Meet the Team

RUTHIE HENSHALL is an English actress, singer and dancer, known for her work in musical theatre and TV. She made her West End debut in Cats in 1987. A five-time Olivier Award nominee, she won the 1995 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Amalia Balash in the London revival of She Loves Me (1994).

Ruthie's other Olivier nominated roles are Polly Baker in the original London production of Crazy for You (1993–1994), Roxie Hart in the revival of Chicago (1997–1998) and the title roles in the original productions of Peggy Sue Got Married (2001) and Marguerite (2008). She made her Broadway debut in 1999 as Velma Kelly in Chicago and returned to the Broadway production to play Roxie Hart in 2010. She also starred as Mrs Wilkinson for two years in the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical (2014–2016). She returned to television acting in 2021 by appearing as Miranda Evans in the BBC soap opera Doctors.

ANDREA LOWDE is CEO, and leads the educational programme, at RHCAST. As professional singer who trained at Laines Theatre Arts, Andrea has 20 years experience working in the entertainment industry.

From her role as Cruise Director responsible for passenger entertainment on board luxury liners, through to 5 years working as Principal for Performance Preparation Academy in Guildford, Andrea has a proven track record in education, performance, directing, and management. 

Mariana trained at Conservatoire EAST in Bury St Edmunds, where she undertook intensive training in theatre, physical theatre, voice training, improvisation, dance and film projects. She also trained at Identity School of Acting IDSA London, where she focused on screen Acting and deep character knowledge. Mariana is now combining her love for the arts with her organisational skills to take on the role of College Manager at RHCast. 

Sophia Adzoa-Moore is a recent Musical Theatre graduate of Performance Preparation Academy in Guildford, where she also worked as the Equality & Diversity Student Representative. She is a freelance EDI consultant, performer and dance teacher. She has a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion and is able to bring her lived experiences as a black, disabled student and performer to inform her work in EDI roles. Sophia has a variety of experience working with different schools, colleges andorganisations. Sophia’s performing experience includes, Audrey II / Ensemble / Dance, Captain in Little Shop of Horrors at PPA, Kiki in Flashdance at PPA and a Ballet Girl in Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre. She has recently finished filming for some exciting TV Projects.

Experienced dance instructor with a passion for inspiring students of all ages and abilities to develop alifelong love for dance. Known for using an individualized approach tailored to student’s learning styles, I motivate and empower them to reach their full potential through personalized feedback and encouragement. As a versatile performer and choreographer skilled in various dance idioms, I bring a unique perspective and creative vision to my teaching. In addition to my teaching experience, I founded Ballet Soul, a charity and production company dedicated to educating and inspiring young people through the joys and power of dance.

Jon has played - Dave John in ‘The Sociable Plover’ Frinton summer festival, Choreographer/associate director of ‘The wizard of Oz’ for KD productions at The Lighthouse Theatre Kettering. Choreographer of Cinderella for KD productions at The Grange Theatre Northwich 2021. Swing in the Original Cast of Hamilton; AnAmerican musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Directed ‘The Wind in The Willows’ and played Macbeth in ‘A Night at the B’ard’ for MomentumvTheatre Company. Action in West Side Story atSalzburg Festival and Whitsun Festival. Bill Bailey/1st Mungojerrie/2nd Skimbleshanks in Cats the Musical (Blackpool Winter Gardens/London Palladium). Ensemble/Acro Swing in the West End revival of Miss Saigon (Prince Edward Theatre). Swing in Barnum the Musical (Chichester Festival Theatre). Peter Pan in Shrek – The Musical (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). Mamma Mia International Tour Ensemble/1st Pepper.

Trained at the Royal Academy of Music as a Pianist and Vocal Coach and spends much of her time in Theatre and on the concert platform. She has MDed professional panto, appeared as an actress in professional Musical Theatre, as a singer pianist and performer-MD at endless venues on the LondonCabaret circuit, and performed as a conductor, solo/ ensemble singer and concert pianist. She is in demand as a choral workshop leader and writes and arranges music in a variety of genres. Over the years there have been many projects with Sir Richard Stilgoe (of Starlight Express fame) at the Orpheus Centre with Disabled Performers, and multiple projects with sufferers of Parkinsons Disease, Senile Dementia, Complex needs and a Summer School for Young Carers with Ruthie Henshall. In 2010 she was honoured to be presented to the late Queen Elizabeth II, in recognition of her work tutoring young people in the Performing Arts (former students include Tom Francis, Robbie Noonan, Matthew Cavendish and Nicholas Sheehan). She established the now-multiple-choirs “The Voice Squad” 35 years ago, which has performed numerous full-scale musicals and concerts, and appeared at venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, the London Palladium, the Royal Opera House, the South Bank, Birmingham Symphony Hall, and at the Edinburgh Fringe. They’ve also featured on Aled Jones’s Radio 2 Programme “The Choir”, and on Blue Peter and BBC TV as Finalists in the massively prestigious Choir of the Year 2008.

Nicholas is a professional musical director, orchestrator, tutor, and musician with a huge passion for musical theatre. After graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, he has returned to Suffolk to provide musical services throughout the county and further afield. Previous Credits include: ‘The Addams Family’ (SYPT 2024); ‘Les Misérables School Edition’ (Co-op Juniors 2024); ‘Oliver’ (BSEODS 2023), ‘Ghost’ (SYPT 2023), ‘Young Frankenstein’ (NOMADS 2023), ‘Shakespeare In Love’ (BSEODS 2023), ‘Legally Blonde’ (NOMADS 2022), ‘The Lightning Thief’ (SYPT 2022), ‘The Wind In The Willows’ (BSEODS 2022); ‘The Addams Family’ (BSEODS 2021) and ‘The Three Little Pigs’ (Assistant Musical Director, UK Tour 2021, The Unusual Theatre Company). Upcoming Projects Include: ‘Nativity!’ (Cambridge Theatre Company) and ‘Shrek’ (SYPT). Nicholas is also the musical director of ‘The Aquarius Singers’ a Bury-based all-female choir who perform regular concerts in the area, a member of the ‘Eden Theatre Arts’ faculty, a tutor for ‘The Voice Squad’, and conducts a wide range of musical services throughout the area.

Joseph is a Voice & Accent Coach, holding a MA in Professional Voice Practice from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. In addition to teaching for RH Cast, Joseph also coaches Private Clients and lectures at Voice Study Centre, University of Essex. Joseph's research interests are in the Language of Vocal Pedagogy and Mental Wellbeing, as well as Linguistics and the relationship between Accent and Audience in Theatre, Film & Television.

I am a professional actor with 7 years of consistent experience in the industry, bringing dedication and versatility to every role I take on. Alongside my acting career, I have over 20 years of choral expertise, having performed with semi-professional choirs since the age of 7. I am also passionate about nurturing vocal talent, with 9 years of experience providing one-on-one musical coaching to singers of all ages. Personable and approachable, I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable working independently. With strong interpersonal skills, I connect easily with people of all ages, and I am known for my polite, diplomatic approach. I adapt quickly to new challenges, always ensuring my work is completed to a high standard and within timeframes.

Sophia began dancing at the age of 3, training at Hazelwood Dance Studios until she was 18 years old. She then started her professional training at Laine Theatre Arts where she graduated with a BA (HONS) Degree and Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. After completing her training at Laine TheatreArts, Sophia began her teaching career. She specialises in ISTD Modern, RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap, Jazz and Contemporary. She also creates show and competition choreography.

Katy’s credits include Guys and Dolls, Bridge Theatre, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest and As You Like It at Shakespeare’s Globe. Les Misérables and Les Misérables - The Staged Concert at The Gielgud and Sondheim Theatres. Mamma Mia (Prince of Wales), I Can’t Sing (Palladium). Chicago (National Tour). Hay Fever, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, and Cinderella the Midnight Princess (Kingston Rose). A Chorus of Disapproval (Wolsey Ipswich) Bedroom Farce (Stephen Joseph, Scarborough) Oliver, The Music Man, Pickwick (Chichester Festival Theatre). Guys And Dolls, The Winters Tale, Mother Clap’s Molly House, Twelfth Night (National Theatre). Cinderella and Aladdin (Salisbury Playhouse). David Copperfield (County Hall). Teachers (Redgrave Farnham). Blithe Spirit, Macbeth, The Barber of Seville, The Hostage (Harrogate Rep).

Daisy Jackaman is a Singer/Songwriter and Musician from Colchester, Essex. She was accepted to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts and later trained for a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, studying a BA (Hons) Jazz. Many of her songs have reached the finals of the UK Songwriting Contest and in July 2019, Daisy appeared on BBC Introducing Radio with her song, 'Changes'. She has performed across the Costa Del Sol, Spain performing at venues such as 'El Oceano' alongside Frankie Burke (A lead singer of the 1970's Soul Band, Heatwave) and 'Olivia's' (owned by Elliot Wright of TOWIE). Daisy now regularly performs at venues and events across Essex and Suffolk.