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.
Louise Liptrot
Teacher of Acting & Musical Theatre
Louise was delighted to be part of the inaugural cohort at LIPA when it opened in 1996. During her time there, she was selected to perform Big Book for Girls at the Pleasance Theatre in London. Following showcase performances in both London and Liverpool, she secured representation with Northern Lights and immediately began working with Crag Rats Theatre Company.
It was through touring schools with TIE (Theatre in Education) and engaging with young people that she discovered a passion for teaching.
Louise went on to become the first student to train for a PGCE in English with Drama at Liverpool Hope University. She began her career as a teacher of English, Drama, and Performing Arts, and in her first year, was appointed Lead Teacher for Gifted and Talented pupils. In this role, she developed a successful programme of enrichment activities and skills development, a position she held until 2008.
In 2009, Louise became the first LIPA graduate to return and graduate a second time—this time with a Master’s degree in Performing Arts. This achievement led to her appointment as Curriculum Lead for Drama, and in 2024, she became Curriculum Lead for Performing Arts and Music. Since 2021, she has also been involved with the local SCITT, training the next generation of secondary Drama teachers.
Her passion for educating young people and helping them experience the creativity and freedom of the Performing Arts has never waned. Whether nurturing future performers and creatives or mentoring the next wave of educators, Louise remains deeply committed to the transformative power of the arts—and has maintained strong ties with LIPA to this day.