SOS Production Team
Dani Godwin: Director
Dani has been involved in amateur dramatics since the age of 12 when she joined Centre Stage in Shirley. In more recent years she has been a member of KMS and is the current chair and director of SoS. Dani has performed in many plays and musicals in this time, taking leading roles in Oklahoma, Blitz, Our House, Sweet Charity, Annie and Hello Dolly. She has directed sell out performances of ‘Fame’, ‘Made in Dagenham’, ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘Kinky Boots’.
Mel O’Donnell: Musical Director
Mel started as a rehearsal pianist from the age of 14 and has been involved with many local societies over the years including Stags, BMOS and Coleshill. The past 16 years Mel has had the pleasure of being musical director for a number of societies - Crossed Keys MTC, Knowle MTC and latterly Solihull on Stage (SOS). Mel was also a founder member of the very talented and award winning youth group SOSage factory, and was involved with them for over 29 years! Mel had the privilege of being MD for the Solihull premieres of Miss Saigon, Les Miserables and Kinky Boots
Sarah Golby: Choreographer
Sarah has been dancing since she could walk, developing a passion for movement and theatre early on, taking to the stage with Solihull on Stage (SOS) at just 10 years old. Over the years, she has worked with various local groups and trained as a dance teacher. Sarah also dedicated over 20 years to their youth section, SOSage.
Some of her favourite shows include Our House, Kinky Boots, and Made in Dagenham.
Adam Tullett: Stage Manager
Adam was born and raised in Shirley, Solihull. He has been involved in over one hundred theatre productions staged in and around the Solihull area. In the 30 years he has been involved in Solihull theatre, he has acted as Stage Manager, Fly Crew and Stage Crew for many societies.
At the age of 20 Adam turned professional working as a rigger on various West End productions including 'Les Misérables', 'We Will Rock You' and 'The Lion King'. Adam also worked in TV and Film while living in London, including 'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway', 'Top of the Pops' and 'Wimbledon' the film. Following his stint in London, Adam moved on to the festival scene working on events like 'Live 8', 'Download' and 'V Festival'. Adam then settled back in Solihull becoming rigging manager with the NEC Arenas Team, working on large arena concerts including the likes of 'Take That' and 'Madonna’ .