NW1 STAFF

NW1 Theatre Schools are staffed by exceptionally talented industry professionals able to provide the highest calibre of training to our young students.

CHRIS CAMPBELL

PRINCIPAL

Chris is the owner and Principal of NW1 Theatre School. As the Head of Acting at the school, Chris teaches group and private LAMDA sessions as well as audition prep and working with our Actor Management talent. Working as a professional actor, Chris has appeared on stage and TV, most recently in Coronation Street. He is also a technical and artistic director for NW1 Drama Company.

CHRIS CAMPBELL

NW1 THEATRE SCHOOLS

PRINCIPAL

Chris can be contacted by email

EMMA CAMPBELL

NW1 THEATRE SCHOOLS

SCHOOLS MANAGER,
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

The administration team at NW1 Theatre School is a well-oiled machine, working tirelessly to keep everything running like clockwork. Our business manager and safeguarding officer Emma, ensures that every aspect of our operation is in order and is the key contact for parents and students alike

Emma can be contacted by email

PHIL SYKES

NW1 THEATRE SCHOOLS

HEAD OF PRODUCTIONS

Phil studied at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating with Dip.Professional Stage management in 2002. Since this time, Phil has been working continuously in theatres across the UK, as Stage Manager, and more recently as Company Manager for major touring and west end musical productions. Phil is Head of Productions, providing his invaluable skill and extensive experience to productions at our school.

CREDITS: Company Manager - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK Tour); 42nd Street (Sadlers Wells, London, UK Tour & Princess of Wales Theatre,Toronto); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour; Princess of Wales Theatre,Toronto); Waitress the Musical (Adelphi Theatre, London); The Bodyguard the Musical (UK Tour; Orb Theatre, Tokyo; UMEDA Arts Theatre, Osaka); Grease (UK Tour; Menorah Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv); Sunny Afternoon - the Kinks Musical (UK Tour); Priscilla Queen of the Desert (UK Tour; Royal Theatre Carre, Amsterdam; Menorah Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv); Spamalot (UK Tour); Tonight's the Night (UK Tour); The Rocky Horror Show (UK Tour);
Assistant Stage Manager - Dirty Dancing (Aldwych Theatre, London); Starlight Express (UK Tour), Cats (UK Tour); Singing' in the Rain (UK Tour), Daisy Pulls it Off (Lyric Theatre, London).

MANDY ATKINSON

NW1 ST ANNES

LEAD CHAPERONE, WELLBEING OFFICER

Mandy is a crucial part of our school community, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students participating in our plays and musicals. Additionally, she serves as our student wellbeing officer, providing support and guidance to all our students.

LORE WALSH

NW1 ST ANNES

BRAND & MARKETING MANAGER

Lore has a degree in Graphic Design & a diploma in Marketing and brings over a decade of Brand Marketing knowledge to NW1 having previously worked with clients in higher education; independent education; music media; youth theatre; girls' football; astronomy; the NHS; and community charity.

Lore can be contacted via email

CHRIS CAMPBELL

NW1 THEATRE SCHOOLS

PRINCIPAL

LAURIENNE IMESON

NW1 KIRKHAM, PRESTON

VICE PRINCIPAL, HEAD OF MUSIC

Laurienne graduated from Emil Dale Academy with BA Hons in Professional Musical Theatre. Laurienne has been involved in youth theatre since she was very young and has taken on some incredible roles in local musicals such as Miss Saigon and Phantom of the Opera.

CREDITS:
Miss Saigon; Phantom of the Opera

LYNDA CLARKSON

NW1 ST ANNES, KIRKHAM

HEAD OF DRAMA

Lynda brings to NW1 years of experience as a well-respected director and stage practitioner as one of the founding team members of LATA (Lytham Academy of Theatre Arts). Lynda directed many notable award winning productions with the group and has taught a number of students who went on to work professionally. Lynda teaches in the Musical Theatre and Acting classes and is also our LAMDA coordinator and teacher.

HANNAH ALMOND

NW1 KIRKHAM

HEAD OF DANCE

Hannah started her professional dance career over 8 years ago and has performed on many different stages across the world including onboard cruise ships, 5* hotels in Greece, resorts in Spain, UK theatres tours and many UK land contracts.

Hannah has choreographed for theatre tours and local hotels as well as providing professional workshops for college students.

After graduating from York St John University with a dance degree, Hannah has enhanced her teaching career whilst providing adjudicating/judging at local competitions and continues to teach within the local area.

SOPHIE MORRISON

NW1 ST ANNES

DANCE TEACHER

As our Ballet and Tap teacher, Sophie is a graduate of The Hammond in Cheshire with a BA Hons in Musical Theatre. Her passion and dedication to teaching make her an asset to our team. We are proud to have her on board, and we look forward to seeing our students thrive under her guidance.

CHRIS CAMPBELL

NW1 THEATRE SCHOOLS

PRINCIPAL

LYNDA CLARKSON

NW1 ST ANNES, KIRKHAM

VICE PRINCIPAL, HEAD OF DRAMA

SAM THOMAS

NW1 ST ANNES

HEAD OF MUSIC

Sam is Head of Music at NW1. He completed his BA Hons in Musical Theatre at the University of Central Lancashire.

Sam is an active Musical Theatre Writer in the UK. Works include No Limits: a Song Cycle (Turbine Theatre, 2023), Sudden Impulse Theatre Company Original Pantomimes (The Abbey Theatre, 2018-2020), Arts Council Funded Silas Marner: The Musical (The Abbey Theatre, 2019), An Evening with Sam Thomas (The Union Theatre, 2019).

He’s worked with a host of West End stars, notably Natalie Paris “Jane Seymor” from “Six” and Laura Pick, “Elphaba” from “Wicked”. Currently working on new projects and concerts for 2025.

GRACE HEALY

NW1 ST ANNES

HEAD OF DANCE

Grace is our Head of Dance, teaching in our Musical Theatre and Street Dance classes. Grace completed her training in dance and musical theatre with Phil Winston’s Theatreworks. Working as a professional dancer and dance instructor since 2016, she brings a wealth of experience in various dance styles.

AMY DEE CAMPBELL

NW1 ST ANNES

MINI MUSICAL THEATRE TEACHER,
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

At NW1 Theatre School, we have a team of passionate and highly qualified theatre professionals, including Amy Campbell, a recent graduate of UCLAN University with extensive performance experience. As head of Mini Musical Theatre and a LAMDA teacher, Amy is dedicated to sharing her expertise and helping our students reach their full potential.

LUCY APPLETON

NW1 ST ANNES

DRAMA TEACHER

Lucy is a qualified drama practitioner, with a BA hons degree in ‘Drama’ from Edgehill University. Lucy brings years of experience in performing on stage and screen and is passionate about teaching drama to children and young adults. Her goal is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore the world of theatre, express themselves and develop a love for performing arts. She loves helping young actors explore their creativity and confidence while having lots of fun!

Lucy has been a drama teacher at NW1 St Anne’s since 2020 and has directed a number of productions such as; Fantastic Mr Fox, James and the Giant Peach, Alice in Wonderland and Robin Hood.

DAVID NEWELL

NW1 ST ANNES

ACTING FOR TV & FILM TEACHER

A graduate of Oxford University and Vancouver Film School, David brings with him a unique body of experience that includes academic drama teaching, vocational drama training and professional engagements with some of the country’s foremost Performing Arts institutions. He has worked on the acclaimed Acting Programme at Guildford School of Acting and spent five years as the Film Specialist at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, where he taught the likes of Lily James and Daisy Ridley.

SOPHIE MORRISON

NW1 ST ANNES

DANCE TEACHER

VICTORIA GREENWOOD

NW1 ST ANNES

MUSIC TEACHER: PIANO, FLUTE, SAXOPHONE

Victoria teaches Piano, Saxophone and Flute. Victoria brings with her to NW1 a wealth of teaching experience that will expand music opportunities at our St Annes School.

Victoria’s love of music began early and she started playing the piano at the age of 5. As her passion grew, Victoria studied ABRSM Piano up to Grade 8 and attained a BA (Hons) degree in Band Musicianship from the University of Salford. Professionally, Victoria has over 35 years teaching experience, including teaching at a Yamaha Music School at Raymond Wallbank’s music shop. Victoria teaches pupils from the age of four up into adulthood and has experience teaching SEND pupils.

CHRIS CAMPBELL

NW1 THEATRE SCHOOLS

PRINCIPAL

EMMA NORMAN

NW1 BLACKPOOL, PRESTON UCLan

VICE PRINCIPAL, HEAD OF DRAMA

NW1 ACTOR MANAGEMENT

HEAD AGENT

Emma Norman began her career performing in cruising, national and international theatre touring. Emma spent 5 years at Cuffe and Taylor (part of the Live Nation Family) as a Day to Day Artist Manager of various recording artists and actors including BGT winners Collabro and Sheridan Smith OBE.

CREDITS:
Stage - Evleen,'The Pirate Queen' (London Coliseum); Anna Gromeko, 'Doctor Zhivago' (The London Palladium); 'Whitney - Queen of the Night' (UK Tour)
Casting - 'Once' starring Carrie Hope Fletcher and Jamie Muscato (London Palladium); '37 Plays' (Royal Shakespeare Company)

MISHA DAVIES

NW1 BLACKPOOL

HEAD OF DANCE

Misha graduated Preston Dance College’s ‘Professional Dancers & Teachers of Dance’ course in 2011. Misha then spent seven years travelling the world onboard major cruise lines as Dance Captain, Company Manager and Head Choreographer.

Since graduating, Misha has continued to be in demand for her teaching experience and has been lucky enough to teach at an array of prestigious dance schools and choreograph at a high level.

CREDITS:
SAGA Cruise Lines, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Doncaster Racecourse, Choice Hotels

REBECCA CASEY

NW1 BLACKPOOL

HEAD OF MUSIC

Rebecca is from Ormskirk and trained locally at Southport College in Musical Theatre.

She has over 17 years of professional experience mainly touring Europe in tribute and production shows. Performing has taken Rebecca to Spain, the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Greek Islands, Cyprus, Germany and Cape Verde.

Rebecca has taught students who have been cast in 'The Family Pile' (ITV), 'Cat On A Hot Tin Roof' (UK Tour).

CREDITS:
TV - 'Blue Peter', 'Hollyoaks', 'Over The Rainbow - Search for Dorothy'
Stage - 'The Story of Ireland' (UK Tour); Pamela, 'It Must Be Love' (Liverpool)

CHRIS CAMPBELL

NW1 THEATRE SCHOOLS

PRINCIPAL

EMMA NORMAN

NW1 BLACKPOOL, PRESTON UCLan

VICE PRINCIPAL, HEAD OF DRAMA

NW1 ACTOR MANAGEMENT

LAURIENNE IMESON

NW1 KIRKHAM, PRESTON

HEAD OF MUSIC

CREDITS:
Miss Saigon; Phantom of the Opera

DI BARRON

NW1 PRESTON

HEAD OF DANCE

Di trained at Bush Davies, after which she had a long and varied career in professional theatre, cabaret and television.

Credits include: ‘GoldenEye’ (1995); ‘Stars in their Eyes’ (resident dancer - Granada); ‘French & Saunders’, ‘The Russ Abbott Show’, ‘Paul Daniels Show’ and ‘Ruby Wax’ and several Royal Variety Performances (all BBC), various contracts for Arlene Phillips. 2016 saw Di choreographing the children at Lytham Festival ‘West End Proms’ for Cuffe and Taylor - performing alongside Broadway and West End stars. Di has proudly been Children’s Director/Company Choreographer for The Christie Musical Theatre Company since its inception in 2011, most recently choreographing their award-winning 10th Anniversary production of ‘Gypsy’.

CHRIS CAMPBELL

NW1 THEATRE SCHOOLS

PRINCIPAL

EMMA NORMAN

NW1 BLACKPOOL, PRESTON UCLan

VICE PRINCIPAL, HEAD OF DRAMA

NW1 ACTOR MANAGEMENT

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PRINCIPAL

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