Berkhamsted & Chalfont

Lizzie Mannion

Group Leader for Berkhamsted & Chalfont

Lizzie first became a member of Tick Tock as a child in 1992, when her mum Gerry came to run sessions at her playgroup. As a music graduate, Lizzie began assisting at various groups in London and Herts and has lead the Berkhamsted & Chalfont groups since 2021. She has a BMus in Music from King’s College London and a PGCE in Music from UCL Institute of Education.  Lizzie believes that music is best being explored by young children in a fun, warm and friendly environment, which Tick Tock offers in abundance. Outside Tick Tock, Lizzie can be found teaching music in primary schools with Brent Music Service. She also fronts the covers band The X Tones, who can be found performing in Bucks and Herts most weekends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY7IgL30qoo

lizzieticktock@gmail.com

Emma Kingdon

Assistant for Berkhamsted

Emma discovered Tick Tock while attending with her two children in Berkhamsted. She and her family are such huge fans, so she is delighted to join as Lizzie’s assistant. Emma has been an English teacher for ten years where she thrives on encouraging children to be creative and is thrilled to do the same through singing and performance. Emma has had a passion for singing, dancing and acting since childhood and has recently performed in musicals such as My Fair Lady and Sweeney Todd at the Elgiva Theatre in Chesham. 

Talia Ould

Assistant for Chalfont

Talia first joined the Tick Tock team in 2009. She trained at Mountview drama school and is an experienced musical theatre performer. When not singing, dancing and doing the splits at Tick Tock, Talia is the front woman of Counterflow, one of the UK’s most sought-after function bands.

Jess Holden

Assistant for Berkhamsted

Jess has attended Tick Tock Berkhamsted with her sons Oscar and Monty for a number of years and now assists at Tick Tock special occasions. Jess has a First Class degree in Musical Theatre from the University of Chichester and a Masters in Musical Theatre from the Guildford School of Acting. She has enjoyed various roles in musicals, her favourites being Maria in The Sound of Music, Meg in Little Women and Mabel in Mack and Mabel. She also enjoyed teaching, directing and assistant directing before taking on the role of Mummy. Tick Tock has been wonderful for her children’s development and Jess now enjoys sharing the experience with other children who attend the group.