About Theatretrain Sutton
Building Confidence & Training The Next Generation Of Performers…
Hi, I'm Carol!
Hi, I’m Carol! (also known as Cas) I’m the Company Director here at Theatretrain Sutton, where my job is to ensure your children are enjoying their professional theatre training in a fun and creative way.
I took over Theatretrain Sutton in 2013. I am a qualified drama teacher of over 30 years and have extensive administrative and management experience.
Prior to taking over the running of the school I was ‘just another Theatretrain parent’, as my daughter attended the school.
I think Theatretrain is ‘extra-curricular performing art’s best kept secret!’
Learn Genuine Theatre Principles While You Make Friends At Theatretrain Sutton
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 Sutton team
Learn more about our team and get to know what we’re all about.
Cas
Director of Acting
Cas is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and has worked as a drama teacher for over 30 years. Cas is passionate about the arts, specifically drama, and the life skills that come from being a part of it. Theatretrain Sutton is her happy place and she loves coming up with exciting training in drama and acting for the young performers each week.
Lucy
Musical Director
Lucy graduated from the Actor-Musicianship course at the Guildford School of Acting. Alongside teaching at Theatretrain, Lucy is enjoying an exciting and incredibly varied career as an actor-musician, with credits including Footloose (UK & International Tour), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Crossroads Pantomimes), Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in the Squares), Jack and the Beanstalk (Leeds City Varieties), and most recently, playing the leading role of Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia! onboard Royal Caribbean International. Lucy is also a composer as part of the writing duo Barrow & Ireland, with former teacher Ben Barrow. They are known for their new musical ‘From Here’ which premiered at the Chiswick Playhouse in 2021.
Maria
Choreographer
Maria is a passionate choreographer and theatre creative with a strong foundation in musical theatre and popular music. Holding an MA in Musical Theatre Creatives from Leeds Conservatoire and a BA in Popular Music from the University of Hull, she brings both creativity and technical skill to her work. She has extensive experience working with children aged 3–18 in both educational and theatrical settings, including several theatre companies and primary schools. Maria is very excited to be joining the team at Theatretrain Sutton.
Eliza
Junior Ensemble Company Director
Following two years studying Community Arts at The Brit School, Eliza then studied Drama and Applied Theatre in Education at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She is passionate about working with early years children but also has extensive experience working with older children and adults. She attended Theatretrain Sutton for 9 years as a student.
Shanice
Junior Ensemble Company Assistant
Shanice is a student at the Urdang Academy studying Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. She has previously worked with children in an academic environment for three years but is so excited to teach in performing arts; hopefully helping the little ones discover their passion for Musical Theatre and become the next generation of stars!
Kenny
Company Manager
Kenny is our Centre Manager and is front of house for all our classes and shows. Kenny has spent several years around the performing arts as his wife is, Cas, the Company Director and his daughter is, Eliza, the Junior Ensemble Company Director.
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 Sutton!
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