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Meet the team that create the magic
Lydia Bailys
Founder / Owner
My name is Lydia Bailys. I have trained in Performing Arts for 15 years and have worked professionally in this industry for the last 7 years.
I’ve worked on various job roles throughout the arts including Acting, singing, dancing, writing, physical theatre, modelling, face painting, party princess work and party hosting for children.
I thoroughly enjoy all of these separate roles and endeavour to give the most professional yet exciting performance, no matter what the occasion.
Emma Ramm
Party Host & Performer
Hi, I'm Emma. I spent many years in local productions and pantomimes growing up, going on to study drama at Exeter college. I have been involved in various bands over the years and am currently singing with a 13 piece wedding cover band. I set up my own party company in 2018 and have had 3 years experience of hosting parties and character performance. I love performing and spreading a little magic to children's parties. I am looking forward to working with Lydia to continue doing what I do best.
Deborah Capon
Party Host
Hi my name is Deborah I have been a teacher for many years and enjoy working and being with young people. I love going to the theatre and sharing the arts with others. It is an exciting opportunity for me to start working with Lydia and the team.
Harry Cox
Party Assistant & Roadie
My name is Harry Cox. I work as a Manager for a local Food Company and thoroughly enjoy using my skills from that within this industry. Since working with Lydia Bailys I have learnt how to Balloon model; do glitter tattoos and even run a party from beginning to end! I’ve now been working with the company for over a year and love every second of it.
Liberty Quinn
Face Character & Party Host
My name is Liberty and I am a triple threat performer. I bring passion to everything I do and can’t wait to bring the magic to life for children who all deserve their own fairytale reality! I am also a qualified dance teacher and a working performer. I cannot wait to see what this adventure with Lydia Bailys team can bring!
Ellie O'Sullivan
Face Character & Assistant
Hello! My name is Ellie and I am an actor from Oxford. I am currently finishing my Bachelors in Drama at the University of Exeter. I have a background of ballet and dance training which I started from a young age and followed this with both singing and acting training in the following years. I have spent a summer working with the charity RICNIC, playing a lead in the show A Chorus Line and have performed in countless other amateur productions. Further to this, I have teaching and directing experience ranging from teaching dance classes to directing and producing my own work within the Theatre at Exeter community. I am very much looking forward to working with Lydia Bailys in order to bring to life the childhood characters I loved myself for other children to enjoy!
Josie Tapp
Face Character, Face Painter & Party Host
Josie has a Distinction* in Performing Arts and is often appearing in local productions both amateur and professional. She is also excited to be going on a professional UK panto tour as Belle in Beauty and the Beast and is thrilled to join Lydia's team! She loves working with kids and lighting up their faces with the magic of character work, especially Princesses!
Lizzie Clough
Face Character & Party Host
My name is Lizzie and I’m an actor and Entertainer from Devon. I trained at Falmouth university with a BA honours in Acting and have worked professionally in TV, theatre and most recently a senior entertainment host for a top Cruise line in the US. I’m super excited to join Lydia’s team to create those special and magical memories!
Tamia Carmen
Face Character & Assistant
Hello! My name is Tamia and I’ve grown up with a passion for all things performing arts. I’ve been apart of many forms of theatre and performance growing up and find so much joy in applying what I’ve learnt my characters! Working with Lydia is an honour as I get the special opportunity of bringing such iconic characters to life!
Alexie Kyriacou
Face Character & Assistant
Hi, my name is Lexie! I've been performing since I was three and have always had a passion for the arts and storytelling. Growing up I adored all things magical and fantastical, and I hope to convey this sense of wonder to everyone I get the pleasure of performing for. I'm currently studying Acting at University and I love having the opportunity to create characters and learn new techniques. I have taken classical and contemporary vocal lessons, including Estill voice training during my first year of university. I have also achieved up to and including grade six in Ballet. I can't wait to see where my performing journey with Lydia Bailys and Co takes me!
Poppy Tonepohl
Face Character & Face Painter
Hello! My name is Poppy Tonepohl and I am a triple threat. I am currently working towards my level 3 diploma in performing arts acting at college. I have had a passion for the performing arts since I was little and was always doing shows and productions! I was in a drama school from a very young age till I was 15 and we even put on shows on west end stages! I absolutely love fairytales and can’t wait to bring the characters to life and make the children’s dreams come true!
Rachel Bryne
Face Character
Hello, My name is Rachel. I am a professional performer who trained at The Wilkes Academy of Performing arts. I started dancing from a young age and have a big passion for performing. I worked teaching children dance classes, charity shows and most recently been touring with a Circus. I look forward to joining this magical team with Lydia Bailys and making special memories for children to treasure!
Devon Riddle
Face Character
Hi there! I’m Devon, an actor and model from Colorado with a passion for the performing arts. I’ve been honing my skills since I was 8 years old and have been lucky enough to perform in an average of 3 shows a year for the past decade. Some of my all-time favorites include playing ‘Ella’ in ’Cinderella’, ‘Annie’ in ‘Annie’, ‘Jane’ in Tarzan’, and ‘Madam Thenardier’ in ‘Les Miserables’. After working for my BA in Musical Theater at the University of Colorado, Boulder, I decided to move overseas to study Communications at the University of Exeter. I have spent many summers working as a camp counselor for children’s camps in Colorado. I am thrilled to bring these iconic characters to life and share the magic of Disney that I grew up loving with your kids!
Lily Keay
Face Character
Hi! My name is Lily I am an actor, singer and dancer. I have been in the performing arts world for 8 years now throughout my school years, acquiring parts in some brilliant musicals. I am a performing arts student at south devon college and I absolutely adore performing. I am extremely passionate towards bringing these iconic characters to life and bringing joy to people’s lives!
Lauren Clark
Face Character
Hi, I'm Lauren. I have a strong and extensive background in working with children, especially safeguarding. I have 2 daughters and we love to watch fairytale movies together and I am so excited I now get bring that magic to life and share with with other children too.
Oliver Powell
Face Character
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