Malcolm Ball began his music education by studying piano and later orchestration and arranging. He studied electronic music and composition at the Royal College of Music London where he became increasingly interested in percussion leading to special projects in Eastern music. In 1986 he was appointed percussion examiner for the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London and has had graded music published for examinations. As well as writing and arranging, Malcolm continues to be very active as a freelance musician , including being Musical Director for such shows as Crazy for You, Sweet Charity, Good News, Hello Dolly, Me and My Girl, The Slipper and the Rose, Promises Promises, The Music Man, Brundibar (Hans Krasa), Kinneret (Opera for All Productions), West Side Story and various compilation concerts.

Sue trained at the Bush Davies School of Dancing gaining Advanced Levels of Tap, Ballet and Modern dance. She has danced in many shows for various local societies, her favoruite being 42nd Street. Sue has played a number of leading roles in dance and drama including Dream Laurey in 'Oklahoma', Alithea in 'Lust', Patty in 'Charlie Brown' and recently played Gladys in 'Stepping Out'. She has choreographed shows for Basildon Operatic, HMM and CDOT including 'Oklahoma', 'Guys & Dolls', 'Anything Goes', 'Annie Get Your Gun' and 'Kiss Me Kate'. This is the second time Sue has co-directed an HMM winter concert (the first being 'Musical Mystery Tour') and she is looking forward to choreographing 'Guys & Dolls' for us in the summer.

Chris' performing experience started at The Academy Drama School, where she gained Lamda acting medals. Whilst at college, she joined HMM and her parts in shows at the Queen’s Theatre include Minnie Fay in ‘Hello Dolly’, Sally Smith in ‘Me and My Girl’ and most recently Jane Raeburn in ‘Salad Days’. Chris has also choreographed and directed for Eastbury Players. Chris’ primary talent is dancing and she has choreographed for HMM in ‘The Time Show’, ‘Stars’ and ‘Salad Days’ at the Queen’s and also ‘A Variety Show’ and ‘A Show of Two Halves’ at Campion School. She trained in tap at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and is a member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD).

Stuart has been involved with HMM for over 17 years now, in various roles as accompanist, compiler, arranger, co-MD and is now an Honorary Member of the group. Stuart studied piano and composition at the Royal Academy of Music and has worked as a freelance accompanist, arranger and composer but he has primarily played for Performing Arts colleges such as Bird College and The Centre. Stuart has just finished a run as MD of Snow White at the Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford, where he has MD'd the last 4 pantomimes. Some of his favourite shows to be involved in over the years have been Snoopy, Honk, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Slice Of Saturday Night, Nunsense and Bye Bye Birdie. Stuart will be keeping us entertained as accompanist for Guys & Dolls!