Meet
the team

Erin trained at Bodywork Studios in Cambridge as a Dancer, Singer and Actress and received a First Class Honours degree in Dance Training at Middlesex University. She has taught, choreographed and performed professionally over ithe past twenty years and her professional work has taken her all over the world with many UK and International productions. Erin runs Musical Theatre workshops throughout the year and has choreographed and co-produced many productions for Pure Rhythm Performing Arts, Young Expressions, Felsted school, Stage Right Performing Arts Studios, St Josephs college, Woodbridge school and PMB Productions to name but a few. She continues to perform as a Professional Singer and believes that her career as a performer enhances her ability as a Performing Arts Teacher. Erin is extremely passionate about The Performing Arts and is thrilled to be a member of the teaching faculty at CTC. She feels privileged to have a career teaching and promoting something she loves and can’t wait to work with the students and further their training.

Natasha trained in Musical Theatre at University Centre Colchester, where she received the Jo Estill Cup for Musical Theatre Solo Voice and the Donald J. Hughes Cup for ensemble singing. She has since built a varied career across theatre, television, and live performance. Theatre credits include Sister Act (Deloris Van Cartier/Sister Mary Clarence), Shrek (Dragon, Piggie 1, Mumma Ogre), Kinky Boots (Ensemble), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Shirley), The King and I (Lady Tiang), Oliver! (Nancy), And the World Goes ’Round (Woman 1), and Calendar Girls (Cora). A pantomime regular (oh no she’s not!), Natasha has appeared at the Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe as Fairy Bowbelles (Dick Whittington), Fairy Godmother (Cinderella), Magic Mirror (Snow White) and the Fairy (Sleeping Beauty). She has originated roles in new musical theatre writing—including Caderousse in Leon Pariss’ The Count of Monte Cristo, the Musical (Birmingham Hippodrome), Eldress Hope in Syd Ralph’s Amy’s Wedding (Theatre Royal Norwich), and Ammaline in Terry Pratchett’s Mort, the Musical (Library Theatre, Manchester). Natasha also worked as a Production/Lead Vocalist with TUI across the Spanish islands. Beyond theatre, Natasha has appeared on television (Grantchester; The Secrets of Underground Britain), supported international talent such as Gwen Dickey (Rose Royce) at Abbeyfest, multi–Guinness World Record holder Daniella D’Ville and Davina De Campo. She regularly works as a cabaret singer, and vocalist for various events at La Vida (Felixstowe) and headlined events including the Best Bar None Awards. Natasha is a qualified teacher (PGCE, QTLS), and has led and taught on the Musical Theatre BTEC and has taught A-Level Drama & Theatre Studies and Music Performance at Suffolk One and Colchester Sixth Form College. She is currently training as a Speech and Language Therapist (University of Essex) with a focus on voice disorders and the performer’s voice, and has worked as a vocal coach and Musical Director for various local companies and shows —Natasha is bringing vocal health, sustainable technique, and expressive storytelling into everything she does.

Sophie began dancing from a young age and her love of musical theatre grew when she joined the CTC in 2011, where she played the role of Ella in 'CAMP ROCK The Musical'. After this she went on to join the Stowmarket Operatic and Dramatic Society, performing in many different pantomimes, plays and musicals, including playing the role of Linda in 'A Chorus of Disapproval'. Following A levels, Sophie went on to study Drama at Queen Mary University of London with an interest in devising theatre and graduated with a BA Hons degree in 2017. Sophie still loves performing herself, but is really excited to be back with The CTC, this time in a teaching role. She hopes to encourage and inspire a new generation of young performers.

Dance has always been a major part of Rosie's life. Rosie Joined the Co-op Juniors at the age of 6 where her passion for performing arts grew. She went on to choreograph for many theatre companies such as Stage Door Theatre Company, Stowmarket Operatic and Dramatic Society and Ipswich Operatic and Dramatic Society. She started choreographing for the CTC's junior company in 2013 with 'The Little Mermaid' and has choreographed for the Junior Company ever since; a total of seven productions! Rosie still enjoys performing herself but also loves passing on her passion to the children she teaches and is looking forward to teaching dance for the CTC Academy on Saturdays.

Lois joined CTC in 2019 as Deputy Stage Manager for Jesus Christ Superstar and has continued to support CTC in many capacities since. During this time, Lois was studying Performing Arts at the University of Winchester graduating with First Class Honours in June 2020. Since then she has completed her Teacher Training and is currently teaching Drama and Dance at Finborough School alongside teaching Acting and LAMDA for CTC Academy.

Jade Tourney-Godfrey trained at London Studio Centre in Musical Theatre graduating with a BA Hons in 2006. She has worked professionally as a pianist in London in various concerts, recitals and bars as well as musically directing West End performers in several shows including SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (2002) and HERCULES (2003). It was at Northgate High School in Ipswich that she qualified as a Music and Drama teacher and as a choir conductor Jade’s accolades include winning the Suffolk Festival Best Choir award, leading the Co-op Concentio Youth Choir. After joining the Military Wives Choir and recording the album STRONGER TOGETHER with Gareth Malone (2012) Jade was a featured soloist at the prestigious Military Wives concert in Basingstoke in 2013. She has also arranged numerous songs for SSA and SATB choirs and has written songs for West End performers. Jade has worked locally as a Musical Director alongside her teaching for many years and joined the CTC in 2016 for their production of LEGALLY BLONDE. Her expertise lie in finding and maximising the vocal potential in young people through technique and balancing choral sound - the vocals in the CTC productions are a real testament to her hard work and dedication!