theatremonkeys was founded in 2006 by singer and dancer Lucy Moir. Lucy began theatremonkeys with an aim to bring fantastic quality theatre classes to children from 4 to 16 years of age and of all abilities.

After a life long obsession with monkeys and apes,  Lucy saw a perfect opportunity to name her business after her favourite animals!! Our school mascot is a toy chimpanzee called Tmo who is a firm favourite with all the kids!

theatremonkeys are based in Haslemere, Surrey and are delighted to have the use of the beautiful Haslemere Hall Theatre for their classes and workshops. We also run classes in Milford Village Hall.

theatremonkeys aims to provide excellent and inspiring teaching for children and prides itself on providing a safe and secure environment for your child. Every member of staff is CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked to an enhanced level and are highly experienced with working with children.

theatremonkeys are really proud to have professional links with performers from West End shows and the Pop Industry and there are frequent visits to the school to inspire and teach theatremonkeys pupils.

The Team

 LUCY MOIR (MUSICAL THEATRE COACH & PRINCIPAL)

Lucy trained at the prestigious London Studio Centre where she gained a Ba Hons in Theatre Dance. Professional Credits include 16 Gobs (Kings Head Theatre, London), Pippin (Bloomsbury Theatre), Three Piece Suite (Jermyn Street Theatre). She then spent an exciting two years travelling the world as a Lead Production Vocalist for P& O Cruises where she met her lovely theatre technician husband Graham who designs all the lighting and sound for theatremonkeys shows.  She now teaches singing, drama and dance and has taught for Stagecoach, Theatretrain, and Top Hat Stage School, as well as freelancing as a Workshop Leader for The Old Vic Theatre in London. Lucy also writes music for children and has just finished her first Musical "Airy Fairy Land" as well as writing original songs for theatremonkeys shows. Lucy still loves performing and sings at private functions and in shows.


KATIE STEWART (DANCE & DRAMA COACH)

Katie Stewart trained at London Studio Centre gaining a BA (Hons) in Theatre Dance. Since then she has taught Musical Theatre for many years working for The Arts Educational School, Theatretrain, Stagecoach, SOTA  among many.

Katie has performed professionally as Principal Singer for Cruising Musicals Consortium, played Trish in Boogie Nights (UK Tour), Berelli Sister in Frank, Dean & Sammy (UK & Asia Tour), A Night At The Musicals (UK Tour), Beauty & The Beast and Peter Pan (Windsor Theatre Royal). Katie has just finished playing Pearl in Starlight Express, Germany.


ALISON HAGEN  (STREET DANCE COACH)

Alison began her teaching career when she was 16 years old and went on to take a BA (Hons) Dance degree at Bretton Hall.  From there she was a Redcoat, a production dancer at Butlins and was company choreographer for Renound Holidays.  After a stint as a TV presenter in Milan, Alison returned to the UK and opened her own dance school Footworks Dance Co. She has trained competitors for the UK Street Dance Championships and has a 100% success rate with her examination sessions.  Alison is qualified with the IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) and PMA (Prima Movement Academy) and teaches Street Dance, Hoop dance, Can Can, Musical Theatre, Burlesque, Freestyle, Contemporary, Jazz and Modern amongst other styles.

           


JENNI CHURCH  (DRAMA & DANCE COACH)

Jenni first trained at 'Performers' Dance College and then gained a scholarship to ALRA (The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts) where she trained for 2 years. She started out her career as a dancer working abroad and in London, performing in Royal Gala performances at the London Palladium and shows for The Royal Variety Club of Great Britain and has also danced at Wembley Stadium for the opening of the Silk Cut Rugby Cup Final challenge. She then went to dance at sea firstly for an Italian cruise liner and then spent 6 years working for P&O Cruise lines as a Dancer/Singer.
Since her return from the high seas Jenni has worked as an actor with TV roles in 'Grange Hill', Lime productions, 'Drop Dead Gorgeous', BBC , 'Waterloo Road' BBC, The Lost Royals' Granada and 'Heartbeat' YTV to name a few and has filmed adverts for 'Chiltern Finance' and 'Microsoft'. Jenni also played 'Lady Anne' on stage in Salford, Manchester earlier this year directed by David Johnson. Jenni has also enjoyed teaching students in Musical Theatre for many years and is delighted to now be a part of the theatremonkeys team.

Additional Staff Members