Charlize made her musical theatre debut at the tender age of 7 in the major revival of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel in London’s Savoy Theatre. Charlize had a duel role, starring alongside musical theatre’s greatest, Lesley Garrett, Jeremiah James and Alexandra Silber. She played Kitty Bascombe and was on stage during most of the second act playing the youngest of the Snow children. Charlize describes her experience as “one of the best times of her life…. she loved being on stage”. Time magazine dubbed it "the best musical of the 20th century".

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Charlize was thrilled when she successfully completed 14-week long training for Disney’s The Lion King’s Cub School programme. 

 

Passionate to master her craft Charlize was classically trained at Sylvia Young Theatre School; Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts; Pineapple Performing Arts School and most recently The BRIT Performing Arts & Technology School.

Charlize gained extensive musical theatre experience when she attended West End Masterclass & London Elite Dance Company, where she was coached by West End performers & industry professionals, such as Kerry Ellis, Peter Polycarpo, Stiles and Drewe to name but a few. 

 

Charlize was able to showcase her dancing & singing abilities at London Elite Dance Company and Pineapple Performing Arts School.

 

In 2016, Charlize performed in the West End MT choir alongside classically trained vocal troupe, G4. The choir featured as backing vocals for “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night” in G4’s Christmas album. 

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Charlize confesses that her favourite role was a school production of musical romantic comedy Guys and Dolls, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.

She played supporting character, gambler and crook, “Harry the Horse”.  Traditionally a male role played by a female, she successfully made it her own. Charlize dressed in a 1920s speakeasy gangster style suit with flared trousers, a Detroit hat and cane.  She authenticated the part by speaking her lines in a gangster style Brooklyn accent.  She connected with the character on a personal level. Even though the part is small, she made it her own by being funny and comical.  She had lots of laughs from the audience and was commended backstage by the cast.  

Charlize was inspired by American actor Rebel Wilson playing the role of Adelaide at the Phoenix Theatre. She got to talk to her at backstage door.