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Experience
25+ Years in Education and Entertainment: Extensive experience from primary to university levels. Served as a drama and English teacher, head of department, and faculty leader for the creative industries.
Subject and Faculty Leader: Oversaw internal assessments for GCSE, A-level, and BTEC Level 2 and 3, with expertise in grading and assessment methods to help students achieve their best.
Lead Practitioner: Supported academies and coached teachers to enhance educational quality.
Internal Verifier: Ensured curriculum quality, gaining insights into optimal module sequencing for student success.
Entertainment Industry Professional: Worked as an actor, singer, and director in London, regional theatres, UK Fringe venues, and internationally. Developed and facilitated academic workshops for secondary schools. Guest lecturer and director at universities, drama schools, and youth theatres in the UK and USA.
Qualifications
BA (Hons) in Theatre, Film, and Television from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth
Further training in Musical Theatre Performance at Mountview Academy
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Qualified Lead Practitioner
National Professional Qualification – Headship (NPQH)
Current DBS Certification: Enhanced DBS and up-to-date Safeguarding and Child Protection training.
Student Success
Drama School Success: Former pupils have progressed to various drama schools, becoming successful actors, singers, and performers.
Outstanding Exam Results: 100% pass rate at GCSE, A-level, and BTEC Level 2 and 3, with many students exceeding targeted grades. Previous sixth form classes achieved two grades higher than their targeted grades.
Under Christopher's direction, Drama/Performing Arts departments usually achieve the highest value-added scores against all other departments across the school.
GCSE, A-level, BTEC Level 2 & 3 and University
GCSE, A-level, BTEC Level 2 & 3 and University
Overview of Approach
Enhance knowledge, fill gaps, and build on existing foundations with a personalised learning programme. Boost confidence, refine skills, and prepare for coursework and exams. Engage practically and theoretically with a variety of scripts, original works, and text explorations.
Written Support
Enhancing understanding of set texts
Improving coursework and written logs
Developing essay writing skills for set text questions and theatre reviews
Assisting with university applications, dissertations and essays
Practical Support
Enhancing character development and performance techniques for solo examinations
Exam Boards Expertise
Experience with OCR, Edexcel, AQA, and WJEC
Session Information
Fees start from £40
All sessions delivered online
For more information please contact us here
Drama School Auditions
Drama School Auditions
Written Support
Application writing and personal statements
Practical Support
Monologue and/or song choice
Audition technique and practice
Session Information
Fees start from £40
All sessions delivered online
For more information please contact us here
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