Beginners To Stage!

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Meet Our Co‑Founders & Teachers

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Rosie Randall

Coming from a very theatrical family, I've always been immersed in theatre and musical theatre, and have been a long-time active member of several theatre groups within Nottingham.

Since earning my degree in Drama, I have directed and performed in a range of productions and have taught drama to children both in the UK and abroad. I recognise the value of theatre and the performing arts on personal development, especially in children. Being on stage really brought me out of my shell as a child and has had a profoundly positive impact on all aspects of my life since.

I am very proud to be a part of the Nottingham arts community and want to contribute to it by helping children find their confidence through theatre in the same way I found mine.




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Matthew Thomason · PGCE

Qualified Teacher / Immersive / Pantomime / Character Actor

I discovered acting and performing quite late on, but I very quickly thereafter realised that the stage was where I needed to be and I made the leap to professional a couple of years ago.

I've been in many shows in theatres across Nottingham, most recently on the Theatre Royal stage. And in recent years I’ve discovered my aptitude for immersive children's theatre, playing the role of the conductor in The Polar Express with Mid Norfolk Railway, and several children's interactive pantomimes at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

I'm so excited to bring the three main pillars of my life together-acting, teaching and community-into Beginners To Stage.

What's in a name?

We chose our name, Beginners to Stage!, because it has a fun and pleasing double meaning.

It is both, a bold invitation to drama novices, AND a phrase that is recognisable to theatre actors which essentially means - "it's show time!".

"ACT 1 BEGINNERS TO STAGE PLEASE!"

This is the "beginners" call, and it's the final call that actors hear from the Stage Manager before the show begins. It's a hugely exciting and significant moment which draws the rehearsal and preparation period to a final close and makes way for the performances, finally live and for real!

We want to share the excitement captured in this call with every child, whether they’re total beginners or seasoned little stars.