OUR TEAM

Lesley Henry has worked professionally vocal coaching for over twenty years gaining a wealth of experience as a performer, vocal coach and artistic director. A trained Soprano and a teaching fellow of the London College of Music.
Her passion for vocal coaching has dominated her career and she continues to dedicate herself to widening her knowledge of the pedagogy of voice so that her teaching and directing is delivered to the highest standard. The results achieved by her students are respected in teaching colleges across the province with students awarded 100% including diploma level, some of the highest in the UK. 

Lesley worked as a soloist throughout Ireland with an extensive repertoire and versatile voice this has allowed her a varied platform and credits performing roles in both music theatre and classical spanning twenty years. Lesley is equally at home as an artistic and creative director and produces her own showcases every year in professional theatres giving young performers valuable experiences to develop their artistry, technique and musicality. Lesley has delivered master classes to theatre groups, universities and schools across N.Ireland. 

Lesley has her own Performing Art Schools in Ballymena called ‘Voiceworks’. This dream started with producing full scale musicals in the summer holidays and is now celebrating its sixth year which has seen her dream of providing local children with the highest standard of teaching and performing experience come to fruition. The school runs on a Saturday morning and teaches theatre arts and has had success in local festivals and dance competitions across N.Ireland as it continues to expand and provide fulfilling opportunities for the students dedicated to providing a challenging and diverse learning program within a supportive and highly encouraging environment. 

School Manager

CLAIRE MCKANE

Claire is a primary school teacher with a Masters in Education from Stranmillis University College. She has a real passion for working with children and young people, not only through her profession but also in spare time as Captain of the Girls’ Brigade in her local church. She has been involved with Voiceworks since 2015 and absolutely loves seeing children and young people getting the opportunity to learn, grow and perform not only in the summer musicals but in our weekly classes. 
As Business Manager for the Voiceworks Ballymena school on Saturday mornings, Claire believes it is important that parents’ feel comfortable leaving their children off and are kept informed with effective communication. She loves nothing more than a colour coded spreadsheet and is the face behind the emails! 
She has been involved each year in the summer musicals and has taken on the role as backstage manager. She has also achieved Grade 8 Distinction in Musical Theatre under the direction and teaching of Lesley Henry. Her musical and artistic background has made her adaptable within her role and she enjoys being able to support the running of all areas within productions. 
Claire often describes the Voiceworks team as ‘Family’, as we promote team and encourage a positive environment where children can be built up in their confidence. She loves getting to work alongside such a talented and enthusiastic pupils and staff.