Joshua MasoN

Creative Director

- Holds a valid and up-to-date Advanced DBS Check.

- Is an official Derbyshire County Council Trained Child Services Chaperone.

- Performs himself and has done since he was very young. Was a member of Inspirations Theatre Company himself from age 11.

- Makes regular trips to the theatres in Sheffield, the West-End and Broadway to help further his passion and knowledge.

- Achieved a BSc (Hons) Degree and a Level 3 Award In Education and Training. 

- Has worked as a technician for professional theatre productions.

- Experience with producing and hosting radio shows including the musical theatre themed 'Musical Madness'.

- Has over a decade's worth of experience working with adults and young people producing shows and concerts for various venues.

- Fully trained adult and paediatric first aider.

- Holds a valid and up-to-date Advanced DBS Check.

- Is an official Derbyshire County Council Trained Child Services Chaperone.

- Achieved a BA(Hons) in Music from Nottingham University.

- Holds an LRSM Diploma and a CT ABRSM Diploma in Singing Teaching.

- Has performed herself in several amateur operatic societies including Inspirations, feeding her lifelong passion for music.

- Over 20 years experience as a singing teacher to all ages and abilites including running adult group classes for the Workers Educational Association and Derbyshire County Council.

- More than 25 years experience as a choral conductor with The Matlock Gilbert & Sullivan Society and Inspirations.

- Regularly conducts orchestras in fully staged shows and concerts made up of professional musicians.

- Holds membership at the following professional associations: Incorporated Society Of Musicians (ISM), Association of Teachers Of Singing (AOTOS) and Association of British Choral Directors (ABCD).

Melanie Gilbert

Musical Director (Seniors)

Matthew SzadurA

Musical Director (Juniors & Intervarsities)

- Holds a valid and up-to-date Advanced DBS Check.

- Is an official Derbyshire County Council Trained Child Services Chaperone.

- Performs himself and has done since the age of 9 including performances with Inspirations.

- Gained a First Class BA(Hons) Degree in Musical Theatre from The London College Of Music (LCM).

- Completed courses with ABRSM and BAST to begin proving private 1 to 1 singing lessons to people of all ages and abilities.

- Obtained experience working as a professional actor and performer in London.

- Achieved a Distincition in Armed and Unarmed Stage Combat with The Brtish Academy Of Stage And Screen Combat (BASSC).

- Achieved his PGCE in Primary Education (Ages 5-11) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

- 6 years experience as a teacher and Music Lead within schools.

- Over 10 years experience musically directing licensed productions, concerts, and choirs.

- Fully trained adult and paediatric first aider.

- Holds a valid and up-to-date Advanced DBS Check.

- Is an official Derbyshire County Council Trained Child Services Chaperone.

- Holds IDTA and RAD Qualifications in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Theatre Craft.

- Years of experience teaching students of all ages and abilities.

- Choreographed routines for individuals and groups used in shows and national competitions. 

- Over 25 years of dance experience performing in shows and national competitions.

- Performs herself and has done since a young age including performances with Inspirations.

- Fully Qualified Adult Nurse with basic life saving and support training.

Emily Skill

Choreographer (Intervarsities & Seniors)

Matthew Alsop

Assistant Musical Director (Juniors)

- Obtained a Distinction in ABRSM Musical Theatre Grade 8.

- Currently studying a Musical Theatre UAL Diploma at CAPA College.

- Completed work experience based in primary schools teaching children and young people.

- Performs himself and has done since he was 10 years old at various groups including performances with Inspirations.

- Sings professionally as a gigging musician at businesses and events.

- NODA Outstanding Individual Performance Winner for his portrayal of Jean Val Jean in our production of Les Misérables School Edition 2024.

- Semi Finalist of West End Calling 2025.

- Cast in the National Youth Theatre's World Premiere musical production of 'Every Day' being perfumed in August 2026.

- Coming Soon...

Maisie McAteer

Choreographer (Juniors)

Mark Szadura

Rehearsal Supervisor / Assistant

- Coming Soon...

- Holds a valid and up-to-date Advanced DBS Check.

- Is an official Derbyshire County Council Trained Child Services Chaperone.

- Performed since a young age including 8 years on stage with Inspirations.

- Holds IDTA Qualifications in Ballet, Tap, Latin American and Freestyle dance.

- Over 25 years dance experience performing in shows and competitions. 

- A frequent performer at Buxton Fringe Festival performing a variety plays, devised and published. Was nominated as Best Young Actor in 2012.

- Regularly visits Sheffield Theatres to watch professional productions as well as amateur productions across the region to further her passion and knowledge.

- Fully trained adult and paediatric first aider.

Lauren Pinder

Rehearsal Supervisor / Assistant