Our CREATIVE team
Ashton Moore, Director & Head of Singing
(he/him) Ashton Moore is a musical director, composer, and musician. His teaching experience includes Stagebox (London, Edinburgh, Leeds & Manchester), Singer Stage School (Southend-on-Sea), where he was the Head of Singing from 2014 to 2021, and eight years as a Head of Music and Performing Arts at two leading independent schools. His theatre credits include Get Up Stand Up (Lyric Theatre, West End), Play On (London & UK Tour), Cry-Baby (UK/European Premiere, Arcola Theatre, London), West End Musical Christmas (Lyric Theatre, West End), and productions across the UK at venues including the Buxton Opera House, the Ritz Hotel, and the Barbican Centre.
Ashton's original musical SAMSON was recently workshopped with West End stars including Cedric Neal, Trevor Dion Nicholas, and Sharon Rose. His original musical I Wish has been performed at the Palace Theatre, Southend, and the Chelmsford Theatre, and his original shows, songs, and scores have been performed at venues including The Other Palace, the Theatre Royal Stratford East, the New Wimbledon Theatre, and the Winchester Discovery Centre. In 2016, he was selected from over 300 composers as a National Finalist for the Perfect Pitch Musical Theatre Writing Award.
Biancha-Maria Szynal, Head of Acting
(she/her) Biancha-Maria Szynal graduated from The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, London, in 2012, and has since worked extensively in London's West End, throughout the UK, and overseas. Biancha-Maria made her West End debut aged 11, in Billy Elliot (Original Cast, Victoria Palace Theatre), and her performing credits after graduation include Ghost (Ensemble & 1st cover Molly, English Theatre, Frankfurt), Matilda (Acrobat & 1st cover Miss Honey, Cambridge Theatre, West End), Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Swing, Apollo Theatre, West End), Bring It On (Kylar & 1st cover Campbell, UK Tour), and Legally Blonde (Swing & 1st cover Brooke Wyndham, Regents Park Open Air Theatre, London). Biancha-Maria has also appeared as an ensemble vocalist in the 2021 Amazon Studios film Everybody's Talking About Jamie, and as an ensemble dancer in the 2022 Netflix film Matilda the Musical.
Biancha-Maria has worked extensively with young people, with her choreography credits including youth theatre productions of Fame, Alice in Wonderland, Billy Elliot, and RENT. Biancha-Maria is a performer and teacher in extremely high demand, and she enjoys inspiring young people to develop into powerful, versatile performers.
Hannah O'Brien, Head of Dance
(she/her) Hannah O'Brien trained at the world-renowned Central School of Ballet, graduating with a BA (Hons) degree in Professional Dance and Performance in 2018. Hannah is a highly sought-after performer with a range of first-class dance and theatre experience, including numerous projects with Matthew Bourne's New Adventures (Cinderella - London, UK Tour, and International Tour, and development work for Romeo & Juliet). Hannah is a former All England Dance National Champion in both contemporary and lyrical styles of dance, and she was selected as one of the final 10 dancers in the classical section of the BBC Young Dancer of the Year in 2016/17.
Hannah is a qualified ISTD and RAD teacher with rich and varied experience of teaching ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theatre dance at schools including LMA London (BA Hons - Dance Performance Course) and Junior Masters Performing Arts, as well as across the UK for West End in Schools and The Royal Opera House's Chance to Dance programme, in partnership with The Royal Ballet. Hannah is a passionate and dynamic teacher who enjoys working with young people to build resilience and to realise their potential in all aspects of dance and the performing arts.
Our weekly tutors
Ailish Murphy, General Manager & 1-to-1 Tutor
Ailish Murphy, General Manager & 1-to-1 Tutor
Ailish Murphy, General Manager & 1-to-1 Tutor
(she/her) Ailish Murphy trained at The International College of Musical Theatre in London, and has a range of performing and teaching experience, specialising in acting, singing and musical theatre. She most recently played “Betty” in the International Tour of The Blues Brothers - On A Mission From God. Other credits include Officer Bar
(she/her) Ailish Murphy trained at The International College of Musical Theatre in London, and has a range of performing and teaching experience, specialising in acting, singing and musical theatre. She most recently played “Betty” in the International Tour of The Blues Brothers - On A Mission From God. Other credits include Officer Barrel (Urinetown), Cinderella (Pantomime), Sukie Rougemont (The Witches of Eastwick), and Hall (Men On Boats).
Cody Gray, Assistant General Manager
Ailish Murphy, General Manager & 1-to-1 Tutor
Ailish Murphy, General Manager & 1-to-1 Tutor
(she/her) Cody studied at the University of South Wales and later gained qualified teacher status with a PGCE at the University of East London. Cody's work in the arts is diverse and rich, ranging from vocal coaching for young people's camps in the US, work with the Royal Opera House as a Cultural Champion, and teaching at a range of top
(she/her) Cody studied at the University of South Wales and later gained qualified teacher status with a PGCE at the University of East London. Cody's work in the arts is diverse and rich, ranging from vocal coaching for young people's camps in the US, work with the Royal Opera House as a Cultural Champion, and teaching at a range of top performing arts schools across Essex and beyond. Cody also works professionally as an events vocalist and children's entertainer.
Natasha Mason, 1-to-1 Tutor
Ailish Murphy, General Manager & 1-to-1 Tutor
Natasha Mason, 1-to-1 Tutor
(she/her) Natasha Mason trained at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, following a Distinction in Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dance & Production Arts with Dimensions Dance Company. Recently Natasha has been touring the UK and China with the multi-award-winning Spirit of the Dance. Natasha was a featured dance artiste at the 2023
(she/her) Natasha Mason trained at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, following a Distinction in Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dance & Production Arts with Dimensions Dance Company. Recently Natasha has been touring the UK and China with the multi-award-winning Spirit of the Dance. Natasha was a featured dance artiste at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, and her teaching experience includes the University of Liverpool and the Amanda Restell Academy of Dance.
Hannah Walker, 1-to-1 Tutor
Katie Allgood, Personal Skills Tutor
Natasha Mason, 1-to-1 Tutor
(she/her) Hannah Walker graduated from the prestigious Master of Arts in Musical Theatre Performance course at the Royal Academy of Music, with Distinction, in 2024. Before this, she received a Diploma of Higher Education in Vocal Studies & Opera, also at the Royal Academy of Music. Hannah's credits while training include the lead role of
(she/her) Hannah Walker graduated from the prestigious Master of Arts in Musical Theatre Performance course at the Royal Academy of Music, with Distinction, in 2024. Before this, she received a Diploma of Higher Education in Vocal Studies & Opera, also at the Royal Academy of Music. Hannah's credits while training include the lead role of "Wendla" in Spring Awakening, and "Beatrice" in Boundless as the Sea. Hannah is a proud holder of a Voice Teaching certificate from the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music.
Laura Buhagiar, 1-to-1 Tutor
Katie Allgood, Personal Skills Tutor
Katie Allgood, Personal Skills Tutor
(she/her) Laura Buhagiar graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre in 2021, and her performing credits include Cry-Baby (UK & European Premiere, Arcola Theatre), Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile (Regents Park Open Air Theatre), and Jack and the Beanstalk (Charing Cross Theatre). Laura
(she/her) Laura Buhagiar graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre in 2021, and her performing credits include Cry-Baby (UK & European Premiere, Arcola Theatre), Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile (Regents Park Open Air Theatre), and Jack and the Beanstalk (Charing Cross Theatre). Laura's teaching experience includes teaching singing, dance, and musical theatre in the UK, Ireland, Italy, and Malta.
Katie Allgood, Personal Skills Tutor
Katie Allgood, Personal Skills Tutor
Katie Allgood, Personal Skills Tutor
(she/her) Katie-Elizabeth Allgood graduated from Performers College and has worked prolifically across the UK and internationally, as a character and performer at Disneyland Paris, touring the country with musical productions of Fantastic Mr. Fox ("Baby Fox") and The Wizard of Oz ("Dorothy"), Katie-Elizabeth has a passion for building se
(she/her) Katie-Elizabeth Allgood graduated from Performers College and has worked prolifically across the UK and internationally, as a character and performer at Disneyland Paris, touring the country with musical productions of Fantastic Mr. Fox ("Baby Fox") and The Wizard of Oz ("Dorothy"), Katie-Elizabeth has a passion for building self-esteem in performers of all ages, and for developing mindfulness and positive mental health.
Our Guest tutors
Sharon Rose
Anthony Whiteman
Anthony Whiteman
Theatre includes: "Eliza" in Hamilton (West End), "Sylvia Pankhurst" in Sylvia (Old Vic, London), "Joanne" in Jingle Jangle (Netflix) and featured roles in West End productions of Beautiful, Caroline, or Change, and Motown the Musical.
Anthony Whiteman
Anthony Whiteman
Anthony Whiteman
Theatre includes: My Fair Lady, Chitty Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Cats, Top Hat, and Billy Elliot (all West End), work with Arlene Phillips, Gillian Lynne, and Trevor Nunn, and teaching for top London colleges including ArtsEd, Mountview, and GSA.
Adrianna Bertola
Anthony Whiteman
Adrianna Bertola
Theatre includes: "Matilda" in Matilda (Original Cast, RSC Stratford), "Gretl von Trapp" in The Sound of Music (West End), "Violet Beauregarde" in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (West End), and "Young Cosette" in Les Miserables (West End).
Gabrielle Brooks
Anthony Whiteman
Adrianna Bertola
Theatre includes: "Rita Marley" in Get Up Stand Up (West End), for which she was nominated for an Olivier Award, "Nabalungi" in The Book of Mormon (West End), and featured roles in Whistle Down the Wind (West End), and Avenue Q (UK Tour).
Cleopatra Rey
Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Theatre includes: The Book of Mormon, Dirty Dancing, and Motown the Musical (all West End), currently a featured singer for ABBA Voyage.
Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Theatre includes: Original "Catherine of Aragon" in Six (West End & UK Tour), and "Gloria" in Madagascar (UK & International Tour).
Ahmed Hamad
Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Kimmy Edwards
Theatre includes: "Artie" in Sunset Boulevard (West End) alongside Nicole Scherzinger, The Boy in the Dress (RSC), and Kinky Boots (West End).
Kimmy Edwards
Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Kimmy Edwards
Credits include Legally Blonde, Memphis, In the Heights, and Dreamgirls (all West End), Sylvia (Old Vic), and multiple Olivier Award Ceremonies.
Ben Tyler
Rebekah Lowings
Haruka Kuroda
Theatre includes: Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Book of Mormon (all West End).
Haruka Kuroda
Rebekah Lowings
Haruka Kuroda
Credits include Gorillaz, Killing Eve, The Bill & Jonathan Creek, and numerous projects for Sony, the BBC, Disney, and Google.
Rebekah Lowings
Rebekah Lowings
Rebekah Lowings
Credits include: Oklahoma (West End), Ghost (UK Tour) and "Mary Magdalene" in Jesus Christ Superstar (World Tour).
Dominic Short
Rebekah Lowings
Rebekah Lowings
Theatre includes: "Albus Potter" in the multi-award-winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (West End).
Liam Godwin
Isabel Clifton
Lucy Ireland
Musical Director: Get Up, Stand Up (West End), Misty (New York), work with iconic artists Stormzy, Gareth Malone & Mel C.
Lucy Ireland
Isabel Clifton
Lucy Ireland
Theatre includes Footloose (UK Tour). Social media star with more than 15 million likes and 420,000 followers on TikTok.
Isabel Clifton
Isabel Clifton
Isabel Clifton
"Hetty Feather" in Hetty Feather and The Dumping Ground (CBBC), theatre includes Treason in Concert (West End).
Hana Stewart
Isabel Clifton
Isabel Clifton
Theatre includes: Six (West End and Broadway) as "Catherine Parr", "Jane Seymour", and as a "Super Swing".
Devon-Elise Johnson
Devon-Elise Johnson
Devon-Elise Johnson
Theatre includes: Half a Sixpence and Billy Elliot (West End), Mamma Mia (World Tour) & Spring Awakening (Frankfurt).
Rob Miles
Devon-Elise Johnson
Devon-Elise Johnson
Head of Singing/Voice at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (2015-24) and Colchester Institute (2009-15).
Amy Everett
Devon-Elise Johnson
Sarah Benbelaid
Theatre includes: Mrs Doubtfire and The Pirate Queen (West End) and "Louise Bigelow" in Carousel (West End).
Sarah Benbelaid
Devon-Elise Johnson
Sarah Benbelaid
Theatre includes: Beauty and the Beast (London & UK Tour), Aladdin (UK Tour) & Carousel (Regents Park).
Olivia Brookes
Lillie-Pearl Wildman
Lillie-Pearl Wildman
Theatre includes: "Lisa" in Mamma Mia (West End), Pretty Woman (West End).
Lillie-Pearl Wildman
Lillie-Pearl Wildman
Lillie-Pearl Wildman
Theatre includes: Cabaret (West End), Sunset Boulevard (West End) and Newsies (London).
Devika Joshi
Lillie-Pearl Wildman
Devika Joshi
Credits include: "Dr. Liz Wilson" in The Garfield Movie (2024), starring Chris Pratt.
Haydn Cox
Lillie-Pearl Wildman
Devika Joshi
Theatre includes: "Jared" and 1st cover "Connor" in Dear Evan Hansen (West End).
Charles Croysdill
Charles Croysdill
Charles Croysdill
Theatre includes: Cabaret (Playhouse Theatre, West End) as "Victor/Ensemble".
Eleanor Walsh
Charles Croysdill
Charles Croysdill
Theatre includes: 1st cover "Veronica" in Heathers (UK Tour), Cry-Baby (UK Premiere).
Darius J. James
Charles Croysdill
Darius J. James
Theatre includes: Jesus Christ Superstar (UK Tour), Rock of Ages (UK Tour).
Hollie Steel
Charles Croysdill
Darius J. James
Britain's Got Talent finalist, theatre includes The Sound of Music (UK Tour).