Lesley started dancing at the age of 3 at The Lupino School in Bury. She performed as one of Ken Dodd’s Diddymen for seasons at the Opera House Manchester and The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham.

Lesley trained to teach Physical Education and Dance and has an Honours Degree and Master’s qualification in Education and Educational Psychology. Whilst at University, she performed at theatres in Liverpool.

Lesley has had a career teaching Early Years to Sixth Form Students with numerous management roles. She has taught GCSE and A Level Dance and was responsible for introducing and developing Extra Curricular Musical Theatre within schools.

Lesley has Directed / Choreographed many productions including Annie, Oliver, Beauty and the Beast, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, Bugsy Malone, Sound of Music and also a variety of performances at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.