About Theatretrain Luton
Building Confidence & Training The Next Generation Of Performers…
Hi, we're Gabrielle and Lauren!
Hi, we’re Gabrielle and Lauren! We are the Company Directors here at Theatretrain Luton, where our job is to ensure your children are enjoying their professional theatre training in a fun and creative way.
Gabrielle and Lauren have always had a passion for performing arts, ever since they were both very young.
Gabrielle participated in various local performances groups, later studying drama, singing and dance. Gabrielle then became a teaching assistant at a primary school where she managed and ran an extra curricular musical theatre club. Gabrielle then moved on to become the performing arts coordinator at a school in London, where she directed 3 shows a year alongside a team of teachers. All of this alongside teaching singing privately to children, as well as at Theatretrain Luton. Despite moving to Essex, Gabrielle’s passion for teaching at Theatretrain Luton encouraged her to continue teaching, commuting every week to inspire the Theatretrain children.
Lauren has been involved with Theatretrain for the last 23 years. She attended Theatretrain as a student from the age of 7, then became a centre manager at Theatretrain when she turned 18, as well as becoming a drama and singing teacher for three separate Theatretrain centres. Lauren has a BA (Hons) degree in Theatre and Professional Practice, as well as various completed courses in child education and young lives. Lauren currently works as a teaching assistant in a primary school, as well as being the subject lead for Key stage 1 and 2 music.
Whilst both working at Theatretrain Luton in 2021, the opportunity to become centre directors arose, and Gabrielle and Lauren jumped at the chance! They have thoroughly enjoyed running Theatretrain Luton for the past year and look forward to expanding the Theatretrain Luton family evermore.
Learn Genuine Theatre Principles While You Make Friends At Theatretrain Luton
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 Luton team
Learn more about our team and get to know what we’re all about.
Jack
Musical Director
Jack grew up as a Theatretrain student, where his love for music and performance was first nurtured. Now returning as Musical Director for Theatretrain Luton, he brings both passion and experience to the role. Alongside his work with us, Jack performs in a band, keeping his musical creativity alive and thriving. He’s a talented and dedicated musician who inspires our performers with his energy, skill and love for the arts.
Lauren
Director of Acting
As well as being one of the Centre Directors for Theatretrain Luton, Lauren is also the Director of Acting. Lauren’s background in drama allows her and the Theatretrain students to fully explore all aspects of acting within their session, bringing storylines and physical exploration of theatre to life as a group.
Charley
Choreographer
Charley’s passion for Performing Arts began at the age of 5! Over the years she has had incredible opportunities such as performing at renowned venues including Disneyland Paris and Her Majesty’s Theatre in London. Charley is now pursuing her dream of turning her lifelong passion into a career by currently training in Musical Theatre at Emil Dale Academy.
Charley has previously worked at another Theatretrain Company as the musical director, where she discovered how rewarding it is to inspire and nurture young performers and is now experiencing teaching dance here at TT Luton!
Ella
Junior Ensemble Director and Company Manager
Ella is our dedicated Junior Ensemble Director and Centre Manager at Theatretrain Luton. After 11 years as a Theatretrain student, she continued her performing arts skills at the PAD in Dunstable. Ella has a natural talent for connecting with our younger students, inspiring confidence and creativity in each session. As our centre manager, Ella is our welcoming face at the door, ensuring good communication with parents and teachers before and after each session.
Elizabeth
Company Assistant
After being a part of Theatretrain Luton as a student for 10 years, Elizabeth went on to further develop her creative skills by studying a combined degree in Creative Writing and Drama at Bath Spa University.
Elizabeth is passionate about inspiring others to explore every aspect of the Performing Arts while celebrating the individuality and unique creativity that all performers bring.
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 Luton!
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