Claire graduated from University of West of England with a First Class Drama Degree. She formed Bristol Academy of Drama to introduce children to all genres of performance. She has a wealth of theatre experience, both professional and non professional, both on and off stage. She is an award winning actress and has enjoyed critical success as a director and producer. She has worked as a Key Stage 3 Drama Teacher as well as a freelance LAMDA teacher at Bristol Grammar School prior to starting BAD

 

Susannah is an actor, theatre maker, writer, and singer from Worcester. She graduated Arts University Bournemouth with a first-class degree in Acting. She is a member of the National Youth Theatre and has completed drama education courses with them, including earning a place on their Young Facilitators course in 2022. Susannah is particularly interested in theatre for children, imaginative devising play and musicality. She always brings a sense of fun and creative play into any rehearsal space, connecting all of her work to her inner child.

 

Blythe is an actor, writer and director with over five years of experience working with children in a theatre setting. After completing their degree in Theatre and English at the University of Bristol, they went straight on to complete a PGCE in Secondary English, meaning they have extensive expertise working with both primary and secondary school children. They have performed in and written multiple successful shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and like to give their students opportunities to write their own scripts. They have a particular interest in pantomime and enjoy inspiring their students to create exaggerated and comical characters. They also have a passion for physical theatre and for giving students ownership in their own theatre creation. After working as an assistant facilitator at BAD for two years, they're very excited to join the team of facilitators!

 

Georgia is a Bristol-based theatre maker, director, and actor. She studied Drama and Acting at UWE and completed an MA in Theatre Directing at Bath Spa University. She directed Lung Water by Jacob Hodgkinson and several youth theatre productions, and has led workshops, worked in academies as an assistant facilitator, and supported GCSE and A-Level drama in schools. Georgia loves contemporary theatre and enjoys incorporating music and physical theatre. She believes drama is a safe space for young people to grow in confidence and creativity, and she’s thrilled to be part of Bristol Academy of Drama.

Jo is a Creative Producer and Workshop Facilitator based in Somerset. They are Founder and Artistic Director of Contemporary Performance Collective UTA Arts. Jo studied Drama and Creative writing at Bristol UWE and MA Creative Producing at Bath Spa University. Jo has more almost 15 years of experience as a Facilitator with adults as well as young people of all ages in a wide variety of environments including Bristol Shakespeare Festival, Stagecoach Performing Arts Schools, Bigfoot Arts Education and Shambala Festival. They are passionate about creating bold, punchy, contemporary theatre, and are most excited by experiments, creative risks and new challenges.

 

Sian trained at the Guildford School of Acting and graduated in 2015 with a distinction in MA Acting. Since then, she has worked as an actor, writer, and facilitator across the UK and abroad. She takes pride in her versatility as a performer, with credits ranging from Goldilocks, to Lady Macbeth, to "Christmas Tree" (a personal favourite). As a facilitator, her goal is to create a fun and accessible atmosphere, where learners feel able to express themselves creatively and fearlessly. The arts are for everyone!
 

Anna trained as a director at LAMDA and graduated with a distinction in MA Directing in 2024. Her undergraduate degree was in Classical Studies at the University of Bristol. During this time she wrote, produced and directed many plays with Bristol DramSoc. She has worked with young people as a teaching assistant, and when she volunteered at Harrogate Youth Theatre. She also worked with older teenagers and young people as President of Bristol DramSoc, and when working with LAMDA students during her MA.
 

Mollie is a Writer/Director + Production Assistant based in both Leicestershire and Bedfordshire. She started off as an actor at the age of 12, working in short films and commercials. Mollie then moved behind the scenes and created her first short film at the age of 15, joining forces with Thames Valley Police to create films that could be used in education. Since then, Mollie has primarily worked on TV shows such as Antiques Roadshow, Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out and Social Care with Natalie Cassidy. She's been nominated for a National Diversity Award and has won a Women of The Future Award. Mollie works closely with The Film and TV Charity, helping ensure that the arts are more accessible for all. Mollie is thrilled to be joining the team! 

Charlotte is a former member of our Miscreants class, and has just finished studying for and completing 8 GCSE's. In September 2024 she will start studying at Bristol School of Acting, taking part in a 2 year course! She is excited about changing young ones life's and supporting them in their enjoyment of Drama, as well as gaining experience and meeting new people.

 

Polly used to attend our Miscreants class and has since gone on to study for a Level 3 Diploma in Professional Acting at Bristol School of Acting. She has had lots of experience in theatre and has a huge passion for it. She is so excited to be able to share her love for it with the children and hopefully make a difference in their lives.
 

Arthur is a writer, theatre maker and facilitator from Somerset. He has graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with a first class degree in playwriting and contemporary performance practice. He is a member of the National Youth Theatre and has received facilitator training from them. Arthur focuses on encouraging children in their love of creativity, silliness and play. He loves to see the positive impact that drama can have on children’s confidence and individuality. 

 

Danny is currently studying for the level 3 diploma  in professional acting at the Bristol School of Acting. He has taken part in many productions over the years alongside being on several filming sets as an extra. His passion extends to many areas of the curation of theatre and he is excited to have the opportunity to share that passion with young and aspiring performers.

Josh is an award-winning Actor and Director who has been teaching Performing Arts at City of Bristol College for over a decade. He has trained with numerous theatre companies including Gecko, Kneehigh, Vamos, New International Encounter and Frantic Assembly and he has a particular interest in physical and visual theatre and devising new and unusual work which combines a range of techniques and styles. He has directed work at the Edinburgh Fringe and also has experience of Mask work and Improvisation. His daughter has been attending Bristol Academy of Drama for four years so he is excited to be joining her as part of the gang!

 

Having gained an English Literature degree from Durham University, Bea graduated from Actor Training at Fourth Monkey in London and now works as an Actor/ Writer/Director in London. She is currently working part of the Core Company for Arrows and Traps Theatre Company  She loves to adapt and update classic literature as well as producing new writing and has recently written and performed a One Woman Show for Cobalt Theatre to critical acclaim. Her recently performed works include an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland and a new play "Twisted Fairytales" which was performed to sell out audiences in Edinburgh.

 

Adam Elms read Drama and English Literature at UWE, where he was awarded the Drama Prize. He is an Associate Artist of Blueprint Theatre in London and Schoolhouse Productions in Bristol, and was an Associate at acclaimed site-specific company, Theatre Mill, for four years. He has over fifty credits in theatre as an actor around the UK and abroad, appearing in everything from Shakespeare to Pinter, farce to Agatha Christie, and panto to Jacobean tragedy, via Dario Fo, Oscar Wilde, Mike Leigh, and many more. His work as an actor in premières of new writing include, recently: 'Legacy' (Blueprint/Rich Mix); 'Libby's Eyes' (The Bunker); D'Eon (Hope Mill, Manchester); and 'Love & Death' (SKINT/Unforced Errors). Adam will play Off-Broadway in Alan Ayckbourn's 'Absurd Person Singular' in December. His playwriting credits include work for the Old Red Lion, Park Theatre, Drayton Arms, SKINT Festival in Bristol and Wireless Theatre Company. Having worked in young people's theatre regularly as an actor, writer, and workshop leader, Adam is very passionate about the role the arts can play in a child's development and is delighted to be part of the team at the wonderful BAD.