OUR STAFF
OUR STAFF
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Delia Sainsbury is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Waterfront Theatre School and one of South Africa’s most distinguished performers and educators.
She trained at the renowned Bush Davies School in London, qualifying as a teacher of Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre Dance and Tap, and earned a Performer’s Diploma in Drama through the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Delia made her West End debut in Camelot at Theatre Royal Drury Lane and went on to appear in nine further West End musicals, performing in some of London’s leading theatres including the London Palladium, The Prince of Wales Theatre and the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Her theatre credits include Funny Girl, The Four Musketeers, Casanova, Cowardy Custard and Present Laughter, and she toured extensively throughout the UK in both musical productions and pantomime.
At just 18, she began her television career with the BBC and ITV as an actress, dancer and presenter before later becoming a pioneering creative force at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) after relocating to South Africa to perform in West Side Story. Over a remarkable 30-year broadcasting career, she choreographed, performed and presented on numerous long-running national programmes. Her first SABC variety production, Magic Maestro Please, received the inaugural Artes Award, and she won Best Presenter for Video 2.
In 1986 Delia was appointed Senior International Examiner for the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), later receiving the Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She became the first international member of the ISTD Grand Council and currently serves as Liaison Officer for Africa and the Middle East.
Deeply committed to youth development, Delia has spent decades mentoring performers, producing original works and shaping professional pathways for the next generation. Through the Waterfront Theatre School, her legacy continues — defined by excellence, versatility and opportunity.
PARTNER & HEAD OF DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE
Paul’s professional career started as an actor in Musical Theatre Productions for varied arts companies around South Africa in the early 90’s. His performance credits include: Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Peter Pan, Camelot, Mame and Fiddler on the Roof. After working in South Africa, Paul moved to London where he spent the next 8 years. Whilst in London, he completed an MA with Distinction in Theatre Directing from Middlesex University – a course that included modules at The GITIS Conservatory in Moscow, RESAD Drama School in Spain and master classes from The Berliner Ensemble. It was as a director that he continued to develop his career in the UK, first as Trainee Director and subsequently as Education Associate for The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. He was then appointed as Associate Director of The Bridewell Theatre just off London’s West End and he was Acting Artistic Director for a time. In 2006 Paul returned to South Africa and was appointed head of Drama and Musical Theatre at WTS. His independent company, “Big Leaf Productions”, was set up to produce numerous plays and musicals. He became a partner in 2011. As trustee of the Imbewu Trust, Paul was awarded the 2017 Fleur du Cap Award for Innovation in Theatre, specifically for development in new writing. He is the Director of the Helen O’ Grady: Development Through Drama Academy-the largest single academy for young people in South Africa.
PARTNER & HEAD OF DANCE
Genna trained at the Waterfront Theatre School, culminating in I.S.T.D. International Teaching Qualifications in Tap and Modern Theatre Dance, as well as Licentiates in Drama and Musical Theatre via the Trinity College, London.
Theatre credits include: Showboat, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Rent (Alexander Theatre and Artscape Theatre, South Africa), We Will Rock You (Asia-Pacific Tour); Beauty and The Beast, Noah of Cape Town, ‘Jellylorum’ in Cats, ‘Rizzo’ in Grease, Sleeping Beauty (Leamington Spa Centre, England); Chef, Rattle and Roll ‘Lisa Houseman’ in Dirty Dancing, ‘Sister Berthe’ in The Sound of Music, Big Girls, Another Day; Producer and ‘Helen’ in Sweet Phoebe; Writer, producer and Lead in Dragging 30, ‘Yitzhak’ in Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Fleur du Cap winner of Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Musical); Angels on Horseback: Reloaded, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.
Television includes: One Piece (Netflix), Resident Evil (Netflix), Free State (MNET), Devil’s Peak (Showmax), Home Affairs (SABC 1); ICE (USA TV); American Monster (Investigation Discovery), Our Girl (BBC).
Choreographic Credits include: Annie Jr., Seussical Jr., Sister Act, Urinetown, Spring Awakening, Pippin and Oklahoma as well as a range of TV commercials. As a voice artist, she played the role of ‘Sue’ in the animated TV Series Zoovolution, and can be heard in a variety of voice overs both locally and internationally.
PARTNER & HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
Jo Galloway is a performer, director, writer, producer, choreographer and international voice artist with extensive experience across the United States, United Kingdom and South African markets. She currently serves as Co-CEO and faculty member of the Waterfront Theatre School, bringing global industry expertise and a strong commitment to developing versatile, industry-ready artists.
Originally from Cape Town, Jo relocated to the United States in 2012 to further her career in film, television and theatre. She holds professional qualifications in Speech and Drama and Musical Theatre, as well as International Tap and Modern Dance teaching certifications through the Waterfront Theatre School.
Jo is the founder of ShoWorks Entertainment, a production company formerly based in Los Angeles and New York, where she wrote, directed and produced original films and stage productions. Several of her works earned international festival recognition, including the Hollywood award-nominated play Infantryman in the Wardrobe, which she wrote and directed.
Her screen credits include White Lies (M-Net), Darby and the Dead (Hulu), FAM (CBS), Masters of Sex (Showtime), The Orville (FOX), The Morning After (Amazon) and numerous independent and feature film projects. She also worked extensively across multi-camera comedies including A.N.T. Farm, Mighty Med, Bunk’d and School of Rock, and co-wrote and starred in the sketch comedy series Sketch U Later.
On stage, Jo has performed leading roles in productions such as Cats, The Full Monty, The Buddy Holly Story, Hairspray and African Footprint, receiving award nominations for her performances as Demeter in Cats and Amber in Hairspray.
Through both her creative and executive leadership, Jo continues to bridge international industry practice with professional training, shaping pathways for performers across stage, screen and emerging media.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Delia Sainsbury is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Waterfront Theatre School and one of South Africa’s most distinguished performers and educators.
She trained at the renowned Bush Davies School in London, qualifying as a teacher of Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre Dance and Tap, and earned a Performer’s Diploma in Drama through the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Delia made her West End debut in Camelot at Theatre Royal Drury Lane and went on to appear in nine further West End musicals, performing in some of London’s leading theatres including the London Palladium, The Prince of Wales Theatre and the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Her theatre credits include Funny Girl, The Four Musketeers, Casanova, Cowardy Custard and Present Laughter, and she toured extensively throughout the UK in both musical productions and pantomime.
At just 18, she began her television career with the BBC and ITV as an actress, dancer and presenter before later becoming a pioneering creative force at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) after relocating to South Africa to perform in West Side Story. Over a remarkable 30-year broadcasting career, she choreographed, performed and presented on numerous long-running national programmes. Her first SABC variety production, Magic Maestro Please, received the inaugural Artes Award, and she won Best Presenter for Video 2.
In 1986 Delia was appointed Senior International Examiner for the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), later receiving the Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She became the first international member of the ISTD Grand Council and currently serves as Liaison Officer for Africa and the Middle East.
Deeply committed to youth development, Delia has spent decades mentoring performers, producing original works and shaping professional pathways for the next generation. Through the Waterfront Theatre School, her legacy continues — defined by excellence, versatility and opportunity.
PARTNER & HEAD OF DRAMA AND MUSICAL THEATRE
Paul’s professional career started as an actor in Musical Theatre Productions for varied arts companies around South Africa in the early 90’s. His performance credits include: Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Peter Pan, Camelot, Mame and Fiddler on the Roof. After working in South Africa, Paul moved to London where he spent the next 8 years. Whilst in London, he completed an MA with Distinction in Theatre Directing from Middlesex University – a course that included modules at The GITIS Conservatory in Moscow, RESAD Drama School in Spain and master classes from The Berliner Ensemble. It was as a director that he continued to develop his career in the UK, first as Trainee Director and subsequently as Education Associate for The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. He was then appointed as Associate Director of The Bridewell Theatre just off London’s West End and he was Acting Artistic Director for a time. In 2006 Paul returned to South Africa and was appointed head of Drama and Musical Theatre at WTS. His independent company, “Big Leaf Productions”, was set up to produce numerous plays and musicals. He became a partner in 2011. As trustee of the Imbewu Trust, Paul was awarded the 2017 Fleur du Cap Award for Innovation in Theatre, specifically for development in new writing. He is the Director of the Helen O’ Grady: Development Through Drama Academy-the largest single academy for young people in South Africa.
PARTNER
Genna trained at the Waterfront Theatre School, culminating in I.S.T.D. International Teaching Qualifications in Tap and Modern Theatre Dance, as well as Licentiates in Drama and Musical Theatre via the Trinity College, London.
Theatre credits include: Showboat, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Rent (Alexander Theatre and Artscape Theatre, South Africa), We Will Rock You (Asia-Pacific Tour); Beauty and The Beast, Noah of Cape Town, ‘Jellylorum’ in Cats, ‘Rizzo’ in Grease, Sleeping Beauty (Leamington Spa Centre, England); Chef, Rattle and Roll ‘Lisa Houseman’ in Dirty Dancing, ‘Sister Berthe’ in The Sound of Music, Big Girls, Another Day; Producer and ‘Helen’ in Sweet Phoebe; Writer, producer and Lead in Dragging 30, ‘Yitzhak’ in Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Fleur du Cap winner of Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Musical); Angels on Horseback: Reloaded, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.
Television includes: One Piece (Netflix), Resident Evil (Netflix), Free State (MNET), Devil’s Peak (Showmax), Home Affairs (SABC 1); ICE (USA TV); American Monster (Investigation Discovery), Our Girl (BBC).
Choreographic Credits include: Annie Jr., Seussical Jr., Sister Act, Urinetown, Spring Awakening, Pippin and Oklahoma as well as a range of TV commercials. As a voice artist, she played the role of ‘Sue’ in the animated TV Series Zoovolution, and can be heard in a variety of voice overs both locally and internationally.
PARTNER & HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
Jo Galloway is a performer, director, writer, producer, choreographer and international voice artist with extensive experience across the United States, United Kingdom and South African markets. She currently serves as Co-CEO and faculty member of the Waterfront Theatre School, bringing global industry expertise and a strong commitment to developing versatile, industry-ready artists.
Originally from Cape Town, Jo relocated to the United States in 2012 to further her career in film, television and theatre. She holds professional qualifications in Speech and Drama and Musical Theatre, as well as International Tap and Modern Dance teaching certifications through the Waterfront Theatre School.
Jo is the founder of ShoWorks Entertainment, a production company formerly based in Los Angeles and New York, where she wrote, directed and produced original films and stage productions. Several of her works earned international festival recognition, including the Hollywood award-nominated play Infantryman in the Wardrobe, which she wrote and directed.
Her screen credits include White Lies (M-Net), Darby and the Dead (Hulu), FAM (CBS), Masters of Sex (Showtime), The Orville (FOX), The Morning After (Amazon) and numerous independent and feature film projects. She also worked extensively across multi-camera comedies including A.N.T. Farm, Mighty Med, Bunk’d and School of Rock, and co-wrote and starred in the sketch comedy series Sketch U Later.
On stage, Jo has performed leading roles in productions such as Cats, The Full Monty, The Buddy Holly Story, Hairspray and African Footprint, receiving award nominations for her performances as Demeter in Cats and Amber in Hairspray.
Through both her creative and executive leadership, Jo continues to bridge international industry practice with professional training, shaping pathways for performers across stage, screen and emerging media.
DANCE DEPARTMENT
Shona Brabant holds two Fellowships from The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London in both Modern Theatre Dance and Ballet. She also holds an Associate Teaching Diploma in Tap through the I.S.T.D. Shona has been part of the staff at the Waterfront Theatre School since 2009. She teaches the Advanced levels in Ballet and Modern as well as trains the Ballet Associates. Choreographic Credits include: Dance Me a Song, Cinematic Motion, All the World’s A Stage and From the Top, including choreography for the musicals Footloose and Pirates of Penzance at Artscape Theatre. She was also one of the featured choreographers in the dance epic film, Iris Warriors by Red Petal Productions and the Avengers Rugby League Day at Greenpoint Stadium, just to mention a few.
Simone’s career in the Dance Industry expands across Teaching, Choreography across a range of media, Production Management and Adjudicating. Simone has attained her Fellowship through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London. Stage works include: All The World’s A Stage (武道 – all Male group, Martial Arts inspired routine and Back in Black – tribute to AC/DC, group Rhythm Tap routine), Cinematic Motion (Bootmen / SOLE – All Male Tap routine Dancers), Dancers Love Dogs (Return of the Mac – Rhythm Tap routine), Baxter Dance Festival (Tango Bailamos – Female Tap routine). Simone also choreographs extensively for corporate events. Simone continues to train internationally to ensure that her skills remain current. She recently trained with Ruben Sanchez (Europe), Heather Rees (UK), Alison Forrester (UK), Old Kent Road Tap Company and previously Aaron Tolson and Germaine Salsberg in the US, to name a few. Simone heads up our Tap Department, teaches Modern Theatre Dance and trains our Tap Associates.
Raylene Ferriera is a graduate from the Waterfront Theatre School and achieved her Advanced 2 Performance Levels in Tap and Modern Theatre Dance as well as Advanced 1 Ballet. She holds an I.S.T.D. Licentiate Diploma in Tap as well as a Teaching Associate Diploma qualification Modern Theatre Dance. She is also a qualified Street Dance teacher and trains our Street Dance Associate teachers . She has performed in various dance shows including the Baxter Dance Festival and Dancers Love Dogs, as well as performed in a range of corporate events. She is also a passionate and multi-faceted choreographer having worked in a range of styles and dance genres. Apart from teaching multiple genres in our full time programme, Raylene also forms part of our dance staff for our junior school, teaching both Tap and Modern.
Suné is a movement educator, choreographer, and flexibility specialist whose work spans movement science, flexibility, and conditioning. She is qualified in classical and modern dance and developed an interdisciplinary practice integrating performance, conditioning, and pedagogy.
Her performance career includes international work as a dancer, contortionist, and choreographer. She has trained dancers at The Royal Ballet (London) and provided flexibility, ballet, and Pilates training to South African Olympic athletes for the Tokyo 2020 Games. Her professional practice has also included choreography, creative direction, and production management for stage and event-based performance projects.
Suné has transitioned from full-time performing to focus on choreography, education, and research-based movement practice. She develops pedagogical resources through workshops, training programs, and publications, and integrates cross-disciplinary conditioning and classical dance pedagogy within a neurodiversity-informed, trauma-aware framework that prioritises sustainable training, consent-based coaching, and long-term dancer wellbeing.
She is currently pursuing further studies in medical muscular and skeletal rehabilitation. She is committed to preparing the next generation of performers through intelligent, resilient, evidence-informed movement training.
Ursula holds Licentiate Diplomas in Tap and Modern Theatre Dance, achieving 100% in both, and has completed Advanced Levels in Tap, Modern, and Classical Ballet through the ISTD (UK). She has performed extensively on stage and screen, as well as at corporate events including the Baxter Dance Festival. Ursula teaches across the full-time and part-time junior schools and also coaches the WTS Modern Associate teachers.
Her choreographic credits include Heathers: The Musical and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Her work has received numerous awards, including Best Solo (Bury a Friend), Best Contemporary/Ballet and Best Group (Divine Feminine), Best Overall Choreography (Divine & Frixion), and Most Employable Dancer.
I.S.T.D. Liason
James trained at Debbie Turner’s Cape Academy of Performing Arts and holds a Licentiate in Modern Theatre Dance through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London. He is trained in contemporary classical techniques with a specialty for pas de deux. Theatre credits include Richard Loring’s African Footprint, Showboat, We Will Rock You, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast and Sean Bovim’s Bovim Ballet. He has worked with internationally recognized choreographers including, Bradley Shelver (USA), Christopher L. Huggins (USA), David Krugel (ZA), Jose Agudo (UK), and Adele Blank (ZA). James has worked extensively as a choreographer and formed part of the team of choreographers for the International movie Iris Warriors, directed by Roydon Turner of UK- Based Donroy Productions and Artistically Directed by Delia Sainsbury. James forms part of the international training team for the ISTD
contemporary dance syllabus.
HEAD OF JUNIOR DANCE
Roxanne joined the Waterfront Theatre School in 2018. She holds teaching qualifications in Ballet as well as her Licentiate in Modern Theatre Dance, through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London. Roxanne is also an award winning choreographer and a qualified gymnastics coach. Apart from teaching multiple genres in our full time school, Roxanne is also the head of our Junior Dance department.
Viola trained at the Waterfront Theatre School, where she obtained her Associate Diplomas in Tap and Modern Theatre Dance, as well as a Street Dance Associate qualification. She has completed advanced levels in Tap, Modern, and Contemporary, and received additional training in partner work and ballet during her time at the college.
Throughout her training, Viola participated in the Choreographic Competitions both as a dancer and a choreographer, and performed in the annual dance showcases. She has also appeared in external productions, including Dancers Love Dogs and Dancers for Dancers.
Viola began teaching in the Part-Time School as a student teacher while still in training and quickly discovered a passion for sharing her craft. She is now a valued member of the Junior School teaching team, teaching Tap and Modern.
Adrienne is a Cape Town-born performer and educator with a strong foundation in dance and musical theatre.
She began her training at the age of three, developing across a wide range of disciplines including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap and Musical Theatre. Adrienne discovered her passion for Musical Theatre during high school, performing in productions such as Oliver!, Alice in Wonderland and Cats.
She went on to complete five years of professional training at the Waterfront Theatre School, graduating with Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) Advanced 2 qualifications in multiple dance genres, as well as Diplomas in Classical Ballet and Modern Theatre Dance.
Adrienne’s professional credits include AIDA with Cape Town Opera at Artscape Theatre and Little Shop of Horrors at the Masque Theatre. Alongside her performing career, she continues to teach and mentor young dancers, maintaining a strong commitment to ongoing artistic growth and development
DANCE DEPARTMENT
Shona Brabant holds two Fellowships from The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London in both Modern Theatre Dance and Ballet. She also holds an Associate Teaching Diploma in Tap through the I.S.T.D. Shona has been part of the staff at the Waterfront Theatre School since 2009. She teaches the Advanced levels in Ballet and Modern as well as trains the Ballet Associates. Choreographic Credits include: Dance Me a Song, Cinematic Motion, All the World’s A Stage and From the Top, including choreography for the musicals Footloose and Pirates of Penzance at Artscape Theatre. She was also one of the featured choreographers in the dance epic film, Iris Warriors by Red Petal Productions and the Avengers Rugby League Day at Greenpoint Stadium, just to mention a few.
Simone’s career in the Dance Industry expands across Teaching, Choreography across a range of media, Production Management and Adjudicating. Simone has attained her Fellowship through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London. Stage works include: All The World’s A Stage (武道 – all Male group, Martial Arts inspired routine and Back in Black – tribute to AC/DC, group Rhythm Tap routine), Cinematic Motion (Bootmen / SOLE – All Male Tap routine Dancers), Dancers Love Dogs (Return of the Mac – Rhythm Tap routine), Baxter Dance Festival (Tango Bailamos – Female Tap routine). Simone also choreographs extensively for corporate events. Simone continues to train internationally to ensure that her skills remain current. She recently trained with Ruben Sanchez (Europe), Heather Rees (UK), Alison Forrester (UK), Old Kent Road Tap Company and previously Aaron Tolson and Germaine Salsberg in the US, to name a few. Simone heads up our Tap Department, teaches Modern Theatre Dance and trains our Tap Associates.
Raylene Ferriera is a graduate from the Waterfront Theatre School and achieved her Advanced 2 Performance Levels in Tap and Modern Theatre Dance as well as Advanced 1 Ballet. She holds an I.S.T.D. Licentiate Diploma in Tap as well as a Teaching Associate Diploma qualification Modern Theatre Dance. She is also a qualified Street Dance teacher and trains our Street Dance Associate teachers . She has performed in various dance shows including the Baxter Dance Festival and Dancers Love Dogs, as well as performed in a range of corporate events. She is also a passionate and multi-faceted choreographer having worked in a range of styles and dance genres. Apart from teaching multiple genres in our full time programme, Raylene also forms part of our dance staff for our junior school, teaching both Tap and Modern.
Suné is a movement educator, choreographer, and flexibility specialist whose work spans movement science, flexibility, and conditioning. She is qualified in classical and modern dance and developed an interdisciplinary practice integrating performance, conditioning, and pedagogy.
Her performance career includes international work as a dancer, contortionist, and choreographer. She has trained dancers at The Royal Ballet (London) and provided flexibility, ballet, and Pilates training to South African Olympic athletes for the Tokyo 2020 Games. Her professional practice has also included choreography, creative direction, and production management for stage and event-based performance projects.
Suné has transitioned from full-time performing to focus on choreography, education, and research-based movement practice. She develops pedagogical resources through workshops, training programs, and publications, and integrates cross-disciplinary conditioning and classical dance pedagogy within a neurodiversity-informed, trauma-aware framework that prioritises sustainable training, consent-based coaching, and long-term dancer wellbeing.
She is currently pursuing further studies in medical muscular and skeletal rehabilitation. She is committed to preparing the next generation of performers through intelligent, resilient, evidence-informed movement training.
Ursula holds Licentiate Diplomas in Tap and Modern Theatre Dance, achieving 100% in both, and has completed Advanced Levels in Tap, Modern, and Classical Ballet through the ISTD (UK). She has performed extensively on stage and screen, as well as at corporate events including the Baxter Dance Festival. Ursula teaches across the full-time and part-time junior schools and also coaches the WTS Modern Associate teachers.
Her choreographic credits include Heathers: The Musical and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Her work has received numerous awards, including Best Solo (Bury a Friend), Best Contemporary/Ballet and Best Group (Divine Feminine), Best Overall Choreography (Divine & Frixion), and Most Employable Dancer.
I.S.T.D. Liason
HEAD OF JUNIOR DANCE
Roxanne joined the Waterfront Theatre School in 2018. She holds teaching qualifications in Ballet as well as her Licentiate in Modern Theatre Dance, through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London. Roxanne is also an award winning choreographer and a qualified gymnastics coach. Apart from teaching multiple genres in our full time school, Roxanne is also the head of our Junior Dance department.
Viola trained at the Waterfront Theatre School, where she obtained her Associate Diplomas in Tap and Modern Theatre Dance, as well as a Street Dance Associate qualification. She has completed advanced levels in Tap, Modern, and Contemporary, and received additional training in partner work and ballet during her time at the college.
Throughout her training, Viola participated in the Choreographic Competitions both as a dancer and a choreographer, and performed in the annual dance showcases. She has also appeared in external productions, including Dancers Love Dogs and Dancers for Dancers.
Viola began teaching in the Part-Time School as a student teacher while still in training and quickly discovered a passion for sharing her craft. She is now a valued member of the Junior School teaching team, teaching Tap and Modern.
Adrienne is a Cape Town-born performer and educator with a strong foundation in dance and musical theatre.
She began her training at the age of three, developing across a wide range of disciplines including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap and Musical Theatre. Adrienne discovered her passion for Musical Theatre during high school, performing in productions such as Oliver!, Alice in Wonderland and Cats.
She went on to complete five years of professional training at the Waterfront Theatre School, graduating with Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) Advanced 2 qualifications in multiple dance genres, as well as Diplomas in Classical Ballet and Modern Theatre Dance.
Adrienne’s professional credits include AIDA with Cape Town Opera at Artscape Theatre and Little Shop of Horrors at the Masque Theatre. Alongside her performing career, she continues to teach and mentor young dancers, maintaining a strong commitment to ongoing artistic growth and development.
DRAMA & MUSICAL THEATRE DEPARTMENT
Tandi is a dynamic actor, director, vocal and dialogue coach, and facilitator with over 30 years of professional experience across theatre, film, television, and applied improvisation. She is the Artistic Director of Cape Town’s award-winning improv troupe ImproGuise and is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s leading specialists in improvisation and performance-based communication.
A seasoned performer and facilitator, Tandi has worked extensively in Theatresports and improvisation both locally and internationally. She co-founded the London-based improv company Off the Cuff and has led applied improvisation workshops across the UK, Europe, Australia, Réunion Island, and throughout South Africa.
Alongside her performance career, Tandi is highly sought after as a voice and dialogue coach for film and television and has facilitated transformative workshops for major corporate and academic institutions.
Tandi has been a Senior Lecturer in Voice and Improvisation at The Waterfront Theatre School for over two decades, where she has mentored generations of emerging performers. Her teaching approach blends rigour with playfulness, fostering vocal freedom, presence, confidence, and adaptability.
With her rare combination of artistic depth, pedagogical expertise, and real-world application, Tandi brings an engaging, empowering, and deeply human approach to training and performance.
Garth is an award-winning director, musical director, and educator, with a Bachelor of Music from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. He currently lectures in Musical Theatre Technique, Musical Theatre Context, and Music Theory.
His directing credits include The Addams Family (nominated for a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Best Director), Edges at the National Arts Festival (winner of a Standard Bank Ovation Award for Directing), Stealing the Show: Bette Midler at the Alexander Bar, and Shout! The Mod Musical.
As a musical director, Garth has worked on acclaimed productions including Legally Blonde, Footloose, Sister Act, Urinetown, Spring Awakening, Pippin, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Pieter Toerien’s The Producers, and The Addams Family. His choreography credits include Shout! The Mod Musical and Back to Broadway.
Outside of his stage work, Garth is a sought-after accompanist and regularly collaborates with international producers as a session pianist and audition accompanist. He is also the creator and musical director of the monthly performance platform Musical Mondays, hosted at the Outlore Base in Cape Town.
As a creative consultant, he has worked with Imagine Entertainment and Universal Pictures and served as vocal coach for Samsung’s global campaign for the Rio Olympic Games.
Each year, Garth curates and leads an immersive 8-day London Theatre Tour for students from the Waterfront Theatre School. This enriching educational experience includes West End and fringe performances, backstage tours, and Q&As with industry professionals, offering the students world-class exposure to international theatre practice.
Adéle has enjoyed a diverse and successful career in the theatre and music industry. She studied classical piano from the age of ten but her heart was set on performing in musicals. After studying Musical Theatre at the Pretoria Technikon, Adéle performed in a range of musicals including Andrew Lloyd Webber In Concert, Oklahoma!, Fiddler On The Roof, Nunsense 3, The Jamboree, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music and Annie to name but a few. She is a Naledi Award nominated actress and musical director. Adéle composes music and recently performed her pieces at a Classics Now concert, sharing the stage with world renowned musicians, including the Soweto String Quartet.
Adéle, under the guidance and mentorship of Dr Lance Maron, has created her own unique method of singing training. She works internationally with singers, actors and comedians and has been fortunate enough to coach artists such as Trevor Noah, Kahn Morbee, Louise Carver and numerous musical theatre performers. Recognised as the best vocal coach in the country, Adéle is frequently called upon as a vocal consultant for top managements.
Adéle is honoured to currently be teaching singing at the Waterfront Theatre School. It is in fact Delia Sainsbury and Keith Galloway who ignited her love for the theatre when she was a child.
Samantha graduated cum laude from Rhodes University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies, specialising in Communication Design. Although not a practising journalist, her background in communication and design informs an interdisciplinary and research-informed approach to vocal pedagogy.
She is the founder of Luminous, a vocal studio established with a holistic focus on Commercial Contemporary vocal training. Samantha studied classical voice for five years before transitioning into contemporary styles, beginning her professional vocal journey with Charon Williams-Ros in 2009. She is a contributor to the IEB WR Vocal Syllabus and has trained with internationally recognised vocal pedagogues Seth Riggs and New York–based Jeff Alani Stanfill. Her professional development includes certifications in Voice Function 101 and The Mechanics of Mix and Belt from Maddie Tarbox Studios in Winchester, Virginia.
With over fifteen years’ experience as a vocal consultant and coach, Samantha works with singers from early childhood through to professional level, across a wide range of genres. Her teaching prioritises evidence-based technique, vocal health, and the development of individual artistic identity.
Alongside her teaching practice, Samantha is an active performer and recording artist, with multiple singles released on international streaming platforms. Her debut solo single, “Dreamers,” was featured in the independent film The Cane Cutter and appears on an international soundtrack by LA-based film composer Mark Killian. She continues to perform and produce live work locally and internationally, and currently serves as the resident vocal coach for KwaZulu-Natal’s leading talent competition, Project Performer.
DRAMA & MUSICAL THEATRE DEPARTMENT
Tandi is a dynamic actor, director, vocal and dialogue coach, and facilitator with over 30 years of professional experience across theatre, film, television, and applied improvisation. She is the Artistic Director of Cape Town’s award-winning improv troupe ImproGuise and is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s leading specialists in improvisation and performance-based communication.
A seasoned performer and facilitator, Tandi has worked extensively in Theatresports and improvisation both locally and internationally. She co-founded the London-based improv company Off the Cuff and has led applied improvisation workshops across the UK, Europe, Australia, Réunion Island, and throughout South Africa.
Alongside her performance career, Tandi is highly sought after as a voice and dialogue coach for film and television and has facilitated transformative workshops for major corporate and academic institutions.
Tandi has been a Senior Lecturer in Voice and Improvisation at The Waterfront Theatre School for over two decades, where she has mentored generations of emerging performers. Her teaching approach blends rigour with playfulness, fostering vocal freedom, presence, confidence, and adaptability.
With her rare combination of artistic depth, pedagogical expertise, and real-world application, Tandi brings an engaging, empowering, and deeply human approach to training and performance.
Garth is an award-winning director, musical director, and educator, with a Bachelor of Music from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. He currently lectures in Musical Theatre Technique, Musical Theatre Context, and Music Theory.
His directing credits include The Addams Family (nominated for a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Best Director), Edges at the National Arts Festival (winner of a Standard Bank Ovation Award for Directing), Stealing the Show: Bette Midler at the Alexander Bar, and Shout! The Mod Musical.
As a musical director, Garth has worked on acclaimed productions including Legally Blonde, Footloose, Sister Act, Urinetown, Spring Awakening, Pippin, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Pieter Toerien’s The Producers, and The Addams Family. His choreography credits include Shout! The Mod Musical and Back to Broadway.
Outside of his stage work, Garth is a sought-after accompanist and regularly collaborates with international producers as a session pianist and audition accompanist. He is also the creator and musical director of the monthly performance platform Musical Mondays, hosted at the Outlore Base in Cape Town.
As a creative consultant, he has worked with Imagine Entertainment and Universal Pictures and served as vocal coach for Samsung’s global campaign for the Rio Olympic Games.
Each year, Garth curates and leads an immersive 8-day London Theatre Tour for students from the Waterfront Theatre School. This enriching educational experience includes West End and fringe performances, backstage tours, and Q&As with industry professionals, offering the students world-class exposure to international theatre practice.
Adéle has enjoyed a diverse and successful career in the theatre and music industry. She studied classical piano from the age of ten but her heart was set on performing in musicals. After studying Musical Theatre at the Pretoria Technikon, Adéle performed in a range of musicals including Andrew Lloyd Webber In Concert, Oklahoma!, Fiddler On The Roof, Nunsense 3, The Jamboree, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music and Annie to name but a few. She is a Naledi Award nominated actress and musical director. Adéle composes music and recently performed her pieces at a Classics Now concert, sharing the stage with world renowned musicians, including the Soweto String Quartet.
Adéle, under the guidance and mentorship of Dr Lance Maron, has created her own unique method of singing training. She works internationally with singers, actors and comedians and has been fortunate enough to coach artists such as Trevor Noah, Kahn Morbee, Louise Carver and numerous musical theatre performers. Recognised as the best vocal coach in the country, Adéle is frequently called upon as a vocal consultant for top managements.
Adéle is honoured to currently be teaching singing at the Waterfront Theatre School. It is in fact Delia Sainsbury and Keith Galloway who ignited her love for the theatre when she was a child.
Samantha graduated cum laude from Rhodes University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies, specialising in Communication Design. Although not a practising journalist, her background in communication and design informs an interdisciplinary and research-informed approach to vocal pedagogy.
She is the founder of Luminous, a vocal studio established with a holistic focus on Commercial Contemporary vocal training. Samantha studied classical voice for five years before transitioning into contemporary styles, beginning her professional vocal journey with Charon Williams-Ros in 2009. She is a contributor to the IEB WR Vocal Syllabus and has trained with internationally recognised vocal pedagogues Seth Riggs and New York–based Jeff Alani Stanfill. Her professional development includes certifications in Voice Function 101 and The Mechanics of Mix and Belt from Maddie Tarbox Studios in Winchester, Virginia.
With over fifteen years’ experience as a vocal consultant and coach, Samantha works with singers from early childhood through to professional level, across a wide range of genres. Her teaching prioritises evidence-based technique, vocal health, and the development of individual artistic identity.
Alongside her teaching practice, Samantha is an active performer and recording artist, with multiple singles released on international streaming platforms. Her debut solo single, “Dreamers,” was featured in the independent film The Cane Cutter and appears on an international soundtrack by LA-based film composer Mark Killian. She continues to perform and produce live work locally and internationally, and currently serves as the resident vocal coach for KwaZulu-Natal’s leading talent competition, Project Performer.
Samantha is a well-known performer, writing and producing shows in South Africa. She does a multitude of live events from theatre to corporate and arena performances. She is also the resident vocal coach for KZN’s number one talent competition, Project Performer.
OUR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
FACILITIES MANAGER
Jaa-mie-lah is the Receptionist and Facilities Manager at WTS. She worked at Johannesburg General hospital as a Receptionist and Administrator for 7 years, after which, she joined SAHETI school in 2002 as the Caretaker, co-ordinating the school facilities for 13 years. In 2015 she started at Redhill School as the Facilities Co-ordinator where she managed 24 staff members. In 2015 she achieved her NQF5 in Early Childhood Development, qualifying as a pre-school teacher. She’s a graded netball umpire and served on the Central Gauteng Netball Executive Committee as the General Secretary.
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
Gayle graduated from the Waterfront Theatre School in 2001, gaining her LTCL Teaching qualification in Drama, Trinity College London. After graduating, Gayle started teaching Drama and thereafter moved into business management. She returned to WTS in 2013 as Finance Administrator.
ADMINISTRATOR
Charlotte started at the Waterfront Theatre School in 2026, and brings a strong academic background and a passion for working with students and families.
She holds an Honours degree in Sociology from the University of Pretoria and a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of the Free State. Her academic training has given her a deep understanding of social development, identity, and the importance of supportive environments in helping young people thrive.
Charlotte has years of experience in higher education administration, where she has worked closely with students in academic support and departmental roles. Through this experience, she has developed strong organisational skills and student-centred approach that she carries into her work at WTS.
At Waterfront Theatre School, she is committed to creating a warm, encouraging environment where every student feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
OUR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
FACILITIES MANAGER
Jaa-mie-lah is the Receptionist and Facilities Manager at WTS. She worked at Johannesburg General hospital as a Receptionist and Administrator for 7 years, after which, she joined SAHETI school in 2002 as the Caretaker, co-ordinating the school facilities for 13 years. In 2015 she started at Redhill School as the Facilities Co-ordinator where she managed 24 staff members. In 2015 she achieved her NQF5 in Early Childhood Development, qualifying as a pre-school teacher. She’s a graded netball umpire and served on the Central Gauteng Netball Executive Committee as the General Secretary.
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
Gayle graduated from the Waterfront Theatre School in 2001, gaining her LTCL Teaching qualification in Drama, Trinity College London. After graduating, Gayle started teaching Drama and thereafter moved into business management. She returned to WTS in 2013 as Finance Administrator.
ADMINISTRATOR
Charlotte started at the Waterfront Theatre School in 2026, and brings a strong academic background and a passion for working with students and families.
She holds an Honours degree in Sociology from the University of Pretoria and a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of the Free State. Her academic training has given her a deep understanding of social development, identity, and the importance of supportive environments in helping young people thrive.
Charlotte has years of experience in higher education administration, where she has worked closely with students in academic support and departmental roles. Through this experience, she has developed strong organisational skills and student-centred approach that she carries into her work at WTS.
At Waterfront Theatre School, she is committed to creating a warm, encouraging environment where every student feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
