TWO performers who were trained by the late Trefor Lloyd Roberts have joined the cast for a show in his name. 

'Trefor' will be held on Sunday, July 23 at 7pm at Rhyl Pavilion. 

It will celebrate Mr Roberts who supported performing arts in the town for more than three decades, through song and dance.

Rachel Roberts and Sophie Murphy, who were both trained and directed by Mr Roberts, have joined the cast of Trefor. 

Rachel was trained and directed by Mr Roberts from the age of four. She went on to study at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and the University of Oxford.

After graduating, she performed as a stand-up comedian and was a member of the all-female comedy group, The Blue Tits.

She now teaches singing and theatre.

Rachel said: “I owe so much to Trefor. His commitment to excellence inspired so many around him. I’m incredibly excited to once again tread the boards to celebrate his life."

Sophie performed in many theatre shows under the direction of Mr Roberts throughout her teens.

She continued her drama and vocal training, while taking on small roles in BBC dramas and singing voiceovers for various musical television shows. She became a professional singing teacher from aged 19.

She then went on to open a Music School with her husband, specialising in 1-1 tuition in Chester.

The ‘Murphy School of Music’ has grown over the years and won awards.

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Sophie continues to perform professionally, singing at weddings and functions along with bars and restaurants across the North West.

Sophie said: "Trefor was a fantastic director. He treated us like adults and expected us to deliver performances that rivalled the professional industry.

"His commitment to developing his students is evident in the amount of talented performers who came from his training.”

Rhyl Pavilion Theatre said [about the upcoming show]: “For over 30 years, Trefor Lloyd Roberts fired the imaginations of young performers and provided a springboard for many entertainment professionals through his youth theatre groups.

“Always bold in vision, he directed thousands and entertained thousands more here at the Pavilion.

“Following his sad passing last year, those young performers, together with many creative professionals who worked along side Trefor, return to the Pavilion stage to celebrate and thank Trefor for his immeasurable contribution to their lives.”

Mr Roberts died last year. 

Tickets are available via Rhyl Pavilion Theatre’s website.

Proceeds from the event will go towards Rhyl Little Theatre on Vale Road, “where Mr Roberts discovered his love of the stage”.