About
The Razzamataz success story…so far
From a childhood love of the stage, through formal training at Brian Rogers College in London to an envious ten year career performing around the world as a professional dancer and choreographer, Razzamataz founder, Denise Hutton-Gosney’s ultimate wish has been to share her passion and make performing arts widely available to young people throughout the UK.
2000: Determined to provide exceptional and affordable singing, drama and dance lessons for children aged from 4 to 18, Denise launched Razzamataz Theatre Schools with just one school, thirty children and three teachers.
Using experienced teachers, many of whom are professional performers, the Razzamataz philosophy is to provide excellent and affordable teaching in a fresh, fun and safe environment. Thanks to this winning formula, today hundreds of eager students attend our performing arts schools up and down the country with more and more schools opening each year.
Impressively, in this short time Razzamataz students have reached great heights with many success stories including:
- Appearances in the Children’s Variety Show at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London
- Singing live at the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations
- Performing as extras in educational videos and films for TV and Cinema
- Starring in the 2009 Iron Bru commercial TV appearances BBC favourites ‘Waybuloo’ for cbeebies and ‘Copycats’ for CBBC
- Performing on the national tour of Abba Mania
Razzamataz students have also gone on to :
- Appear in the West End Premier of ‘Billy Elliot’ and star on the Disney Channel. Finish as runner up in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
- Star in the film ‘Northern Star’
- Win the under 18 UK Urban Street Dancer of the Year and appear in a top R&B video
Proving their status on a national level, Razzamataz students also swept the board at the Festival of Stars competition, winning solo dance, solo song and the ‘That’s Entertainment’ section.
2007: Denise’s commitment to her cause saw her intrepidly climb the stairs to BBC’s Dragon’s Den where she and four plucky Razzamataz students performed their socks off and won the admiration and backing of Duncan Bannatyne.
This led to further development of the Razzamataz franchise sector and, with an impressive track record and the support of a prize-winning team, a Razzamataz franchise continues to represent a fantastic opportunity to any future entrepreneur with an interest in the performing arts.
2008: Razzamataz clinched a deal with Europe’s leading international travel group TUI to provide Razzamataz classes in Thomson, First Choice and Sensatori resorts around the globe, bringing Denise’s dream to an international level!
2009: Continuing the ethos of performing arts for ALL, Razzamataz founded its very own charity dedicated to offering emotional and financial support to talented youngsters. The ‘Future Fund’ offers grants that will enable gifted students to study performing arts into further education, helping them achieve the highest levels of performing arts training and fulfil their potential.
2010: has been another year of exciting developments as Razzamataz continues to go from strength to strength.
Extending its international portfolio further, Razzamataz won a contract to offer Stage Academies aboard Carnival UK’s newest superliner, the luxurious P&O ‘Azura’, which was christened by her ‘Godmother’ Darcey Bushell at an official naming ceremony in spring.
The launch of Razz Xpress introduces a new family fitness service at Bannatyne’s Health Clubs. These 90 minute sessions combine fitness with performing arts, offering a fun, fast burst of Razzamataz magic.
Impressed by the success achieved so far, Duncan Bannatyne extends his commitment to Razzamataz for a further 2 years.
2010: Razzamataz are named as finalists in the mumandworking Awards supported by Sarah Beeny.
In November Razzamataz Theatre Schools celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary with a Gala Evening of entertainment at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London.