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liv quantrill Creative Director

Liv Quantrill a north east dancer , trained in all styles from freestyle, commercial, ballet, Latin , jazz , contemporary and more. Liv started off her commercial journey self trained until she traveled over to L.A and took her training to the next level ,Auditioning and signing to an American agency, liv then came back home to the UK were she signed to the UKā€™s biggest commercial agency Dancer INC and started her professional journey.

Her credits include: Take that, Kylie, Netflix Dance 100, Mabel. Ava Max, Todrick Hall, AJ Tracey & Mahalia, John Newman, BGT (2 seasons) & the Xmas spectacular, Jingle Bell ball , summertime ball, Hits Radio , TOTPā€™s, Art on ice, Virgin Voyager, Rip it up the 70ā€™s, Here come the boys, The game, ynxg babe, RU Paul Queens , Tinie Tempah , JHUS , Martin kemp, Marvin Humes and many more.

The Cast

Jay Carter Jamieson

Meet Jay, the viral TikTok sensation whose powerhouse vocals and electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide. With a growing fanbase and millions of views, Jay has become known for his soulful voice, dynamic stage presence, and ability to make every song his own.

Holly Johnson

Holly is a versatile dancer, singer, and aerialist bringing high-energy performances to The Purple Peacock. She trained at Expressions Performing Arts Academy in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, where she earned a diploma in Musical Theatre. Her career has taken her across Spain and Cyprus, where she performed in cabaret and production shows for luxury hotels, show bars, and entertainment venues.

Liv Quantrill

Liv Quantrill a north east dancer , trained in all styles from freestyle, commercial, ballet, Latin , jazz , contemporary and more. Her credits include: Take that, Kylie, Netflix Dance 100, Mabel. Ava Max, Todrick Hall, AJ Tracey & Mahalia, John Newman, BGT (2 seasons) & the Xmas spectacular, Jingle Bell ball , summertime ball, Hits Radio , TOTPā€™s, Art on ice, Virgin Voyager, Rip it up the 70ā€™s, Here come the boys,…

Joel Benjamin

Born in Newcastle, UK, Joel trained at the prestigious SLP College, Leeds, before launching a career that has taken him across the West End, international stages, and television screens. His theatre credits include standout roles such as Harry/Harrison/Fred Casely in Chicago the Musical (International & Japan Tours), 1st Cover Johnny/Robbie in Dirty Dancing the Musical (West End & International Tours), Fred Casely in Chicago the Musical (UK Tour & Dubai), 1st Cover Stalker…

Ryan Kendal

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Mike Durrant

Meet the Man Behind the Mischief Introducing Mike, one of the stars of the brand-new MTVā€™s Dating Naked UK. His journey in entertainment began in 2021 with Dreamboys London, before taking him across the globe, living in various countries and immersing himself in different cultures.

Maria Shanley

Maria Angelina Shanley is a dancer and performer based in Newcastle upon Tyne. She trained professionally at Addict Dance Academy, one of the UKā€™s top performing arts institutions, where she earned three qualifications in just three years. Maria has had the opportunity to work with renowned choreographers such as Jared Hageman, Johnny Bishop, Chris Clark, and Mark Webb, performing their work on stage.

Rachel Ward

Rachael graduated from Bodywork Company in 2017 and then Guildford School of Acting in 2018 with a degree in Theatre Studies. A versatile and multi-skilled performer, she specializes in both fire performance and aerial artistry. Rachael has worked within the performing arts industry for 10 years and credits include Xtreme Magic UK Tour and Cirque Surreal.

Anna bartle

Anna trained at SA Performing Arts Centre in Newcastle and graduated with a diploma in Musical Theatre. She is a professional dancer, singer and multi-skilled performer at Purple Peacock. Various stage shows as part of a production team in Spain and France (2016 – 2017), Company Dancer in Cirque Du Hilarious (UK Tour 2014 – 2016),

Sarah Coleman

With a lifelong passion for performance, Sarah Coleman, also known as Aurora Night, has been in the industry since the age of five. Trained at ArtsEd, she has performed across the UK, honing her craft in both traditional and immersive entertainment. As Aurora Night, she brings spectacle and energy to every event, specialising in fire breathing, stilt walking, and premium hostessing.

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