Matty Rayson
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West Cumbria
The Whitehaven Academy, Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, West Cumbria, CA28 8TU View on map

Welcome to Razzamataz West Cumbria! Where creativity, confidence, and community come together through our outstanding performing arts education. Why Join Razzamataz West Cumbria? Our unique curriculum offers classes in dance, singing and acting and covers the commercial elements of street dance, screen acting and pop singing as well as traditional Broadway and West End musical theatre. Our experienced and dedicated teaching team empower young people through the arts, improving their confidence and giving them essential skills for life. What to expect Your child will gain so many life skills, meet new friends and improve their physical and mental health. At Razzamataz West Cumbria, our dedicated teams of teachers and team members ensure your child gains, confidence, creativity and imagination, communication skills, teamwork and collaboration, resilience and discipline, problem solving skills, emotional development, fun and friendship
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Meet the Principal
Matty Rayson
Matty Rayson started his Razzamataz journey in 2010 as a work experience placement when he was just 16 after watching his sister in a Razzamataz show. He has been the Principal of Razzamataz West Cumbria since 2018. Matty graduated from the University of Cumbria with an Upper Second Class joint honours degree in Drama Performance and Technical Theatre. “I love working with young people and seeing the power of performing arts education and how it can transform lives. There have been so many proud moments from seeing my students perform in London’s West End to watching a shy child blossom into a confident young performer. Witnessing their confidence grow both on and off the stage is incredibly rewarding.”