
👕 Today RHYS HOPKINS @rhys.hopk (pictured above), makes his professional stage debut as Connor in @dehwestend at the Solaire Theatre in Manila.
💥 Rhys is a 2025 graduate of @rosebruford
and booked this leading role within a matter of weeks, post graduating. Dear Evan Hansen follows Evan, a teenager whose lie about a classmate’s death spirals out of control, ultimately exploring themes of loneliness, connection, and the importance of being honest about who you are.
Casting by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher casting.
Produced by @atg_prods @gmg.productions
#debut#virrcollective

Shaking off the cobwebs after a bank holiday like… some of our sensational clients showing us how it’s done!
Video 1 - our fierce @rebeccacurbelovaldivia (currently appearing in @cocomelon Live West End) dancing @richardjhinds’ iconic choreography!
Video 2 - the stunning @clarekateob dancing @beatswithbeet’s gorgeous choreography!
Video 3 - our iconic @emzbennetttt dancing @richardjhinds’ full out choreography!
#VirrCollective #FullOut #Dance

👕 Today is going to be a good day and here’s why… Check out our very own RHYS HOPKINS (@rhys.hopk) in the rehearsal room for Connor Murphy in @dehwestend Asia tour.
Rhys opens on the 4th September at the stunning Solaire Theatre in Manila, produced by @atg_prods @gmg.productions
📸 Photos by Marc Brenner
@marcsbrenner
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Joseph Emms (@joseph.emms.actor) joins Virr Collective. A top screen talent, Joseph has recently been seen as an RAF Officer in Time Travel Is Dangerous (dir. Chris Reading), Dave in Nightfall (dir. Ben Mole) and Nigel Jackson in Mouseboat Massacre (dir. Andrea M. Catinella), with some upcoming 2026 releases. With his striking presence, versatility and dedication, Joseph is already getting in the room for some exciting projects — looking forward for what’s next 💥
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Our superstar Lily O’Regan (@loregan.66) appears in @artsoverborders production of Brian Friel's Dancing At Lughnasa as part of FrielDays. FrielDays – A Homecoming, is a five-year centenary celebration of Brian Friel. The festival explores the rich literary and theatrical legacy of Friel through performances in locations that inspired his work. Donegal/Tyrone/Derry. Lily managed to squeeze this production in just before she heads off to Miami to star in @royalcaribbeanentertainment's We Will Rock You as Teen Queen! Absolutely unstoppable! 💪🏻
#VirrCollective #LilyORegan #DancingAtLughnasa

📸 Snapped above: Precious Abimbola (@preciousxabimbola ) on press night for Little Shop of Horrors at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (@bordgaisenergytheatre) — pictured with agency assistant Jamie O’Leary (@jamieoleary00) and his partner Cillian Donaghy (@cilliandonaghy), Musical Director extraordinaire.
We’re so proud to see Precious shine in her professional debut as Crystal, one of the Street Urchins, in this milestone all-Irish production presented by @theatreworx_productions.
#virrcollective#littleshopofhorrors#BordGáisEnergyTheatre

Our fabulous Lilli Breese (@lillibreese) has some exciting news to announce very soon! 👀 Offer all wrapped up just in time for her graduation from @italia.conti this week! Lilli is a show stopping triple threat with classy and versatile vocals and exceptional dance technique across styles! She’s one to keep an eye on! 🌟
#2025Grad #LilliBreese #VirrCollective

RHYS HOPKINS (@rhys.hopk) will play Connor Murphy in the upcoming tour of Dear Evan Hansen @dehwestend in Asia 👕
The tour kicks off this September at the stunning Solaire Theatre in Manila, before heading to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore this autumn. This marks Rhys’ professional stage debut.
Rhys is a 2025 graduate of Rose Bruford (@rosebruford), and June alone saw Rhys table read for a lead role in an upcoming Irish screen drama 🎬
Casting by: Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting
Produced by: @atg_prods @gmg.productions
#virrcollective

WEST END DEBUT 💥
Tomorrow, the wonderful Rebecca Curbelo Validviva (@rebeccacurbelovaldivia) makes her West End debut at the iconic St Martin’s Theatre, London—spending her summer with none other than JJ in CoComelon Sing-Along Live (@cocomelon)! 🎭💫
This vibrant new stage adaptation of the beloved children’s series is bursting with your favourite songs, loveable characters, and interactive joy🎶🚌🧡
Produced by Round Room Live (@round_room_live) and Lambert Jackson (@lambertjacksonproductions) in partnership with Moonbug Entertainment (@moonbugentertainment) , CoComelon Sing-Along Live! is a celebration of music, movement, and early learning. And now, Rebecca joins the magical cast bringing it to life in the West End for the first time ever!
Casting by: @lambertjacksonproductions 👏✨
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Following a run in ‘The Mikado’ earlier this year, JJ Lam (@jjlametc) is currently in rehearsals with the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company and will be performing this summer as part of the 31st International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival.
JJ joins the ensemble for three iconic productions — The Pirates of Penzance, Iolanthe, and Princess Ida — performing at the stunning Buxton Opera House from 2–16 August and at Malvern Theatre from 4–6 September 2025.
Catch JJ on stage bringing Victorian wit and operatic charm to life with NGSOC’s acclaimed company🎭
#JJLam #GilbertAndSullivan #NGSOC #BuxtonOperaHouse #MalvernTheatre #BritishTheatre #MusicalTheatre #OperaEnsemble #ActorAnnouncement #GandSFestival2025#virrcollective

Tabitha Heidi Brown (@itstabithaheidibrown) and Emeli Mumford (@emelimumford) will both appear in Rising Stars, a special concert presented by Theatre North CIC (@theatre.north), casting by Declan Walker (@declanwalkercasting) 💥
The evening will showcase emerging musical theatre talent from or living in the North of England, with a focus on bold, contemporary voices in the industry. This marks Theatre North CIC’s first public event and will take place at The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire, on Sunday 27 July at 7PM.
Tabitha, a 2025 graduate of Leeds Conservatoire (@leedsmusicdrama), Emeli, a fierce and dynamic performer.
#RisingStars #LeedsConservatoire #TheatreNorth #EmeliMumford #TabithaHeidiBrown #MusicalTheatre #NorthernTalent #DeclanWalkerCasting #LivePerformance

Massive congratulations to Lily O’Regan (@loregan.66), who will appear in the next cast of WE WILL ROCK YOU with Royal Caribbean International onboard Anthem of the Seas.
Lily will be starring as Teen Queen 💥
And… this isn’t the only exciting job in the diary. Stay tuned – Lily’s had another project confirmed, and we can’t wait to share more soon 👀
Casting by: @royalcaribbeanentertainment
#LilyORegan #AnthemOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #TeenQueen#virrcollective

This week sees Caitlin Mack (@caitlinmack._) and Lauchlan Graham (@lauchlan_graham1) step into rehearsals for their exciting summer contracts with RWS Global (@rwsglobalofficial) 🌍
Caitlin is a 2025 graduate of London Studio Centre (@ldnstudiocentre), and Lauchlan has just graduated from Emil Dale Academy (@emildaleacademy).
RWS Global is a world leader in live entertainment and experiential design, known for delivering bold, high-impact productions across.
Casting by the brilliant @alexiaballiugiovanis
#RWSGlobal #virrcollective

Our brilliant Cadi Watkins (@cadiwatkins) joins the cast of ‘As We Are’ at The Other Palace Studio (@theotherpalace) 💫
A 2025 graduate of Trinity Laban’s Musical Theatre course (@trinitylaban) , Cadi brings warmth and wit — we couldn’t be prouder to see her stepping into this exciting new production with Genuinely Confused Theatre Co (@genuinelyconfused_theatreco)
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