About Theatretrain Chelmsford
Building Confidence & Training The Next Generation Of Performers…
Hi, I'm Becky!
Hi, I’m Becky! I’m the Company Director here at Theatretrain Chelmsford, where my job is to ensure your children are enjoying their professional theatre training in a fun and creative way. I have been performing since the age of 8 with the Essex Group, in shows and tours such as, West Side Story (Consuelo), Les Miserables (Ensemble), We Will Rock You (Teen Queen 1), Calamity Jane (Calamity Jane), Oliver Twist (Nancy) Sweeney Todd (Mrs Lovett) and many more. I am a fully trained member of The National Youth Theatre and continued my professional training with Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts obtaining BA HONS Acting degree, with an added qualification in Estil Voice Training. After graduating in 2013, I had a rehearsed reading for channel 4’s Fresh meat series, I then went on to tour with Vienna’s English Theatre travelling all around Austria and Northern Italy for 10 months, with Emma by Jane Austin, I have also appeared in ITV’s Grantchester as Suzy in series two, short film, GAIA, two feature films, Anchor and Hope as Vicky and Rise Of The Footsoldier 3 as lawyer Kate Pritchard. To watch a child’s imagination work is the most magical thing there is.
Learn Genuine Theatre Principles While You Make Friends At Theatretrain Chelmsford
The Theatretrain Way puts theatre back into the performing arts. Along with technical performance skills in acting, singing and dancing, young people get the chance to release their creativity in a safe and friendly place. Here, in an environment nurturing confidence and empathy, our students can expand to be more than they ever thought they could be. Our aim isn’t just to create better performers, but to help your children reach their full potential.
We Create The Welcoming Environment Where Aspiring Performers Thrive
Gain Skills For All Aspects Of Life, Not Just The Big Stage.
Meet the Theatretrain Chelmsford team
Learn more about our team and get to know what we’re all about.
Lauren G
Musical Director
Lauren completed her Drama BA (Hons) at The University of Greenwich, graduating with a First Class degree. She has been performing since the age of 7 in such shows such as, Oliver! (Oliver Twist), Fame the Musical (Carmen Diaz) and Bugsy Malone (Tallulah). Lauren was also part of the professional children’s choir for the West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (New London Theatre, Drury Lane). As an adult, Lauren has performed roles in Urinetown the Musical (Little Sally), A Slice of Saturday Night (Sharon) and Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel), as well as the original production of Dougal Irvine’s suffragette musical, Angry Birds (Christabel Peahen). Lauren frequently sings at summer picnic events for Moonbeamers Pop-Up Cinema and, during summer 2018, Lauren was Deputy Stage Manager for Bathway Theatre Company’s production of Blue Heart by Caryl Churchill at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Lauren K
Choreographer
Lauren has been performing since the age of 4 years old with a strong passion for dance, leading her to compete in nationwide competitions and performing in incredible locations such as Sadler’s Wells Theatre and Disney Land Paris. She completed 3 years of professional training at Tiffany Theatre College in Commercial dance and Musical Theatre, has recently appeared in a Netflix dance programme and is always dancing her way through life. Lauren is a fun and fresh energy to the next generation. She aims to encourage children to express themselves and unlock their potential whilst creating a warm and fun environment.
Jo Jo
MINIS Director
Jo Jo loves music! From an early age she loved singing, acting and dancing in school productions King and I ( Lady Thang) and so the performing arts obsession began!
After completing her training at college and toured in Macbeth ( Lady Macbeth), Grease ( pink ladies)
Jo then went on to gain a BA honours degree in commercial music at Westminster university . Performance was an integral element playing at legendary London venues and with professional musicians, also joining a mixed media theatre company whilst at university (Eastern Biological) and performed at the Union chapel Islington.
Whilst currently teaching music and singing in a primary school Jo Jo is an expert when it comes to little ones.
A little message from Jo Jo:
My greatest inspiration in life is – The Trolls!
“ Forget everything – just sing! “
The Theatretrain Story
Theatretrain was founded on the belief that the performing arts should be accessible to everyone, no matter their age, skill or ability. Our large-scale productions are unique to Theatretrain and invite our students to enjoy the learning experience and be a part of something bigger than themselves.
The world’s your stage at Theatretrain Chelmsford!
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