Meet the Team!
Let us introduce the Razzamataz Newcastle team...
Anna Bartle, PAIDTA (Modern Jazz), DipTCL (Musical Theatre)
Dance Teacher, Minis B Teacher, Project Intense Phase 2 Teacher
Favourite show: The Book of Mormon
Dream role: Jenna (Waitress) or Roxie Hart (Chicago)
Anna trained at SA Performing Arts Centre and qualified with a Diploma in Musical Theatre as well as a Pre-Associate Teaching Qualification in IDTA Modern Jazz. During her professional career, Anna has worked several contracts abroad as well as pantomimes all over the country. Her biggest achievement so far is performing at The Royal Albert Hall alongside Collabro and Kerry Ellis.
Matt Pagan
Singing Teacher, Minis C Teacher
Matt won Britain’s Got Talent in 2014 as 1/4 of the world’s most successful musical theatre group, Collabro. Since winning the competition, Matt and the boys have released five worldwide studio albums, all of which have been in the UK Top 40. Their debut album “Stars” secured their first UK Number 1, and was the fastest selling album of 2014. Matt has performed with some of the biggest stars on the planet, including Little Mix, Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Dame Shirley Bassey, Ellie Goulding, and McFly to name a few! He has toured all over the world including Japan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, Europe etc as well as four sell-out UK tours.In February 2020 Matt made his West End debut at the London Coliseum, playing the role of Donal O’Flaherty in “The Pirate Queen” by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg.
Rosie Maley, BA (Hons)
Drama Teacher
Favourite show: Hamilton
Dream role: Sophie (Mamma Mia)
Rosie is originally from Yorkshire and recently graduated with a degree in Drama from Northumbria University. Rosie has decided to stay in Newcastle as she loves the people and the friendly accent! She has been performing since the age of four when she joined a part-time theatre school much like Razz! Rosie has been fortunate to perform in a number of productions including the national tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Annie.
Caitlin Robson, BA (Hons), PGCE
Singing Teacher (maternity cover)
Favourite Show: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Dream Role: Elphaba (Wicked) or Tracey Turnblad (Hairspray).
Caitlin has worked on many projects both professionally and voluntarily, including Vera, Grease, Aladdin, Back to the 80s, 9to5, The Crucible, Spring Awakening, RENT, and Our Country’s Good. In her spare time, Caitlin tours local care homes providing musical entertainment for those living with Dementia, and hopes to expand this work further to cater for children with SEND and SEMH needs. Caitlin has a first class honours degree in Performing Arts and has also successfully completed her PGCE PCET. She has always been very passionate about the arts and it’s accessibility to children and young adults within the community, and is incredibly excited to be part of the Razzamataz team!
Laura Clack, BA (Hons), PGCE, ALCM
Vocal Coach (currently on maternity leave)
Favourite show: Guys & Dolls
Dream role: Millie (Thoroughly Modern Millie)
Laura has been training within the field since the age of 11 and has completed an ALCM Dip in Musical Theatre. Laura holds a BA (Hons) in Community Music and a PGCE in Musical Theatre and Music Education and works within colleges and secondary schools around Newcastle and Northumberland. Laura has completed training and voluntary courses with London West End casts, and completed a training scholarship on Broadway in New York City. She has helped with casting and training with touring casts such as The Lion King and Billy Elliott.
Meg Cruse, BA (Hons)
Juniors Dance Teacher, Teaching Assistant
Favourite show: Dear Evan Hansen
Dream role: Dancer in Hairspray
Growing up taking dance and musical theatre classes from a young age, Meg is just about to graduate from Dance City’s BA (Hons) Professional Dance degree in Contemporary Dance. Meg has been assisting and teaching in both studio and education settings for 5 years now and is extremely excited to become part of the Razzmatazz Newcastle team and see where the working world of performing arts can take her as well as seeing all the students grow in skills and confidence.
Hattie Eason, BA (Hons), MA
Associate Teacher
Favourite show: Miss Saigon
Dream role: Mother Abbess (The Sound of Music) or Mrs Johnstone (Blood Brothers)
Hattie is a theatre maker, performer, singer, and drama facilitator with a master’s degree in Theatre and Performance from Northumbria University. Razzamataz holds a special place in her heart as someone who attended Razz Yeovil as a Senior student ‘back in the day’! Hattie is co-founder of theatre company and drag trio ‘Bonnie and The Bonnettes’ who spend their time creating original and bold theatre and cabaret work, which they tour nationally. She has also started to work on the writing for her one-person show and has taken up poetry and creative writing to help pass the time over the past year, as well as singing on social media to keep friends and family entertained. Performing is Hattie’s greatest passion and she loves that she gets to do it as a job. Hattie feels that there is a need for the arts within education, and that it provides young people with so much more than performance skills!
Alice Charlton, BA (Hons)
Associate Teacher
Favourite show: Dear Evan Hansen
Dream role: Elle Woods (Legally Blonde)
Alice has danced since the age of four moved to London where she graduated from The Urdang Academy. She was delighted to be part of the ‘Salvation Army Celebration’ at the Royal Albert Hall and has appeared in several pantomimes across the North East. Alice has previously completed five contracts with Celebrity Cruise Lines, sailing and performing around the world as Dance Captain/Aerialist.
Emily Everson
Teaching Assistant, Cover Teacher
Favourite show: Wicked
Dream Role: Elle Woods (Legally Blonde)
Emily has been training in musical theatre since the age of 9 at various theatre schools, and has done further training in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary dance. She has always had a passion for musicals and theatre ever since she was little, and it has grown ever since. She has been assisting and cover teaching for 3 years at other schools and is very excited to work with the fantastic Razzamataz Newcastle students and team.
