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About Musical Mayhem London CIC

We believe performing arts should be for everyone

A performing arts club where everyone belongs

Musical Mayhem London is a Southwark-based performing arts club offering fun, inclusive classes for all ages – with sensory classes for babies and toddlers, through to children’s musical theatre sessions, performing arts holiday workshops, and adult dance fitness classes. As an independent Community Interest Company (CIC), we’re passionate about making the joy of dance, drama and music accessible to everyone. We are also registered with Ofsted, ensuring our provision meets recognised standards of care, safety and quality. As an Ofsted-registered provider, we accept all major childcare voucher schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit Childcare.

Founded in 2014 by Lyndsey Rogerson, Musical Mayhem has spent over a decade striking the perfect balance between learning, creativity and joyful mayhem. When you join one of our classes, you become part of the Musical Mayhem Family – a supportive community of children, parents, carers and adults who love to move, play and perform.

We’re proud to be a trusted support network for families across London, offering free community events throughout the year, alongside our acting, singing and dance programmes. Many of our students have grown with us, from taking their earliest classes and now turning into confident, inspiring young adults – and that’s the real magic of Musical Mayhem.

The Musical Mayhem Mission

To make performing arts inclusive and inspiring for all.

We nurture confidence, connection, and creativity within our South East London community.

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Meet the masterminds behind the magic at Musical Mayhem

Lyndsey Rogerson

Director and Teacher

Lyndsey trained at The Urdang Academy in Musical Theatre, graduating in 2013. She has a strong passion for singing, and created the UK’s only female Queen Tribute band, Fat Bottomed Girls and performed at the Queen Convention 2019. Lyndsey established Musical Mayhem London, to help nurture children to be strong, independent and brave. Musical Theatre is a perfect way to give children the freedom to play whilst learning to sing, dance and act, but most importantly having fun.
Lyndsey loves teaching students of all ages, and now also offers private singing, drama and confidence classes. Lyndsey believes Musical Mayhem is much more than just an after school club. Whilst most Theatre Schools are intent on maximising profits, or nurturing talented performers, the ethos of Musical Mayhem is to build confidence in young people from all walks of life.

Claire

Claire trained at The Hammond School, Bird College and the London School of Musical Theatre. Alongside a professional career in the industry, Claire has taught all across the globe and finds joy in seeing young people evolve and grow in her lessons. She loves being part of their journey.

Amy

Amy is originally from Dublin, Ireland but moved to London in 2020 to study musical theatre. She has since graduated with a musical theatre degree from London Studio Centre. Amy thoroughly enjoys her Musical Mayhem classes every week. 

Luke

Luke trained at Doreen Bird College graduating with a BA(Hons) in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. Luke has performed in various shows since graduating. CHICAGO (European Tour) Around the World in 80 days as Dance Captain (Union Theatre), Jack and The Beanstalk, Dick Whittington, Cinderella, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, (Norwich Theatre Royal), Where he has undertaken the role of Dance Captain and Swing. West End Brunch (Studio 88). Luke has been teaching Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Street dance for the last 14 years. Luke works in many schools delivering dance and drama workshops and supporting students with additional needs. Luke has qualifications in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Understanding Behaviours that Challenge. Luke has been with Musical Mayhem now for several years. He is a passionate performer and a vibrant, engaging teacher.

Emma
Emma trained professionally from the age of 11 at the renowned boarding school Tring Park School for the Performing Arts (BBC Stage Stars.) She then went on to attend Bird College, graduating with a First Class Degree in Musical Theatre.

Her performing career has included two seasons singing and dancing in the English National Ballet’s The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum, as well as working with leading brands and productions including Boohoo, Footasylum, Channel 4, and Britain’s Got Talent winner Axel Blake.

Alongside her performing career, Emma has always worked with children in both childcare and the performing arts. Inspiring young people through music, dance, and theatre is her greatest passion, and she loves being part of the Musical Mayhem team and helping every child grow in confidence while having fun.

When she’s not auditioning or teaching at various theatre schools, Emma spends her weekends bringing magic to life performing with multi- award winning princess and fairytale company for parties and events.

Andrew

Andrew started his performing journey at the age of 16 attending The BRIT School and graduated from The Urdang Academy with a degree in Professional Dance & Musical Theatre in 2015. Andrew has been performing professionally for over 11 years appearing in shows including Flashdance, Motown, Hairspray & Wizard of Oz. Andrew has worked in mainstream & SEND settings and loves how music, dance and drama can be used to really make a difference to each and every person. He is thrilled to be a part of the Musical Mayhem team where he has the opportunity to pass on his experience, inspire and watch the young performers of tomorrow grow.

Kelsie

Kelsie is enjoying performing the the west end cast of ‘The Producers’ at the Garrick Theatre, London. 

Betsey

Betsey is originally from London and began her training at ArtsEd, where she studied Musical Theatre on the Sixth Form BTEC course. She is currently in her second year of professional training on the BA Musical Theatre degree at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Betsey thoroughly enjoys working at Musical Mayhem and loves teaching and inspiring young performers each week.

Charlie

Charlie is a London based actor and performing arts teacher. I recently finished my first professional contract, the Les Mis Arena Tour, travelling around the world for two years in the ensemble, covering Cosette. I graduated from Arts Ed in 2024 and I taught alongside my training. I absolutely love my teaching work and feel passionate about helping develop children’s confidence and skills within performing.

Kayleigh
Originally from Australia, Kayleigh trained in dance and theatre throughout her childhood. She completed specialist dance and musical theatre training during high school, which led her to pursue an undergraduate degree in Creative Industries. During this time, she developed a strong understanding of the entertainment industry and further deepened her passion for dance. Alongside her studies, Kayleigh began teaching at a local dance company, delivering classes in RAD ballet, contemporary, musical theatre jazz, and cover classes. 
Kayleigh holds a Master’s degree in Dance Movement Psychotherapy, specialising in the use of creative mediums to support communication and expression. She is passionate about both her roles as a dance teacher and Dance Movement Psychotherapist, as she can integrate a wellbeing‑focused and therapeutic perspective into her teaching to enhance children’s learning, confidence, and enjoyment of dance. She is committed to creating a positive, safe, and inclusive class environment where children feel inspired to move, create, and reach their full potential

What to Expect

What to expect when you join Musical Mayhem Class

A friendly and welcoming community for children and their grown-ups

Genuine connection and care

Confidence-building activities and creative exercises

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Performance opportunities throughout the year

No judgement, just joy

All abilities welcome…always!

Our Classes

Explore our performing arts sessions and classes.

Miniatures - Baby & Toddler Classes

Children’s Theatre Academy Classes

Youth Academy

School Holiday Workshops

Because every child deserves the chance to shine

Bursary Support for performing arts classes, camps and workshops

At Musical Mayhem London CIC, we believe that everyone – children, young people and adults – should have the opportunity to enjoy the confidence, creativity and connection that performing arts can bring. We understand that circumstances vary, and sometimes a little extra support can make all the difference. That’s why we created our Bursary Fund: to ensure that cost is never a barrier to joining our performing arts classes, workshops or holiday programmes.

Through this fund, we’re proud to offer a range of funded and part-funded places each term, across all of our programmes, from our Miniature sessions to the Children’s Theatre Academy, and, even, our Adult Dance Classes. Everyone deserves the chance to shine.

How it works

Each term we can offer full or partially funded places for families most in need of support 

Every bursary place is made possible through the generosity of our funders, sponsors, and community donations. 

How to apply

If you’d like to apply for a bursary place, please complete our short Bursary Application Form. All applications are handled sensitively and confidentially by our team.

Be part of the magic

Our Funders and Supporters

At Musical Mayhem London CIC, we believe it truly takes a village to make the arts accessible to everyone. Our work is made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our funders, sponsors and community partners who share our vision of inclusive, inspiring performing arts for all.

Together, they help us provide bursary places, free enrichment classes in schools, intergenerational programmes, and community performances that bring joy to children, families, and older residents across South London.

With heartfelt thanks to:

Southwark Council

For supporting our neighbourhood enrichment and bursary initiatives

Foundervine

For supporting our growth through their business programme and generous grant funding. 

Dockland Settlements

For providing a home for our classes and holiday workshops

Canada Water Studios

For partnering with us to make professional spaces accessible to local children and families

Amicable

For generous donations over the last two years

 

How to support Magical Mayhem London

Help more children find their voice, their confidence and their sparkle

Every partnership helps us keep our classes affordable, our bursaries open, and our community connected through creativity. You can:

  • Make a one-off or regular donation
  • Sponsor a child’s place
  • Nominate us for community grants or workplace giving
  • Partner with us

If you, your business or organisation would like to support our mission, we’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s donating, funding bursary places, sponsoring events, or providing community space, your support helps keep the magic alive for everyone.

Every donation makes a difference.

We are proud to be an award-winning independent business

Miniature Classes

Children's Theatre Academy

School Holiday Workshops

Youth Academy