About Us
At Ocean Theatre Company, we offer teens aged 14 to 18 a nurturing space to hone their performance skills while letting their creativity soar.
What is Ocean Theatre Company?
Ocean Theatre Company is a dynamic two-part ensemble. We started with our Main Company for teens aged 14 to 18 and later expanded to include Ocean Youth for younger kids aged 9 to 13.
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Both our companies gather weekly, focusing on acting, dancing, and singing. We're always working toward our next show, aiming for nothing less than excellence.
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We're committed to nurturing young talent from all walks of life, helping them grow artistically and personally.
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Our Saturday sessions are led by seasoned theatre pros and culminate in two high-calibre musical productions each year (Easter and October half term).
Over the past 14 years, we've brought to life 29 standout productions, including hits like "Sweeney Todd" and "Les Misérables.
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See our PAST SHOWS page for a full list and a sample of our productions.
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We foster a challenging yet fun environment where young actors can push their boundaries, grow in confidence, and sharpen their focus.
We're more than just a theatre company; we're a family. Our cast is incredibly welcoming and hails from various parts of the region.
Our expert staff guide each performer in honing their skills, all leading up to an exhilarating show week complete with full costumes, sets, and an orchestra.
For those eyeing a career in the arts, Ocean serves as a robust launching pad.
Our alumni have gone on to prestigious institutions and have even built successful careers in renowned arts companies globally:
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ArtsEd
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The BRIT School
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Bird College
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BIMM Institute
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The Brighton Academy
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Drama Studio London
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East 15
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Guildford School of Acting
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London College of Music
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Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
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Rose Bruford College
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Royal Academy of Music
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Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
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University of Chichester Conservatoire
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Urdang Academy
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Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts
We also have members go on to study Drama, Dance, Music, Drama Therapy and Performance at universities including Lincoln, Bristol, Winchester, Surrey, York and Royal Holloway in the U.K. and Ryerson University in Toronto.
Already our alumni are making careers for themselves in the UK and around the world working with, and at renowned arts companies, including Welsh National Opera, Disneyland Paris and the National Theatre.
Our waiting list is always ready to accept new students.
Ready to take the stage?
Reach out to us through our Contact Us page.
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Our Team
Andrew Miller
Director
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Andrew is an awarding winning musical theatre & opera director and Artistic Director of Ocean Theatre Company. He trained at Rose Bruford College achieving a BA (Hons) in Theatre Directing.
In addition he has worked as Assistant Director with directors including Matthew Warchus (Lord of the Rings workshop) and Timothy Sheader (Nine). He recently was dramaturgical support for Nikolai Forster (Annie, West End).
As a freelance director he has worked in Australia, the USA and the UK on over 50 productions including Ferguson’s Gang (Guildford), 25th Putnam Country Spelling Bee (London), Hedgehog’s Home (Paris), The Perfect City (UK tour), Cinderella, Dick Whittington, Oliver! (South Hill Park) and The Pirates of Penzance (on board The Golden Hinde).
For Ocean he has directed all of their 24 productions including Sweeney Todd, Titanic, The Pirate Queen, Sister Act, Les Misérables, Beauty & the Beast, Chess, Doctor Dolittle, an original musical: Gemini and The Addams Family.
In addition Andrew has worked with Surrey Arts, Garsington Opera, National Youth Theatre of Wales and the London College of Music.
Last year Andrew directed one of the UK's first productions of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Theatre Royal Nottingham.
Emily Leather
Musical Director
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Emily works as a Music Director, Pianist and Vocal Leader for Musical Theatre and Opera. She graduated from the University of Leeds, The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the prestigious College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. Emily has been Musical Director for Ocean Theatre for over 10 years, producing many of their musicals including Grease, Our House, Legally Blonde and Sweeney Todd. She also conducted the Ocean Theatre 10 Year Anniversary Gala at South Hill Park.
She has been on staff with Cincinnati Opera, Portland Opera and Manhattan Opera as well as projects in the UK for Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne and Garsington Opera. Emily has been Music Director for the Olivier award winning OperaUpClose in West End and touring productions of La Bohème, Don Giovanni and Tosca. She also appeared as an on-stage Pianist in The Events at the Young Vic Theatre, which featured a different community choir in every show.
Passionate about music education, Emily regularly runs workshops for the Royal Opera House, English National Opera, The Southbank Centre, Garsington, Opera North and Southwark Splash.
As a composer Emily has written a full length musical, two children’s operas and has been commissioned to write numerous Church and Choral works.
Georgie Rose
Choreographer
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Georgie is a choreographer specialising in Musical Theatre and Contemporary dance. She trained as a dancer at Royal Berkshire Ballet & Theatre School (ISTD in Ballet, Tap, & Modern), 4Motion Dance Theatre and achieved a BA (Hons) in Music at the University of Bristol.
Georgie has worked on over 25 productions including Legally Blonde, Grease, Our House, Annie Get Your Gun and The Godfather Gondoliers as well as gala performances within venues such as The Indigo O2 London, The Rose Theatre & South Hill Park.
As resident Choreographer at Ocean Theatre Company, Georgie has choreographed 13 productions including Sister Act, The Addams Family and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
In addition, Georgie has worked as a dance teacher within local primary schools and coached individual students for auditions, many of which are now studying at drama schools such as The Brit School and ArtsEd.
