Laura Ashton

Teacher of Singing & LAMDA (Acting and Musical Theatre)
School Co-ordinator

Biography

Laura comes from a family of musicians with both her parents working in the music industry, it was no surprise that Laura took up singing lessons at an early age. Musically gifted, Laura wrote songs, recorded for new artists and rearranged compositions for various projects. 

Laura has taught singing privately over the years and continues to do so now; currently focusing on how singing can have a positive impact on mental health, Laura hopes to continue her training in this area. 

Having studied LAMDA as a mature student, Laura achieved Distinction at Gold, after undertaking a 10 week intensive course. Laura's LAMDA passion are the practitioners and she is currently undertaking CPD in this area of study.

Laura's enthusiasm for teaching shines through in all her lessons and we are delighted to have Laura as part of our TLA teaching team, from our Tiny Little Actors, through to our Graduates - Laura enjoys sharing her skills and knowledge with our TLA students.

Laura also volunteers as School Co-ordinator, ensuring Lower, Middle and Upper school timetables, events, rehearsals, examinations and performances all merge seamlessly and acts as first point of call for Lower School enquires.

MD Roles

Laura has most recently undertaken the role of Assistant Musical Director for Back on Stage, performed at the Carriage Works Theatre, Leeds.

Other roles have included: 

Musical Director for TLA Lower School's Arisocats Spring Sharing (2025)

Musical Director for TLA Lower School's Julia Donaldson Musical (2024)

Musical Director for Polar Express Queensbury Community Christmas Concert  (2024)

Musical Director for The Grinch, performed at Square Chapel, Halifax (2024)

Laura's next projects are: 

Musical Director for Matilda, an adaptation - Halifax Playhouse, June 2025

Musical Director for TLA Lower School's 'It's Good to be Me' performance, being performed at the beginning of July 2025. 

Assistant Musical Director for The Claus behind the Cause - TLA's Christmas 2025 Concert

Assistant Musical Director for TLA's Graduate Showcase; Which Witch - March 2026