I opened StageWorks Performing Arts School in 2000 to give children an opportunity to enjoy something I did as a child, performing. Performing gave me hope during my younger years and I will always be grateful to have had that opportunity. We have taught thousands of children at StageWorks since we opened in 2000, and despite the difficult covid years, have seen a huge increase in children wanting to take part in our activities across the Thames Valley. I am proud to share our affiliation programme with local theatre group, HAODS - cementing our 25-year relationship and offering more opportunities for our young performers at The Kenton Theatre, Henley.
I am highly trained in performing arts and in fitness & wellbeing. I have been choreographing shows and dancing since I was 3 years old; tap-dance being my speciality. I trained with JG Dance and have worked with Simon Williams, Rula Lenska, Bruno Brookes, Peter Purvis, Mike Reid, Bon Jovi, Toby Cruse, Vince Hill, Mike Holoway to name but a few. My campaigning role has been cheered on by Michael Parkinson, Lorraine Kelly, Ross Kemp (Eastenders), John Altman (Eastenders), Matt Hoy (UB40), Charlie Lawson (Coronation Street), Sera Cracroft (Welsh Soapstar), Nadia’s Jamil (Actress).
Over my years I have mentored / coached many celebrities and professionals - from all areas of life, and include clients mentored by Robbie Williams, who performed on the biggest talent show, The X Factor.
I use my skills along with my management and business processes to ensure StageWorks develops safely within my community for young people, whilst maintaining the high standards we are known for in the industry. Throughout my years I have watched and learnt a lot of things about the entertainment industry. I have also done a lot of research around a child’s brain development and firmly believe the Performing Arts is a positive and creative environment that gives children of all ages confidence, self-belief and determination - and more importantly, in the early 'informative' years (3/4- 8), a creativity that helps develop the skills necessary for so much of their young life - and regardless of whether they continue with this field into their adult life, the skills they learn on their own will be a huge success for their future.
OUR SUCCESSES
Over our 25 years we have trained many students, some of whom have gone on to perform professionally in the West End, Broadway, Film, Stage and TV - Tea & Cake (London Film Festival), Waffle the Wonderdog (BBC), St Trinians movie, various commercials (ITV), The King and I (Albert Hall), Matilda (West End and on Broadway), Oliver (West End), Disney (SKY), Mission Impossible III (Tom Cruise), All is True (Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McLellan), we have even trained international rockstars and producers of major productions. We are very proud of students Francesca Moody (Fleabag & Baby Reindeer), Harry Stott (West End star - Oliver/ Mary Poppins, I'd Do Anything TV Show with Andrew Lloyd Webber), Ted Wilson(Eric in Matilda - West End AND on Broadway), Sophie Lloyd (Global Mega Rockstar with over 3 million followers on all platforms) - and even Toby Marlow (writer; Six the Musical) attended StageWorks.
Thanks for stopping by, please get in touch with any Qs - we are all very friendly.
Emma-Jane x
