Pasek and Paul’s Edges at London Theatre Workshop is produced by Collabro’s Michael Auger

The cast of Edges at the London Theatre Workshop – (clockwise) Lauren Allan, Claudia Kariuki, Robert Woodward and Chris Barton

Michael Auger (one fifth  of Collabro, Britain’s Got Talent winners 2014) has set up a brand new production company, Peak Productions, with the sole aim to spread the word of musical theatre and to give back to the industry which led to him, as part of Collabro, to become an international artist.

Peak Productions believes in encouraging performers to be the best they can be and reach the peak of their careers. The company aims to give exposure to those whose talents need to be seen. Auger is excited to have the opportunity to produce his first show Edges with the full support of his band mates.

“I’m so excited to keep spreading the word of musical theatre. There is so much amazing talent in London’s musical theatre scene that goes unnoticed. I plan to find this talent and showcase it, starting with the musical Edges, which is a show I think people will love!”

Edges, a musical song cycle written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, is being performed at the London Theatre Workshop from the 16 September to 1 October. There will also be two extra special performances at the St. Paul’s Actors’ Church on 3 October.

Casting for the show includes:

Lauren Allan has recently returned from the Scandinavian tour of Saturday Night Fever where she played the role of Annette. Originally from Scotland, she moved to London two years ago after graduating from the Glasgow Academy of Musical Theatre Arts. Allan has also worked on the MV Arcadia as a production vocalist.

Chris Barton was one of the finalists in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for Joseph, Any Dream Will Do on BBC1. He then went on to perform in numerous West End and touring productions, such as Hairspray, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Sound of Music and Coronation Street – ‘Street of Dreams’. He was also in the original London cast of Spring Awakening.

Claudia Kariuki trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, making her professional theatre debut as Sarah in Ragtime at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. She recently featured in the Jason Robert Brown concert at the Royal Festival Hall and the Olivier Awards 2015. Past credits include Ghost, Porgy and Bess, Sister Act, Hairspray and Bare – The Rock Opera.

Robert Woodward recently graduated from the London School of Musical Theatre in July 2015. His credits while training include Tunny in American Idiot at the Bridewell Theatre.

www.peakproductionscompany.com