FASBAT - ‘Find A Space and Be A Tree’
The unique mix of theatre, dynamic coaching and performance is used to build confidence, raise self esteem, and encourage the individual to create a personal philosophy which can be taken forward as they stand on life’s stage.
The People Behind The Company . . .
LEE COOPER - PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER
Trained in all aspects of dance and theatre, Lee made her professional debut in pantomime at the age of 8 and later travelled the
world performing in cabaret. Back in England she joined Thames Television working with Benny Hill, Jim Davidson and Spike Milligan. High profile choreographic work was followed by regular work at the
BBC.
ALICE JARVIS
FASBAT has always been a part of Alice's life growing up in the local area, and she has now been a part of the FASBAT teaching team since 2022. Whilst completing her training in Musical Theatre, at Laine Theatre Arts and Performers College, Alice completed dance teaching qualisications and taught all the while at various dance and musical theatre groups. Since graduating in 2018 Alice has been teaching all ages in schools and extracurricular groups in the local area. Her favourite part about teaching for FASBAT is seeing students confidence grow and working together to create wonderful performances!
NICKY RIDLEY
Nicky Ridley is an experienced drama practitioner, who has worked with children in The Arts for over 25 years. she began her career acting for Young Peopl'es theatre comp-anies touring nationally with educational plays. Since working as a freelancer she has taught drama to children for after-school clubs, helping boost children's self-esteem, allowing sessons to be fun and full of creativity whilst keeping them focused on the task. Nicky also works with a local charity who provide multi-sensory theatrical experiences for people with learning disabilities. She loves the theatre and wold go every night of the week if she could! She can't wait to start teaching with FASBAT at Ascot Heath Infant School on a Monday
GEORGIA BURLING
Georgia is very passionate about musical theatre, drama and dance. Having taken part time in classes across all genres from the age of 4, going on to study Musical Theatre at Redroofs theatre School for 6th form and a Drama Degree at Exeter University. While at university, Georgia participated in many productions from lighting, costume, props and fundraising for a show that went to the Edinburgh Fringe. From the age of 16 years, Georgia has been an assistant teacher going on to teach in part time theatre classes and taught at a local preschool from 2016-2020. Most recently she has done 3 seasons at Lapland UK and a season at Chessington World of Adventures. Georgia is very excited to be part of the Fasbat team.
DEBORAH SIMMS
Trained at Arts Educational Schools in London in dance, drama and singing and went on to work professionally in TV and musical theatre both home and overseas.As a member of the Fasbat team I am proud to be associated with a company that provides an energetic, creative and nurturing environment where the children can express themselves freely whilst building their confidence and expanding their talent and skills.
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