The Cast
Biographies
The Naked turtle is proud of its talented staff and resident musicians if you would like to book any of them to sing at weddings and or events the Please contact Dee Livingstone on 02088781995 or email info@naked-turtle.com
Watch Dee, Tor & Steph perform on BBC1
1st Show “Candyman”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvGGzxcSal0
Semi Finals”The Promise”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxeToFgo1-o
DEE LIVINGSTONE (OWNER/ SINGER/ ACTRESS) “TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT” FINALIST
Dee was originally classically trained by her mother during her late teens. After a few years of indecision where she gained her first insight into the joys (!) of catering, she moved to London age 23 where she trained at the London School of Musical Theatre. Dee worked within theatre for around 7 years performing in critically acclaimed productions ranging from the award winning Scottish premiere of Into The Woods (Edinburgh Fringe) to The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas (original cast) to Honk (National Theatre tour) before deciding that a life treading the boards was not for her. She became a waitress at the Naked Turtle where her love of jazz was re affirmed and in conjunction with her job, began singing at various London bars, restaurants & private events including the 606 Club and Battersea Barge. After leaving the Naked Turtle (of which she had become manager), she returned to focusing on her catering career, working as a manager at the Victoria in East Sheen and the Crown in St Margarets. However, over the last 10 months her love of music has returned and prior to buying the Turtle with her husband Patrick and their partners John and Sue Tierney, Dee had begun to sing and record professionally again. The Naked Turtle brings together her two passions in life, music and restaurants!
STEPHANIE GRACE (SINGER/SONG WRITER/ WAITRESS) ”TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT” FINALIST
A London-born singer/songwriter, Stephanie spent her childhood immersed in music and performing from very early on. Growing up in Dubai, and getting some sun in her blood, she began playing Classical piano at 6 years old, and singing in choirs, and has sung with the Mozart Players and Royal Philharmonic.
She comes from a family steeped in Theatre (her Grandfather, John Counsell, founded and ran the Theatre Royal Windsor for 40 years), and Stephanie also acted before concentrating on music.
Stephanie hails from the bluesy, folk/rock, alternative school of music and, in her own words, is “inspired by the greats who sang from the heart,” citing Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, John Mayer and Snow Patrol as some of her biggest influences.
Stephanie is currently working with various top producers and co-writers, including Adam Argyll, Dee Adam and Mark Weston, who have, amongst many others, helped rocket Newton Faulkner, Natalie Imbruglia, Natasha Beddingfield and Kylie to fame. She has recorded with Guy Chambers and Chris Bucknall.
Stephanie has also gained much experience in the musical events sector as a singer/pianist, having performed at launches, galas, private events and within residencies around London. As a singer-voice-over artist Stephanie has worked for such clients as Halifax, The Body Shop and Virgin Media.
http://www.myspace.com/sjgrace
STEVEN BOR (WAITER/ ACTOR/ SINGER)
Steven is a singer, actor, dancer and guitarist, who has recently completed a 3 year BA(Hons) course in musical theatre at one of London’s most prestigious performance colleges, The Arts Educational School. Prior to starting this course, Steven has performed professionally as lead singer on two cruise lines, P&O and Costa cruises.
From time to time, Steven also plays Buddy Holly in the production of Buddy Holly & The Cricketers, of which he has performed to audiences all across the country. Steven has a strong passion for all sorts of music, particuarly jazz, writing and performing his own material.
Steven will shortly be debuting in the West End in Hairspray.
http://www.myspace.com/pishtimusic
SIUBHAN HARRISON (ACTRESS/SINGER/ WAITRESS/ COCKTAIL BARTENDER)
Siubhan trained at the Guilford School of Acting
Her theatre experience includes, Sherry Mendez, in Richard O’briens, The Stripper, Claudine and understudy Annette in the world of premiere of the new musical Marguerite (Theatre Royal Haymarket), We Will Rock You, where she understudied the roles of Scaramouche and Meatloaf, (Dominon Theatre), Spike in Bad Girls the Musical,(West Yorkshire Playhouse), she played the role of the Factory Girls as well as covering and regularly playing the role of Fantine in Les Miserables,(West End), Michele in Carmen, (New Vic and regional tour) Suzanne in the new musical, Castaway Cafe, (Edinburgh Fringe) and Stella in Whale Music, (Medena Theatre). She was part of the choir for Ruthie Henshalls Magnificent Musicals tour and performed at Windsor Cstle in a special concert version of Les Miserables for the Entente Cordiale. Siubhan was Faye Taylor in Cannes nominated film, The Man Who Met Himself, has been in several advertising campaigns including Vodaphone, Sony, BMW and Thomson Holidays, appeared on the AL Murray show with Brian May and Roger Taylor, and the Saturday Night Takeaway with Ant and Dec.
TOR HILLS (SINGER / HEAD WAITRESS) ”TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT” FINALIST
Tor started her life in music at the age of 9. Whilst attending local dance schools, she took part in many pantomimes and summer musicals. It was at this time that she found her love for singing as part of a vocal ensemble. A few years later she started taking singing lessons and moved from musical theatre to contemporary pop music. Whilst depping as a backing singer for a locally based function band “X-elle” she really began to work on creating her own unique sound. Since leaving school, Tor has studied a diploma at The Brighton Institute of Modern Music and is just finishing her degree at Vocal Tech, both in Popular Music Performance. Over the past 5-6 years she has been a regular dep for a number of Function Bands across the country, and for the past 3 years has lead her own 7 piece funk and soul covers band called The Cover Up. Tor has performed at venues such as Concorde 2 (Brighton), Shepherds Bush Empire and IndigO2. Tor’s main influences are Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Beyonce. Her dream performance would be to duet with James Morrison. After finishing her degree, Tor aims to work in the industry as a busy session singer, as well as being a Naked Turtle Waitress of course!
http://www.myspace.com/torhills
SALENA MASTROIANNI (SINGER/ SONG WRITER/ WAITRESS)
Salena has been singing for as long as she can remember. At primary
school right up to sixth form at secondary school, she was always
asked to perform solos whether it was for a V-Day celebration at the
Royal Star & Garter Hotel in Richmond or performing for Sir Trevor
Mcdonald. Salena then progressed to take an interest in writing her own
material at the age of 16 before recording her first song at a friend’s
studio.
Salena has now recorded a full demo, which has already gained a lot of interest from labels such as Warner and Sony B
She is currently furthering her career writing more songs to produce and perform. Salena has been performing her material at open mic nights and at various gigs in and around London with her band.
JACQUI ANDERSON (ACTRESS/SINGER/DANCER/ WAITRESS/ BARTENDER)
Jacqui trained at the BRIT school and at the London Studio
Centre. She has been a Principal
Production Singer and Guest Entertainer for Norwegian Cruise Lines and her
theatre credits include: Jeannie and
Resident Director in Hair at the English Theatre Frankfurt, Mrs T/Bear,
alternate Christmas Eve, cover Kate/Lucy, Dance Captain/Assistant Resident
Director in Avenue Q (London original cast), You Are Here for Little D-fects
physical theatre company, Aladdin at the Mayflower Theatre Southampton, Grease
Scandinavian tour and both UK tours of Miss Saigon where she covered and played
Kim, Ellen and later played the role of Gigi.
She has also appeared as a backing dancer for Geri Halliwell
and in pop videos for U2 and the Sugababes and has danced at theatre and sports
events around the country
PATRICK FOGARTY (OWNER/ MIXOLOGIST)
Patrick originally studied jewellery at Central Saint Martins School of Art and has design credits including Mikimoto Pearls, Garrards Crown jewellers and Georg Jensen jewellers. He has also designed pieces for Naomi Campbell and has had collections shot by Mario Testino.
It was while studying jewellery that Patrick financed his course by working at some of London’s top cocktail bars and nightclubs.Patrick’s resume includes managing private members bars, cocktail bars, night clubs and restaurants. He has also been the area bars manager for the Smollenskys group. Alongside this he has worked as a consultant for many leading spirits groups and boutique brands.
More recently, Patrick worked as a start up consultant for bars, fine dining restaurants and restaurant chains alike.
Last year saw Patrick set up, conceptualise and run the acclaimed ‘bespoke drinking’ private members club “Bureau” (Finalist for the 2008 Bar & Club Awards ‘Best Cocktail Offering’)
Patrick believes in mixing drinks tailored to the customer’s taste, taking influence from theprohibition era and using only the finest ingredients.
Photography
The recent installation of photographic art at the newly re-launched restaurant, The Naked Turtle, has come at an auspicious moment for the Richmond based photographic business run by Carl Grant as it re-brands as ‘Design By Art’.
Aimed at satisfying the ever increasing demand from restaurants, bars, hotels and even corporate offices and receptions for exclusive art, the launch of the new website sees a new and extensive range of art available to buy online from it’s many ‘themed’ Galleries. All the art in the ‘Design By Art’ collection is exclusive and cannot be purchased anywhere else.
The company can also create unique pieces of art to meet a client’s exclusive requirements - whether it’s a specific subject theme, as in the case of The Naked Turtle, a specific colour scheme or even an unconventional medium.
Design by Art, also offers the possibility of retailing the art in a venue’s ‘dead space’ with a generous commission paid on any work sold.
Having spent some years working in interior design, Carl’s eye goes beyond just the art itself. He understands how it can work as an integral part of the overall design of a space. Clients can also take the opportunity to “see the art on the walls” before buying, through the company’s pre-visual design service, again exclusive to ‘Design By Art’.
The Possibilities are limited only by imagination, for more information contact Carl Grant at
art@carlgrant-photography.com, or call +44 (0)20 8891 5972, or +44(0)7866 510604
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