Emma Edwards - Vocal Tutor, Diploma

Vocal Tutor, Diploma

ICTheatre Brighton

Emma has had and continues to have an extensive and varied career in musical theatre. Playing Madame Giry in the West End production of Phantom of the Opera and playing the lead role of Norma Desmond on the National Tour of Sunset Boulevard being just two of her many theatrical credits.

Rachel Meadows - Vocal Tutor

Vocal Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

As a singer, Rachel has performed extensively in the UK, Europe, America and the Middle East with London venues including...

Ellen Campbell - Vocal Tutor, Diploma

Vocal Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Ellen is a Musical Director, Pianist and Trombonist. As a musical director she has had a varied career including Musically...

Simon Gray - Vocal Repertoire

Vocal Coach, Ensemble and Repertoire

ICTheatre Brighton

Simon studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and has since worked as a conductor in opera and musical theatre on national tours, in the West End and in major concert houses.

Julian Stoneman - ICTheatre Patron

ICTheatre Patron, West End and Broadway Producer

ICTheatre Brighton

With over three decades of exhaustive experience in all aspects of theatre, starting with stage management at the age of...

Danielle Steers - West End Performer

West End Performer & Vocalist

ICTheatre Brighton

Danielle trained at SLP College, Leeds. Her theatre credits include: Beautiful – the Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre); The Bodyguard (Adelphi Theatre); We Will Rock...

Nina Gold - Casting Agent

Casting Director

ICTheatre Brighton

Nina Gold Casting Agency is the unseen force behind a number of huge TV series, award-winning feature films and period dramas. Nina has cast for the likes of Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Les Miserables, Oscar winning The King’s Speech and more recently Bridget Jones’s Baby and The Crown.

Dominic Keavey - Television Director

Television Soap Director

ICTheatre Brighton

A committed storyteller, Dominic has delivered some of the bigger exits and arrivals across a number of popular shows. He’s responsible for numerous episodes in Eastenders, Hollyoaks, Doctors, The Royal, Waterloo Road, Holby City and many more. Dominic is the director at the forefront of popular British television and we’re delighted that he’ll be joining us at ICTheatre for a Masterclass.

Anna Jane Casey - West End Performer

West End Performer

ICTheatre Brighton

Anna Jane Casey made her West End debut at the age of 16 in the role of Rumpleteaser in Cats. She went on to originate roles in the London productions of Children of Eden, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Grease.

George Rae - Vocal Coach

Vocal and Ensemble

ICTheatre Brighton

George is a professional actor and vocal coach. Most recently he played Xanthias in the critically acclaimed UK premiere of Nathan...

Sydney Craven - Television Actor

Television Actor

ICTheatre Brighton

A young, up and coming actress, known for her current roles in EastEnders, Wolfblood and Come Out of the Woods...

Sam Boyd - Casting Agent

Talent Agent

ICTheatre Brighton

For the last 15 years Sam has been working at CAM and started her own list 13 years ago which covers all genres of the industry including theatre, film and television. CAM is one of the leading Theatrical Agencies in the UK with some of the country's most respected actors, the agency is made up of 5 Agents.

Huw Parmenter - Professional Actor

Actor and Director

ICTheatre Brighton

 Actor, Producer, Director and Voice Artist. Known for his roles in Vikings (2013), Close, and Killing Eve (2018). Artistic Director at Chaskis Theatre...

CJ Johnson - West End Performer

West End Performer

ICTheatre Brighton

CJ trained at the prestigous Royal Academy of Music and has gone on to have an impressive career in Musical Theatre and on TV. Credits include Little Shop of Horrors at The Royal Exchange, The Light Princess at The National Theatre and Cameron Mackintosh's Oliver UK Tour to name but a few.

Martin Hobbs - Meisner Technique

Meisner Technique

ICTheatre Brighton

A professional storyteller, Martin Hobbs runs Brighton Meisner. After studying the Meisner Technique with Scott Williams and attending Rada’s European ACT...

Ian Kelsey - Television Actor

Actor

ICTheatre Brighton

Ian started his television career as Dave Glover in Emmerdale, since this has been in numerous TV series and dramas such as Patrick Spiller in Casulaty, Matt Brewer in BBC 1 drama Down to Earth, Jack Clayton in Where the Heart is, DI Richard Mayne in Blue Murder, Numerous parts in Holby City, The Bill, Touching Evil, Men Behaving Badly, Hotel Babylon, and Liam Taylor in Murder in Mind.

Matt Devitt - West End Director

Actor and Director

ICTheatre Brighton

Matt Devitt began his professional career as a performer and Director in 1982 at The Bubble Theatre Company. He has...

Simon Gibney - Television Director

BBC Television Director

ICTheatre Brighton

Simon Gibney is an award-winning director, with experience across drama, comedy and multi-camera productions ranging from quiz and chat shows to live music and comedy.

Michael Greco - Television Actor

Actor

ICTheatre Brighton

Michael Greco trained at Guildford School of Acting in London. Greco played Beppe di Marco in EastEnders from 1998 to 2002. He also played Billy Flynn in the London West End’s Chicago.

Alex Kordek - Professional Dancer

Worldwide Dance Agent

ICTheatre Brighton

Alex Kordek, founder and director of AJK Dance, has worked with some of the world’s biggest clients over the years, including: BBC, MTV, Adidas, Nike, Sony and HTC. He has been a resident teacher at the famous Pineapple Studios since 2008. In 2012, Alex officially launched AJK Dance Agency and now represents world-class choreographers, models, specialists and entertainers.

Sarah Earnshaw - West End Performer

West End Performer, Vocalist and Television Actor

ICTheatre Brighton

Sarah made her West End debut in the original London cast of WICKED at the Apollo Victoria and went on to play “Good...

Cameron Jack - TV & Film Actor

Actor

ICTheatre Brighton

Cameron’s television credits include: Silent Witness, Eastenders, Waterloo Road, Hollyoaks and Doctors. He was recently cast in the final part of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises and featured in the sci-fi thriller What Happened To Monday? with Noomi Rapace, Glenn Close and Willem Dafoe.

Michael Corbidge - Acting Voice Coach (RSC)

Vocal Coach at The RSC

ICTheatre Brighton

Michael has created a tool box and practical kit to build confidence with text, voice, physicality and character and aid...

Matt Gavan - Professional Actor

Actor

ICTheatre Brighton

Acting work includes King Lear at the Old Vic, The Forsyte Saga on BBC Radio 4 and (forthcoming) Murder on the Orient Express (Universal). Writing work includes Metamorphoses (The Vaults, Edinburgh), Ghosts of Tyneham (Mill Studio, Guildford) and One Under (Pleasance, Edinburgh)

Jonjo O'Niell - Professional Actor

Actor

ICTheatre Brighton

Jonjo studied at The Guildford School of Acting after moving from Belfast. He is well-known actor on both stage and screen, and has been cited as one of the most sought after actors of his generation.

Darren Bennett - West End Performer

Dancer and West End Performer

ICTheatre Brighton

Darren Bennett is a hugely experienced and talented Musical Theatre actor. He joins the faculty fresh from the UK Tour of The Judy Garland Songbook and the West End cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

Ashleigh Gray - West End Performer

West End Performer

ICTheatre Brighton

Ashleigh is best known for playing the role of Elphaba in the UK and Ireland Tour of Wicked, she also played the role in London at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Most recently Ashleigh has been named as the voice of Merida, the heroine of the animated film ‘Brave’.

Damian Flood - West End Performer & Vocalist

Actor and Vocalist

ICTheatre Brighton

Growing up on a diet of Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and John Coltrane, by the time he left Middlesex University with a BA Hons in Music, Damien was already an accomplished songwriter, pianist and vocalist.A vocalist of exceptional talent, he performed for several years on the West End stage including achieving critical acclaim playing the leading role of Roger in the Tony Award winning musical “Rent”.

Chris Harper - Television Actor

Television Actor

ICTheatre Brighton

Known for his role as Nathan Curtis in Coronation Street. He has many theatre credits to his name including ‘Benedick’ in Much...

Mykal Rand - West End Performer

West End Performer and Choreographer

ICTheatre Brighton

Mykal has had an impressive career to date, known for his leading roles in many West End musical theatre productions. Mykal joined the cast of Starlight Express when he was 17 years old, and has now been working professionally in the West End and all over the world for over 20 years.

James Gillan - West End Performer

Actor and Vocalist

ICTheatre Brighton

James Gillan is an Olivier Award nominee whose notable roles include Rusty in Starlight Express (London/UK tour), the title role in Pippin (Bridewell Theatre), Marilyn in Taboo (UK tour) and Pinball lad and u/s Tommy in Tommy.

Alan Burkitt - West End Performer

Dancer and West End Performer

ICTheatre Brighton

Alan was born in Canterbury and started his dance training at the Deborah Capon School where he won All England Tap Dancer of the Year. He went on to graduate from Performers College. Alan has worked extensively as a leading man in West End Musicals such as Top Hat, Singin in the Rain and 42nd Street.

Matthew Harding - Professional Dancer

ICTheatre Brighton

Urban Interface is a pioneering professional dance company founded by Matthew Harding. It offers a platform for newfangled artists to challenge...

The Hiccup Project - Comedy Theatre Duo

Comedy Dance / Theatre Duo

ICTheatre Brighton

The Hiccup Project are a Brighton-based comedy dance/theatre duo with a humorous and gritty take on real-life experience. They create engaging,...

Sam Hiller - West End Director

West End Director

ICTheatre Brighton

As the current Associate Director of The Phantom of the Opera (at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London) and Resident Director of Les Misérables (at Queens Theatre, London), his experience and knowledge is incomparable, and he’s looking forward to imparting his expertise during Masterclasses at ICTheatre.

Lindon Barr - Commercial & Hip Hop Dancer

Choreographer

ICTheatre Brighton

Lindon is the most exciting choreographer in the West End today. Currently nominated for BroadwayWorld UK’s award for Best Choreographer alongside the likes of Matthew Bourne and Peter Darling, Lindon is set to keep, not only the West End and Broadway on their toes for a long time to come, but the commercial world too.

Thomasina Unsworth - College Principal

College Principal

ICTheatre Brighton

Thomasina trained at The Central School of Speech and Drama. After graduating she worked extensively as an actor. She was a member of the company at The Royal National Theatre, worked for Max Stafford Clark, The BBC, and at numerous regional theatres.

Alice Redmond - Acting Tutor, Diploma

Acting Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Alice trained at The Royal academy of Music and Middlesex University. Alice’s theatrical work spans pantomime to opera with many musicals...

Tom Jordan - Stage Combat Tutor

Stage Combat Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Tom is a director, fight director, writer and occasionally an actor. He has directed a range of productions, including plenty of Shakespeare and farcical comedies and has directed fights for a host of varied companies including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Theatre Genedlaethol Cymru and The Egg.

Piers Gielgud - Academic Studies Module Leader

Entertainment Business Studies, Cultural Perspectives & Research Methods

ICTheatre Brighton

Piers trained as an actor at Bretton Hall College and as a dancer and choreographer at the Ballet Rambert School, from where he graduated with Distinction. He then joined the Corps of the English National Ballet before joining Lindsay Kemp’s company as a Principal.

Dorothy Rosser - Acting Technique

Acting Technique

ICTheatre Brighton

Dorothy has an MA in Voice Studies from Central School of Speech and Drama and fifteen years experience as a...

Mark Davies - Technical Theatre

Technical Theatre Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Co-Founder and Producer for 20 year old production company and post facility Retro-Juice, Mark is an experienced short-form director with a...

Phil Edgerley - Head of Acting

Head of Acting

ICTheatre Brighton

Phil is a professional actor who’s career has covered working in all areas of the industry both nationally and internationally....

Natasha Federova - Russian Movement

Acting Technique

ICTheatre Brighton

Natalia Fedorova was trained as a Theatre Director at the Moscow State Institute of Culture and completed her postgraduate studies...

Gary Sefton - Acting Tutor

Acting Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Gary has worked extensively in theatre for over 20 years at many major establishments including The Barbican, The RSC, The National Theatre, The Old Vic, Northampton Royal Theatre and many other regional repertory companies.

Lindon Barr - Commercial & Hip Hop Dancer

Choreographer

ICTheatre Brighton

Lindon is the most exciting choreographer in the West End today. Currently nominated for BroadwayWorld UK’s award for Best Choreographer alongside the likes of Matthew Bourne and Peter Darling, Lindon is set to keep, not only the West End and Broadway on their toes for a long time to come, but the commercial world too.

Michael Walters - Ballet and Company Class Tutor

Ballet and Company Class Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Michael is a graduate of The Juilliard School in New York City and has danced with companies such as Nederlands Dans Theatre, Frankfurt Ballet, and Lyon Opera Ballet. Michael will be joining us as a Dance Tutor at ICTheatre.

Alice Rhodes - Commercial & Hip Hop Dance

Commerical Dance

ICTheatre Brighton

Shaun Angel - Commercial Dance

Commercial Dance Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Shaun started his training at the Urdang Academy London and went on to become a successful performer and choreographer. Shortly after gracing...

Amanda Schofield - Head of Dance & Dance Tech Tutor

Head of Dance & Dance Tech Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Amanda has worked in numerous academies and schools across Sussex teaching jazz, modern and ballet. She has had huge choreographic success over the years, with her most recent piece being selected to perform alongside Arlene Phillips.

Nathan Potter - Head of Further Education

Head of Further Education

ICTheatre Brighton

Nathan left training at a young age and has now worked extensively in the industry for over 20 years. His theatre credits include dancing with International ballet companies, RSC and many West End productions as well as extensive choreography and directorial experience, while enjoying the heady heights of commercial dancing for Geri Halliwell, the Spice Girls and Kylie Minogue to name a few.

Pippa Holliday - Dance Tech & Jazz Tutor

Dance Tech & Jazz Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Pippa trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts  After graduating she travelled the world dancing in musicals, television and cruise ships. She now works as an international choreographer most recently choreographing 'The World Of Musicals' USA Tour.

Clair Thomas - Ballet Tutor

Ballet Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Clair trained at the Susan Robinson School in Byfleet. She won a Prix de Bourse in the 1989 Prix de Lausanne competition before joining The...

Louise Outram - Ballet Tutor

Ballet Tutor

ICTheatre Brighton

Louise is a Licentiate of the Modern Theatre and Tap Dance Faculties of the ISTD, an Associate in Imperial Ballet and has her RAD Teaching Diploma. She is also an approved tutor for the ISTD DDE teaching qualifications. 

Katie Davey - Admissions and Enrolment Manager

Admissions and Enrolment Manager

ICTheatre Brighton

After achieving a degree in Media and Communication studies at Brighton University, Katie continued her love and passion for media by working in the television industry in London with ITV, Princess Productions, and Talkback Thames.

Thomasina Unsworth - College Principal

College Principal

ICTheatre Brighton

Thomasina trained at The Central School of Speech and Drama. After graduating she worked extensively as an actor. She was a member of the company at The Royal National Theatre, worked for Max Stafford Clark, The BBC, and at numerous regional theatres.

Gracey Croucher - Head of Events and Guests

Head of Events & Guests

ICTheatre Brighton

As Head of Events & Guests, Grace coordinates and oversees all events, performances and showcases throughout ICTheatre. This also includes booking all industry guests, masterclasses and liaising with agencies for external jobs and opportunities. Ensuring a real insight into the industry for our ICTheatre training professionals. 

Conor Baum - Head of Curriculum & Assessments, Diploma

Head of Curriculum & Assessments, Diploma

ICTheatre Brighton

Having trained at Rose Bruford College and Columbia College Chicago (where he was awarded Outstanding Achievement in Directing) Conor Baum was offered a directing observership with California-based repertory company Shakespeare Napa Valley in collaboration with the University of Kingston and SITI Theatre Company New York.

Rosie Butler - Head of Sales, Marketing & Recruitment

Head of Sales, Marketing and Recruitment

ICTheatre Brighton

Rosie has extensive experience in all sectors of business with a strong sales and marketing background. After working with Nigella Lawson on her cookery range and being entirely responsible for the stratospheric sale of ‘Pantone mugs’, she moved to Brighton to join the ICTheatre team bringing together her love of the performing arts and her passion for people.

Drew Wood - Head of Estates and Facilities

Head of Estates and Facilities.

ICTheatre Brighton

Drew Wood has been a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer for 30 years. He trained at Northern Ballet School in Manchester from 1987 – 1990, where he graduated with honors.

Emily Rose - Nutritional Therapist

Nutritional Therapist

ICTheatre Brighton

Our students engage in a training that is both intensive and often highly physical at ICTheatre. Masterclasses and advice offered...

Holly Croucher - Online Marketing & Digital Content Manager

Online Marketing and Digital Content Manager

ICTheatre Brighton

Holly is a professional videographer and social media specialist. She holds a Degree in Media Studies as well as a Diploma in Social Media Marketing and Online Reputation Management.

Katie Stibbs - Mindset Coach

ICTheatre Brighton

Katie Stibbs will be guiding you through your journey at ICTheatre, Implementing self-development as a resource to keep you on track and give you the strategies you will need to help you check in with yourself to keep you happy and fulfilled.

Mia Bird - Creative & Business Development Director

Creative & Business Development Director

ICTheatre Brighton

ICTheatre is the brainchild of former West End performer and music industry professional, Mia Bird.

Nathan Potter - Head of Further Education

Head of Further Education

ICTheatre Brighton

Nathan left training at a young age and has now worked extensively in the industry for over 20 years. His theatre credits include dancing with International ballet companies, RSC and many West End productions as well as extensive choreography and directorial experience, while enjoying the heady heights of commercial dancing for Geri Halliwell, the Spice Girls and Kylie Minogue to name a few.