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[edit] Personal
Niamh Perry (born 10th June 1990) is a singer and actress from Bangor, N. Ireland who first came into the public eye when she was selected as one of the 12 finalists for the BBC1 programme "I'd Do Anything"[2]. The youngest daughter of two school principals, Niamh attended Our Lady and St Patrick's College, Knock[3] but left school during her A-Levels to move to London for the filming of "I'd Do Anything".
[edit] Vocal Training
Niamh's vocal ability was first noticed by her primary school music teacher. When she began Grammar school, the 11 year old Niamh was asked to sing a solo at the annual Christmas concert. The fact that "such a big voice could come from someone so tiny" left the audience gobsmacked and it was as a result of this performance that the College's music department encouraged Niamh to have her voice classically trained. Niamh received vocal coaching from Deborah Stewart and in 2007 achieved a Distiction in her Grade 8 classical singing exam, for which she won the SEELB Outstanding Achievement Award for Contribution to the Arts[4].
[edit] Musical Theatre History
Niamh began her training at McMaster's Stage School in her home town of Bangor. However, February 2005 saw the establishment of Music Theatre for Youth[5] (MT4UTH)in Northern Ireland and it was here that Niamh's passion for Musical Theatre was fuelled. With this company, Niamh participated in productions of Oliver!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Sweet Charity, Guys and Dolls and West Side Story. She was also a member of the Company's Showcase group 'Footlighters'. She participated in two Cinemagic productions under the direction of Suranne Jones. Niamh gained lead roles in both productions. Niamh sang a solo at the re-opening of the Grand Opera House in Belfast.
[edit] Other Achievements
In February 2008, Niamh was the face of an NSPCC campaign encourage adults to call the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline if they are concerned about a child's welfare[6]. Niamh also recorded a CD for charity with two school friends, going under the group name 'Paradis'. The CD became a word-of-mouth success in Northern Ireland, and was played on several local radio stations. 'Paradis' were twice invited to sing live on BBC Radio Ulster.
[edit] I'd Do Anything
In March 2008, Niamh was announced as one of the final 12 contestants in the BBC1 programme "I'd Do Anything". The programme premiered on 15th March 2008 and aimed to find a performer to play Nancy in the West-End revival of the hit musical Oliver!. On the first live show (29th March 2008), Niamh sang 'The First Cut is the Deepest' and was described described as 'concise' and 'a great actress'. Niamh was also told she had the look and presence of a young Bernadette Peters and it was also suggested that she could originate the role of Wednesday in The Adams Family musical[7]! Niamh sang 'I've Got The Music In Me' on the second live show (5th April 2008). Judge John Barrowman described the performance as "wicked, outstanding and wonderful. Absolutely spot on!". Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber agreed, stating "you're just extraordinary. You put the vamp back into vampire for me."[8] During the third live show (12th April 2008) Niamh sang 'Moon River' from Breakfast at Tiffany's. The show's panel were suitably impressed, with Judge Denise Van Outen declaring "It was a beautiful performance, I loved the fragility of it." John Barrowman agreed, "your fragility could redefine the role of Nancy, it was very emotional and precise".[9]
[edit] Sources
www.bbc.co.uk/oliver www.knock.co.uk www.mt4uth.com
90.61.190.7 (talk) 12:35, 16 April 2008 (UTC) [10]
Declined. This suggestion doesn't sufficiently explain the importance or significance of the subject. See the speedy deletion criteria A7 and/or guidelines on musical artists. Please provide more information on why this musical artist is worthy of inclusion in an encyclopedia. Thank you. Graeme Bartlett (talk) 06:53, 26 April 2008 (UTC)