Stevenage Branch

Our Stevenage Branch opened in 2021 and is located at Ashtree School. We produce one full scale musical production and a showcase every year.

Our Classes

Our Stevenage classes run on Tuesdays at Ashtree School. We offer classes in Performing Arts (Singing, Acting and Dancing) of multiple lengths and days of choice for children aged 3-18 years. For full details on our class timetable, click below.

Classes

Meet The Team

Abbie Reck

Headteacher

Drama & Singing Teacher

(Minis & Juniors)

Abbie graduated in Dance and Performance from Buckinghamshire New University in 2019, and she then became a teacher at Mimic. Abbie has been dancing since the age of three and began teaching dance at 15 years old. Abbie trained in jazz at university and has ISTD certificates in modern, tap and ballet. She also taught locally at the NBDA, Shooting Stars, Tophat, Lemon Jelly and directed 2 NODA award winning youth shows for Expressions. Abbie founded an award winning Musical Theatre Society during her time at university, and achieved committee member of the year herself. Abbie is also trained in educating children about Mental Health. She directed her first Mimic production: The Land of Rainbows in 2023, followed by Charlie & The Chocolate Factory/St Finnians in 2024. Abbie became Vice Principal for Mimic in 2023.

Eleanor Johnson

Drama & Singing Teacher (Seniors)

Eleanor has been performing her whole life and is about to graduate from Emil Dale Academy after completing her professional training in musical theatre. She is an experienced teacher and absolutely loves sharing her passion for performing arts with budding performers. Eleanor has been teaching dance, singing and acting for 4 years as well as private singing lessons. Eleanor is trained in LAMDA examinations and is a registered vocal health first aider. Eleanor is super excited to be joining the Mimic team!!

Jessica Geary

Dance Teacher (Juniors)

Jess has been dancing at Splitz School of Dance & Drama since the age of 4. She then studied Musical Theatre and Dance at Stage Right College in Royston, gaining a distinction Level 3 BTEC diploma. Jess went on to complete her vocational training at Stella Mann College graduating in July 2023. She has always had the passion for teaching and looks forward to passing on the passion and excitement of dance to the next generation of performers.

Kelcie Beyioku

Dance Teacher (Seniors)

Kelcie is absolutely thrilled to be a teacher at Mimic ! She has been performing and training part time for around 11 years and will be continuing her studies full time at Mountview academy of theatre arts ! During her time training she’s been lucky enough to perform at various theatres such as The Shaftesbury and His majesty’s and even complete a guinness world record! Kelcie has been teaching and assisting for around 4 years at various part time schools and holiday camps, Gaining a level 3 teaching / leadership qualification . She loves teaching and being able to inspire our next generation of performers and spread the love and passion that she has for the arts to our students!

Lucy Shadbolt

Assistant

Lucy began assisting with our Welwyn Lite School and now assists for our Stevenage Juniors. Lucy originally joined Mimic as a student in 2022. She is currently studying for her A Levels and trains weekly in dance styles including Contemporary, Modern and Jazz. She loves to share her passions for Dance and Musical Theatre to younger performers and hopes to help them to progress and achieve their dreams.

Year Structure

Our students enjoy different projects to work towards each term. These include Christmas Showcases, technique terms with end of term watch weeks and industry preparation, as well as our main offering: our full show terms.