Kai Cooper
I attended SilverLee Stage School from the age of 10 and I could not speak higher of Royah and the SilverLee Team.
Initially, I joined SilverLee as a fun musical theatre school for the weekends, but Royah’s expertise gave me the opportunity to perform in professional productions, including the Original Cast of Gypsy (2014) and Friedrich Von Trapp in the Sound of Music UK Tour (2016).
Royah’s training also helped me gain a place on the degree course at Emil Dale Academy and currently I am performing as a lead vocalist with Viking Cruises and Blackburn International.
Many thanks to Royah and the SilverLee team for their inspiration and belief in me from a young age.
Tom Golby
I am currently running an independent Acting Through Song coaching service whilst working as a freelance performer.
I attended The Urdang Academy and now three years out of drama school I am still in love with theatre and its community, and that is down to Royah and Silverlee. Welcoming me in with open arms in 2012 when I was 11, SilverLee shaped me as a performer and solidified at a young age that this was what I am meant to do.
I am indebted to Silverlee and Royah as I truly wouldn’t have the life I have now without them.
My fondest memories consist of music festivals, the variety of classes and most importantly, the connections and safe space the school provided at such a growing and difficult time for me.
Big love to Silverlee! Thank you Royah!
Jia Li Young
I started at silverlee when i was six years old and my time there was truly amazing and gave me so many memories and experiences that I will carry with me throughout my life. It helped to build my confidence, develop my passion for performing, and gave me the foundations I needed to continue growing on my journey into musical theatre.
I’m currently in my second year at Performance Preparation Academy, studying for my BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre, and I’m loving every second of it. Looking back on my time at SilverLee, there are so many special memories to choose from, but some of my favourites have to be the group numbers we were all a part of. There was something so special about performing with everyone and sharing those experiences together.
Most importantly, I’m grateful for the friendships I made during my time at SilverLee. The people I met and the memories we created together will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’m incredibly thankful for the role SilverLee played in helping me become the performer and person I am today.
Eden Brewer Johnson
I started Musical Theatre classes when i was six at Silverlee, and fell in love with performing completely, I started dancing with the studio a few years later and competed in countless festivals under the facultys guidance, which was always so much fun! I had Alex as my 1-1 singing teacher too, who always provided the best learning space with such good feedback. I am about to enter my second year at Emil Dale Academy, and I cannot wait to see whats to come when i’ve completed my training there!
Lois Gregory
I was lucky enough to be taught by Royah for 13 years and the lessons I learnt at Silverlee will stick with me forever! It’s a place where you are encouraged to be yourself, work as a team and push yourself to become the best performer you can be. I can honestly say that if it hadn’t been for Royah and the training I received at Silverlee, I would not have had the opportunity to pursue my dreams further at Italia Conti Academy for college. I am now going into my last year of training at Conti, and I still remember so many things Royah taught me, things I will keep with me forever as they shaped me as a performer.
Lilly
I spent the entirety of my teenage years training at SilverLee Stage School followed by SilverLee Theatre Company and the classes were the favorite parts of my week.
I went from no dance or singing experience whatsoever and little confidence, to gaining some of the lead roles in our musical pieces and passing dance exams with flying colours in the space of a year. Royah pushes you to be your best and you are taught in such a professional manner.
I went from no dance or singing experience whatsoever and little confidence, to gaining some of the lead roles in our musical pieces and passing dance exams with flying colours in the space of a year. Royah pushes you to be your best and you are taught in such a professional manner.
I made friends for life, and have carried the skills I gained at SilverLee all the way to university, and can honestly say I would not be such a confident Law student if it wasn’t for SilverLee.
Niamh
It was such a privilege to be taught by Royah and attend SilverLee Stage School. Working and training with Royah, I learnt more than performance skills and professionalism, but life lessons I will hold dearly to me forever. The comfortable and supportive environment combined with the love and encouragement for one another is one of a kind. The confidence I have today is largely due to my time at SilverLee and will stay with me as I shape my career.
I am now pursuing contemporary dance studies at the University of Roehampton in London. I am so excited to see what the future holds and will never forget what SilverLee and Royah taught me.
Mia Smith
I was part of the Silverlee Stage School family for many years and have been taught by Royah for 13 years! I will cherish all the friendships, memories and life lessons I gained during my time at Silverlee. I cannot thank all the teachers at Silverlee enough for my training throughout the years, it gave me the tools I needed to pursue my dreams and progress into the industry. During my training I grew in confidence, which led me to become the dancer I am today.
I will always recommend Silverlee Stage School, without them I wouldn’t be where I am now, going into my second year of training at Performers College.
Charlie Stonham
Charlie has a superpower called Fragile X.
It was such an honour to be part of SilverLee Theatre Company and being taught by Royah!
I have learnt so much from everyone, teachers and students, because of how I have been paired as a professional actor for auditions for film, television and theatre for the future.
Royah has inspired me so much in musical theatre because I enjoyed rehearsals performing them in Hastings Musical Festival, Christmas Carol & Prize Giving Showcase.
When I first started at SilverLee Stage School I remember being shy, but my confidence has grown so much as a dancer and performer, and the positive side was performing at White Rock Theatre performer in Hamilton.
I would like to say a big massive thank you to Royah for just being an incredible teacher and for my best choreographers, for believing in me to follow my dreams and passion, and students who are supporting me and being kind. I have just graduated from Queen Alexandra College In Birmingham West Midlands for four years in BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts. I plan to live in Birmingham full time, of course, I will be a self-employed assistant drama practitioner at Open Theatre Company, attending Special Education Needs School in non-verbal physical theatre workshops and attending to Friday groups too.
I’m a Visitor Lecturer at University College Birmingham to raise awareness of autism and dyslexia and my experience in educating people who study health and social care.”