ARTISTS
Meet this year's CUMTS Committee! For individual contact details, see the Contact page.
PRESIDENT - Theo Chen
Hi, I'm Theo and I am a 3rd Year English student from Hughes Hall. You might know from directing Fairview, singing at too many bar nights and being CUMTS’ social secretary last year! As President, I want to keep the existing work of the society running smoothly, and improve and expand our work in accessibility, diversity and FUN! My favourite musical theatre song changes every week, but for now let’s say Chrysanthemum Tea from Pacific Overtures!
Secretary - Sam Ericsson
Hi, I'm Sam (she/her) and I am a 2nd year ASNAC student from Newnham! You might know me from Gala 2024 or Fresher's Musical 2023. As Secretary, I want to ensure strong communication in the committee to keep the society running smoothly. My favourite musical theatre song is Goodbye, Amélie from the London production of Amélie!!
TREASURER - Jake Solway
Hi, I'm Jake (he/him) and I am a 3rd year Law student. You might know me from almost killing the entire Sunday in the Park with George cast with counterweights. As Treasurer, I do not want to bankrupt CUMTS! My favourite musical theatre song is What You Want from Legally Blonde!
MUSICIANS' REP - George Jackson
Hi, I'm George (he/him) and I am a 3rd year Music student at Downing. You might know as the Musical Director for Songs for A New World or Ernst in Spring Awakening. As Musician's Rep, I want to keep the musical side of the society running smoothly. I am very much looking forward to MDing 24 Hour Musical and Gala - I hope to bring my own take to these projects! My favourite musical theatre song is from Act 1 of Parade: Closing Statement & Verdict.
BAR NIGHT'S REP - Ava Fitzhugh
Hi, I'm Ava (she/her) and I am a 2nd year Music student from Newnham. You might know me from a selection of theatre related endeavours, really unfunny articles about music in Varsity, the Cambridge band scene! As Bar Nights' Rep I want for anyone and everyone to have a safe space to share their love for theatre and grow in confidence! My favourite musical theatre song is The Next 10 Minutes from The Last 5 Years.
TECHNICIAN'S REP - Xingbei Lin
Hi, I'm Xingbei (she/they) and I am a 2nd Year Natsci student from Sidney Sussex. You might know me from Merrily We Roll Along where I played Frank Jr, as Stage Manager for Songs for A New World or as Lighting Designer for Salomé. As Technician's Rep, I want to have more inclusive and accessible training sessions and tech workshops focused on musical theatre. My favourite musical theatre song is La Vie Boheme from Rent.
SOCIAL SECRETARY - Georgia Greig
Hi, I'm Georgia (she/her) and I am a 4th year History and Spanish student from Queens'. You might know me from Gala 2023. As Social Secretary, I want to make sure that we create a beautiful CUMTS community so that we can all connect beyond the shows we are involved in. My favourite musical theatre song is Another Hundred People from Company.
PUBLICIST - Isabel Beresford-Cole
Hi, I'm Izzy (she/her) and I am a 3rd year HSPS student from Newnham. You might know me from The Drowsy Chaperone, Songs for A New World or Gala 2023 & 2024. As Publicity Officer, I want to increase diversity by attracting new audiences to CUMTS. I want to keep CUMTS publicity exciting, engaging and fun! My favourite musical theatre song at the moment is Wait For Me from Hadestown (I'm begging for a West End cast recording).
WELFARE REP - Helen Lyster
Hi, I'm Helen (she/her) and I am a 2nd year English student at Lucy Cavendish. You might know me from being the yummiest mummy to ever grace the ADC stage during 24hr musical. As Welfare Rep, I want to make Cambridge musical theatre an inclusive, fun and accessible space for everyone! My favourite musical theatre song currently is A Soft Place to Land from Waitress!
WORKSHOP OFFICER - Amy Riordan
Hi, I'm Amy (she/her) and I am a 3rd year HSPS student at Newnham. You might know me as one of the choreographers for Gala 2023, or as Assistant Director for the 2023 CUADC x Footlights Pantomime and VEGAS. As Workshops Officer, I’d like to make the musical theatre scene in Cambridge more open and accessible by doing regular workshops that allow people to get involved consistently throughout the year! My favourite musical theatre song is What Would I Do from Falsettos.
