JESSICA BRODERICK
SHOW CHOIR CO-FOUNDER & TEACHER
In 2011, Jess graduated from the prestigious Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, founded by Sir Paul McCartney, where she trained in performing arts, specialising in singing. Since then, she has worked professionally as a vocalist and performer across the UK and abroad.
Jess co-founded Show Choir in 2017 and leads the Widcombe & Southville (Bristol Show Choir) groups. She loves combining two of her biggest passions: choirs and musical theatre!
JACK HAMILTON
SHOW CHOIR TEACHER
Jack has a classical/choral background. He was a chorister at Worcester Cathedral and later studied Music at Bristol University, graduating in 2013. His first instrument was the violin but at 20 he started singing opera, moving to Drum Kit and joining a signed band after university.
Jack conducted choirs at university, later ran a childrens choir in China and currently sings with Choir Noir. He has also toured the UK and Europe extensively as a drummer, playing countless shows and festivals including Glastonbury.
Jack is also a qualified vocal coach. He is a singing teacher at Bristol Grammar School and works with singers in various bands.
Jack leads the Batheaston & Downend (Bristol Show Choir) groups and loves being a part of Bath Show Choir, sharing his passion for singing with other musical theatre lovers!
FRAN JONES
SHOW CHOIR TEACHER & ADMINISTRATOR
In 2011, Fran graduated from the University of South Wales with a degree in Drama. Since then, she has worked professionally as a vocalist, including performing at the Proms as part of London Philharmonic Choir, and as a vocal coach both abroad, teaching singing at a school in China and closer to home in various schools including Bristol Grammar School. Fran is a passionate singer and performer and loves inspiring others through music!
Fran leads the Widcombe (while Jess is on maternity leave!) & Southdown groups and Frome Show Choir and is also the Bath & Frome administrator.
DOUG WATTS
SHOW CHOIR CO-FOUNDER
A music graduate of The University of Bristol, Doug studied vocal performance under internationally renowned opera singers Christopher Gillett & Jeffrey Howard, in Musical Theatre performance with Andy Reiss of Beyond the Barricade and in conducting under Jonathan James.
Doug has musically directed a number of shows, including Little Shop of Horrors, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Godspell and now regularly conducts a number of choirs.
Doug co-founded Show Choir in 2017 and leads the Clifton & Westbury-on-Trym Bristol Show Choir groups. He brings his love of musicals, passion for conducting and talent for arranging to Show Choir.