The Performing Arts has been a part of Richard’s life from a young age. From performing street theatre, eating fire and laying on a bed of nails, to working in television and professional theatre productions. Richard then discovered his passion for education and became a Teacher of Drama, soon progressing to Head of Performing Arts. He has created several successful Creative Arts departments in a range of schools and has an array of expertise to bring to Footlights.

Debbie was born and bred in Durham where she joined a local drama group at the age of 13 and was involved in several amateur productions growing up. For those old enough to remember Byker Grove, Debbie was a frequent actor on the show throughout her teenage years. Debbie went on to study Drama at Liverpool University then moved to London where she performed on London’s West End.

The pair met whilst acting for a touring Theatre in Education company and have since remained active in the arts, either teaching or as performers. Both Richard and Debbie have seen first-hand the influence performing arts can have on young people.

Richard states: “Drama has been, and continues to be, my life and I use my experiences to widen those of my students. As a teacher, it is amazing to see the transformation in a child as their confidence grows through performance. We want to enable children to have a safe space to express themselves freely, whilst having fun and working together to create something they all believe in. “

Debbie added, “We are extremely excited to develop an amazing, inspirational school for children within Worcestershire”.

Unlock the hidden talents within your child with our engaging and immersive Acting classes. Led by our experienced and passionate Acting Tutor, Jess, your child will embark on a journey of self-expression and personal growth. Through script reading, improvisation, character analysis, and exploration of new plays, your child will discover the magic of TV and film acting. In a safe and supportive environment, we foster creativity, build confidence, and encourage your child to be their best self. Join us today and let your child shine on the stage.

Discover the magic of singing with Deni, our talented singing tutor who brings over a decade of vocal training and experience performing in professional environments,

Deni’s boundless passion for Musical Theatre inspires students to not only sing but to become a triple threat. In our singing classes, your child will embark on a transformative journey, learning how to warm up their vocal chords and use their bodies to create the most enchanting sound. With a focus on breath control, voice support, and sustenance, they will develop invaluable techniques. From harmonies and group performances to duets, our classes teach versatility. Students will delve into the world of Musical Theatre composers while also embracing contemporary pop songs. We also foster sight reading and terminology recognition skills. In our safe and nurturing environment, your child will learn to relax and allow their voice to soar. We can’t wait to delight in their beautiful melodies.   Join us for the wonderful singing classes in Footlights Worcester.

Hannah is our Tiny’s tutor and has a wealth of directing and teaching experience. Her teaching style encourages confidence in her students and her boundless energy and enthusiasm brings the best out of everyone within her class here at Footlights Worcester.

In Tiny’s your child is taught acting, singing and dance in bite-size chunks, so that they can grasp the techniques easier, have fun and  develop a love for the arts from a young age.

The Tiny’s concept is to prepare your child for main school. By the time that they leave the Tiny’s group, your child will be ahead of most 7 year olds who are new to performing arts. Our passion to teach will bring your child’s confidence to life.