Razzamataz

Being part of a national theatre school franchise, the people working within it acknowledge it is a privilege to be part of the lives of children and their families. Principals of schools across the UK get the opportunity to help shape the future and leave a lasting legacy.     When students come to one of the Razzamataz Theatre franchise Schools, they truly become part of our Razz Family. It is not just about the singing, dancing and drama lessons, it is all the wonderful events...

Keep the toddlers calm because a Dragons’ Den backed franchise theatre school has some big news. The franchise network of UK theatre schools has teamed up with a Channel 5 favourite to offer PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure workshop. The workshop is led by Claire McKenzie who has recently toured the UK and all parts of the world including Asia and New Zealand with Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure arena tour playing the role of Skye. It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, a...

Described by The Sunday Times as one of ‘the most influential teenagers on the planet,’ Ben Towers is delighted to be working with Dragons’ Den backed Razzamataz to inspire more entrepreneurs.Being just 21 years old, Ben has worked with global giants such as IHG, Virgin and national governments in the UK and New Zealand as well as giving support to the Duke of York and the vital ‘iDEA’ digital entrepreneurship awards. His passion lies in the application of technology for good for young people an...

If you think being a parent in today’s world is hard, take a moment to consider what it is like for children. With increased pressure from school, distractions with social media and the normal teenage angst, it is no wonder many young people are feeling lost.In fact, it is commonly reported that being a teenage is harder than being an adult. Their bodies are changing physically and mentally, many are not getting enough sleep and on top of all that, trying to decide what to do with the rest of th...

A UK based theatre school franchise has boosted their standing with a partnership with iconic film company Warner Bros.to help promote a major film. Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise Razzamataz was approached by Warner Bros. during the summer of 2017. The first promotional activity took place during the summer schools of the whole of the Razzamataz network to celebrate the cinema release of the film Teen Titans GO! To the Movies! This included some excellent promotional material tha...

How to run a theatre school with no experience Mum of two Georgia Davies had been running her own businesses for 22 years. After more than a year of speaking to Razzamataz, she decided to take the plunge and open her own theatre school franchise and has never looked back. Background I had run a number of businesses in the fitness and retail sectors before but was looking for something with more flexibility and that could offer a fun environment for my customers. I have no experience in t...

Building a theatre arts franchise business Deborah Laws is the Principal of Razzamataz within the Plymouth franchise territory and combines 11 successful years of Razzamataz with running her own dance school, being a mum and a commitment to her own CPD. Background I am a dance studio owner, an ISTD examiner and a tutor for the ISTD teaching qualifications. I also run a dance business owners’ coaching business. Why Razzamataz I joined 11 years ago when I decided to add a perfor...

Change in circumstance created change in career  Andrea White has the theatre arts running through her veins. But even someone with her vast experience has found that joining a successful theatre school franchise has made all the difference to her business. Here we find out about her Razzamataz journey and why she loves the enthusiasm from everyone in the network.   Background I was brought up by a dancer and stage manager who dissuaded me from going in to the theatre, but...

When Aleasha Wallace was just twelve years-old, little did she know that joining a local theatre school would have life-changing effects. Aleasha was one of the first ever students to attend Razzamataz, now a high-profile theatre school franchise with almost 50 schools nationwide and boasting students in award-winning West End shows, acclaimed films and starring in hit TV series. Aleasha was one of about 25 other children who went along to the Penrith Players, a tiny little theatre in a backstr...