our team
lloyd
caitlin
lloyd
Lloyd joined StageWorks as a cover teacher, 25 years ago! We have made him stay ever since!
He teaches drama to our senior students on a Saturday, and is our in-house Performance Director working on our end of year shows. His talent is recognised throughout the local areas, inspiring many of our youth!
He also works with Emma-Jane on the masterclasses.
caz
caitlin
lloyd
Caroline (Caz) is class manager at our newest location, Spencers Wood, giving some of our youngest students their first taste of performing arts. She also teaches singing to our Saturday students and at group rehearsals in preparation for our shows.
She has performance in her blood, coming from a theatrical family and has eaten, slept a
Caroline (Caz) is class manager at our newest location, Spencers Wood, giving some of our youngest students their first taste of performing arts. She also teaches singing to our Saturday students and at group rehearsals in preparation for our shows.
She has performance in her blood, coming from a theatrical family and has eaten, slept and breathed all things performance for as long as she can remember, still getting on the stage in local amateur productions whenever she can. Passing this passion on to the next generation of performers means the world to her and she feels Stageworks’ blend of education and nurture is her perfect environment.
caitlin
caitlin
caitlin
Caitlin is our senior dance teacher and choreographer. She was once a student of Stageworks at 4 years old, and is now the head choreographer. She says “at 23 it feels quite surreal actually, I looked up to my dance teachers through the years; EJ, Sally-Ann & Nicky, sort of hoping one day I could do what they could. And now, here I am, ch
Caitlin is our senior dance teacher and choreographer. She was once a student of Stageworks at 4 years old, and is now the head choreographer. She says “at 23 it feels quite surreal actually, I looked up to my dance teachers through the years; EJ, Sally-Ann & Nicky, sort of hoping one day I could do what they could. And now, here I am, choreographing my first show solo, teaching all the students a mix of everything I learnt from the very people who inspired me to dance. Stageworks for me isn't just a job, it's home too”
jaz
caitlin
caitlin
Jaz is the class manager for Benson and Henley Fridays. She is also the director for the BCS shows.
Jaz loves Stageworks as she started here as student herself and is proud to be a part of the Stageworks family. She says "I love watching all of our performers grow in confidence and skill, our students never cease to amaze me with the shows they put on".
Nicky
Dshanka
Nicky
Nicky has been teaching at StageWorks for more than a decade and loves seeing the students grow in confidence and skill.
Nicky teaches dance to the senior Henley students, choreographing for the Summer and Winter shows as well as creating pieces for the Henley Youth Festival.
You can often see Nicky on stage in local theatre productions where she also Directs and Choreographs.
KOA
Dshanka
Nicky
Koa joined us as a student, aged 4. She is now 17, and working with our Friday team as their assistant.
Dshanka
Dshanka
Dshanka
Helping children perform, build confidence and gain knowledge about the performing arts is what fuels Dshanka to teach. Seeing students shine on stage and have a chance to broadcast their spectacular talents is magical.
Dshanka loves working for Stageworks as they are advocates for creating fun and open environments to support students le
Helping children perform, build confidence and gain knowledge about the performing arts is what fuels Dshanka to teach. Seeing students shine on stage and have a chance to broadcast their spectacular talents is magical.
Dshanka loves working for Stageworks as they are advocates for creating fun and open environments to support students learning and also to give them vital performance skills. They are passionate about the arts, the students and putting on a great, immersive show for their audiences.
Dshanka teaches our musical theatre students in Caversham and our LAMDA students.
Flo
Dshanka
Dshanka
Flo joined StageWorks at 10 years old. She worked her way from being a junior, to a senior student with her last role being the Princess in Jack and the Beanstalk.
She is an all round performer, triple threat, and we are thrilled to have her join our performance team - working with the younger students.
Izzy
Izzy
Izzy
Izzy joined SW as a student, she is now a junior assistant for our Benson classes
MARK
Izzy
Izzy
Mark has been involved with theatre and drama for many years, initially studying as a student, before continuing to perform and direct all through his adult life.
Mark is passionate about teaching the StageWorks students, focusing on the drama side and creating a fun, learning and confidence building environment.
Our admin team
lauren
lauren
lauren
Lauren has been a vital part of the StageWorks family since we opened our doors in 2000. She first joined us as a student, and her love for the performing arts has kept her involved ever since!
From Junior Teacher at age 14 to our Communications Manager today; Lauren's been with us for an incredible 25 years, nurturing young talent and now
Lauren has been a vital part of the StageWorks family since we opened our doors in 2000. She first joined us as a student, and her love for the performing arts has kept her involved ever since!
From Junior Teacher at age 14 to our Communications Manager today; Lauren's been with us for an incredible 25 years, nurturing young talent and now working her magic behind the scenes on marketing, social media & more. However, she keeps her passion for teaching alive as our online LAMDA Teacher!
Jane
lauren
lauren
When Emma-Jane started StageWorks, Jane her Mother, was only too delighted to help with the administration & financial side of the business. She has continued to work through all the new stages and now going into the digital side - finding it hard at times !! She delights in supporting the admin team, and oversees all the accounting.
Her home has become an office !!
julie
lauren
julie
Julie is part of the admin' team, looking after the Benson, Caversham and Spencers Wood StageWorks schools.
She also loves to help behind the scenes with all performances - there's nothing better than a StageWorks Show Week.
ann
lauren
julie
Ann looks after the admin for all the adult classes and teaches daytime Ballet, Tap, Showtime (musical theatre dance) and Strictly Dance Fit.
She has been dancing for most of her life and now loves sharing her enjoyment with older adults to help them improve posture, balance, mobility and co-ordination as well maintaining their mental fitness.
Our founder, Emma Jane (EJ) Taylor
EJ works closely with the performance team across the board, supporting the continued planning and development of productions, classes and children’s development.
She has lived and breathed performing, and loves the impact StageWorks UK has to so many young lives in her community. She works closely with Ann Burley on the adult dance class
EJ works closely with the performance team across the board, supporting the continued planning and development of productions, classes and children’s development.
She has lived and breathed performing, and loves the impact StageWorks UK has to so many young lives in her community. She works closely with Ann Burley on the adult dance classes, and recommends you try these fabulous classes at least once!
