Rochdale thespians nominated for 15 prestigious awards

Rochdale Musical Theatre Company (RMTC) have received an incredible fifteen nominations for the prestigious ACT (Association of Community Theatre) Spotlight Musical Awards.

The awards cover RMTC's two most recent productions staged at Champness Hall; Legally Blonde in October 2021 and The Producers in May 2022.

The talented nominees include Mike Wignall, Zac Grenier, Leonie Picariello, Annabelle Taylor, Terry Banham, Steven Cheeseman, Josh Hindle, Michael Twigg, Ben Maguire, Cesca Astley, Jess Bray, Maria Markland and choreographer Nikki Cooke. The full Company also received a nomination for Most Accomplished Vocal Ensemble.

Zac Grenier, who received two nominations for Most Accomplished Actor commented: "I am thrilled to be nominated for an ACT award for both Legally Blonde and The Producers; both were amazing productions to be part of with RMTC. Congratulations to all the other nominees and everyone involved in both shows."

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 12th November in Altrincham.

RMTC's May 2023 production is set to be announced on 1st November - follow them on social media for the latest updates.

RMTC Secretary, Kath Meredith, commented:

"Our next production is one of the most popular musicals of all time and we can't wait to get started! If you'd like to join our cast or help out with this exciting production in any way (make up, hair, wardrobe, stage crew, front of house etc) please get in touch via our social media pages or by emailing rochdalemtc@gmail. com. We're also looking for sponsors for our next production."