Newbury

A little about Debbi...

Debbi Ledwith is an accomplished performer, teacher and singer, holding a Performing Arts degree from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Debbi also studied Music Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music and then enjoyed several years as a professional performer across a range of varied roles. She has appeared on the London stage and developed a number of roles in new musicals. For 13 years Debbi was the lead singer of an award-winning duo.

Debbi held the post of Head of Performing Arts at an arts specialist school in Basingstoke for 21 years – a job that she really loved.  Working with young performers is her passion, making her move into Razzamataz a natural next step when the opportunity arose in early 2015.  In 2022, she made the decision to make Razz her full-time commitment and she hasn’t looked back since.

“When I discovered Razzamataz Theatre Schools I was immensely excited about the possibilities. I love sowing into the next generation of performers, watching them grow in confidence and develop important creative skills which can be used in many ways throughout life. It’s an honour to be a part of their journey, and so rewarding.

There’s one recurring message I hear from the children who join us which sums it up beautifully – Razz really is a family and we all look out for each other!”

Debbi Ledwith, Principal

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Ayeisha

Dance Tutor / Assistant Principal

Coming from a family of dancers, Ayeisha has been dancing since she could walk. She trained at Laine Theatre Arts and having achieved her ISTD grades in Tap and Modern and RAD grades in Ballet she completed her teacher training under Paddy Hurlings in Portsmouth.

After a successful performance career, which included working for Disneyland Paris and being a principal performer in a circus, she has now settled in Hampshire with her husband and teaches Dance, Singing, Acrobatics and Conditioning.

Sasha

Dance Tutor, Tots Tutor

Sasha has been dancing and performing since childhood and has trained locally with dance schools including Steps Ahead, ACE and NCYDC. She then obtained a degree in Choreography & Dance from the University of Winchester.

Sasha has taught a variety of different styles and age groups over the years, whilst also choreographing musicals for local theatre companies.

Creating dances and telling stories through movement has always been her passion and she loves sharing this with her Razz students and teaching the next generation of storytellers.

Shauna

Drama Tutor, Minis Tutor

Shauna is a mum of 2 beautiful girls and has been involved in musical theatre throughout her life. As well as having a background as a director, she has been onstage performing in musicals such as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sweeney Todd, Anything Goes plus many more.

Shauna has a background in child care ranging from early years up to 18 years as well as training in special educational needs, teaching drama and an array of other subjects. Shauna joined the Razz Newbury Team in 2017 and really enjoys helping your children showcase their talents!

Grace

Drama Tutor

Grace studied Drama at the University of Greenwich, graduating with a bachelor’s degree, specialising in Comedy in Performance and Stand-up whilst hosting in Comedy Clubs for charity fundraising events. Grace has loved all aspects of performing arts for as long as she can remember, from performing in The Wiz, High School Musical and Midsummer Night’s Dream amongst many more, as well as directing shows such as We Will Rock You and self-written productions.

After obtaining a vast amount of drama teaching experience in secondary schools, Grace went on to a career in entertaining and hosting shows for a young audience. She has also worked in childcare from a young age and loves the idea of merging her love of theatre and helping young people to explore their own performance journey.

Ellie

Singing Tutor

Lauren fell in love with theatre from the moment she joined Razzamataz at age 10 and she has been a part of many external shows including Bugsy Malone, Hairspray and Grease as well as joining the Razz team for shows at Her Majesty’s, the 02 and Shaftsbury Theatre.

Since joining Razz, Lauren has moved from student to Teaching Assistant to Teacher, and she is now studying at university. She is so excited to offer the same magical environment to her students that she was given when she first joined, and is so looking forward to seeing her students blossom!

Vanesa

Singing Tutor

Kyna has been singing and dancing ever since she can remember, always having to be the loudest in the room. She studied acting and singing at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and took vocal lessons at The Vocal Performance Academy.
Achieving Distinctions in her Performing Arts and Music A levels she decided to take her education further and study Acting at university. During this time she took her Grade 8 Musical Theatre exam and started private teaching. Finding a love for teaching she began teaching singing and acting in primary schools and is now very excited to be continuing her adventure at Razzamataz. 

Dan

Minis Tutor

Dan has been actively engaged with musical theatre since joining Razz Newbury when it opened in 2015. Since then he has pursued his love of singing, acting and dancing and has taken part in many shows both in and out of Razz, including Grease, We Will Rock You, and High School Musical. He also recently won a scholarship to attend the prestigious Bird College International Summer School.
Dan is very excited to get to know his new students and is looking forward to this challenging next step in his journey. . .

Sarah

Teaching Assistant

Sarah's love of the theatre and performance started at school where she studied drama and performed in a number of shows. Once she left school, she took a different career route and it wasn't until her daughter became a Razz student a few years ago that her passion was rekindled and she joined the Razz team as a Minis and Juniors Teaching Assistant.

Sarah is delighted to be joining the Razz Team!

Niamh

Teaching Assistant

Niamh has loved acting ever since she joined Razzamataz Newbury in 2016.

She has been in many Razz shows, as well as being a part of the Competition Squad. Niamh has enjoyed her time at Razzamataz so much that she has come back to be a Teaching Assistant for the Minis and Juniors students, and she can’t wait to continue her Razz journey.

Eva

Teaching Assistant

After joining Razzamataz in 2019 as a student, Eva’s love for theatre has grown with her. She has helped out with younger classes during performances and has played roles in senior shows as well enjoying every moment.

Eva is now very exited to continue her Razz journey by taking on the role of Juniors Teaching Assistant alongside doing a Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts at collage. She is very happy to be a member of the Razz team.