As well as working as a swing in Mamma Mia, Katy Osborne is currently busy organising a charity concert entitled ‘The Philippine Dream’.
Taking place at the Leicester Square Theatre this Sunday (17th August), The Philippine Dream will see performances from West End stars including Summer Strallen, Dianne Pilkington, Charlotte Riby, Alicia Beck, Tyrone Huntley and Harry Francis as well as Anton du Beke, the West End Frame Award winning Daniel Buckley and Miss Saigon’s Hugh Maynard and Rachelle Ann Go who will perform a special duet with Blake.
The concert is raising money for abandoned and abused orphans in Manila. All proceeds will go directly towards the building of a brand new Arts Centre at the Tuloy Foundation, with the potential for a small theatre to be built, allowing young children the opportunity to perform and showcase their talents. The Orphanage is keen for performing to be a part of their schooling as it has such a positive effect on many of the young people, bringing confidence, self-discovery, pride and joy into their daily lives.
Katy’s theatre credits include: swing in We Will Rock You (original cast, Cologne), Ensemble in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK Tour), Ensemble in Hello, Dolly! (UK Tour/Theatre Royal, Lincoln), first cover Lisa in Mamma Mia (International Tour), Ensemble in The Bet (Criterion), featured soloist in West End Laine (Aldwych) and Wendy in Peter Pan (Richmond).
Katy speaks to West End Frame about why she’s organising The Philippine Dream, what people can expect from the evening and life in Mamma Mia…
There is so much excitement surrounding The Philippine Dream. Are you pleased with how the show is coming together?
Yes I am incredibly thrilled with the progress for The Philippine Dream; some wonderful performers are working very hard to make this a very special evening!
