Lesley 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

Assistant Principal

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 qualifications 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 

Practitioner

Nicky Ridley is an experienced drama practitioner, who has worked with children in the Arts for over 30 years. She began her career acting for Young People's theatre companies, touring nationally with plays. She has worked for many community theatre organisations and taught drama and musical theatre to children of all ages. Nicky believes engaging in the arts are great for boosting children's self-esteem, and encourages social interaction. Fasbat classes are creative, playful and fun! Nicky also works with Polka Theatre in Wimbledon as a freelancer for their Creative learning team. Nicky teaches our Fasbat class for year 1 &2 on a Monday at Ascot Heath

Helen White

Practitioner

Helen is a professional actor and theatre practitioner who went to FASBAT when she was 11 years old. After training at Curve Theatre, she became a Creative Programmes Assistant, helping to deliver exciting productions for 16 Curve Young Community Company groups. She has most recently worked with Guildford Shakespeare Company,  Watermill Theatre and MN Academy. With a background in physical theatre, Helen's classes are fun and creative with a focus of building confidence and performance skills. Having experience facilitating classes for SEN children and children with a range of disabilities, Helen ensures that every lesson is tailored to the children in her class and encourages them to shine both on and off the stage.

Lizzie Flynn

Founder

Lee Cooper set up FASBAT with Lizzie Flynn over 16 years ago. Lizzie and Lee grew the company from a single class at the Marist Preparatory School and in the past 7 years, Lee and her team, have grown the business into the successful company that it is now. In August 2010 Lizzie decided to retire from FASBAT. She took up residence on the Isle of Wight where she is developing her Personal Philosophy Programme. We wish Lizzie lots of happiness in her new life.