JILL BEMROSE
Principal and Founder.
Jill founded the Stuart Stage School in 1983. Since then she has built an institution that is regarded as one of the stand out stage school's in the North of England. The Stuart Stage School has produced professional performers that have gone on to star on West End stages, perform on television, and chart in the top 40 of the UK's pop music scene. Jill continues to strive for perfection at her dancing school and has come to expect classes strive for the same.
SALLY BEMROSE
Artistic Director. AISTD AIDTA NDPD (Trinity College)
ISTD Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology
TRAINING
Royal Ballet School
Hammond School Chester
Performers College ( DaDA Scholarship)
Sally's love of teaching reflects in the success of her students. Since returning to SSS as a full time teacher, many have been offered scholarships at the most prestigious colleges in the country. Sally currently mentors young students studying with the Royal Ballet School and the Northern Ballet, playing a pivotal role in their success when auditioning for their associate schemes. Sally is highly regarded as a choreographer who manages to combine her professional theatre alongside her teaching career. Sally is also a certified teacher of the Acrobatic Arts syllabus.
DEBRA HAIGH
Dance Teacher. NDPD (Trinity College) AITDA
TRAINING
Royal Ballet School
Hammond School Chester
Bird College (DaDA Scholarship)
After leaving college Debra worked as a professional dancer before returning to her roots to take a teaching post at her old theatre school. Debra is a dedicated syllabus teacher and the high standard of her teaching is reflected in the excellent examination results her students achieve. Debra also combines her teaching with her work in the professional theatre. Debra is also a certified teacher of the Acrobatic Arts syllabus.
NICK TEED
Head of Drama. ALAM (Acting) ALAM (Recital) LLAM
TRAINING
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Nick has taught at the Stuart Stage School for over twenty years . His students achieve excellent grades in both LAMDA acting and verse and prose examinations. Many of Nick's students have gone on to study at major acting colleges across the country. As a writer Nick has seven pieces included in the LAMDA Acting Anthology. The book contains set selections for acting examinations and is distributed to over 30 countries around the world.
FIONA LINDSAY
Drama Teacher. PcertLAM, LSDA Dip, LAM Gold
TRAINING
London School of Dramatic Arts
Fiona conducts workshops for the Leeds-based kids casting agency Ology.
DAVID LAKE
Executive Producer.
Dave produces shows for the Stuart Stage School and the school's sister outfit 'The Young Showstoppers' throughout the annual calendar. He has over thirty years experience in producing live events for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre. Previously a performer and musician himself, Dave knows what it takes to produce a great show. He uses his experience to make sure every production is better than the last.