Leighton Buzzard
Theatre Academy
ESTABLISHED IN 2012
LED BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
AGES 3+ TO ADULTS
Reasons to join Musical Theatre High!
Work alongside experienced West End professionals
Big annual Variety Performance with professional production values
Learn to work as a team
Grow in confidence and express yourself in a safe and nurturing environment
Learn performing skills
Make new friends
Ask questions about theatre and how it all works
Opportunity to win a scholarships and awards
Have fun and laugh a lot
Be a part of something unique and exciting
Leighton Buzzard musical theatre academy
MTH! offers classes in singing, dancing and acting to all ages from 3 year olds to senior citizens including a boys only class. It celebrates all genres of musical theatre in a fun environment to build each individuals confidence and self esteem.
If you have a passion for performing, MTH! is for you. With my assistant/creative director Kate West (also know as Lovely Kate) and our talented experienced faculty, we provide a safe, nurturing environment for students of all ages to express, experiment and to grow as individuals and performers.
Musical Theatre High! has its own venue as well - The Recreation Rooms on Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard. This is an open, secure building enabling the students to explore their talent fearlessly.
Richard Reynard
Meet our principal richard reynard and find out what mth! is all about
Scarlett Strallen
Musical Theatre High! is proud that their official patron is West End and Broadway star - Scarlett Strallen.
Scarlett has performed all over the world and played the title role in Disney's 'Mary Poppins' in the UK and America. Other notable credits include: Cassie in A Chorus Line, Cathy in Singing’ in the Rain & Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
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GAIN ConfidenCE
Have Fun
Meet the Team
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Richard Reynard
FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR
Training - Laine Theatre Arts
West End Theatre Credits - Blood Brothers, Mamma Mia!, My Fair Lady, Witches of Eastwick, Chicago, Cats
Touring & Provincial Credits - The Boyfriend, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Singing in The Rain, My One & Only.
First aid trained.
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Kate West
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, SAFEGUARDING OFFICER & WARDROBE MISTRESS
“I have extensive experience of working with a variety of ages of young people. My training and prime career has been focused on early years. I have a massive passion and love for teaching. I have so much pride in our MTH! Family. I am immensely proud of the respectful community we have created.”
First aid trained.
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Katy Hanna
MUSICAL DIRECTOR & VOCAL COACH
Training - Guildford School of Acting
West End Theatre Credits - Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Sweeney Todd
Touring & Provincial Credits - Love Beyond
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Zoe Curlett
MTH! ADULTS MUSICAL THEATRE TEACHER
Training - Laine Theatre Arts
West End Credits - Les Miserable, Phantom of the Opera
Touring & Provincial Credits - Phantom of the Opera, Carousel, Cats, The Boyfriend, Sweeney Todd, Scrooge
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Caroline Sheen
SHOW SCRIPT WRITER & ADVISOR
TRAINING - Guilford School of Acting
WEST END - Grease, Into The Woods, Mamma Mia!, The Witches of Eastwick, Les Miserables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Nine to Five
TOURING & PROVINCIAL WORK - Mary Poppins, Crazy for You, Kiss Me Kate, Camelot
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DANIELLA HARRIS
JUNIOR, INTER & SENIOR/TECH ADVANCED TEACHER
TRAINING - Laine Theatre Arts
PROFESSIONAL WORK - Numerous P&O Cruises
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KYRA DERVILLER-ADAMS
SENIOR/TECH DANCE TEACHER
TRAINING - Bird College
WORK - Aylesbury Panto - Aladdin, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
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Bella Barlow
TRAINING - The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (MA, Distinction)
Writing Credits: (as composer) the highly acclaimed WHY THE WHALES CAME (The Drum - Theatre Royal Plymouth, Taunton Brewhouse, The Mack - London), RAVENSEAT, As part of Barlow & Smith, the musical theatre duo have written LOCK & KEY (Vault Festival - The Stage’s ‘pick of the week’ 2018), VANYA'S (workshop 2024, The Other Palace) & were commissioned to write songs for DREAM QUEEN - Janie Dee (The Globe Theatre - for the London Festival of Cabaret).
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Drew Webb
IN HOUSE CREATIVE
TRAINING - BA Fine Art (Contemporary Lens Media) University of Lincoln
Drew has been showcased on multiple national broadcast and international platforms, Obtaining multiple awards and Recognition for bodies of work.
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Abbie Cowland
HEAD GIRL
Our head girl, is a dedicated student with a passion for performing arts. With her extensive experience in dance, singing, and acting, she exemplifies the values of Musical Theatre High!
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Oli Pearce
HEAD BOY
Oli serves as the Head Boy at Musical Theatre High!, exemplifying leadership and dedication. His infectious enthusiasm for theatre continues to motivate students across all age groups.
