About us
Staff
Our teaching staff are all industry experienced. They understand, and have links to, the sector you aspire to work in. They can help you reach the standards expected and introduce you to the behaviour and discipline required.
Among our tutors:
Our Acting department consists of performers, writers, theatre makers and directors who have worked in theatre, television, community drama and audio, in Liverpool and across the country.
Our Dance team are all specialised teachers in the styles and all have professional experience ranging from performing in contemporary dance companies, to cabaret, cruise ships and the West End. Our staff are still active teaching, choreographing and performing in the dance industry.
Our Design for Performance team consists of LIPA (HE) alumni who are experienced industry professionals. They have worked in a variety of professional settings, including theatre, live events, arts festivals in education, exhibitions and galleries such as Tate Liverpool. The team are all experienced teachers and continue to work freelance in the North West.
Our Music team consists of performers, writers and sound technicians who work regularly across a wide range of musical genres, and includes a GRAMMY-nominated musician.
Our Musical Theatre team are all specialist teachers who have a wealth of professional experience in their taught discipline, with most staff having worked in the West End. The team all actively still work in industry roles such as director, choreographer and vocal coaches.
Our Technical Theatre team consists of LIPA (HE) alumni who are experienced industry professionals. They have worked in a variety of professional settings, including, theatre, live events and cruise ships. The team are all experienced teachers and continue to work Freelance in the North West.
Joanne Beesley
Administrator and Examinations Officer
Joanne joined us in September 2016, having worked at the City of Liverpool College for over 16 years, where she undertook a range of administrative functions across different departments. These included the Drop-in Study Centres, the Arts Centre and the Apprenticeship Team. Here, Joanne is responsible for tasks ranging from enrolment and looking after student records to collating data, financial activities, communication with students and parents and exam administration. Joanne enjoys working within a small committed team, and is very impressed by the college’s vibrant atmosphere and the enthusiasm of our students. She is proud to follow students’ journeys and loves to see them achieve their goals, which is one of the many rewards of her job, as well as being very impressed at how talented our students are.