UPLIFT Musical Theatre Celebrates 5 Years with Global Concert Series, Showcasing West End Talent
September 15, 2025
To celebrate its five-year anniversary, UPLIFT Musical Theatre is hosting a series of three live and streamed concerts starting November 5, 2025, at London's Phoenix Arts Club, with the series running through April 2026.
The concerts will feature performances of popular musical numbers from shows like Frozen, Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, and The Sound of Music, showcasing talent from the West End and beyond, including Irene Alano-Rhodes, Zachary Willis, and Natasha Hoeberigs.
The creative team includes director Fiona Winning, music director Livs Needham, associate producer Lola Hibberd, and technical director Jamie Rowsell, with Kristie Winsen managing the production for The Good Room Production Company.
Created during the COVID-19 lockdown to foster connection and joy, UPLIFT offers both in-person and online donation-based tickets, including free access for those in need, and features interactive elements like the 'intermission dance break.'
Performers such as Zachary Willis, inspired by UPLIFT, exemplify how the platform nurtures emerging talent and provides a supportive stage for artists.
The concerts aim to promote accessibility and joy in musical theatre, reaching audiences in over 25 countries and earning a WhatsOnStage Angel Award for its innovative hybrid format.
Kristie Winsen, founder and performer, highlights that UPLIFT Musical Theatre is dedicated to uplifting spirits and reconnecting artists with the joy of musical theatre, emphasizing its inclusive and celebratory nature.
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Theatre Weekly • Sep 15, 2025
UPLIFT Celebrates Five Years of Musical Theatre Joy at Phoenix Arts Club - Theatre Weekly