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Nick Harvey

MD and Executive Producer

An airline Captain by profession and having no discernible talent in the performing arts myself, I watched how my son had developed so well...

An airline Captain by profession and having no discernible talent in the performing arts myself, I watched how my son had developed so well through performance and how happy he was and indeed still is. It was this that made me decide to branch into Sirius Young Performers Ltd to help others experience what Oscar did. By employing the amazing team we have and sticking to our core principles, I believe that Sirius Young Performers can provide an amazing theatrical training experience. I enjoy eating out far too much and being near water.

Donna

Head Drama Coach

Donna has been involved in the arts since early teens. She trained at the Mount View Theatre Academy & Chicken Shed Theatre. She has been...

Donna has been involved in the arts since early teens. She trained at the Mount View Theatre Academy & Chicken Shed Theatre. She has been working professionally as an actress and delivering theatre workshops for over 25 years, including co-running a charity registered theatre company where she was the children’s and youth theatre director, where she wrote, directed and produced theatre shows, both in theatre and TIIE. She also ran a film Academy. She’s a qualified drama teacher and has taught in secondary and further education, teaching performing Arts & acting for screen and GCSE drama. In 2009 Donna made a transition into founding DT Films, where she writes, produces and directs films, particularly those that have a social significance. Donna’s passion is to empower children & young people through the arts & film. It’s her mission and ethos to reach young people from marginalised groups and offer opportunities and ultimately to make a difference.

Sheena Janssen

Dance Teacher

Sheena trained at the centre pac for 3 years gaining both professional and teaching qualifications there. After completing her training she...

Sheena trained at the centre pac for 3 years gaining both professional and teaching qualifications there. After completing her training she went on to working professionally as a dancer worldwide, from working as a backing dancer in Bollywood movies, hotels, dinner shows and a circus. Since returning to the UK Sheena have gained her teaching experience working from ages 2-18 teaching a wide range of styles.

Shannen Lewis

Choreography and acting teacher

Shannen trained at the Italia Conti Arts Centre for 3 Years and also at DNA Studios and The Dance College. She has 10 years...

Shannen trained at the Italia Conti Arts Centre for 3 Years and also at DNA Studios and The Dance College. She has 10 years experience teaching all ages, from toddlers to adults in all genres of dance and performing arts and has completed her P.C.E, D.D.I and D.D.E teaching qualifications. Shannen is delighted to be joining the Sirius Young Performers family.

Oscar

Apprentice and SGTV cast member

Hello my name is Oscar, I'm 14 and recently I became an apprentice at Sirius Young Performers. I started as a performer, then became...

Hello my name is Oscar, I’m 14 and recently I became an apprentice at Sirius Young Performers. I started as a performer, then became a mentor, before being asked to take my current role having done it successfully as voluntary work for my D of E award. I have been doing Drama since I was about 7 when I did my first advert for tesco’s. Along with being an apprentice, I also take part in the youtube channel @siriuslygoodtv and I am a client of the agency.

Georgia

Apprentice

Friendly, polite, confident, a quick learner and eager to work, I am so pleased to be an Apprentice with Sirius Young Performers. With a merit in ...

Friendly, polite, confident, a quick learner and eager to work, I am so pleased to be an Apprentice with Sirius Young Performers. With a merit in musical theatre and studying for GCSE’s in Music and Drama, I am keen to continue developing in the performing arts and share what I currently know. I also enjoy Karate, listening to music, playing the ukulele, the piano and singing.

Katy Jackson

Our Recomended Vocal Coach

Katy started her vocal training at the age of 18 at Colchester institute where she achieved a Distinction in popular music performance. Katy then moved ...

Katy started her vocal training at the age of 18 at Colchester institute where she achieved a Distinction in popular music performance. Katy then moved to London to study a Diploma at Tech Music Schools where she was then successfully accepted to undergo a degree in popular music (specialising in vocals) where she graduated in 2010.

During her time in London, Katy became a session singer for the BBC and ITV doing backing vocals for artists on shows such as The National Lottery, Blue Peter, Fame Academy and featuring in the world cup advert in 2010 for The SUN newspaper.

Katy has always had a passion for song writing and performing. During her years at University she formed her band TIGRESS.
TIGRESS released their debut EP ‘Human’ on 13 November 2015. It was co-produced by You Me at Six guitarist Max Helyer and John Mitchell at Outhouse Studios in Reading and mixed by Romesh Dodangoda. The band’s first show was performing at the Vans Warped Tour UK kick-off party at the Brooklyn Bowl in London on 14 September 2015. This was followed by a UK tour with Metro Station and a slot at the Vans Warped Tour UK at Alexandra Palace, London on 18 October 2015.

In support of the ‘Human’ EP release, 2016 saw TIGRESS go out on a short headline tour in June which included a sold out show in the band’s hometown of Chelmsford. In late 2016, the band went into Middle Farm Studios to record their ‘Like It Is ‘EP with Peter Miles.
In March 2017 the band went on a 2 month tour of the UK and mainland Europe visiting 12 countries with rock band Counterfeit . On 12 May 2017, the band released the ‘Like It Is’ EP. This was followed by a set at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, performing with Green Day at British Summer Time in Hyde Park and a tour of Russia and Eastern Europe with Billy Talent.

February 2018 saw TIGRESS open for Japan’s Man With A Mission in London, followed by an appearance at Spring Break Festival in Poland on the 21st April. The band supported InMe on their UK tour in May, which was followed by the release of their third EP ‘Who Cares’ and June 2018 saw the band perform on the Avalanche Stage at Download Festival.
TIGRESS receive regular radio play from BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing, Kerrang! Radio, Radio X, Triple J in Australia and have seen press coverage from Kerrang! Magazine, Rock Sound, Upset, The Metro and Alternative Press. TIGRESS have also been played on TV shows such as Tattoo Fixers, BT Sport’s MOTO GP, Premier League Football Games and ABC’s Station 19.

2019 another great year for TIGRESS, writing their debut album, heading off on a EU/UK tour with Between You And Me and Story Untold and then heading to Italy to support Bring Me The Horizon and Enter Shikari.

Lesley Harvey

Photographer, Marketing and sales

Lesley is a senior social worker who has worked with children and young people for over 30 years. She is also a qualified Counsellor, 'Sing4Health' teacher...

Lesley is a senior social worker who has worked with children and young people for over 30 years.
She is also a qualified Counsellor, ‘Sing4Health’ teacher, Yoga teacher and Photographer.
Lesley is one of the founders of Sirius Young Performers, Siriusly Good TV (SGTV) and Sirius Talent. Amongst her many roles, she is part of the audition panel for Sirius Talent, as well as in house photographer with her other business, Rebel Photography.

Michelle Orpe

Consultant

Michelle has worked in the performing arts industry for over 20yrs, her career spans across Television, Theatre, Music and Film. Her early years...

Michelle has worked in the performing arts industry for over 20yrs, her career spans across Television, Theatre, Music and Film. Her early years were spent more as an actress & singer & she enjoyed many pantomimes & theatre shows, before gigging across the country in a pop band under producer ‘Stevie V’. She then worked as a professional TV Presenter for many years, mainly for Channel 4 & Sky TV and also started producing. Most recently she has returned to acting & is now enjoying producing short films, documentaries & TV Pilots. She is also a piano teacher & has worked with many budding young actors & musicians over the years, helping to shape the next generation.

Hope Dodge

Vocal Teacher

Hope is a guitarist and singer songwriter from Essex. Hope has been playing since the age of 13 and a childhood love of poetry naturally led...

Hope is a guitarist and singer songwriter from Essex. Hope has been playing since the age of 13 and a childhood love of poetry naturally led into lyric writing. Inspired by how music boosted her own self confidence, she hopes to help other young people find their own voice through music.

Debbie Mitchell

Parent Rep

I am a primary school teacher whose talents, sadly, do not extend to the performing arts, so I am living my life vicariously through my son...

I am a primary school teacher whose talents, sadly, do not extend to the performing arts, so I am living my life vicariously through my son who has been part of the Sirius family since the start. The support and encouragement he receives from the coaches, mentors and his peers is genuine and constant. As a mum, it has been wonderful to see his confidence, talent and friendships grow in such a safe environment. The Sirius family is one we are both proud to be a part of.

Chloe

Young Persons Peer Mentor

Like Lacey, Chloe has demonstrated all the attributes to make a wonderful Mentor. Having joined us comparatively recently Chloe rapidly demonstrated...

Like Lacey, Chloe has demonstrated all the attributes to make a wonderful Mentor. Having joined us comparatively recently Chloe rapidly demonstrated a huge enthusiasm for the performing arts and indeed a caring and sharing attitude. Always looking out for others and constantly putting herself forward, Chloe typifies what we look for in a Mentor. Indeed, very recently, Chloe blew us away when she shared a song that she had written. She not only wrote it, but sang and played the piano too. Chloe is also a presenter on our YouTube channel Siriusly Good TV.

Lucas

Camera operator and Film Reviewer

I'm Lucas, a recent member of the team. I'm an amateur film maker and joined Siriusly Good TV through The Colchester...

I’m Lucas, a recent member of the team. I’m an amateur film maker and joined Siriusly Good TV through The Colchester Institute. I have a growing knowledge and love of films,comic books and pop culture. When not filming it, I appear on Sirisuly Good TV as the film Critic.

Lacey

Young Persons Peer Mentor

Lacey is 13 years old and has been part of the Sirius company since we began, she is also a vital and valued member of @siriuslygoodtv. Lacey brings ...

Lacey is 13 years old and has been part of the Sirius company since we began, she is also a vital and valued member of @siriuslygoodtv. Lacey brings enthusiasm and energy to everything she does, and we feel that she is a great role model who encompasses all of what we are about; kindness, support and effort. Laceys will be to be a role model and mentor for all of our young company, she will support the staff team, thus gaining some work experience and leadership skills.

Starstruck

Transporter and mobile stage

Although my heritage is Dutch, I was born in 2003 on a production line at Leyland Trucks in Preston. Very quickly, a man from Bishop Stortford fell in love with...

Although my heritage is Dutch, I was born in 2003 on a production line at Leyland Trucks in Preston. Very quickly, a man from Bishop Stortford fell in love with me and asked a company to make some changes to me. He used me to sell horse grooming products. About 10 years later, a couple bought me in Stoke. They sold Christmas products from me. Finally, Sirius Young Performers owner fell in love with me too. He says I’ll be with him forever. Lots of children will be singing and dancing on my stage at Fetes, Fayres and other venues. Exciting times ahead.

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