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Our Teaching Team
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Rachel Morris : Principal
Rachel has been dancing since she was 3 years old. At 18 she went to train at the prestigious college, Laine Theatre Arts. While there she was chosen to perform with Kerry Ellis at the London Palladium, played the lead role of 'Cassie' in A Chorus Line and landed her first job with Qdos pantomimes.
Since then Rachel has worked professionally for over 12 years. Most of that time was spent at sea with Carnival Cruise Lines where she travelled the world while performing in shows 6 nights a week. She has also performed in numerous tours, pantomimes and corporate shows, which have taken her all over the UK, including the UK's answer to The Rockettes; 'Thursford Christmas Spectacular'.
Rachel is passionate about using her talents to inspire the next generation. She is a qualified dance teacher with the ISTD, is Paediatric First Aid and Mental Health First Aid trained.
The school is named after her mum who was a singing and music teacher and was passionate about teaching children about the arts. 
LIKES: Being a mummy (she has three children!), walks with her dog Ralph, Jamiroquai and crisps!
DISLIKES: Seafood, not getting enough sleep
FUN FACT: Miss Rachel performed for Prince George,
Princess Charlotte and the Duchess of Cambridge.
​She’s also a qualified bookkeeper and has her own bookkeeping business.
Mia West- Singing Teacher 
​Mia began training in Musical Theatre at the age of 3, starting with dance classes at Kirkham Henry School of Performing Arts, and then soon joining classes in singing, drama and speech and drama. During her time at Kirkham Henry she took many examinations in dance, singing and speech and drama, and also was lucky enough to assist the teachers in dance, drama and singing classes for 3 years. At the age of 18 she attended The Arden School of Theatre in Manchester, and has just this year completed her BA(Hons) degree in Musical Theatre, and alongside her professional training, has taught classes and workshops both in Manchester and in and around Ryedale. Mia is currently represented by David Shaw from RedShaw Management, and also is working with a community interest company Musical Memories, which is a social singing group for elderly people. Mia has also recently gained her PGCE in Music and Drama.
Mia has a huge passion for all things musical, and is really excited to be joining the team at Frances Lyn Theatre School and is looking forward to sharing her passion for singing with the children!
LIKES: Horror films, Sunday dinners and
​her two cats ‘Starlight Express’ and ‘Magic Johnson’
DISLIKES: Tomatoes
FUN FACT: she has a fear of squirrels!
​Diana Logan - Drama Teacher
Diana is a seasoned actor whose work at the Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) has left a legacy on audiences and collaborators.
Her time at SJT included roles both onstage and behind the scenes, where she served as Associate Director for Education. Diana has worked extensively with many young companies and young people and has also toured work to many groups across the country and beyond.
Beyond her work at SJT, Diana has contributed to actor training as Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Acting degree at Coventry University. Her commitment to mentoring emerging talent and fostering inclusive, community-driven theatre has enabled her to tell exciting stories.
Diana co-runs her own theatre company with Marcus Romer, Rocketlines Ltd. She regularly collaborates across the theatre industry and is a regular associate artist for Arcade Arts.
Her commitment to nurturing emerging talent and giving young people opportunities to forge careers within the creative sector has driven her throughout her career, opening up opportunities and making it a viable career opportunity for many.
Lucie Whitaker - Dance Teacher
Lucie began dancing when she was three. She trained in all different types of dance including Russian ballet, tap, jazz, freestyle and more. Lucie was a freestyle dance champion at the age of 16 and knew her passion was dance. At the age of 18 she went off to study musical theatre at Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama in Nottingham where she graduated with a level 6 trinity diploma in musical theatre in 2021. During college Lucie achieved many dance goals including dancing on the move it main stage in an Alan Harding jazz piece.
Since graduating Lucie has worked for haven as a dancer (dancing in a Grahame Pickering show, jasmine Eccles show and many more) , Transun (Lapland Finland) as an actor, Lyon’s holiday park as a dancer and piglets adventure farm as an actor. 
LIKES: DOGS!! Also obsessed with the drink Pepsi max and don’t go a day without one and I’m a big foodie and especially love pizza!
DISLIKES: Being hangry 
FUN FACT: I can make the best cup of tea
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Gina Hobson - Guest Dance Teacher
Gina discovered entertainment at a very young age, attending Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) where she performed across Yorkshire and at Edinburgh Fringe in musical productions and dance competitions. She then chose to develop her skills by studying a degree with Leeds Metropolitan University in Musical Theatre, whilst also gaining Business and PTLLS teaching qualifications.
Following her success, she furthered her training and education at SLP College, gaining numerous performance skills from industry professionals. Since graduating, Gina has worked non-stop professionally as a dancer/singer across the UK with touring productions and holiday parks and has now gained her PGCE in Musical Theatre, heading up the musical theatre department at Hull College.
Gina is very excited to be joining the Frances Lyn team sharing her skills and experience to the students.
LIKES: Sewing, candles and musical theatre
DISLIKES: Milk from other houses, being left out
FUN FACT: Her favourite number is 81.
She can do the Mexican wave with her tongue!
Previous Drama Teacher - Stuart Piper
Stuart has trained with, taught at and/or directed for NYMT, NYT, Arts Ed, Tring Park, Stagecoach, PQA, Stagebox, Damien Poole, YRAD, Allstars, MTS, and many others schools and colleges across the UK. His favourite thing is teaching children and working in education, which has led him to study at York St John University while continuing to teach.
As an actor Stuart toured the UK and performed in the West End in productions including Bugsy Malone, Scrooge, Me and My Girl and Honk, and on television acted in TV dramas and films including MGM’s Tom’s Midnight Garden and he even had 2 lines in Absolutely Fabulous!
He worked on his first two films in recent years this time behind the camera on the production team (Mrs Lowry & Son - Netflix, The Time of Their Lives - Amazon) and hopes to work on more. He also worked for many years as a London agent to actors in theatre, television and film before moving north for family life to live near his son Charlie.
LIKES: Film, books, exploring the outdoors and being a dad.
DISLIKES: Too long without  holiday! 
FUN FACT: Stuart is also a talent coach who has recently  been coaching many of the children in Disney's upcoming Pinocchio movie, starring Tom Hanks!
We also have special guest teachers who come and teach West End workshops regularly throughout the year.
​You can see pictures from some of our past workshops here:
All our teachers are of the highest standard. They have been DBS checked and have signed our Child Protection Policy.

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