Learning Through Theatre

05/08/2026

Happily impressed with our first ever clay throwing attempts. Great evening with a great teacher Charlie Clarke thank you! We had a great time. Reminds me how much I miss having clay on my hands. Need to get back to some mask making!! Happy 9th ‘Pottery’ anniversary Si ❤️

14/07/2026

Sorry to have to cancel this course due- due to lack of interest! I’d love to know what stops people booking - please take a moment to share your thoughts (I only had three options in the poll so there may be other reasons - pls add in comments). Knowing this will help me plan for future workshops. Thanks 🙏

09/07/2026

CANCELLED 😞

29/06/2026

Ticket link in bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️

24/06/2026

All you commedia dell’arte lovers … It’s out now - ISSUE 12 of the free online journal Commedia Zannizine that I co-edit. We welcome a wonderful guest contributor this issue: the fabulous Katrien van Beurden of Troupe Courage who shares her moving reflections on her personal journey through the creation of her current production Harlekino. Plus loads more including an exclusive 10 minute trailer of Playing Commedia a masterclass with Barry Grantham. It’s an entertaining and informative read with fabulous imagery. Enjoy!

Celebrating Commedia dell’Arte through theatre history, personal stories and performance practice. Featuring Troupe Courage Katrien van Beurden’s powerful reflection on Harlekino and resilience, Barry Grantham’s theatrical memoirs, trailer for the new Playing Commedia video masterclass, Olly C...

09/06/2026

Masks, mischief and slapstick mayhem! Join me for a joyful two-day deep dive into Commedia dell'Arte!
From character work to devising, we'll explore the techniques that have inspired performers for centuries.

Perfect for actors, teachers, theatre-makers and curious beginners alike. Teachers - you'll also get a Commedia Resource pack with lesson plans to take straight into the classroom!

13/05/2026

4 out of 4 distinctions out for students entered in the last round of LAMDA exams and now 3 medals Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts. Not a bad haul. Feeling very proud 😊 Massive well done 👏 🎉 🌟🏅to all my amazing students - you are all amazing!! - and big thank you to Helen for all your support!

12/05/2026

Very excited to be attending my first Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts with three students entered. One has already scooped Silver in her class! Feeling very proud ❤️🥈

08/03/2026

Nice 😊❤️

Congratulations to all fifteen of our talented pupils who took their LAMDA examinations in February! Between them they achieved thirteen Distinctions and two Merits. AMAZING!
Thank you for allowing us to use their incredible facilities and HUGE thanks to our dedicated teaching team Cheryl, Liane and Tom who I have the privilege of working alongside.