Meet the team behind the magic

Our Tutors

Our highly qualified and dependable tutors teach a variety of sessions throughout the week.

Nicole May

Nicole is the owner and founder of Mayhem. Following a successful professional career in the performing arts industry, Nicole now oversees the day-to-day running of the school while continuing to teach Ballet, Modern, and lead the Performance Team.

Millie Andrews

Millie teaches Street Dance and Tap and holds an ISTD Street Dance qualification. She has choreographed for BTC amateur dramatics and, alongside teaching, is our Saturday and Office Manager, making her an integral part of the Mayhem team.

Kris Siekerman

Kris trained at the Amsterdam University of the Arts. Credits include; The Wiz, Fame, Dirty Dancing, Chicago, Wicked, and Disney’s Aladdin. After her on stage career, she worked behind the scenes as an artistic coordinator, assistant director, talent agent, & stage manager. Kris works in the office as an administrator.

Jessie Hills

Jessie trained at ArtsEd and works as a Casting Assistant for Rob Kelly, across TV, film and stage. Her professional acting credits include EastEnders, Call the Midwife, The Chelsea Detective, The Feed, Babies, The Judas Kiss and Blackmail. Jessie teaches the acting classes at Mayhem.

Nicola Ford

Nicola trained at Italia Conti, she is a qualified ISTD teacher in Tap, Ballet and Modern. Her professional credits include TV appearances on Channel 4 and Sky One, along with UK theatre tours of Crazy for You and 42nd Street. She also holds QTS in Primary and Secondary education and Advanced Skills Teacher status.

Loz Margetts-Bullock

Loz is a professional vocalist & qualified vocal coach. After touring the UK & Europe in various productions, Loz went on to perform with bands across the UK. Loz holds a BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts & is an Estill Figure Proficiency vocal coach.

Toni Farrer

Toni trained at Italia Conti. She made her West End debut at 12 in Bugsy Malone. Her extensive performance credits include Walt Disney’s Magical Moments, Spirit of the Dance and Nunsense, alongside TV and choreography work for The Thursford Spectacular. Toni is also a qualified ISTD teacher.

Becky Blu

Becky has trained professionally in dance and theatre from a young age. She has enjoyed a varied career spanning contemporary dance, circus arts and choreography. Becky has choreographed for music videos, live shows and P&O Cruises. She is also an Acrotrix and British Gymnastics coach.

Julia Lawerence

Julia has decades of experience in dance, both as a performer and teacher. Trained at The Arts Educational School, she specialises in ballet, tap, modern jazz and musical theatre. Julia has extensive stage experience and has successfully prepared many students for ISTD examinations.

Hollie Zelli

Hollie is a ISTD-qualified DDE Modern Theatre teacher. Hollie has appeared in commercials for McDonald's & Barclays, performed in pantomimes, and at Move It. As a cheerleader performed with Pineapple, Saracens Sensation, England Cricket, Chelsea FC, and more.

Hailey Budd

Hailey ran her own Youth Theatre Group for 8 years. She now teaches part-time at Mayhem and directs large-scale musicals across Hertfordshire. Hailey has also worked as an agent, securing West End roles in many popular shows, she also proudly represented Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan.