Vaughan Howells – Musical Director

Vaughan originates from Port Talbot. He studied singing at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, and Royal College of Music, London. He was the joint winner of the first Towyn Roberts Memorial singing competition at the Welsh National Eisteddfod and went on to sing for Welsh National Opera and choral and operatic societies all around the country. He was also a founder member of the Baroque Consort of Singers, singing at venues such as the Wigmore Hall and Purcell Room on London’s South Bank.

James Hancock-Evans

James lives with his family not ten miles away from Llansteffan in St Clears. He is an actor, having previously been a teacher. He grew up near Aberystwyth, and in school was highly involved with singing, choirs and performing. He began learning the piano at the age of seven, studying classical repertoire with his teacher, but from his teenage years he developed an interest and love for jazz which continues to this day. James studied English at Christ’s College, Cambridge where he spent his time acting, singing and playing far more than writing essays, and made good friends there with whom he still plays music. He recently completed a Masters at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. When not playing piano, he enjoys walking the family’s giant dog, gardening and composing.