Caroline SabistonCaroline Sabiston

Caroline's interest in theatre started at a young age. She began dancing when she was 4, studying Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Song and Dance. This led her to develop an interest in singing, beginning lessons when she was 12.
Her first theatrical experience was playing Gloria in 'The Wizard of Oz' while attending Whitley Bay High School. While at the School she also went on to play Calamity in 'Calamity Jane' and Anita in 'West Side Story'.

Although her main interest had always been Musical Theatre she joined WBTC in 2005 for their production 'Dad's Army', where she took on the role of Edith Parish. Although this was Caroline's only on stage performance for WBTC, she continued to help back stage and front of house for many of their productions, until she moved to Surrey in 2008. As well as gaining stage experience with the company she made many great friends for life.

Caroline was also a member of Whitley Bay Operatic Society. While with the society she played Charlotte in 'Oliver', Ermangarde in 'Hello Dolly', Fiona McKeith in 'Brigadoon' and Zelda Zanders in 'Singin in the Rain'. As well as Caroline Sabistonperforming she was a Junior Representative on their committee for 2 years.

At the age of 16 she was given the lead role of Prince Philip in Whitley Bay Pantomime Societies 'Sleeping Beauty'. She went all to play Aladdin in 'Aladdin' and Jack in 'Jack and the Beanstalk', which was performed at The Peoples Theatre.
From the age of 14 Caroline took part, every summer, in a show with Dionysis Theatre Company. These shows were performed at Durham's Gala Theatre and Darlington's Civic Theatre. She took on the roles of Yente the Matchmaker in 'Fiddler on the Roof', Miss Sherman in 'Fame' and The Duchess in 'Me and My Girl'.

By day Caroline began her training at Newcastle College Performance Academy, studying for a National Diploma in Musical Theatre. While at the college she was offered the chance to compete in 'World Skills UK' ,a global competition for people studying at a B Tec level. She travelled to Edinburgh for the first round, winning her category of Musical Theatre and progressing to the final in Stockport. She went on to win the competition and was asked to perform at the award ceremony in London in November.

Most recently Caroline performed in 'The Witches of Eastwick' with West End Operatic Society. She played the role of Gina Marino, whilst understudying the 3 leads, Alex, Sukie and Jane. The show was performed at Newcastle's Theatre Royal.

In September Caroline moved to Guildford in Surrey. She is currently studying for a degree in Musical Theatre at the prestigious Guildford School of Acting