Emma studied Contemporary Theatre at De Montfort University but then went on to complete a Musical Theatre course in Blackpool. She has been a professional vocalist since 2002 first as part of a girl duo, ‘Dezire’, which took her to Europe and Japan, but is now a soloist known as ‘Emma Lori’.
Emma also works alongside Emma and Catherine as a background artist for television. Her greatest achievement to date was landing the role of Eva Peron in “Evita” with the Blackpool Operatics Society and performing it at the Blackpool Grand Theatre.
Emma Schofield
Emma is a graduate from Salford University in Media and performance. She has followed her dream in musical theatre and her credits include lead roles in Rent, Godspell, Oliver, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat and Aida.
Emma toured the UK with M & M Productions in "Charlotte's Web" and lived and worked in Majorca as part of the tribute band "Abba Dream". Amongst her achievements, Emma was a co-founder of Juxtaposed productions where she produced and performed as a soloist in the touring shows.
Emma is no stranger to television and radio either. Her television credits include The Other Half, The Moment of Truth, Living it up and was a guest soloist on Radio Lancashire. She is currently working as a supporting artist in Films, Dramas and North West based soaps.
Catherine Rouse
Catherine is a newly qualified secondary teacher in English and Drama. She has always performed in various theatre groups combining singing and acting roles.
Catherine has appeared in small television roles and amazingly also finds time in between marking to work as a background artist in films, dramas and soap operas.
Carley Stenson
Carley originally landed a small role as ‘Steph Dean’ in the Ch 4 show “Hollyoaks” expecting to only appear in a few episodes. However as her popularity and talent flourished she was rewarded with more prominent storylines and eventually her own family.
Carley is proud that she is now the longest serving female on the show having first appeared at the tender age of 18.
Carley has a huge love of singing and performing and she combines this with her charity work often giving her free time up to sing at events.
Influences
Set lists:
// 25 min, Andrew Sisters type set. This incorporates drama and is staged within a war time radio station. //
30 min, Live Lounge set, influenced by radio one. This is our most modern set including our own twist on hits like Umbrella. //
25 min Motown medley. Taking you back in time with the classics from The Supremes and Martha and the Vandellas. //
15 min James Bond set. The songs linked to the 007 movies. //
40 mins Musical Theatre set. Our songs and medleys from Chicago to Hairspray are staged, theatrical and very entertaining! //
Sounds Like
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Four talented, gorgeous young girls came to the fore performing with 'Purple Patch Productions' at the Globe Theatre, Blackpool and in further concerts through out north-west venues.Years later they gathered again starring in a semi professional theatre company 'Juxtaposed Productions'.
The company toured north-west theatres including the Manchester Opera House, The Lowry and Manchester Palace Theatre. During this period they all took lead vocals in the touring shows, 'Movies in Motion' and 'The Best of Broadway'. The four became best friends and decided to combine their talents in drama, dance and singing and form a female vocal harmony group. Their initial idea was to just take songs from popular musicals to create an enjoyable show but it manifested into a comedic, theatrical, sexy and vocally harmonious show.
Our cluster of diamonds, originally known as 'The Diamond Girls', were cut producing and performing a show in August 2005 for Great Britain and Wigan Rugby League star Kris Radlinski. He held his Testimonial dinner at the beautiful Kilhey Court, Standish and after wanting an evening of glitz and glamour, the girls definitely fit the bill. Also appearing that night was the fabulous young After that success they performed alongside the fantastic Johnny Martin for the British Donor Foundation at the prestigious JJB Stadium, Wigan. Their talents then spread to Milton Keynes 'Xscape Centre' where they performed to celebrate its 5th Anniversary and Christmas lights turn.
The girls starred with celebrities Richard O'Brien of 'The Rocky Horror Show' and Anthony Hutton 'Big Brother' winner in 2005 and also performing on the same bill as GIRLS ALOUD. This was a tremendous accolade for the girls who had only been together for four months at this stage.
The 'diamonds' sparkled in December 2005 producing and performing their own Christmas Spectacular at the Monaco Ballroom, Hindley. A sell out receiving rave revues - a tribute to James Bond himself, Santa Claus and to Musical Theatre! After this sparkling tribute and a huge response from their fans wanting more than just one night, they decided to expand their repertoire showing their musical and theatrical diversity in Soul, RnB, Motown to name but a few. Changes in musical style also meant a change to their name, they are now known as
Hi how are you? i just want to say thanks for accepting me and also many thanks to Carley for replying my fanmail 2 weeks ago! It was the best early birthday present i have got hehe :) (my birthday is in 2 weeks and im going to be 14!).
I really loved your version of umbrella, it is better than the original (sorry rhianna hehe) and it would be really cool if we could hear you play any madonna or britney classics! I would really love to hear you sing your version of britney spears' ''if you seek amy''! Such a catchy song!!
Girls you were simply sensational last night..just sorry we didn't get to make both nights....looking forward to the next time you can all manage to get together...xxxx
Hi Just thought i would say hi to catherine and carley dont know if you remember the leeds lads from malia "mike naughton motors" anyway if you remember give us a shout! hope ur both ok anyways xx
Hiya Girls....... Hope all is well, Just thought I'd say "hi" and to say that all of you are gorgeous Especially Carley ;-) Take Care Love Phillip xxxxx