DUNCAN HEATHER
Director
Duncan has performed all over the world in musical theatre.
From London’s West End to being Lead Tenor in 'The Spirit Of Broadway' at the legendary Via Funchal Theatre in Brazil, Duncan has been principal vocalist to critical acclaim.
Throughout his career he has worked as a Soloist creating his own productions and Theatre shows and also as part of a larger cast in International Arenas and UK Theatres, gracing the same stages as Des O Connor, Joe Longthorne and Brian Blessed to name a few.
He experienced one of his greatest achievements on stage back in 2009 and was requested to perform at The Sporting Club in Monte Carlo, performing for an audience including the Prince Of Monaco and Dame Shirley Bassey.
He has played Frankie Valli in the Rock and Roll musical ‘Twist and Shout’ in Atlantic City, USA. Performed as one of 'The 12 Tenors' on a sell out International tour and cruised the world as a featured vocalist for Celebrity Cruise lines.
In 2012 Duncan was lucky enough to be one of 'The 12 Tenors' alongside Jonathan Ansell of G4 fame in a performance in Istanbul for the remembrance of the many victims of the Earthquake that hit Turkey in 2011.
Duncan toured the UK and Europe with the new Queen production 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to critical acclaim, alongside some of the West End and Broadway's biggest musical theatre stars and his last theatre engagement was starring in the Frankie Valli musical 'New Jersey Nights', touring the entire United Kingdom. He now tours the world with his one man show, headlining as a guest entertainer onto some of the worlds most luxury cruise lines and corporate events.
SAMANTHA HEATHER
Creative Director / Choreographer
Sam was classically trained in Ballet from an early age and went onto obtain majors in all styles including Spanish Flamenco and Contemporary. From here she went on to be a successful professional dancer for 20 years before retiring from performance in 2013.
Sam has danced across every inch of the World, performing in shows such as 'Spirit Of The Dance', 'Dancing Queen', 'Boogie Nights The Musical', the UK premier of 'The Mask' and was principal dancer and head girl in 'The Moscow State Circus'.
She has been a featured dancer alongside Ricky Martin in the Kodak Theatre (Hollywood, Los Angeles) and a Flamenco Soloist touring Ireland for Baroness Melody Urquat.
Sam also used her leadership skills when becoming the company manager of the full UK tour of 'Le Grand Cirque' back in 2009.
Having literally performed in all generes of the industry including multiple pantomimes, cruise ships and theatre tours, Sam is one of the most experienced dancer/choreographers in the business bringing a wealth of knowledge to all she creates.
MIKE CRAWSHAW
Creative Director / Producer
Mike is one-fifth of the vocal harmony group The Overtones. Having sold over one million albums and achieving 7 major sell out tours, he has also travelled the world performing, from the London Palladium to a new year's eve show at the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin in front of 2 million people.
Appearing on many national and international television shows, one of his many career highlights has been to perform for the Queen at The Royal Albert Hall live on BBC One.
Mike is so thrilled to begin his partnership with Duncan, Sam and the whole team at Slamdunk.
