About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Theatre on Ice Academy is a Non-for-profit performing arts academy where you will learn to SING! ACT! & SKATE LIVE! You will work with our highly-trained coaches and tutors to produce high quality shows that you, your family and friends can enjoy. The academy was created from a shared passion for ice skating and performing arts. We want to break the barrier and bring the live theatre experience to the ice. Here at Theatre On Ice Academy we want fill our members with confidence and the skills so that they can step into any creative industry, whether that be in acting, singing or show skating!
MEET THE TEAM
Carlos Byles
Founder, CEO & DSL
Carlos Byles is an Actor, who has not only acted in but has directed, written and composed films, plays and musicals. Carlos has a huge passion for the arts and Ice skating and is passionate about combining the two worlds together. Carlos has successfully completed training at The BRIT school’ where he was studying theatre in performing arts.
Carlos has been in several productions including ‘Soho theatre’s West Ends’ Citizenship, Theatre Royal Stratford East ‘One Night Only’ , Martin Mcdonagh’s ‘Pillowman’, Shakespeare ‘Julius Ceaser’ and most recently appeared in Robin Hood as Robin Hood. Carlos has made multiple on screen appearances with a recent Netflix debut, appearing in the new season of 'Top Boy' .
Outside of the acting industry, Carlos has traveled the world and the nation competing in synchronised skating since the age of 6, where he used to train with lee valley skating club. Carlos has sinced go on to progress in his skating career and has made his way up to an official role
Wrenay Mittra
Data controller & Finance Director
Wiktoria Olejniczak
Assistant Manager & Costume lead
Wrenay Mittra is Software Engineer at NatWest Markets. Here at Theatre On Ice Academy, Wrenay will be overseeing our financial spends and ensuring we purchase cost effective, ethically sourced materials that are environmentally friendly for every part of the business.
Wrenay believes there is a need for the work we do.
Wrenay enjoy's supporting other peers and sharing his knowledge about the apprenticeship schemes and contacts that can enable other young people to access employment opportunities.
Wiktoria brings a strong team ethic and motivation in bonding from her 6 years experience as a synchronised ice skater. Wiktoria trains at Lee Valley Ice Centre and has been competing Nationally and Internationally for 6 years. She has most recently competed in Belgium at the Ice Crystal Trophy.​​
Wiktoria enjoys all the hard work that it takes in order for her to be a national and international competing athlete. Synchro allows her to travel with team mates and make memories that last a life time.​
As well as skating, Wiktoria also does ballroom and Latin dancing. where she also reached a high standard.​
Wiktoria has a passion and skill in custom designs, which has allowed her to create her own company Custom Studio 21
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Lilly Johnson
Social Media Assistant
Lilly Johnson has been creating digital content for the past two years through her social media platform, ShotbyLillz, where she enjoys bringing creative ideas to life and sharing her work with a growing audience.
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Alongside her passion for content creation, Lilly has four years of experience in synchronised skating, giving her a strong understanding of the skating community as well as the creativity, performance and teamwork involved in the sport.
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Lilly is excited to bring her creativity and skating experience to Theatre On Ice Academy, helping to capture and share the Academy’s work, performances and behind-the-scenes moments while continuing to develop her skills in content creation.
OUR TUTORS
Hannah Theophile
Acting, Singing & Dance Tutor
Hannah Theophile trained in musical theatre from 8 years old. Hannah studied and graduated from The BRIT School in 2020.
She has since become a manager of a theatre school and teaches performing arts in schools across London and Essex.
Hannah has written and directed mini musicals as well as performed in various shows and tv programmes.
Hannah has a passion for the arts and inspiring other people’s creative journeys.
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Hannah will be teaching ACTING at our adult academy.
Demi Butcher
Singing & Dance Tutor
Demi has recently graduated from the Guildford School of Acting (2022-2025) where she studied Musical Theatre.
Having been involved with and surrounded by the arts and music from the age of 3, she has been able to work with a variety of industry professionals before, during and after training.
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From stages, to concert halls, to festivals, to screen, she has a huge passion for the arts and vocal performance and can’t wait to help create an environment that builds confidence in technique, performance and artistic growth!
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Demi will be teaching SINGING in both academies.
OUR COACHES
Eron Westwood
Lead Skating Coach
Beth Frisby
Georgia Kuznetsova
Associate Choreographer
Skating Coach
Eron has years of skating experience and has successfully competed as an international free skater and ice dancer. He represented Great Britain for over 8 years and most recently represented Australia at competitions around the world with dance partner India Netté.
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Eron and India are the 2022 Australian Ice Darice Senior
Champions and international medallists and were
2022 Olympic reserves. While competing, Eron has worked with skaters and coaches of World and Olympic level throughout Asia, North America and Europe.
Eron has also skated in ice shows and worked as a professional skater for the music industry.
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He is passionate about all forms of skating, whether you like hockey or free skating, dance, or show skating. Eron enjoys teaching all ages and abilities.
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Eron will be teaching SKATING at our adult academy.
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Beth has competed in synchronised ice skating for 12 years, earning 14 British national titles across multiple categories. She has also represented Great Britain at the Synchronised Skating World Championships 6 times.
After retiring from competitive skating, Beth successfully auditioned for Disney On Ice, going on to tour to many places such as Japan, USA, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, the UK, and many more.
With a lifelong passion for dance and performance, Beth has always loved creating routines. Choreographing performances is something she finds especially rewarding, combining her creativity with her love of being on the ice.Theatre On Ice Academy is a welcoming and fun environment filled with laughter and positivity. It’s a great place to build friendships, grow in confidence, and develop your skills. The coaches are supportive, experienced, and truly passionate about helping everyone reach their potential.