About Theatretrain Bristol South
Building Confidence & Training The Next Generation Of Performers…
Hi, I'm Sue!
Hi, I’m Sue! I’m the Company Director here at Theatretrain Bristol South, where my job is to ensure your children are enjoying their professional theatre training in a fun and creative way.
I have been at the helm of Theatretrain Bristol since 2003. At the same time I was a Lecturer in a college teaching English and Performing Arts. I have had the privilege to see so many students walk through the doors of Theatretrain and go on to do some amazing things. I danced from a young age, gaining many medals and certificates along the way. My role is to support teachers and oversee all aspects of leading the Theatrerain team, I also teach when required and I also have a diploma in stage management from Bristol University.
In July 2022 I received the Outstanding Centre Director Award at the Theatretrain Annual conference.
Learn Genuine Theatre Principles While You Make Friends At Theatretrain Bristol South
The Theatretrain Way puts theatre back into the performing arts. Along with technical performance skills in acting, singing and dancing, young people get the chance to release their creativity in a safe and friendly place. Here, in an environment nurturing confidence and empathy, our students can expand to be more than they ever thought they could be. Our aim isn’t just to create better performers, but to help your children reach their full potential.
We Create The Welcoming Environment Where Aspiring Performers Thrive
Gain Skills For All Aspects Of Life, Not Just The Big Stage.
Meet the Theatretrain Bristol team
Learn more about our team and get to know what we’re all about.
Talitha Wade
Theatre Director
Talitha is a highly skilled theatre practitioner. Her training started when she was at school and then went on to train at the Bristol School of Acting before moving on to acting at Leeds Conservatoire gaining her BA (Hons) degree.
Talitha has continued her personal development by training in specific areas, such as acting for the camera, and short courses at the actors workshop. Talitha is also an accomplished guitar player and singer with many stage acting credits to her name.
Em Lawrence
Musical Director
Em began her career as a young West End performer, acting and singing her way in many popular musicals. She also has a diploma in Musical Theatre and trained in Jazz, classical and pop vocals.
Em has a Bachelors degree in theatre and performance studies and a Masters degree in screen acting from the prestigious Bristol Old Vic. Em also is an accomplished pianist and uses this as part of her vocal warm ups. She is also a talented vocalist and actor who has appeared in many theatre productions.
Emily Port
Company Assistant
Emily Joined Theatretrain at the age of six. She completed her twelve years as a student, before becoming a volunteer. Emily has performed in all of Theatretrain’s main performances both local and in the West End, including the Royal Albert Hall, O2 Arena and The London Palladium. After finishing her studies, Emily went on to study performing arts at the local 6th form college. Emily became an assistant mainly for the Mini’s classes, but assists afterwards with the main company. Emily is also a chaperone for all performances, and secretly wishes she was there still performing.
Lauren Snowden -Higgs
Junior Company Director
Laurens love of dance began at a very early age. She later studied GCSE and A – level dance at the prestigious sixth form college St Brendans in Bristol. Lauren went on to gain a first class degree in dance at De Montford university, she trained in teaching and community practice which opened the door to teaching children. Lauren also studied A level music and is an accomplished piano player. Lauren loves working with the Mini’s children and nothing makes her happier than when she sees them graduate into the main company.
Ellese Pegler
Choreographer
Ellese studied Musical Theatre at the prestigious ArtsEd in London and Bristol Conservatoire of Performing Arts. She has been a choreographer and musical director for several top drama schools. She has a wealth of experience in both theatre and T.V, roles including Lydia Bennett, Joseph and the Amazing Coloured Dreamcoat U.K tour and Rent, just to name a few. Ellese is not only a talented dancer and choreographer, she has an exceptional voice and a talented actor. Ellese has also created choreography for several West End productions.
The Theatretrain Story
Theatretrain was founded on the belief that the performing arts should be accessible to everyone, no matter their age, skill or ability. Our large-scale productions are unique to Theatretrain and invite our students to enjoy the learning experience and be a part of something bigger than themselves.
The world’s your stage at Theatretrain Bristol South!
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