Luke Dahill
Acting Experience:
Luke is a professionally trained actor having graduated from 2 of the top 5 drama schools in the country including LAMDA (Foundation Diploma course) and The Oxford School of Drama (Masters in professional acting course). He has performed in professional theatres across London including The SOHO Theatre, The Lion and Unicorn Theatre and The Tristan Bates Theatre as well as working on professional film sets in short film and feature film productions which can be seen on Amazon Prime.
Teaching Experience:
Luke has an enthusiasm for watching children grow and develop under his guidance as proven by his 5 years’ experience teaching drama to children of all ages and skill sets. Luke has taught classes in Acting technique, drama games, Film and TV and much more as well as working as a musical theatre assistant director when employed at a performing arts summer camp in New York.
A word from Luke:
“I am so inspired by a child’s energy. I love watching them throw themselves in to any challenges that are asked of them and enjoying every moment of the learning process. At Act 1 we will endeavour to grow your child’s confidence and always make sure they feel comfortable and supported in the space as well as ultimately making sure they are enjoying every minute they spend in our classroom.”
Acting Experience:
Brayd graduated from Italia Conti Drama school with a BA (Hons) in Acting after being trained by top industry professionals for 3 years. His passion for Film & Television began early in his career when he landed a role in "Mr Selfridge" (ITV) and has also worked on set for “Eastenders” (BBC). His theatre career has seen him receive the prestigious Edinburgh fringe “Bobby award” in a show he played the lead part in. Additionally he has performed at the Criterion theatre in London’s West End, and the Churchill Theatre in Bromley.
Teaching Experience:
Brayd has a wealth of knowledge through the many years he has been teaching. He has been teaching all age groups for over 5 years now and is as driven as ever to continue his passion in seeing the development of the next generation of actors. Brayd has taught a wide variety of classes ranging from screen acting, theatre, movement, dance, comedy and basic stage combat.
A word from Brayd:
“Being part of the Act 1 team has given me an opportunity to create a safe and creative environment for all children that come to explore. It is very important for me to make all children feel inclusive no matter what level. It is my goal to ensure everyone leaves the room with more confidence in themselves and to have learnt something they didn’t know before they walked in. I’m so passionate about the development of young actors and am looking forward to seeing each and every student become a better version of themselves.”
Brayd Sugden
George White
Acting Experience:
George trained professionally at Canterbury Christ Church University where he graduated with a 1st Class BA (Hons) Degree in Performing Arts, covering a wide variety of disciplines from acting, singing and dancing. He also has plenty of experience within the industry itself such as; touring New York performing at such venues as the Frank Sinatra School of Arts, having a lead role within London's biggest fringe theatre festival (The Vaults Festival) and working on independent short film sets regularly.
Teaching Experience:
George has always had a desire to become a teacher and since a young age has always wanted to help the next generation of children become engaged with the performing arts. This has been shown by his 5 years’ experience of teaching the performing arts to a large variety of ages. George has taught classes in Acting technique, Dance, Comedy and Drama and much more, as well as working and gaining experience teaching at a local primary school.
A word from George:
“Being able to provide a fun and entertaining space where children can feel inspired and comfortable to come out of their shell is what motivates me as a teacher. At Act 1 we strive to make sure that children can develop in a safe and confident manner. This subsequently results in our students wanting to keep coming back again and again for more.”