphics and poster designers, set builders, costume teams and stylists to produce entertainment for a new generation of cruise audiences. Stuart's original concepts for Celebrity include Broken Strings, Elysium and Rock City.
TALLINK SILJA CRUISES
Stuart was recently delighted to be invited to create and produce four brand new shows for Jammy Shows and Productions which can currently be seen on Tallink Silja cruise line. Stuart's shows for Jammy are 'Innuendo' A Romeo & Juliet rock opera inspired by the music of Queen, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' a pop concert murder mystery, 'Post Modern Dance Off' - a vintage dance extravaganza and P@55WORD - A technology comic strip adventure.
BOURNE LEISURE
Stuart has worked closely with Bourne Leisure in rebranding the entertainment offering for Haven. From page to stage, Stuart lead all elements of production from casting to choreography from musical direction to costume to ensure family audiences all over the UK were entertained to the highest of standards, featuring current soundtracks and commercial and edgy production values.Stuart has produced SEASIDE CIRQUE for 2 consecutive years featuring a dynamic mix of international circus artists. Stuart also directed and choreographed dance and illusion show Clockwork.
SENSATORI
Stuart worked extensively with leading overseas entertainment specialists TED. Stuart directed and choreographed a host of innovative productions for top client, Thomson Sensatori, including Wickedly Broadway, Cuerpo De Ritmo, Doo Wopp Diner, Legends of Rock, Bohemia, The Back for Good Ball and many more. Stuart ensured over 20 casts maintained standards of excellence in their performance. These productions can still be seen at beautiful venues across the world.
PANTOMIME
Stuart has directed and choreographed various musicals and pantomimes for a variety of producers across the UK. Stuart was also concept writer for 2 shows on board P&O’s Britannia, for Qdos Entertainment Stuart wrote The Sound of the Underground and Gravity.
Other productions Stuart has directed and choreographed include: Annie, Gypsy, A Chorus Line, Fame, Hairspray, Chuckles of Oz, Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood, Jack & the Beanstalk, Dick Whittington, Looking for Oz, Aladdin, Cinderella, Desire the Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
MASTERCLASSES / WORKSHOPS
Stuart was Artistic Director and founder of the award winning TALENT TIME THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO, running an exclusive performing arts programme and offering training to children, teens and adults in addition to running professional workshops. The studio produced regular showcases at venues across London including Her Majesty’s Theatre, Sadlers Wells and The London Palladium in addition to full-scale musicals and plays at fringe venues across the capital. The company were invited to perform in Hollywood: USA as part of the WATME Performing Arts Championships, the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony in London and at Move It at London’s Olympia. Many Talent Time students have gone on to star in the West End in shows such as Hairspray, Scottsboro Boys, Gypsy and We Will Rock You.
