Adjudicator Spotlight: Craig Bartley FIDTA, MBBO, Dip.in Dance Teaching (Trinity), Cert.ED. City & Guilds
Craig has recently returned from starring on Broadway as lead vocalist and show host/compare in 'SMILE' at the Town Hall Theatre, New York. His career path is immense, spanning over 35 years and has taken him from feature film to stage and theatre, from drama series on television to commercial endorsements.
After 13 years performing consistently in London’s West End and then 7 years in the United States including musicals on Broadway and theatre tours, Craig has seen and done the lot. Some of his UK theatre credits include such shows as the original 42nd Street, Me & My Girl, Mack & Mabel, La Cage Aux Folles, Man of La Mancha, Song & Dance, Grease, Follies Royale and many, many more.
He has toured as backing vocalist with such legends as Gladys Knight, Tom Jones, Jennifer Holliday, Melba Moore, Tina Turner, Elton John and Tommy Tune in the US and also produced, directed, devised and choreographed many productions for cruise lines, hotels and corporate events Worldwide. Craig has also played featured roles in feature films, drama soap operas, commercials and two Royal Variety Performances.
Craig regularly lectures on dance and musical theatre subjects with the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) and is Vice-Chairman of the South East area Theatre Dance Council Committee. He also takes workshops for the ISTD, UTD, BBO, NATD and UKA.Craig also choreographs and stages regularly for the professional tours for Opera and Ballet International with productions such as ‘La Traviata’ (Royal Albert Hall), ‘Madame Butterfly’ (Royal Albert Hall), ‘La Boheme’ (Int. tour) and most recently six productions of ‘AIDA’ (Int. tours).