Teacher pursues lifelong passion with theatre school franchise

Teacher pursues lifelong passion with theatre school franchise

After more than twenty five years of teaching, Kathryn Whale decided that it was really now or never and took the plunge to follow her dream of running her own theatre school to inspire children with the magic of performing arts. Her story of becoming the new...
Teacher pursues lifelong passion with theatre school franchise

Young newlyweds thrive in franchise performing arts business

From a teacher in a secondary school in Gateshead, Newcastle to a multi-unit franchisee in just a few short years. Meet James Pennell-Tutill who has successfully transitioned from the education sector to the performing arts industry. Together with his wife Esme, the...
Teacher pursues lifelong passion with theatre school franchise

Full circle moment for newest Razzamataz franchisee

New mum Katie Farnsworth has come full circle as the latest franchisee at the Dragons’ Den-backed theatre school franchise. As a professional dancer, graduating in 2014, Katie performed all over the world, including the USA, India, Greece and the UK, before meeting...
Teacher pursues lifelong passion with theatre school franchise

How to build a career in the arts

“You have to be in it with your whole heart.” Profile: Meet India Isaac, franchisee of Razzamataz Torbay and former Razzamataz teacher. India took over the school in August 2021 just after the pandemic with 50 students. Today, the business is thriving with more than...