The Creatives

Gabrielle Tyler – Principal

Gabrielle is the founder of GT Theatre Productions & Principal of Bright Stars. Before she started GT Theatre, she assisted with the running of other theatre groups and has been choreographing productions since the age of 15. She has also been performing for many years and has taken her graded dance examinations in Tap, Ballet, Modern & Jazz. She absolutely loves working with the children and enjoys every aspect of the theatre world. She cannot wait to see what the future has in store for GT Theatre Productions. Gabrielle also holds a Safeguarding qualification, a DBS & a Chaperone Licence.

Katie French – Bright Stars Dance Captain

Katie is one of the members of Bright Stars but also assists with the choreography for the productions. She has been part of many productions and loves to dance. Our Showcase in March 2025 she choreographed a lot of the numbers and in our December 2025 Showcase, she has choreographed all of the Children’s numbers. She is a wonderful asset to Bright Stars and the children really look up to her. She is a great inspiration and a wonderful help in the classes. She is a great role model to the children. Katie also holds a DBS.

Tom Hume-Steer – Bright Stars Assistant

Tom has been a member of Bright Stars since it began. He has also performed in many productions with other societies as well as Bright Stars. One of his highlights was playing the role of Jean Val Jean in Les Miserables School Edition 2 years ago with another society which he won the NODA Best Young Actor award. He has also done some professional acting work and has featured in Mobland on Paramount Plus. He has also recently won a Sky Arts Award for the musical that he helped to write called ‘The Children’s Inquiry’ that was performed in London. Tom is a brilliant asset to the company and the children really admire him. He is a great role model for the children and we are lucky to have him. Tom also holds a DBS & a Chaperone Licence.

Beca Edwards – Bright Stars Assistant

Beca has only just joined us but has been performing for many years. She has been a member of theatre groups in the past and is now very excited to be joining us as a class assistant. She is great with the children and is a very helpful addition to the class.