Teachers

Miss Amy Shone

Hello everybody, I am Miss Amy! I started Let’s Act in Doncaster 14 years ago then Clapham six years ago!

Professionally I was lucky to gain representation with Mark Jermin (the agency I use for the Let’s Act children) when I was younger and IAG as an adult. I have appeared in commercials for Microsoft, Garnier and Bet Victor.

I am a qualified speech teacher having gained my Licentiate Qualification from Trinity London (LTCL) in teaching speech and drama. During this time, I specialised in American Texts, Stanislavsky Technique, Building Confidence through Speech and Teaching Children with Communication Issues. I also studied in depth the work of Viola Spolin, many of her improvisation techniques we use in class to build the children’s confidence.

I Love Let’s Act because it is a place where everyone can just be themselves and have fun!

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Miss Emma S

Hello! My name is Miss Emma and I have started Let’s Act Oxfordshire in January 2024, running the Mini Musical Theatre classes in my home village of Benson. I have been close friends and worked with Mrs Amy for over ten years now, helping her run some classes in London when we lived together. More recently I have worked closely with Mrs Amy and Miss Maya to complete training at the end of 2023, ready to launch in January 2024!

I have always had a huge love for all things musical and come from a very theatrical family, where singing and dancing around the kitchen was a daily occurrence! I learnt violin and piano as a child, but my greatest passion was always singing, which I enjoyed in many different ways from pantomimes and school performances to completing Grade 8 Singing Exam and recording songs with local DJs! I studied Early Childhood Education at University and went on to become a primary school teacher for two years. Following a career change leading me into the construction industry and then a surprise redundancy last year – I feel truly blessed to have found my way back to music and working with children again. 

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Miss Rosanna

Rosanna is originally from Manchester but moved to London 13 years ago to train in Acting Industries at Doreen Bird College. She then went on to further her studies at Greenwich University obtaining her degree in Drama.
Over the past 10 years Rosanna has worked in all genres across the Industry from TV, Film, Theatre and Commercial. She can be most recently seen as the lead in the Heinz Beanz advert and soon to appear in Carling’s 2022 Commercial.

Rosanna has also obtained qualifications in Stage Combat and undergone workshops in Improvisation and Physical Theatre with leading practitioners.
Alongside acting and teaching Rosanna is one half of a comedy duo with her brother. Where they parody stuff that’s been on TV, celebrities and create sketches based on their mutual sense of humour. 

I am delighted to be part of the Let’s Act team and love passing on the knowledge I have obtained as a professional actor with lots of fun in a space where we can express ourselves.

Miss Maya

I’m Maya, originally from Yorkshire but working for the London team for the past two years and absolutely loving it! I’ve been in the performance industry for many years both as a producer and actor. I have worked in both theatre and screen and have a huge love for both disciplines!

Most recently I was shooting a pilot for a feature film in the UK and Los Angeles. Alongside acting I am the lead producer of Broken Flames Productions; A Forbes 30 Under 30 Production Company, with a focus on mental health based projects – A number of our films are both BAFTA and Oscar accredited.
 
I have such a passion for this industry, which makes me so excited about sharing this with our next generation of wonderful children! I hope to inspire them and give them the confidence to go out in the world and achieve their dreams! 

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Miss Olivia

Hello everyone! My name is Olivia and I have been teaching at Let’s Act for the past three years. I am originally from Hull but moved to London to study Musical Theatre at Arts Educational in Chiswick.

As a teacher I specialise in Musical Theatre and always try to pass on the knowledge I have learnt through my professional training to the children. I love to see them undertake challenging characters and see their confidence grow week on week in class. I believe that through Musical Theatre and Drama children learn self discipline and other vital skills that help them develop into well rounded people! 

I love the family atmosphere of Let’s Act and working at a school that encourages children to be themselves unashamedly! 

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Miss Amy H

My name is Miss Amy, and I am a drama and singing teacher at Let’s Act London. I am originally from Yorkshire, and I have been performing since I was five years old, attending my local dance and drama school until I was 18. I then moved to London and trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and graduated with BA Acting (Musical Theatre). Since graduating I have appeared in the UK tour of Tom Gates, UK tour of David Walliams Billionaire Boy, Italian tour of Piccadilly, at the Bolton Octagon and a commercial.

Alongside my passion for performing is teaching! I absolutely love passing on my knowledge, encouraging and inspiring children and young adults to develop and flourish their talents. It is such a wonderful thing to be able to help a child build confidence and communication skills through drama. It is lovely to watch and encourage that development, and to see children having fun!

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Miss Sophie

Hey, I’m Sophie and I teach singing and drama as part of the London team!

I’m originally from Yorkshire and trained at Let’s Act as a child. Miss Amy guided me through all my LAMDA exams all the way up to my Grade 8, gaining a distinction at every grade. I also achieved Grade 8 Violin, Musical Theatre and ABRSM Classical Singing. I’ve always loved performing in any shape or form but singing has always been my main interest. I love talking about vocal anatomy and different methods/techniques and always have done – focusing on Opera, Classical Singing and Musical Theatre. At the age of 13 I gained a place in the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, progressing to their Main Choir/Chamber Choir at 18. With NYCGB I have had fantastic experiences, such as singing multiple BBC Proms, touring China and performing in numerous concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.

I started gaining teaching experience when I was 16 by assisting my singing teacher at his stage school in Sheffield, and I began teaching for Let’s Act at 18 when I moved to the south to train at the Guildford School of Acting. I auditioned for and received a scholarship award in my first year there, and in our final year one of our shows transferred to the West End. I absolutely love teaching, and my favourite thing is when you can see a child’s confidence grow and develop.

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Mr Jack

Hello! My name is Mr Jack, and I am the LAMDA teacher at Let’s Act for Saturdays at Earlsfield. Two years ago, I graduated from drama school and I’m finishing up studying drama and directing at university. I love teaching LAMDA as I see how much the children progress over the term and from exam to exam their conference excels!

I’ve acted since I was 6, and I too was a student at Let’s Act bit so many years ago. At drama school I started to facilitate workshops, teach young children in schools and direct more and more. At university I had the opportunity to learn and build my understanding of drama and theatre and how to build and create a theatre company, in which I lead and directed, that comprised a team of production, tech, wardrobe and actors themselves to create a final product.

All this experience (while still young) has allowed me to teach at Let’s act and give my best to the children so then they can become their best too. 

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Miss Emma

Hey Everybody, I joined the Let’s Act team last year and have enjoyed teaching on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

I moved to London back in 2018 to receive my BA(Hons) In Musical Theatre from the London College of Music, soon after I went on to get my Masters degree also in Musical Theatre Performance from Mountview. Originally from Tacoma, Washington I started performing at the age of three in dance and violin. I have spent most of my life within music and performing arts and have enjoyed being able to take on teaching as well! Since graduating I have also signed with Orlando Gray Management, working and auditioning within the industry. 

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Miss Izzy

Hello! I’m Izzy and I’m originally from Suffolk but I moved to London three years ago when I started drama school and have loved every minute!

I’ve been performing since seven years old and have kept my love and passion for the arts ever since my mum took me to my first youth theatre audition.

I’m currently in my final drama school show and am about to graduate (exciting!) I can’t wait to get out into the industry and put everything I’ve been taught over the years into practice.

I remember how much I loved and valued every acing, singing and dance class I went to when I was younger and feel such privilege to be able to pass down what I’ve learnt along the way onto the next generation of young performers. They are truly inspiring and I love that I get to be apart of their journey up through the industry as so many did for me!

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Miss Millie

Hello everybody, my name is Miss Millie and I teach show work at Let’s Act for Saturdays at Earlsfield. I’ve just graduated from drama school at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and I’m currently working as an actor – constantly auditioning!

I’ve been here at Let’s Act for almost a year now and I absolutely love teaching show work as I have a passion for Musical Theatre and I love seeing the children shine and progress throughout the year!

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Miss Madi

I started performing from the age of four and have continued my love for singing, dancing and acting ever since! I continued performing through doing LAMDA until grade eight, being apart of Stagecoach Choir and Captain of my University Dance Troupe! Having worked professionally in theatre and film, with movies such as Wonder Woman, it’s amazing to bring my love for performing to the children at Let’s Act. I have been a performing arts teacher for nearly ten years and was a nanny with Kensington Nannies too, so I love seeing the kids confidence grow each week in choir.

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Miss Leona

Hiya everyone! I’m Léona, originally from Yorkshire but moved down to London four years ago to go to drama school. I studied acting at both Italia Conti and Mountview but have always had a huge love for Musical Theatre too. The first show I did which made me want to work in the performance industry was Oliver, where I played Nancy. I just had so much fun playing her!

Alongside acting, I like to write and recently finished my first full play which I’m hoping to put on in London at some point in the next year. Being able to create a fun and safe space for children to grow in confidence whilst performing is amazing. To be able to give the next generation the training to achieve their full potential and shoot for the stars is such a gift.

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Miss Emily J

Hi everyone, I’m Emily. I grew up in Devon and have been living in London for the last year training to be an Actor at Mountview. I’ve been working for Let’s Act since September and have loved every minute of it. Seeing the children improve and achieve incredible results in their LAMDA examinations is so rewarding. I’ve loved working on their summer shows too and look forward to their production of Frozen Jr in July!

I grew up doing LAMDA exams myself and was a member of a youth musical theatre company from age 12-17 rehearsing three times a week for our bi-annual productions. A few of my favourite musicals are Waitress, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Billy Elliot.

I feel so lucky to be able to share my love for performing with the next generation and can’t wait to see what the children go on to achieve both on and off stage.

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Miss Kellie

Hi! I am Miss Kellie and I have been teaching at Lets Act Doncaster for two years now and I absolutely love it. I am the LAMDA teacher at Lets Act, as acting is my full time passion.  After graduating from The Arden School of Theatre with first class honours, helping students get their acting skills to a more professional level was my next step and I haven’t looked back! It is so enjoyable to watch the students thrive at Let’s Act, make friends for life and build up so much confidence. When I am not teaching, you can find me performing for ‘The Writing Shed’ and performing on BBC Radio Sheffield’s Upload programme!

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Miss Amy D

My name is Miss Amy and I am a musical theatre teacher at Let’s Act Doncaster. I have been dancing since I was a young child attending my local dance school. Then at the age of 15 I was accepted onto the Northern School of Contemporary Dance CAT scheme training in ballet and contemporary dance. I then trained at CAPA College for two years in musical theatre, dance and acting before starting my training at Bird College where I received a BA (HONS) in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. After graduating from Bird College, I taught performing arts in London for two years at local stage schools. In the summer of 2022, I was fortunate enough to work in the USA where I was the director of a leadership program for young people aged between 16 and 18 to gain knowledge and experience being leaders and delivering activities.

I joined the Let’s Act Drama team in January 2023 and have loved watching students grow and gain confidence in performing arts. I can’t wait to watch their talents develop.

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Miss Hayley

Hello everybody, my name is Hayley. I first started performing when I was eight years old at a local stage school where Miss Amy also trained. I went on to perform in a number of shows such as Into The Woods and Pinafore Pirates and doing exams in both LAMDA and LCM where I gained my Grade 8 in Acting and Musical Theatre. I went on to get a BA(Hons) degree in Musical Theatre where, in my third year, I started working at Lets Act and doing private singing lessons and the rest is history.

Since starting private singing lessons six years ago, I have obtained a 100% pass rate with all students gaining a distinction or merit.

I love Let’s Act because it is a place where I feel completely at ease. With the family atmosphere and support from the team, it makes it so easy teach and most importantly, love the job that I am doing.

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Miss Lucy

Hello! My name is Miss Lucy and I am originally from the North Somerset area. I moved to London just over two years ago when I started my training at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. I am currently training on the three Year Professional Acting BA Hons Course and am loving getting to learn more about what I love every day.

Before coming to London I was a student of The Actors’ Workshop in Bristol for six years, so I have over eight years of formal training under my belt and hopefully lots of knowledge to pass on to the students at Let’s Act. I also have sung since a very young age, completing Musical Theatre graded examinations up until Grade 8 and sang with Euphoria Show Choir in New York, Los Angeles, Dublin and The Royal Albert Hall. I trained with Clara Marullo for several years under the Estill model and have had further singing training at Mountview. Whilst I was in Bristol, I performed in various devised shows and wrote lots of my own work whilst auditioning for drama schools for four years.

I am incredibly excited to be teaching at Let’s Act. The groups I have met so far are incredibly talented and wonderful students, so I am really looking forward to unlocking further potential and sharing the gift of the arts with the students.

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Miss Anna

Hello I’m Anna originally from East Yorkshire. I am a 1st class honours fresh graduate from drama school at ‘Leeds Conservatoire’ and recently decided to move down to London to audition and teach.

I started new with Let’s Act this year and I am absolutely loving it. I have been involved in the musical theatre industry since the young age of 10. After completing distinction grade 8 LAMDA with further diploma I am extremely experienced in Musical theatre LAMDA exams and loving helping the children succeed.

I have such a passion for musical theatre and teaching so can’t wait to spread that with the children at Let’s Act.

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Miss Briana

Hello everyone! My name is Briana and I’m originally from Seaford, just next to Brighton! But I’ve been living in London for four years now! I’ve been dancing and singing since I was two and have just graduated for Arts Ed this September with a degree in musical theatre! It has absolutely taken over my life and I love every minute of it! I am lucky enough to be starting my first professional acting job in October, playing ‘Portia’ in ‘Something Rotten’ in Frankfurt, and I can’t wait to keep learning and growing throughout the process!

I absolutely love the arts and am so excited to be able to share this passion with the next generation and hopefully help them fall in love with it too!

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Miss Katie

I’m delighted to be back with Let’s Act after finishing a year at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Back home in Ireland I had been teaching performing arts and piano for more than seven years before moving to London in August 2021 to begin my training at drama school.

My undergrad is in English which has allowed me to expand my knowledge of modern play texts and Shakespeare. I have an MA Performance (Musical Theatre) and have achieved my DipLCM and ALCM in Musical Theatre from the London College of Music, along with grades in Speech and Drama and Piano.

I love the ethos of Let’s Act and the way the team makes sure each child feels seen! I am so excited to be back!

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Mr Tim

Hi everyone, I have an abundance of experience performing for both stage and screen in Ireland and Australia’s booming arts scene. Starting in Speech and Drama Schools and later performing in film, radio, and theatre. I am also a Stand-up Comedian. In 2022 I completed a Theatre Practice MA, learning a great deal about a broad range of acting techniques for both stage and screen. Currently, I am teaching Drama for GCSEs in a central London Secondary School. Last year I got the amazing experience of appearing in a ten-part Disney series called Nautilus.

I consider myself a calm, compassionate and passionate teacher that can see a student’s potential and bring it to life. Over the years I have gained a wealth of knowledge in my practice of teaching.

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Miss Leah

I’m Leah! I’m a neurodiverse actor, originally from Devon, but now living and working in London and am so excited to have joined the Let’s Act faculty! I graduated from Emil Dale Academy with a First Class Honours in Musical Theatre in 2022 and have started my journey in the performance industry since!

I have a great love for all disciplines, wanting to do anything from theatre to screen and have recently just come off a cruise ship contract playing Princess Bluebell in ‘Pop Princesses’ on board Viking Glory in Sweden and Finland!

I’ve taught drama from as young as 14 to younger classes and have always enjoyed sharing my passion and knowledge with the next generation of performers! I love providing an atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable to express themselves and feel inspired and I can’t wait to continue my teaching journey with Let’s Act!

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Mr Marley

I’m Marley and I am a Swiss-German/English actor born in Zurich, but raised here in London. I trained as an actor at the Manchester School of Theatre, and graduated in 2021. Returning to London after my studies, I have worked as an Actor, Musician and Theatre Maker across many mediums, appearing in notable productions for Apple TV+ and Netflix, whilst also immersing myself in the London Fringe scene. I have also studied Eastern European Polyphonic Folk Singing and have a huge passion for song and its presence in theatre, continuing to bring the two disciplines together.

My work in the arts and theatre more specifically come from a love for collaboration and the sharing of ideas, and it is with this in mind that I can’t wait to work and share with the next generation. Teaching and learning is a two way street and I am so excited to share my experience with others, whilst learning and growing as an artist myself.

The Arts are for everyone, and I just hope I can hold the door open for those who want to take their creativity out into the world!

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Miss Courtney

Hi, I’m Courtney, an actor with over 10 years of experience, recently relocated to London from Australia. For the past three years, I’ve been teaching screen and theatre to students of all ages while running a thriving online acting coaching business.

From 2018-2022 I was a series regular on Australia’s iconic soap, Home and Away, which gave me invaluable on-set skills and knowledge. My most recent project was a 90-minute, one-woman theatre show based on the true story of an American activist, co-written by the legendary Alan Rickman. Alongside my teaching and performing, I am dedicated to constantly honing my own acting skills, ensuring that I bring fresh insights and techniques to every class!

I am so passionate about the performing arts and I love inspiring little ones to explore their creativity and confidence in a safe and fun environment!

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Mr Matt

With an Irish and Italian bloodline, my parents met in Gibraltar serving in the Royal Navy. I grew up in rural Leicestershire, England and have been a keen pianist from the age of five and acted professionally since age ten. Alongside performing, I enjoy nurturing young talent; leading workshops in London and privately tutoring those auditioning for leading UK drama schools. On my days off, I can be found either grunting in a gym, or chuckling with his friends in a quaint riverside pub!

I trained at the London School of Musical Theatre on the Ian Fleming Scholarship.
Notable professional credits include: Frank in Priscilla The Party! (HERE at Outernet, London), The 12 Tenors (European Tour), Anthony in Sweeney Todd (English Theatre Frankfurt), Derrick in The Regulars (Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester), Sasha Regan’s Pirates of Penzance (Palace Theatre, West End), The Mikado (UK Tour), HMS Pinafore (Wilton’s Music Hall, London), and a featured soloist in Roles We’ll Never Play (Apollo Theatre, West End)

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Miss Madeleine

Hiya, I’m Madeleine! I’m originally a ‘Lancashire Lass’ but I’ve lived in London for three years now. I have just graduated from Mountview, where I studied Musical Theatre. I did fun musicals like ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Pippin’ whilst in my third year.

I absolutely loved my time honing my craft, preparing for professional work in the industry. I have a real passion for dance, especially my favourites; jazz, contemporary and commercial! Choreography is something I love to do, in addition to teaching. I enjoy trying new styles, always constantly learning and growing as a performer. Sharing my passion for the arts through teaching will hopefully motivate the children to understand: you can do anything if you put your mind to it!

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Miss Ella

Hello, my name is Ella! I’m a Yorkshire lass, living in London, embarking upon my career as a professional performer. I began performing at a very young age, as a ballet dancer at the Northern Ballet Academy, as an associate dancer. I then decided to delve into the world of musical theatre, progressing onto studying this at Drama school. This sprouted from watching ‘The sound of Music’ for the first time… still one of my favourite films. It stole my heart and I never looked back. After graduating, I took the plunge and moved to London, leaving the countryside behind. I still make it my aim to find new parks to enjoy and explore!

Alongside auditioning, I’m a pilates instructor. I also love to have coffee dates with friends, shopping sprees, good food and giggles! I’m very much a people person. I was a member of Barnsley Youth Choir for many years, progressing into being a section leader. I’ve toured nationally and internationally with them, becoming Grand Prix of nation winners. I love to see children develop to become the best versions of themselves. I create my classes to be engaging, fun, enthusiastic, passionate and challenging, while staying disciplined and driven – everything that matters in the performing world.

I hope to guide and nurture your child in their own direction to achieve their goals.

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