About Us

At Ocean Theatre Company, we offer teens aged 13 to 19 a nurturing space to hone their performance skills while letting their creativity soar.

What is Ocean Theatre Company?

Ocean Theatre Company is a dynamic ensemble.

Our company gather weekly, focusing on acting, dancing, and singing. We're always working toward our next show, aiming for nothing less than excellence.

We're committed to nurturing young talent from all walks of life, helping them grow artistically and personally.

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 16 years, we've brought to life 33 standout productions, including hits like "Sweeney Todd" and "Chicago".

See our PAST SHOWS page for a full list and a sample of our productions.

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:

ArtsEd
The BRIT School
Bird College
BIMM Institute
The Brighton Academy
Drama Studio London
East 15
Guildford School of Acting
London College of Music
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Rose Bruford College
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Royal Academy of Music
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
University of Chichester Conservatoire
Urdang Academy
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.

Do I have to audition to join Ocean?

No need to worry about auditions to join! If you're between 14 and 18, you're welcome to be a part of our Main Company, no matter your skill level. If you're interested in specific roles, we do hold optional auditions in the second week.

Why choose Ocean ?Why choose Ocean? Because we offer top-notch training in all facets of musical theatre. Plus, you'll get to be part of a fully staged production—complete with lights, sound, costumes, and a full orchestra—twice a year.Our team is made up of seasoned theatre professionals who are dedicated to crafting theatre with young people. We're all about inclusivity and high production values, ensuring an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Mark your calendars! Every April and October, we bring down the house with fully staged musicals that are a hit with audiences.

Other opportunities with Ocean ?

But that's not all! We're also a hit at local events like the Ascot Relay for Life, Sunningdale Carnival, and Sunninghill Street Fayre. You might even catch us on BBC Radio Berkshire.

Ready to take the stage?

Reach out to us through our Contact Us page.

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Our Team

Andrew Miller
Director

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 (THE LORD OF THE RINGS workshop) and Timothy Sheader (NINA). 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 PUTNAN COUNTY 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 31 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.

Recently Andrew has directed one of the UK's first productions of Disney’s THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at the Theatre Royal Nottingham.

Emily Leather
Musical Director

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.

Yasmin Mahmoud
Choreographer

Yasmin is a performer and choreographer specialising in Musical Theatre dance. She trains at the Megan Jones School of Performing Arts and achieved a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in performance - Musical Theatre at The Sixth Form College Farnborough.

Yasmin was a member of the Ocean cast for six years, performing in 10 shows including GREASE, MY FAIR LADY, LEGALLY BLONDE and THE ADDAMS FAMILY where she played the lead role, Morticia Addams. Yasmin was also dance captain for five shows while in the company, one being our 10 Year Anniversary Gala Concert.

After leaving the acting company, Yasmin then progressed on to be Assistant Choreographer at Ocean working alongside Georgie Rose (Choreographer) for the company for three shows (KISS ME KATE, ANASTASIA and CHICAGO), before progressing to Choreographer for the company.

Yasmin has also worked as an Assistant for Ocean’s Youth theatre group and also Fasbat Musical Theatre company where she assisted and acted as a dance captain within productions.