Emil Dale Academy is celebrating with yet more West End success stories, as two of their talented graduates step into the spotlight and new cast of The Devil Wears Prada.
Taila Halford has taken on the iconic role of Emily, the sharp-tongued assistant we all love to quote. Taila’s theatre career has been on a fast track since graduating her BA (Hons) course, with standout performances including Shucked (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), School of Rock (International Tour), CATS (RCCL), and Kin: A New Musical (The Other Palace). She also features on the Kin: A New Musical concept album. Taila can be heard talking more about her experience on Amber Davies' podcast Call To Stage, as the special guest on episode 88.
Joining Taila in the show's cast is Xenoa Campbell-Ledgister, lighting up the stage as part of the Ensemble. Xenoa’s credits include Cabaret (Playhouse Theatre), Songs for Slutty Girls (The Other Palace), Minority Report (Nottingham Playhouse, Birmingham Rep & Lyric Hammersmith), Aladdin (Fairfield Ashcroft), and Sister Act (UK Tour and English Theatre Frankfurt). She also features on the Songs for Slutty Girls Original London Cast EP.
Both performers trained at Emil Dale Academy, the Letchworth-based drama school now known for producing some of the industry’s brightest stars (and having enough fashion to make Miranda Priestly proud!)
