Faculty

LINDSEY HENDERSON - Principal

Trained at The Oxford School of Drama and The American Academy of Musical Theatre. Since graduating Lindsey has performed both on stage and screen in numerous plays and musicals. Lindsey worked on a European tour where she first found her love for teaching, she enjoyed performing for the students and leading drama workshops. Lindsey works as a professional actress and singer. She is an experienced teacher and a qualified LAMDA tutor. Lindsey is thrilled to celebrate 10 years of Musical Mania classes. She is thrilled to be passing on her knowledge and experience to all her students at Musical Mania.

STEVEN OLIVER - Co-Principal / Head of MT

Steven trained at Bodywork Dance Studios and graduated with a National Diploma in professional Musical Theatre. His Professional Credits include: Annie UK Tour, Cats, West Side Story, Mamma Mia International Tour, Mamma Mia West End (Prince of Wales & Novello Theatre), Across the Wall Opera (St James Theatre), Be Back Soon (Stratford East), Universal (London Palladium) TV credits include: Nickelodeon, EastEnders, The Queen's Nose, Murphy's Law, Mr Charity.

Jodie Nolan - Tutor

Trained at Laine Theatre Arts. Her professional Credits Include: Les Misérables, Mamma Mia London and international tour, Chicago, Royal Caribbean. Teaching: RAD headquarters (Vocational Tutor) Laine Theatre Arts ,The MTA (deputy head of dance) The Nolan Academy. 

CARA JAMES - Hip Hop / Drama

Cara trained at Bodywork Dance Studios. After graduating she then spent many years teaching at the prestigious Bodywork Dance Studios. Cara’s teaching, training and talent is vast. Her love for performing is huge and she is thrilled to be working with our students in Street dance and drama.

SHEILA HENDERSON - Head of Music Production

Sheila has been involved with Musical Mania since it began in 2012 as an accompanist and rehearsal pianist. She graduated in Music in Glasgow playing for various choirs, soloists and a Musical Theatre Company. Sheila’s love for musicals began when she was asked to accompany West Side Story at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow. After a successful run she then went onto conduct for the Musical ‘Gigi’, which made her one of the first ever female conductors at The Kings Theatre.

Since moving to the Cotswolds Sheila has built up a successful career in piano tuition entering numerous students for piano exams. Sheila continues to teach piano alongside working with students taking Musical Theatre LAMDA Exams. Her passion for music does not stop there as, after 10 years, she remains the accompanist for The Oxford City Singers which is one of the largest choirs in Oxford.