Nikki Johnson
Managing Partner
Nikki Johnson brings more than 40 years of experience in the performing arts industry and holds an Associate Teaching Diploma in Performing Arts. Throughout her career, she has worked professionally as a singer, performing both as a solo artist and with bands, as well as gaining experience as a dancer and musician. She has also directed and produced more than 30 stage productions.
As a parent, Nikki recognised that opportunities for young people to participate in performing arts beyond the traditional part-time stage school model were limited. Inspired to create a more accessible, inclusive and flexible approach, she founded this South Yorkshire-based company to provide high-quality performing arts experiences for children and young people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Jess Fulton
Partner & Dance Director
Jess is Noodle’s Dance Director, teaching many of the company’s ballet classes and leading the choreography for a wide range of Noodle productions and performances.
She began her dance training at the age of seven and started teaching at just sixteen. An Associate Teacher with the IDTA, Jess specialises in ballet and is qualified to teach a variety of dance styles, including ballet, tap, modern jazz, musical theatre, disco and gymnastic dance. While she enjoys all aspects of dance, ballet remains her greatest passion.
Following three years of professional musical theatre training at Phil Winston’s Theatreworks, Jess graduated in 2010 and went on to enjoy a successful performing career. Her professional credits include Duo Entertainment’s pantomime Cinderella, performing alongside Bernie Nolan and Basil Brush, as well as appearances aboard P&O’s Aurora, the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, and Broadway in Blackburn for SoShow.biz.
Fliss Blincow
Office Manager
There is very little about Noodle that Fliss doesn’t know! Having been part of the Noodle family for more than fourteen years, she is at the heart of the organisation and plays a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
From managing class fees, customer enquiries and Children’s University returns to organising orders, creating props and designing, making and altering costumes, Fliss’s talents seem endless. She is also heavily involved in our productions, events and Noodle Parties, and is often the person who turns ideas into reality.
Noodle has become a true family affair, with Fliss’s family regularly lending a hand whenever needed. Her dedication, creativity and unwavering support have helped shape Noodle into what it is today, and quite simply, Noodle wouldn’t be Noodle without her.
We may drive her a little crazy from time to time, but she wouldn’t have it any other way—and we certainly wouldn’t know what to do without her!
Alexandra Eastwood
Teacher & Junior Partner
Alex graduated with a First Class Degree in Musical Theatre, during which she was a featured vocalist in the UK premier of ‘Hear Her Song’ in partnership with The Canales Project. Alex went on to become part of the launch team at Gulliver’s Valley Resort where she worked as a Guest Experience and Entertainment Team Member and Featured Vocalist.
Holding a Distinction at Grade 8 Music Theatre (London College of Music), Alex is also a Vocal Coach and qualified Vocal Health First Aider, teaching music and singing lessons in schools and privately. Alex still continues to work professionally as a solo vocalist, regularly singing around South Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
Olivia Cutts
Teacher
Olivia started dancing at the age of three and has taken part in many shows and performances. She has completed her IDTA intermediate ballet and modern examinations & pre-associate modern jazz. At the age of eight, Olivia joined a youth theatre, where she completed LAMDA examinations and participated in many charity pantomimes. Olivia began as a class assistant with Noodle at the age of 15 and has since trained with Noodle as a teacher and party host. Olivia is also a qualified physiotherapist!
Abbie Glazebrook
Teacher
Abbie has been involved in theatre and dance since the age of 3 and she studied with IDTA tap, ballet and modern. She has performed in many productions such as We will Rock You, Chicago and Grease. She also has a BA Honours Degree in Acting and Performance from Sheffield Hallam University.
Abbie loves teaching the next generation of performers and bringing them out of their shell.
Levi Daines
Teacher
Levi first started dancing at the age of three, and she has been teaching dance since she was fifteen years old! Levi attended the prestigious Phil Winston’s Theatreworks where she trained professionally in many different styles of dance, gaining her Associate status with the IDTA, specialising in modern-jazz.
Her professional credits include Carl Alan Awards (Dancer), Blackpool Ice Show (Character Voiceover), Blue Light Charity Event (Dancer), Little Shop of Horrors at the Pomegranate Theatre (Dancer) and David Hasselhoff’s ‘Last night a DJ saved my life’ (Dancer).
Alice Hawes-Johnson
Teacher
Alice began her journey with Noodle Performance Arts as one of our youngest students and has grown through every stage of the Noodle family. After progressing to the role of class assistant, she completed her teacher training with us, becoming one of the very first teachers to be developed entirely in-house.
Alongside teaching at Noodle, Alice is studying Musical Theatre full-time at CAPA College. Her stage credits include Eurydice in Hadestown, Patrick Star in The SpongeBob Musical, Nancy in Oliver! and Gabriella in High School Musical.
Alice brings enthusiasm, creativity and first-hand experience of the Noodle ethos to every class, making her a fantastic role model for our young performers.
Becca Kukuc
Teacher
Rebecca started dancing at three years of age. She has completed both BTEC Performing Arts and BTEC Advanced Dance qualifications. She is passionate about dance and has performed at a variety of events and venues. She has also successfully completed 3 years of dance training at Liverpool John Moores University where she gained BA (Hons) Dance Studies, (specialising in Dance in the Community) Her passion for teaching dance began when she ran her own classes for teenagers and adults before travelling to Australia.
Rebecca is now an experienced Noodle teacher and has been teaching our little Noodlers for the past 10 years – they love her!
Lily Matanle
Teacher
Lily has been passionate about performing from a young age. Starting Noodle ballet classes at just 3 years old she has enjoyed every second of her journey with us. She has taken part in every Noodle show, whether that be onstage as a dancer or backstage as an assistant and teacher.
This enthusiasm extends to music as well, having passed multiple LCME singing exams with distinctions and being an advanced violinist.
At 13 she started assisting other classes alongside continuing her own ballet classes. Since then Lily has trained with Noodle as an assistant and teacher in both ballet and performing arts, encouraging that same love for creativity and performing.