About Theatretrain Hitchin
Building Confidence & Training The Next Generation Of Performers…
Hi, I'm Geraldine!
Hi, I’m Geraldine! I’m the Company Director here at Theatretrain Hitchin, where my job is to ensure your children are enjoying their professional theatre training in a fun and creative way.
My journey in the world of theatre began with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Popular Music and Technology, where my focus was on singing.
Following that, I dedicated five years to teaching singing at Theatretrain, eventually becoming a Company Director. I’ve always been drawn to the company’s mission and the incredible opportunities it offers young people.
Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of successfully managing Theatretrain companies, witnessing our students flourish in confidence and skill. For me, Theatretrain is not just a business; it’s a cherished part of my life, and when you become part of Theatretrain, you become part of our artistic family.
Learn Genuine Theatre Principles While You Make Friends At Theatretrain Hitchin
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 Hitchin team
Learn more about our team and get to know what we’re all about.
Robert Hyman
Company Director
Robert has worked with Theatretrain for over 30 years as the Musical Director. He has co-created all Theatretrain’s large-scale productions. He is a Conductor, Composer and Arranger of note with over thirty scores to his credit. Other credits include: ‘The Big Life’ at the Apollo, Shaftesbury Avenue ‘Reasons to Be Cheerful’ (performed at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Opening ceremony 2012) and ‘Come Dancing’, (written by and starring former Kinks frontman Ray Davies).
Nisha Vyas-Myall
Choreographer
Nisha has trained for 15 years with a range of theatre schools and dance groups. She holds a BA (Hons) degree in Performing Arts, as well as a Diploma in Dance Teaching and Learning from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Her performance credits include the West End, Cultural Olympiad and various television appearances. Nisha has been teaching dance for over 9 years.
Hayley Bloodworth
Theatre Director
Hayley has a MA in Performing Arts: Creative Practice and Leadership as well as a BA (Hons) in Theatre And Professional Practice. She has been teaching drama for over 10 years at many drama schools including Theatretrain, Up-Stage Theatre Company, the University of Bedfordshire National Collaborative Outreach Programme and the Novus Theatre Company. She has also performed at US Festival and Bedfringe Festival.
Francesca Dimarco
Musical Director
Francesca has a degree in English & Drama and a diploma in Musical Theatre. She was President of the Musical Theatre Society at Goldsmiths and directed a production of Rent. She played the lead role of the Baker’s Wife in into The Woods at The Chelsea Theatre for her graduating performance. Professionally she has performed in and co-directed Cagedbirds with Blacksheep Collective before embarking on a year long cruise contract where she sang classical and contemporary cabarets in some of the worlds most famous ports. After a short break for the Pandemic she returned to sea as an Assistant Cruise Director, managing the entertainment team onboard.
As a teacher she has been acting coaching since 2012, with confidence building workshops for young people. Francesca has also been vocal coaching since 2017 with a range of clients from beginner to advanced, young to adult.
Francesca likes to be called Chessie, pronous are she/her and she is thrilled to be teaching this year!
Laura Jennings-Dawes
Junior Ensemble Director
Laura trained in IDTA dance at Constance Grant Dance Centre studying Tap, Ballet, Modern, Freestyle and Theatre Craft and had a love and passion for Musical Theatre since that time. She gained a BA (Hons) Degree in Musical Theatre at Bucks New University in 2012 and has been working as a Dance/Musical Theatre teacher ever since. She loves nothing more than seeing the children she teaches having fun and watching their confidence grow. She has been involved in putting together numerous shows that the children have taken part in and attended many festivals and competitions.
Lyubov Alexandrova
Junior Ensemble Assistant
Lyubov (or simply Lu) has experience as an Activity Leader and arranged indoor and outdoor activities for kids from 5 to 18.
As a teenager she played the piano and sang in the school choir and enjoys sharing her passion for music with our younger students. She also has a MBA.
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 Hitchin!
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