Maria Jane Hyde


Maria Jane Hyde is an English singer and musical actress.

Early life

Hyde was born in 1969 in The Memorial Hospital in Shooters Hill, London, England. Her father, Edward Hyde, is a successful company founder, her mother is Maureen. Hyde grew up with her two older brothers in various Boroughs of The City of London.
From the age of four, Hyde attended the Roman Catholic Saint Mary's Primary School. At age 10, she started her training at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Britain's oldest theatre school.
During her training, Hyde appeared in various musicals and productions, i.e. Annie as 'Pepper', in The Wizard of Oz as 'Munchkin/Dorothy' and the BBC Television production Grange Hill.

Career

In 1985, Hyde auditioned for a new type of musical at that time, the London production of Starlight Express. She was chosen by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and became first cast 'Pearl' in the following year, at the age of only 16.
In 1988, Hyde became the original 'Pearl' in Starlight Express Germany, the most successful musical in history.
In 2009, Maria Jane Hyde set up her own musical school - Starlight Musical Academy in Velbert, Germany.

Personal life

Hyde has a daughter. She currently lives in Velbert, Germany.

Engagements

Musical