Our Team
Our teachers have experience working as qualified teachers and performers with degrees from top universities and Drama schools.
They have a wealth of professional experience, Enhanced DBS certificates, Safeguarding and First-aid training.
Charlotte Cattrall BA (Hons.), PGCE, QTS
Director & Founder
Charlotte is a qualified Teacher, Practitioner, Actor and Director with 16 years experience in arts education. She has trained at some of the world's leading Drama conservatoires and universities including RADA, LIPA, RCSSD and Royal Holloway University of London. She has a PGCE in Secondary Drama & English Education from University College London IOE with Qualified Teacher Status. She has been a Head of Drama and Drama Teacher in various independent and state schools in London and Hong Kong. Charlotte is currently completing an MA in Actor Training and Coaching at Royal Central School of Speech & Drama.
Charlotte is on the board of LAMDA Examiners and has been teaching LAMDA for 15 years with a 100% examination success rate. She has been a Drama Teacher and Head of Drama in outstanding independent and state schools across London and Hong Kong. She was a judge for London College of Music Speech & Drama Festival, a GCSE Drama Examiner and has trained with Juilliard School of New York education specialists.
Charlotte still works in professional theatre as a Director and Actor and has directed over 30 productions with young people. Aside from theatre she is a classically trained singer having sung at national and international concerts, with choirs and as a soloist accompanied by the Philharmonic Orchestra. She has sung for King Charles III, US Secretary of State, was a finalist in the National Eisteddfod and has performed in several musicals directed by Bill Kenwright.
Charlotte is passionate about making performing arts education accessible for all young people and the transformative impact it can have on their mental health, confidence and well-being.
You can find out more about Charlotte at: www.charlottecattrall.com
Sam Dunham BA (Hons.), MA
Teacher
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Sam is an Actor, Director and Teacher who is passionate about inclusion and access in the arts.
He graduated from East 15 Acting School with a BA (Hons.) in Acting in 2017, where he spent 4 years training, with a particular focus on improvisation and character immersion. He is currently studying for an MA in Actor Training and Coaching at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Sam is co-founder of RED SAIL Poetry Night, a collaborative, multidisciplinary open mic poetry event in his home town of Grimsby. RED SAIL holds space for working-class and underrepresented voices within the arts through community, whilst raising money for local charities.
As well as being a professional actor for nearly a decade, Sam also facilitates acting and drama workshops for schools, colleges and performing arts groups in Grimsby, along with 1-1 actor coaching online.
Claire Amias BA (Hons.), MA
Teacher
Claire has a wealth of experience and exceptional training achieving a BA in Theatre Acting from Bretton Hall and an MA in Text and Performance Studies from RADA. She has taught LAMDA for many years with an excellent rate of Distinctions.
Claire has worked extensively as a Workshop Leader and Acting Coach with students of all ages and abilities from young actors starting out on their first professional feature film or theatre role, to those auditioning for drama schools.
She has led acting workshops for the Ambassador Theatre Group on numerous workshops attached to West End Shows, including a production of A Doll's House (which transferred from the Young Vic, and was directed by Carrie Cracknell) Posh (which transferred from the Royal Court), The Woman in Black, Old Times, Lion King, Chicago and Wicked. Claire has also led workshops with the Open University for their Shakespeare: Text and Performance module on performing classical theatre, as well as Pinter workshops for the University of the Third Age. Claire has also worked for the Donmar Warehouse as a facilitator alongside their all-female production of Julius Caesar with Harriet Walter.
Claire teaches Acting and LAMDA classes at Whitgift School.
Lucy Walker BA (Hons.)
Teacher
Lucy is an Actor and Drama Teacher. She graduated from The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts with a BA (Hons) in Acting, and attended Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and Italia Conti.
Lucy's recent Acting credits include Nevernatal, Woebegone and Pass It On which she performed to sold out audiences in London, York and Edinburgh Fringe Festival achieving excellent reviews. Some film credits also include The Blade Cuts Deeper and Monkey Or Man.
Lucy is passionate about providing young people with good quality Performing Arts Education in order to help them discover their talents and grow in confidence.
Lucy teaches our LAMDA Speech & Drama classes at Hurlingham Prep School and Melcombe School.
Joseph Miller BA (Hons.)
Teacher
Joseph Miller is an experienced Director, Actor and Teacher who is passionate about Performing Arts Education.
He graduated from Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, one of the leading Drama Schools in the UK, with a BA (Hons.) in Acting where he was immersed in professional theatre and screen acting.
Joseph founded The Uncle Ian Theatre Company and Directed their most recent project 'Drivers' gaining critical acclaim and outstanding reviews. Joe is now in rehearsals for his new play which will be performed later this year.
Joseph has also trained in Acting at Mountview, and is a member of the National Youth Theatre. He is an experienced LAMDA teacher and specialises in teaching Acting.
Joe teaches Acting and LAMDA classes at Whitgift School.
Rhia Burston BA (Hons.)
Teacher
Rhia is an accomplished actor, award-winning writer, and producer. She graduated with a BA in Acting from the prestigious Guildford School of Acting.
For the past few years Rhia has been prominent theatre maker across the country and the founder and artistic director of Up Yours Theatre Company, whose recent production, Woebegone, has received awards and critical acclaim.
Rhia trained in Youth Arts Facilitation, collaborating with The Lowry Theatre and Stage Directions for several years. She continues to teach acting to young people of all ages, believing that everyone should have access to drama and performance.
Rhia teaches LAMDA Acting classes at St. Benedict's school and Drama classes at Larmenier and Sacred Heart.
Lauren Cesena BA (Hons.)
Teacher
Lauren is an experienced Teacher, Actor and Director who has been teaching LAMDA and Acting for 14 years to students of all ages and abilities.
She graduated from the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with a BA (hons.) in Drama, Applied Theatre & Education and has facilitated community theatre, directed various performances and specialises in using theatre as a tool for educating young people.
She is also a professional Actor and has performed in many productions aimed at children and families which has provided her with lots of experience on how to plan and deliver fun, engaging and exciting lessons.
Lauren teaches Acting LAMDA classes at Chestnut Grove Academy.