Simone joins Sochi 2014 creative team

Simone will join the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics as one of the Mass Choreographer/Creative team responsible for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Russian games.  Simone begins her position at the end of the November and will work through until the closing ceremony on February 23, 2014.

Walking on Sunshine film

Simone has been in rehearsals for the new film, Walking on Sunshine, directed by Max Giwa and Dania Paquin for Vertigo Films.  Walking on Sunshine will be shot in London and Italy and is due for release in 2014.

Simone in new Kath and Kim movie

Simone is set for the big screen with a role in the upcoming new movie Kath and Kim the Filum alongside Fountain Lakes favourite gals Gina Riley, Jane Turner and Magda Szubanski and British actor Richard E. Grant. The production was shot in Melbourne and Italy in October/November. Stay tuned for the release dates for this much anticipated Australian comedy.

Simone gets creative for the Olympics

After a visit home to Australia, Simone has returned to London to work as part of the creative team for the ceremonies of the London Olympic Games. Working with Danny Boyle as part of the Mass Movement Team, Simone is busy putting together the creative for all four ceremonies of the Games. Rehearsing thousands of people within the Olympic Stadium began this week and Simone said the plans for the ceremonies are mind-blowing!

Simone relaunches West End Chicago

Simone is currently back on the West End stage in the relaunched Chicago the Musical at London's beautiful Garrick Theatre. Simone is playing the role of Annie in this hardworking ensemble, alongside Ugly Betty star America Ferrera (Roxie Hart) and Amra Faye Wright (Velma Kelly). Simone is also understudying the role of the sassy Velma Kelly.

Don't miss your chance to see Simone back in the West End until January. For more information and tickets visit Chicago the Musical UK's official website or visit Chicago the Musical London's Official Facebook page.

Coaching in Japan...

Simone spent much of September 2011 back in Japan conducting workshops and coaching classes for the world renowned Shiki Theatre Company.

This is the second time Simone has been asked back to Tokyo to share her musical theatre and dance skills with the Shiki company, one of the largest and most successful theatre companies in Japan.

The Most Incredible Thing - Sadler's Wells

Simone is thrilled to be part of the creative team in the role of Assistant/Rehearsal Director for the upcoming world premiere of The Most Incredible Thing at London's famous Sadler's Wells. This new full length dance work, based on the Hans Christian Andersen story of the same name, boasts music by electronic pop legends the Pet Shop Boys, choreography by Javier De Frutos and stars Royal Ballet Principal Ivan Putrov.

The world premiere season of The Most Incredible Thing will be at Sadler's Wells from March 17 - 26. For more information and bookings visit Sadler's Wells website.