Pollyanne Trapmore-Shaw | Executive Creative Producer on behalf of Magna Vitae
As an avid consumer and advocate for the arts, culture and entertainment in Lincolnshire, Pollyanne is known locally for her professional role of Theatre Manager at the Magna Vitae Embassy Theatre.
Keen to see a dynamic combination of professional and local creative talents working together her goal is to provide continuing opportunities to develop quality through sustainable practices along with an exceptional experience for everyone!
Director – Rebecca Andrews
Rebecca is delighted to be returning to Magna Vitae Productions to direct Robyn Hood this Christmas, marking her fourth consecutive year with Magna Vitae Productions. Committed to supporting performers by creating a fun, inclusive and encouraging rehearsal environment Rebecca believes in building confidence, developing talent and inspiring a love of theatre, helping each performer reach their full potential while enjoying the creative process.
Rebecca Andrews trained at Italia Conti before gaining a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre from London Studio Centre. As a producer and director, Rebecca has worked on a range of acclaimed productions, including Going Ape in London’s West End, Fatbusters the Musical and Personals, the latter receiving five-star reviews. She is also co-producer of Music Box and regularly collaborates with major international clients, including Google and Facebook.
Rebecca has performed worldwide as a headlining opera singer with VOCE and as lead vocalist with the Barricade Boys on their New Zealand tour. Her extensive screen credits include roles for the BBC, ITV, BFI, Virgin Media, Mercury Records and numerous film, television and commercial productions. She continues to work regularly as a performer in television and commercial projects and has recently completed the lead role of Alice in the short film Last Call for Seconds.
Choreographer – Lynsey Utting (nee Reeves)
Lynsey has enjoyed a career as a professional dancer, choreographer and dance teacher after launching her career with the Butlins entertainment team at 17, she went on to teach and inspire performers of all ages across Skegness. Passionate about developing young talent, Lynsey has recently delivered character movement workshops for the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) at the Embassy Theatre, helping young performers build confidence and stage skills. Her recent choreography credits also include nationally touring tribute shows celebrating artists such as Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Lady Gaga.
Now returning to Magna Vitae Productions for her third consecutive pantomime as choreographer, Lynsey is excited to bring her creativity, experience and enthusiasm to Robyn
Hood this Christmas.
Vocal Director – Ewan Fellows
Ewan is a performer, composer and musical director from Sheffield. He graduated with a First Class BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre in 2022 and has worked on professional projects with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Sheffield Theatres and Kit Green Productions. In 2021, he won the Evening Standard Future Theatre Fund Award for his original musical, Alive in Wonderland. As a musical director, Ewan has worked on productions including The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals and The Winner Rolls It All. His original music has also been showcased at The Other Palace in London.
Ewan made his professional comic debut at The Embassy Theatre in Dick Whittington and returned as Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz. This year, he is delighted to be back for Robin Hood, taking on the role of Vocal Director as well as starring as the show’s Comic, bringing plenty of laughs and silliness to the stage!
Past productions
Magna Vitae Productions – 2026
Magna Vitae Productions – 2025
Magna Vitae Productions – 2024
Magna Vitae Productions – 2023
Magna Vitae Productions – 2022
Magna Vitae Productions – 2021
Magna Vitae Productions – 2019
Magna Vitae Productions – 2018
Magna Vitae Productions – 2017
