'Your gift is making people happy,' our care homes, sheltered housing and dementia groups say about our entertainment.
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Based in Scotland and very happy to travel throughout the UK, Shine Bright Entertainments is a professional theatrical production company that specialises in providing warm-hearted musical theatre for the community that includes people of all ages with learning difficulties; care homes; nursing homes; sheltered housing units; community groups; village halls; residential units for young or older pe
ople and private events. Run by 2015 Musical Theatre graduate Steffi Rollo and 2009 Performance graduate Glynis Wozniak, Shine Bright Entertainments has a broad repertoire of songs for your enjoyment. All our shows are original and we often add a personal touch to the area we are are performing in. We tend to keep material to an hour's length believing this to be the optimum time for energy and focus for care home residents. We prefer to use humour and avoid melancholy, so keep subject matter interesting yet light-hearted. We include age-appropriate anecdotes and songs with great appeal so that our audience can join in when able. We have witnessed first hand how healing music and the performing arts are to residents of all ages and feel honoured to be able to ignite the spark of laughter and life that is so often clouded by those experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's. We are touring When I Was Young ~ a fun show that sees the elderly Nessie interrupt a concert being given by Janet (played by Steffi Rollo) to reminisce about her youth in the dance halls of Glasgow and Edinburgh that teaches Janet a thing or two about life. Oh, there's life in the old dog yet and as you will know from your residents, once mischievous, always mischievous! Laugh and reminisce as we take you on a musical journey to brighten your day with When I Was Young and keep an eye on our page for new shows in the coming seasons. However, we are also taking bookings for our special Christmas show, Merry Christmas, Darling ~ which celebrates Christmas by looking at traditions from Victorian times and the 1920s. To celebrate, we are offering a special discount on multiple bookings. We can be contacted via our page: https://www.facebook.com/Shine-Bright-Entertainments
Whilst setting up yesterday, an adaptor and cable seemed to have lost contact with my PA system.
The very helpful Activity Coordinator and I did everything to resolve the issue, and I even attempted to Bluetooth my music through the home's smart TV, but it wasn't having it.
In the end, I played the music through my phone and amplified my voice through the microphone, and lots of residents joined in.
What could have been a disaster of no entertainment turned into an absolute delight as I was determined to deliver what I had promised, and everyone was so lovely about it so I still managed to keep smiling.
Two new parts to be ordered urgently!
25/06/2024
It was such a joy to be back in a care home with my Celebrating Doris show all about the life of Doris Day and featuring lots of her songs.
Beautiful participation from the residents in Ayr that moved me to tears 🥺💖🥰
04/06/2024
For my next set of headshots, I wanted to be as diverse as possible, so I slumped my back in no make up to look older and moved on in varying degrees.
Photo credit https://www.instagram.com/lukas_svbd?igsh=dXlweWNidnR6M3dv
in Edinburgh...and just £60 for 3 images! Gx
24/05/2024
If you are interested in please go and see my fabulous client Alex McSherry in The Tanner at The Henderson Theatre in tonight at 7.30pm.
I learned more about Scottish history, William Wallace and Scottish battles than I ever did at school! Gx
11/04/2024
You've heard me rave about this incredible play. So, who's coming with me? Gx
TOUR INFO FOR OUR TOURING THEATRE SHOWS THROUGHOUT 2024.
04/04/2024
A beautiful show for you. Gx
A heart-warming, poignant and, at times funny play about palliative nurse and ex-singer/songwriter Bronwyn, who is commissioned by her patient (Henry) to write an album of music based on secret poems he had written for his late wife and son (Justin) – words he couldn’t say in person. A premiere ...
02/04/2024
What's that you say?
A new commercials arm of the agency? Oh, go on then.
Taking applicants now via the website: expression-agency.com
All ages, all diversity all over the UK and Europe.
Please note that you must be unsigned, or be with an agency that does not rep you for commercials. Gx
30/03/2024
If you love the theatre; storytelling of depth; heartfelt music, go and see Blue Beard with Wise Children Lyceum Edinburgh
It is the last two shows today before the show moves on to Birmingham and London.
I have seen it 4 times and seen something new each time. It is one of the most powerful and beautiful pieces of theatre I have ever seen. Gx
When someone tells you not to look, OPEN THE BLOODY DOOR! Blue Beard the Magician makes hearts flutter and pupils dilate. With a wink, a stroke and a flick
08/03/2024
Who knows of a Glaswegian male actor 20-30 who is brilliant at playing a rough yet kind Glasgow Ned?
There is an amazing opportunity awaiting the right person.
Ideally a broad build, but must be tall.
Can be represented, or not represented, but must be trained or have superb skills and reliability.
Please send Spotlight or headshot and CV to [email protected] 💐 Gx
02/03/2024
Who's in or on 9th March? We are with
Do come along. Gx
It is a true story about family, secrets, survival, forgiveness and devastating betrayal.
23/11/2023
I have two Mrs Claus Cabaret shows available in York on 7th and 8th December.
£120 payable on the day. Please message your interest privately. Gx
08/11/2023
Mrs Claus Cabaret is back for selective dates only in December. £120
13/10/2023
Earlier this year, I saw Geez A Break Productions in
When We Were Young written by Liam Lambie.
Gritty, real, dynamic, heartbreaking yet hilarious all at once, I could not be more thrilled that the cast are bringing the play to Pavilion Theatre on Tuesday 17th Oct. I've just bought tickets. Will you join me? Gx
After a successful run earlier this year ‘WHEN WE WERE YOUNG’ is back. When We Were Young takes the audience back to 1990s Glasgow where gang culture was at its worst and takes them on a nostalgic emotional rollercoaster, as the follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the ...
02/10/2023
Currently, I am touring one show: Celebrating Doris.
A biopic of Doris Day with lots of her favourite songs for you to sing along to.
So lovely to be interviewed for The Big Picture Podcast with Maureen Hascoet de Cuestas 🥰 Gx
Welcome to your Scottish Screen Podcast!This month, I’m catching up with Glynis Wozniak, partner at Vella-Wozniak casting agency. Glynis talks about her expe...
01/06/2023
Rather too dramatic for care homes, but I am in a beautiful written play this Sunday at Augustine Church in
Tickets are available at:
How can you forgive someone who doesn't want your forgiveness?
19/04/2023
Although I spend most of my time being an agent now, I had to say yes to this!
Unwanted - a play written by my client Tom Celeketic, and featuring four more of my clients; including my former agent 🥰 How does it get any better than that?
This 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coiffed and makeup… | 118 comments on LinkedIn
18/02/2023
Although the agency takes up most of my time now, I still love doing shows. Gx
22/01/2023
Kung Hey Fat Choy to all my wonderful audience members 🎇🐇🎇
It has started beautifully with a booking for an early Valentine's Day show on February 13th in Strathaven for an amazingly caring and hard working Activities Coordinator. ❤️ Gx
30/12/2022
Due to unexpected illness in the care home I was booked for this afternoon (Friday 30th), I have unexpected availability for my festive show that includes Auld Lang Syne.
I can now offer this show to a care home in Ayr or Stranraer area at a discount as I have an evening booking in Portpatrick.
Please email [email protected]
20/12/2022
So great to be back with a live show today at McClymont care home in Lanark.
Sadly, I forgot to take a photo of my elf costume, but we all had so much fun! Gx
16/12/2022
Just two slots available for my fun Christmas singalong, Beads and Baubles - Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd. £100. Scotland only.
Please message or email [email protected]
06/12/2022
You've heard of How about ?
Invite me in to your company, or company Christmas party, for a 15-minute sing song (or longer if preferred) in costume to add some festive cheer.
Choose from the tender Mrs Claus; the mischievous elf, or the fun Rudolph.
*Currently available in Scotland or Carlisle only*
03/12/2022
Some availability in Scotland or Carlisle for my tender and fun Christmas cabaret with songs from Mrs Claus, the elf and Rudolph.
Please email [email protected] Just £100!
However, for light-hearted fun, Calamity Jane is also available throughout December. Gx
24/10/2022
With my Calamity Jane costumes being in the loft for 3 years, I had to wash them all - and then iron them!
The only thing that doesn't fit is my ballgown 🙈 Fortunately I have another.
The one good thing about that is I rehearsed my show at the same time - yet now I'm shattered 😂
23/10/2022
On Tuesday, I will perform my first Calamity Jane show in 3 years.
As I was rehearsing today, a memory came to me.
During one show in a sheltered housing unit, I sang with a resident who happened to be a former opera singer who was very casually dressed.
The next time I came, that same lady was dressed in a sophisticated black outfit with sparkling crystals.
I said, 'You look so beautiful!' and she replied saying, 'I dressed up because I knew you were coming.' 🥺🥰🥺
Performance means so much to so many and I am so looking forward to performing again - this time for a dementia group in Lanark.
04/10/2022
With the current restrictions in place to perform in care homes, my Calamity Jane costumes and set have been packed away in the loft.
Let's trust they still fit because I've been hired to do a Calamity Jane show for dementia group later this month
22/07/2022
I am currently only offering shows via Zoom or that are filmed.
However, as senior partner with Vella Wozniak Talent Agency, I now have several amazing performers at your disposal, so do feel free to call or email me with your queries: [email protected]
I do miss you all! 🥰 Gx
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I have two Mrs Claus Cabaret shows available in York on 7th and 8th December.
£120 payable on the day. Please message your interest privately. Gx
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I began the process of changing my hair to my natural colour today, which is grey 😂🙈
A modern cut, yes; but more akin to Doris Day now in colour. Gx
Our new addition. Gx
Original music The Drowning Forest
My very first collaboration is with the very talented Sally Dudleston of Sally's Sofa who inspired this idea. Sally creates beautiful characters lovingly hand made in felt. True characters that warm your heart.
What difference could we make in the world if children felt good about who they were no matter what? If they had a friend to guide them through their fears alongside a downloadable audio story narrated in a gentle voice. Or a story to celebrate all they are.
There are two characters to choose from. This is our dinosaur ❤ and the introductory price is just £12.
Enquiries: [email protected]
Our Winter Wonderland show is almost ready.
Book now and receive a personal message to your home 💖 Gx
I'm doing a self tape course. Of course there's bloopers: adjusting my wobbly glasses; shushing my daughter's dog who was scratching to get in - and her hurtling herself at the door to get in 🤣 Gx
Shine Bright Entertainments is a professional theatre and entertainment company that specialises in providing warm-hearted musical theatre for people of all ages, including nurseries; primary and secondary schools; people of all ages with learning difficulties; care homes; nursing homes; sheltered housing units; community groups; village halls; residential units for young or older people and private events.
Our speciality is our personal touch and we perform ‘with’ and not just ‘to’ our audience. We thrive on creativity and can create a show on practically any theme you desire.
Working with all age groups from the very young, we host ballet birthday parties in your home with beautiful exercises at the barre; ballet stories and games culminating in a choreographed performance to show proud parents.
Run by 2015 Musical Theatre graduate Steffi Rollo and 2009 Performance graduate Glynis Wozniak, Shine Bright Entertainments has a broad repertoire of well-known and beloved songs for your enjoyment. Based near the borders of Scotland, we travel throughout the UK.
All our shows are original and written by Glynis. We tend to keep material to an hour's length believing this to be the optimum time for energy and focus for care home residents, but also do longer singalong shows for pubs, clubs, village and town halls, or for care homes on request.
We use humour to keep subject matter interesting yet light-hearted and include anecdotes and songs with great appeal so that our audience can join in when able and we are praised for being so interactive with the audience.
We have witnessed first hand how healing music and the performing arts are to residents of all ages and feel honoured to be able to ignite the spark of laughter and life that is so often clouded by those experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's.
Current shows include our hugely popular solo show, THE DEADWOOD STAGE. Adapted from Doris Day’s famous film, Glynis portrays the whole story of Calamity Jane in character and not only includes all the well-known songs from the movie such as Windy City; Higher than a Hawk and Black Hills of Dakota, but several others to tie in with this hilarious tale. It really is a funny yet touching show that has received rave reviews from the Aberdeen to Weston-super-Mare.
SECRET LOVE is a solo show that is sweet yet funny. Set in 1951, it touches on the theme of when community was important and love was altogether more innocent. Some details were taken from care home residents’ own stories and everyone gets behind Olivia as she looks for love; finds love; loses love and then finds it again with a wondrous twist. Songs include I Feel Pretty; Consider Yourself; People Will Say We’re in Love; If I Were a Rich Man and many more.
We also have the very funny Summer Love, which sees Auntie Betti ‘with an i’ going abroad for the first time. Much hilarity ensues as she mucks up her passport photo; misses her flight; gets saved by Sir Richard Branson and has a holiday romance. Lots of songs from the 60s are including, such as Summer Holiday; King of the Road; California Dreaming; Some Enchanted Evening; Sailing; Beyond the Sea and others.
Let us help your residents laugh and reminisce as we take you on a musical journey to brighten your day with THE DEADWOOD STAGE; SECRET LOVE; SUMMER LOVE, or several singalong cabaret-style shows, like SPRING HOPE and new show KEEP IT UNDER YOUR HAT. You will be pleased whilst, as members of Equity we guarantee our performers a fair wage, we are highly competitive and flexible to your needs and have invested in excellent equipment and beautiful, authentic costumes.
We can be contacted via our page: https://www.facebook.com/Shine-Bright-Entertainments By e-mail at: [email protected] or by calling Glynis on 07549940140.
