Meet The Tutors

Before joining TBA, our tutors had busy careers many could only dream of. But it certainly doesn’t stop there. Each of them are still active and working in the performing arts business, meaning they bring with them current industry experience and knowledge which they’re pleased to pass directly onto you.

Mark Carroll - The Threepenny Opera - National Theatre

B Terry - Dracula

Joel O'Donoghue

Matthew Donohoe - Saturday Night Fever

Simeon Weedall - STOMP Commercial

Mark Smith - Deaf Men Dancing

The Dance Faculty
The Singing Faculty
The Acting Faculty
Administration Team
Financial Advisor
Pastoral Care
Photography / Videography & Vocal Reel Producers
Accommodation Team
Physiotherapist

Mitch In Hove Park

Physiotherapist

Mitch In Hove Park

Physiotherapist

Matt Geake

Head Of Academics / Choral / Singing Tech

Matt Geake

Head Of Academics / Choral / Singing Tech

Lesley McClymont

Head of Singing

Lesley McClymont

Head of Singing

Robyn Baker

Head Of Dance For Commercial Performance

Robyn Baker

Head Of Dance For Commercial Performance

Kay Shepherd

Head of Tap

Kay Shepherd

Head of Tap

Emma Green

Head of Dance

Emma Green

Head of Dance

Verena Lewis

Head of Acting & Voice

Verena Lewis

Head of Acting & Voice

Olivia Younger

Singing Repertoire

Olivia Younger

Singing Repertoire

Aaron Byron

Commercial

Aaron Byron

Commercial

Emily Sangster

Contemporary

Emily Sangster

Contemporary

Amy Morvell

Contemporary

Amy Morvell

Contemporary

Matthew Donohoe

Jazz / Body Con / Pas De Deux

Matthew Donohoe

Jazz / Body Con / Pas De Deux

Matt Walker

Tap

Matt Walker

Tap

Ellie Cristofoli

Tap / Jazz / Heels

Ellie Cristofoli

Tap / Jazz / Heels

Nina Zendejas

Voice

Nina Zendejas

Voice

James Wilson

Ballroom / Pas De Deux

James Wilson

Ballroom / Pas De Deux

Griff Johnson

Singing Repertoire / Choral

Griff Johnson

Singing Repertoire / Choral

Jamie Mason

Commercial

Jamie Mason

Commercial

Alice Rhodes

Commercial

Alice Rhodes

Commercial

Alice Rhodes

Commercial

Alice Rhodes

Commercial

Alice Rhodes

Commercial

Alice Rhodes

Commercial

Alice Redmond

Singing Tech

Alice Redmond

Singing Tech

Alice Redmond

Tech

Alice Redmond

Tech

B Terry

Jazz / Matt Mattox

B Terry

Jazz / Matt Mattox

Gwendolen Myfanwy Nelson

Ballet

Gwendolen Myfanwy Nelson

Ballet

Gwendolen Myfanwy Nelson

Ballet

Gwendolen Myfanwy Nelson

Ballet

Amanda Butcher

ISTD Coordinator

Amanda Butcher

ISTD Coordinator

Harringtons

Harringtons

Howard Northover

Financial Advisor

Howard Northover

Financial Advisor

Scape

Scape

Adam Hills Photography

Adam Hills Photography

Aaron Banks Photography

Aaron Banks Photography

Miles Davis Photography

Miles Davis Photography

Bruce Knight

Repertoire and Choral

Bruce Knight

Repertoire and Choral

Lucy Pickering

Singing Tech

Lucy Pickering

Singing Tech

Simon Gray

Repertoire / Choral

Simon Gray

Repertoire / Choral

Louise Thomas

Singing Tech

Louise Thomas

Singing Tech

Tim Newman

Acting Through Song / Choral / Repertoire

Tim Newman

Acting Through Song / Choral / Repertoire

George Warden

Music Theory / Technique

George Warden

Music Theory / Technique

Katie Shearman

Singing Tech / Repertoire

Katie Shearman

Singing Tech / Repertoire

Brett Wellcome

Repertoire

Brett Wellcome

Repertoire

Maria Swainson

Commercial / Jazz

Maria Swainson

Commercial / Jazz

Tom Murfin

Jazz

Tom Murfin

Jazz

Penny Woodman

Ballet / PBT

Penny Woodman

Ballet / PBT

Mark Smith

Matt Mattox

Mark Smith

Matt Mattox

Maria Birkett

Commercial

Maria Birkett

Commercial

Katy-Jo Howman

Tap / Jazz

Katy-Jo Howman

Tap / Jazz

Lynda Forster

Ballet

Lynda Forster

Ballet

James Michael Rosental

Contemporary, Jazz

James Michael Rosental

Contemporary, Jazz

Macy James

Matt Mattox

Macy James

Matt Mattox

Lexi Finch

Jazz / Tap

Lexi Finch

Jazz / Tap

James Harris

Contemporary, Jazz, Commerical

James Harris

Contemporary, Jazz, Commerical

Joel O'Donoghue

Contemporary / Physical Theatre

Joel O'Donoghue

Contemporary / Physical Theatre

Damien Delaney

Tap / Jazz

Damien Delaney

Tap / Jazz

Kate Alexander

Jazz

Kate Alexander

Jazz

Jacquie Gabbard

Ballet / PBT / Pilates

Jacquie Gabbard

Ballet / PBT / Pilates

Tarrick Benham

Acting

Tarrick Benham

Acting

Stuart Dawes

Acting

Stuart Dawes

Acting

Paul Tripp

Acting / Voice

Paul Tripp

Acting / Voice

Joshua Plummer

Stage Combat

Joshua Plummer

Stage Combat

Mark Carroll

Acting / Voice

Mark Carroll

Acting / Voice

Mark Burgess

Acting / Voice

Mark Burgess

Acting / Voice

Dean Kilford

Acting

Dean Kilford

Acting

Dean Kilford

College Administrator

Dean Kilford

College Administrator

Elizabeth Finch

College Administrator & Mental Health First Aid Officer

Elizabeth Finch

College Administrator & Mental Health First Aid Officer

Tina Hunt

Head Of Pastoral Care

Tina Hunt

Head Of Pastoral Care

Tina Hunt

Head Of Pastoral Care

Tina Hunt

Head Of Pastoral Care

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"After an intensive audition process where teachers witness  raw talent and ability  it is a incredible to watch students develop into triple threat performers over the three year course ready to enter the profession mentally and physically. I am proud to work at TBA and play a small part in their journey..

Mark Carroll

Tutor

"I love the ethos of The Brighton Academy and what the college represents. It’s a privilege to be teaching the students at TBA & watch them develop into extraordinary young artists ready for the industry."

B Terry

Tutor

"Passion, commitment, care and an unrelenting desire to see the students succeed in the industry sets TBA apart. I’m proud to teach at a college that teaches not only all aspects of the arts - but also how to live and manage their life through their careers."

Dean Kilford

Tutor

"I really enjoy working at The Brighton Academy because it gives me so much freedom to create, continually making new work with students for different performances and showcases. One of the most rewarding things is watching the students grow over their three years, becoming more confident, taking risks and pushing their boundaries. It's genuinely inspiring to be part of that journey."

Joel O'Donoghue

Tutor

"From having been a student at the Brighton Academy and now having industry experience, it’s such a rewarding feeling to now get to pass that on to the next cohort of students. Seeing the students grow and learn and become professionals ready to take on the industry is what I think sets TBA apart! The amount of effort and drive from the students is inspiring and I’m so grateful to be apart of their journey."

Matthew Donohoe

Tutor

"I love my TBA students. They are enthusiastic and good natured. It’s a very supportive environment for both teaching and learning."

Kay Shepherd

Tutor

"Having worked at TBA for over 5 years, I can honestly say it's a great environment to teach and learn in. Everyone looks after one another and we really are a family. The smaller year group sizes enable the students to get more individually focused training; and that is shown in the excellent standard of work and 100% success in graduates securing agents."

Matt Geake

Tutor

Our Partners & Sponsors

The Brighton Academy's course programmes are delivered under a formal franchise agreement with Bath Spa University in which the university provides academic oversight while the academy delivers specialist training. Under this model, students are taught at the Brighton Academy benefiting from an intensive, industry-focused curriculum in disciplines such as musical theatre and professional dance, while being formally registered with Bath Spa University. The university is responsible for quality assurance and it awards the final degree upon successful completion. This collaboration enables the integration of rigorous academic standards with vocational, performance-based instruction, ensuring that graduates develop both the scholarly grounding and practical skills required for careers in the performing arts industry.

TBA would like to thank our wonderful partners and sponsors for supporting us, if you’re interested in working with TBA please get in touch.

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