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Alexandra (Alex) Tavener
Alex started her musical career at the tender age of fourteen with Nottingham Junior Operatic Society and then went on to play many roles for Beeston Operatic Society before work took her away to London. Returning from the bright lights in 1996, she then performed in many shows with Long Eaton Operatic Society. Alex was also a founder member of The Singer Theatre Company and played "Sheila" in their first production "A Chorus Line". She joined EMS last year and is looking forward to playing her first leading role with the society. Married to Graham, Alex is a full time mum to her two children, Giselle and Harvey and is currently training to be a dance teacher. She has just completed the task of choreographer for “The King and I” for the society.
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| Born in: |
The study, with the mid-wife, at home, in Bramcote (with the candlestick -- Cluedo!? ) |
| Grew up in: |
Still growing |
| Star sign: |
Leo (Grr) |
| Hobbies: |
Guess what - singing and dancing |
| Favourite Music: |
Musicals - Singin' in the Rain, Showboat |
| Most wanted to play: |
Julie in “Showboat” and Kathy in “Singin’ in the Rain” (achieved in 2005) |
| First job: |
Birds cake shop in Beeston (yum-yum!) |
| First ever record: |
"Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys |
| Favourite film: |
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| Interesting story: |
When on holiday skiing in Austria, I went out and had a few drinks and then went into a karaoke bar. I entered the karaoke competition not knowing what the prize was - I won. Unfortunately, I won a bungee jump off of a mountain... which I did with a hangover, not good! |
| Performances: |
| Year |
Show |
Part(s) Played |
| 2009 |
Anything Goes |
Reno Sweeny |
| 2008 |
HMS Pinafore |
Chorus |
| 2007 |
Oliver! |
Chorus |
| 2007 |
Thoroughly Modern Millie |
Muzzy Van Hossmere |
| 2006 |
End of The Pier Show |
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| 2005 |
Godspell |
Gilmer |
| 2005 |
Singin' In The Rain |
Kathy Sheldon |
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