Ragtime is an independent theatre school in Newbury Berkshire. Our aim is to create performance opportunities for all young performers and to inspire confidence, creativity and fun!
Principal - Georgia Oldman
Georgia trained at Mountview Academy of theatre Arts and graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Musical Theatre.
As a child, Georgia performed in many shows including the lead in 'Annie' and 'Dorothy' in the Wizard of Oz at the Hexagon in Reading. She has also performed at the London Coliseum in London's West End.
Other performances include UK tours and International tours as well as London Theatres; 'Donna/Oolie' (City of Angels)
'Showgirl' (The Producers)
'Kitty' (Anna Karenina)
'Hermia' (A midsummer night's dream)
'Mrs Peachum' (A Beggar's Opera), Brenda (Crush)
'Off her trolley Molly' (Jack and the Beanstalk)
'Captain and Puppeteer' (James and the Giant Peach International Tour)
'Shimmerpop' (Sleeping Beauty).
She has performed in various concerts and cabarets around the country, as well as directing shows such as 'Billy Elliot', 'Legally Blonde' and 'Guys and Dolls'.
Georgia is fully DBS checked and is level 3 Paediatric first aid trained. She also has an NCFE CACHE certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. Georgia has taught around London and the South of England in all aspects of the arts.
Musical Theatre Tutor and Early Years Tutor- Alicia Hobbs
Alicia trained at READ College and CPA Studios, graduating with the Trinity Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre and the ISTD Diploma in Dance Instruction (Modern). Most recently, she gained a First Class BA(Hons) Degree in Theatre from the Guildford School of Acting.
Since graduating, Alicia has worked professionally as a performer and a teacher of singing, dance and drama. She has been lucky enough to perform across Italy with Lingue Senza Frontiere and tour the UK with M&M Theatrical Productions.
Credits include:
Aunty Tish/ Germolene, Cinderella
Jiminey/ Pinocchio, The New Adventures of Pinocchio
Charlotte/ Fern/ Sheep, Charlotte’s Web
Wendy, Peter Pan
Denny Blood, Bad Girls
Ensemble, Girls Like That
Understudy Jojo/ A Who, Seussical
In addition to her theatrical work, Alicia is a qualified teacher, specialising in working with young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, including autism, across both primary and secondary ages.
Musical Theatre Assistant - Ben Pointer
Ben attended Ragtime Theatre School for five years, gaining his Grade 8 LAMDA with Distinction. Ben has recently started a two year diploma in Musical Theatre at Kingsclere Performing Arts College.
Over the years Ben has performed a number of lead and supporting roles in Newbury and the surrounding area. Including Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and Mr Pinky in Hairspray. He has also performed in the Newbury Variety Show and in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall.
Ben is fully DBS checked and looks forward to working with young children and helping them grow through performing arts.