Lauren Elliott

Cover Teacher, Parties & Workshop Facilitator

" Janine's highly acclaimed choreography, scriptwriting and directing skills, complemented with her caring and nurturing personality has resulted in confident and inspired children at Sideways. You can really see how much they all enjoy Drama! "


Leigh Lockie, mum of Oliver

Janine Wetherall

Company Director & Teacher

Lauren joined the Sideways team in 2015 after achieving Distinctions in her BTEC Performing Arts and Higher National Diploma in Professional Performance Practice. During her time studying she was a part of Neoteric Notion Drama Company, hosting children’s birthday parties, performing at local events and running Drama workshops for children and young people (with disabilities) with a focus on using Physical Theatre in performance. She enjoyed 6 months of teaching our 4-6 and 7-9 age groups and is currently assisting Janine with our new School Workshops programme and parties. 

James Brown

Music Teacher & Parties Facilitator