Owner and Principal Performer

Vanessa Knight

Vanessa has been a professional singer and performer since aged 18; with a BTEC ND in Performing Arts and Musical Theatre. She has performed on National TV on BBC One's "The Voice" and was Lead Singer in Absolute Radio's "Band of Mum and Dad". In addition to this she has also fronted many bands and performed all over the world. She is a wife and mum of 2. She also runs a toddler dance group "MegaBops" and Motown tribute act The Fascinettes as well as singing solo professionally.

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Favourite Character: Ice Queen

Favourite Costume: Rose Princess

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Principal Performer

Tina Coles

Another of our principal performers, Tina has been with us since the creation of MOAP, and is an integral part of the team! Putting in many hours behind the scenes at our events, Tina has always loved singing, performing and dancing and is one part of the Motown tribute group The Fascinettes.

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Favourite Character: Tower Princess

Favourite Costume: Coronation Gown Ice Sister

Principal Performer

Bethanie Newman

Bethanie joined us in 2025 and has the most incredible voice! Bethanie is a full time singer and performer, having trained in Musical Theatre at SLP in Leeds, and works as a soloist and alongside the Joe Ringer Band. She is based locally and loves spending time with her cockapoo Albus and watching as many musicals as possible! 

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Favourite Character: Rose Princess

Favourite Costume: Rose Princess

Performer

Kylie Ablett

Kylie joined us in 2024, having been a close friend/performing alongside The Fascinettes motown tribute, (also run by Vanessa). She loves music and performing, with a BTEC ND in Dance, and also runs her own balloon company too! (You may see some of her amazing  creations at our events!) She is a mum of two :)

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Favourite Character: Tower Princess

Favourite Costume: Mermaid Princess Ballgown

Performer

Ellen Petterson-Brister

Ellen has been performing ever since she was young with various theatre groups. She has a degree in Musical Theatre and currently teaches the Mini Ensemble at Theatretrain, Kings Lynn. She is very excited to be joining the team at MOAP!

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Favourite Character: Mermaid Princess

Favourite Costume: Tower Princess

Performer

Lucy West

Lucy is currently studying Musical Theatre at The Eastern School of Performing Arts. She has always loved singing and performing and performs all over Norfolk in pubs and clubs. She is so excited to become a part of the MOAP team and make sure you look out for her at a party/event near you soon!  

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Favourite Character: Ice Sister

Favourite Costume: Tower Princess

Performer

Charlize Mana-ay

Charlize has had a passion for music from a young age, achieving ABRSM Grade 8 singing and Grade 6 in piano. She is currently studying Music with Enterprise at the University of Leeds, and will be working with MOAP during the holidays as our Island Princess!

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Favourite Character: Island Princess

Favourite Costume: Island Princess

Super Hero Performer

Christian

Christian works alongside us at The Magic of a Princess whilst also running his own Hero based company The Comic Book Entertainer! Christian is a bundle of energy and a fantastic entertainer. He has many years of working with children and is a dad himself while being a hero film fanatic too! 

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Favourite Character: Webslinger

Favourite Costume: The Bat!

Performer

Maddi Dawson

Maddi has loved singing, dancing and acting from a young age and has been performing ever since. She regularly takes part in local shows, and performs at festivals and weddings, as part of a band. She has always dreamed of being a Princess so she is really excited to bring that magic to life for our clients and families!​

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Favourite Character: Tower Princess

Favourite Costume: Sleeping Princess

Performer

Logan Petterson-Cooper

​​Logan has always been passionate about performing, with musical theatre shaping his life from a young age and inspiring everything he does. Since 2019, Logan has performed in numerous ameteur productions and was honoured with the NODA Best Young Performer Award. He also trained for two years with the elite West End Kids troupe in London. Logan is going to be attending professional training at Bird College in Sidcup, with a scholarship!!! Taking the next exciting step in his journey. Alongside performing, he has taught singing, acting and dance classes, led workshops for young performers.

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Performer

Bethany Oliver

Bethany is a singer and dance teacher who recently graduated from Performers College. She has had a variety of performing jobs, working as a lead vocalist in Corfu Greece and dancing with Chipperfield Circus. She loves to sing and perform and is based in Lincolnshire. After enjoying a season away in Cyprus on a contract, she is now back working on the ents team at Warner Leisure.

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Favourite Character: Ice Queen

Favourite Costume: Ice Queen

Performer

Lauren Porter

Lauren began her professional singing career in 2004, she has a wealth of experience in shows, events and touring amongst others. Studying at Boston college with a BTEC NB in Performing Arts and Grade 6/8 in Musical theatre.  From the age of 18 Lauren has worked and performed at many venues including Hotels, Abroad, cruises snd various touring contracts. She now works as a part time singing teacher, and tours the UK with her various Tribute Shows. 

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Favourite Character: Mermaid Princess

Favourite Costume: Rose Princess