Meet The MT ROX Cast
Founder & Performer
Talya Mitchell
Talya grew up in a family of entertainers and has had a lifelong passion for performing. MT ROX is her brain child which she is excited to bring to life in the UAE and beyond.
MT ROX events is just the beginning. MTROX The Agency and MTROX Junior Showtime club are coming soon.
She was a member of the acclaimed Portsmouth Players Musical Society in the UK. Her favourite musical theatre roles include performances in The Addams Family Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Sweet Charity, Copacabana, and Chicago.
Talya has performed as both a compare, vocalist and dancer in numerous shows across the UK and Dubai.
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She is founding member of MTDXB and was thrilled to play Grandma Addams in The Addams Family Musical whist stage managing Grease The Musical.
CFO & Advisory Consultant
Delyse Mitchell
Delyse started & ran her own entertainment agency in the UK for over 30 years & brings her vast experience & knowledge to the MTROX family.
She is also actual mother to Talya & Bryn and Dubai mum to all the team. She touches every part of MTROX from conception through to final performance, marketing to finance, costumes & technical.
Creative Director & Advisor
Bryn Mitchell
Bryn graduated from East 15 Drama School, UK in 2017 with classical training in theatre performance.
He has performed in a variety of UK productions, including Comedy of Errors with the RSC and Andrea Chenier at the Royal Opera House.
His screen work includes appearances in film and TV, notably in Les Misérables and as Buddy Light in a 2018 Bud Light commercial.
Since moving to Dubai, Bryn has continued his stage and film work culminating as winning Best Actor at the Paramount Short Film Festival Competition (2022) for his role in DIVA.
Bryn is a founding member of MTDXB most recently portraying Gomez Addams in MTDXB’s production of The Addams Family, Kenickie in Grease and Sky Masterson in Guys & Dolls, bringing the iconic character to life with charm and flair.
Visuals Imagineer & Cast Member
Claire Bennett
Claire holds a Theatre degree from London and has spent over 20 years using her performing and directorial background to lead Drama and Performing Arts in London and Dubai.
As a vocalist, Claire has performed in soul bands, gospel choirs, and as a voice artist in London, showcasing her diverse musical talents.
She was a member of Questors, Europe’s largest community theatre, performing in numerous musical and theatrical productions.
Claire is a founding and committee member of MTDXB (Musical Theatre Dubai), performing in several productions, directing The Addams Family (2023), assistant directing Grease (2024), leading costumes for Cinderella (2025), and currently directing Guys and Dolls (2025).
The MT Oracle & Cast Member
Glenn Atkinson
Glenn is a seasoned stage performer and founding member of MTDXB and performing in a leading role in The Addams Family, Grease and Guys & Dolls .
He was trained in Voice and Musical Theatre at the London College of Music as his melodic & powerful voice clearly demonstrates.
In the UK, he performed in musicals and pantomimes, with favourite roles including Scarecrow (The Wizard of Oz), Curly (Oklahoma), Lun Tha (The King and I), Ugly (Honk!), Corny Collins (Hairspray), and the Genie (Aladdin).
Since relocating to Dubai he has expanded into both plays and musicals, including The 39 Steps and The Odd Couple.
Musical Support & Cast Member
Emma Jane
Emma Jane is a 22-year-old performer from Ireland whose passion spans musical theatre, wedding singing, and beyond.
Over the years, she has had the privilege of performing at stunning venues such as the Ritz-Carlton, Dublin’s 3Arena, the National Concert Hall, and even on the picturesque stages of Greece.
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A graduate of a Level 5 Performing Arts degree, Emma Jane continues to refine her craft through private training, bringing warmth, versatility, and heartfelt artistry to every performance.
Howdown & Oldies Specialist & Cast Member
Stuart Gibson
Stuart is an award-winning actor, director and vocalist from Northern Ireland with professional training from East 15 drama school, UK.
His career includes working alongside renowned industry figures such as Richard Attenborough, Elliot Gould, Packy Lee, Ciaran Hinds, Fra Fee, and Mike Bradwell in the West End and theatres across the UK & Ireland.
As a director, Stuart has led various productions both in Northern Ireland and internationally.
He most recently directed Dubai’s first pantomime at TODA, Cinderella, which was met with great success and critical acclaim.