Meet the Team
Natalie Taylor
Natalie Taylor is the founder and principal of Bop Stars.
Natalie gained her qualifications in Musical Theatre after graduating her course of study in 2013. During her studies she worked part time in a Day Nursery, this is where her love for working with children began. For the last five years, Natalie has been living in London and working in childcare and children’s entertainment, she has taught at a number of holiday camps and theatre schools across the city. Natalie spent two of these years managing three performing arts schools in south west London. Growing up Natalie was diagnosed with dyspraxia and dyslexia and found the performing arts not only helped her physically but also mentally with the challenges she faced. She set up Bop Stars to create a safe space for all children to thrive. She is a teacher who understands the needs of her pupils, she feels strongly about them receiving the best possible care and her passion for the internal growth of a child through the performing arts was the driving force behind why she founded Bop Stars, she continues to teach at every holiday club we run.
Before Natalie began working with children, she had a successful professional career touring the world on several dance and aerial contracts and spent years in the performance arts aboard cruise ships.
The combination of her years working as a professional performer and working with children bring the perfect balance. She is fully qualified in Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Prevent Duty and British Values, Blossoming Babies and Awareness of Sign Language.
Georgia Permutt
Georgia is a manager and teacher a Bop Stars
Georgia gained a distinction from the London School of Musical Theatre in 2013. Since graduating she has been lucky enough to work both in the UK and internationally. She toured the UK with Paw Patrol Live, played the role of Lily St Regis in Annie in Dubai, covered the role of Liesl in the Sound of Music in Qatar, and played Jan in Grease for Royal Caribbean.
Georgia most proudly was a lead vocalist for 3 contracts in Disneyland Paris and a mainstage performer and singer for Disney Cruise Line, becoming very close friends with various princesses!
Georgia has been teaching and entertaining children for the past 10+ years at children’s parties and in nurseries. She also holds a professional chaperone license, taking care of the revolting children in Matilda, and the cubs at the Lion King.
During lockdown she took many workshops and Masterclasses specialising in the shows she has been involved in. She is thrilled to be teaching in person for Bop Stars!
Gillian Quinn
Gillian is a teacher and face painter at Bop Stars
Gillian completed her Musical Theatre training in 2013.
After graduating her singing took her on tour all over the world, to the US, where she worked with Grammy Award winning producer Tony Black and even further afield to Australia! Upon returning to the UK, she performed with many live entertainment companies around the country.
Gillians professional achievements at such a young age showcase how highly qualified in vocal performance she is. With a vast knowledge of vocal styles and techniques, Gillian started teaching 1-to-1 lessons; with her primary goal being to build confidence within an individuals voice.
Since then she has held permanent teaching roles within nurseries, primary schools and continues to offer lessons to the older age groups in the comfort of their homes, or privately hired spaces.
Gillian believes a persons voice is the most vulnerable form of communication and focuses her teachings on creating a fun and safe environment for children of all ages to explore their voices without judgement.
She is looking to further her knowledge by studying and obtaining a Masters in Performance Anxiety. Gillian is passionate about using her experiences as a professional performer to help children develop their communication skills and self confidence.
Thea Bulter
Thea is a teacher at Bop Stars
Thea trained at The Guildford School of Acting obtaining a BA (hons) and Identity School of Acting
Since graduating Thea has worked in many fantastic productions including: Lizzie Stark in Peaky Blinders: The Rise, First Witch/Ross in Macbeth (Chiswick Playhouse/Thorington Outdoor Theatre), June in Chicago (The Minack Theatre), Give My Regards To Broadway (Above the Gatehouse Theatre), Charlotte in Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens (The Charing Cross Theatre).
Over the years she has also worked in tv and film on productions such as Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (BritBox), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (DC Films), The Last Union (Short), Suspicion (Apple TV), Unknown Caller (Short).
When Thea isn’t working as a performing she uses her skills to ignite the young performers of the future. She loves seeing the development and growth of the children she teaches.
Fintan Hayeck
Fintan is a teacher at Bop Stars
Fintan completed his training in musical theatre at The Guildford School of Acting this year. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time at GSA, in particular playing his lead role 'Dubhdara' in The Pirate Queen earlier on this year. When Fintan isn't acting, he regularly performs close up card magic at events around the UK. His magic tricks are something the children at Bop Stars enjoy watching and learning! Along side his studies Fintan regularly taught singing, dance and drama to children. He also performed as a prince at children’s parties alongside many of your favourite Princesses!
He loves seeing the Bop Stars students each camp. The growth and improvement in their confidence and performance skills is a particular highlight for Fintan. He’s excited to be joining the team over the summer holidays.
Beth Crame
Beth is a teacher and face painter at Bop Stars
Beth’s Training includes: Guildford School of Acting BA Hons Class of 2021 and Newcastle College.
Credits whilst training include: Kate, The Wild Party (GSA), Julia, Two Gentlemen of Verona (GSA), Martha, Spring Awakening (GSA).
Theatre credits include: Louise Bigelow, Carousel: A Concert (Cadogan Hall) Hatty Rabbit, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Northern Stage) Sally, Lasagna Live Tour (Open Clasp) Alice, Alice in Wonderland (Durham Gala).
Film credits include: Sally, Lasagna - streamed (Open Clasp)
When Beth isn't performing she teaches LAMDA, dance, singing and baby sensory classes. Beth loves coming to Bop Stars each camp to see the confidence and personalities shine within each child.
Rowan MacKillop
Rowan is a teacher at Bop Stars
Rowan graduated with a musical theatre degree in 2021 from the Institute of the Arts Barcelona and is now studying for her MA in musical theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
She has been both performing and working with children her whole life. She started assisting drama classes at Pace Youth Theatre at the age of 12 and has subsequently taught across Scotland and also at Spotlight Academy in Houston, Texas, where she interned for 6 months. Rowan has also been a nanny and babysitter so loves working with children in all capacities.
She now works as a children’s party entertainer and musical theatre teacher in London and can’t wait to continue to meet more amazing children at BopStars!