In musical theatre, vocal foldback (hearing your own voice through stage monitors) isn’t a luxury
it’s what keeps the entire performance musically and physically controlled, especially when you’re competing with an amplified band.
First, there’s the basic physics problem: the band is loud, and often positioned behind or beside the singer. Without foldback, the singer mainly hears the orchestra, not themselves. That makes it very hard to judge pitch, tone, and dynamics accurately. Singing is partly guided by internal sensation, but external feedback is crucial for staying in tune especially in complex harmonies or fast transitions.
Second, vocal health depends on it. If a singer can’t hear themselves, they tend to “push” or oversing to compensate. Over time, that leads to strain or even injury to the vocal folds. Foldback lets them sing with proper technique and appropriate volume instead of forcing their voice over the band.
Third, timing and coordination matter. In musical theatre, singers are often dancing, acting, and interacting with other performers while following a conductor or click track. Hearing their own voice clearly helps them stay rhythmically locked in with the orchestra and other cast members. Without that, entries can drift and ensemble numbers can get messy.
There’s also the issue of acoustics. Large theatres create reflections and delays what a singer hears bouncing back from the hall can be slightly late or distorted. Stage monitors provide a clean, immediate version of their voice, reducing confusion caused by those natural echoes.
Finally, confidence and consistency. When a performer can hear themselves clearly, they can focus on acting and storytelling instead of second - guessing their sound. That stability is essential for delivering the same quality performance night after night.
So, vocal foldback through monitors isn’t just about convenience
it’s about pitch accuracy, vocal safety, timing, and overall performance quality in a loud, complex environment.
This is not an opinion
This is science
This is physics
These two factors do not change from person to person they exist on their own
A little snippet of our title track
#ThenOurEyesMet
set for release 14.11.25 #SextonFowler
Massive thanks to everyone who has gotten behind this project ❤️
Can’t wait to share it with the world
Checkout for digital links, previews, CDs, concert info and more #newAlbum
2026 Summer concerts now on sale ☀️🕶️🍹🎙️
Thrilled to be returning to @crazycoqs this June 21st for our SUMMER SOLSTICE concerts.
And also doing a surprise toast to summer concert in @thethreesistersbar
An evening of feel good summer songs from stage and screen, soft rock favourites, some hits from the album, chat and no doubt unscripted chaos! 😂❤️
Looking forward to singing together again on stage with my love @realrobfowler ❤️
Tickets now on sale and links are in bio
Nach dem großen Erfolg vom letzten Jahr, sind Sharon und Rob vom 20-22. November 2026 wieder bei uns im Workshop !!!!
Begleitet von David Andruss, am Piano. Das wird ganz großes Kino 😀
Unterrichtet wird in deutscher und englischer Sprache. Es wird am Freitag Abend, 20.11.2026, ein grandioses Konzert mit Liedern aus
Bat Out Of Hell, Mamma Mia, Tanz Der Vampire und The Rocky Horror Show geben.
Für Solo und Ensemble gibt es Sessions in Characterisation, script work, Story telling, Voice and Song technigue and how to Performance a Musical Song! Und das alles an eurem Wunschsong.
Auch die Ensemble Nummer wird großartig.
Save the Date
Preise: 250 Euro Solo 125 Euro Ensemble/ Zuschauer 25 Euro Konzert
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Delighted to be able to release some extra tickets for this sold out concert in Kent
Sunday 8th of February, in this really lovely lush venue, that will also be serving pizza and a full bar on the day. Come join us for some fun and songs in spring 2026!
❤️🙌💋🎶 #sextonFowler Real Rob Fowler Supporters
TICKETS ON SALE HERE:
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#PinchMe one month until our album launch in London’s @crazycoqs
Grateful for all the support and excitement for this album! We are thrilled to be getting to share our music with you all. It’s been an amazing experience recording this ❤️
Also thrilled that so many of you want to come and catch us live - we are looking at more dates for the new year!
Shout now! Where would you like to see us ?!
#ThenOurEyesMet #SextonFowler #originalAlbum #singersongwriters #newmusic #newalbum
BAT FANS, we need your support ❤️🔥 Vote for us in the @westendwilma awards for Best Touring Production! Hit the link in our bio to cast your vote 🤘
#BatOutOfHell
Y O U C A N ‘T P A R K
T H E R E !
After a beautiful walk with my dog along the beach … and reporting this incident to the police and being reassured that no one was hurt, I thought I would share my walk with you #Seaham #youcantparkthere #tourlife @batthemusical@shar.sexton
💿Album Update 💿 we’ve been busy….
We’ve spent the past couple of months working with our incredibly talented friends & musicians, bringing our original works to life in London’s @umbrellaroomslive studios, with the master Ben Robbins at the helm!
Massive thanks to @hughrichardson for sharing your talent with us & @elliottdavisphotography for coming down and capturing these moments and memories
“Then Our Eyes Met” is set to be released in October 2025
And of course none of it would be possible without the support of our project backers from our kickstarter campaign earlier this year 🙏 thank you all
More info coming soon
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