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.
Edward Pinner
Principal
Edward has extensive experience as a performer, teacher, and senior leader. He trained as an actor at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and has performed in theatre, film, television, and audio. Theatre credits include, Journey’s End, West End, London, Only Forever at The Hope Theatre, London, a run of three plays at Leeds Playhouse, and David Walliam's Ratburger, which toured extensively throughout the UK. Television credits include: Poirot, The Bill, Have His Carcase (A Dorothy L. Sayers Murder Mystery), Van der Valk, A Touch of Frost, Sitting Pretty and Autopsy: The Last Hours of Marilyn Monroe. Edward voices the role of the 'Captain' in Fireblade Software's multi-platform game Abandon Ship.
Edward has taught at The Oxford School of Drama and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and holds an MA in Drama & Theatre Education. He is currently completing a book for aspiring young actors for Methuen Drama (Bloomsbury). Edward joined LIPA Sixth Form College in 2017, and prior to taking on the role of Principal, held posts as Lecturer in Acting, Head of Acting, and Assistant Principal (Curriculum & Quality).