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.

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.

Read about Amy's Classes

With over 20 years’ experience in performance and education, Amy offers expert acting coaching for teens and adults who want to develop confidence, craft and a strong professional presence.

Having trained at Bretton Hall College, with a PGCE from Institute of Education and a Masters in Applied Theatre from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Amy blends rigorous actor training with a deep understanding of how people learn. Her industry insight is strengthened by her experience as an Agent and as part of the casting team for The Bill and Murder Investigation Team.

Amy taught 'Acting in Musical Theatre' at The BRIT School and now runs the BA Performing Arts Programme at Nottingham College. She is also an Associate Artist with the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and part of the Participation team at Nottingham Playhouse.

Having directed over 40 productions, from absurdist drama to full-scale musicals, Amy’s approach focuses on developing the “thinking actor” — confident, creative and ensemble-aware. Whether you’re preparing for auditions, building performance technique, or strengthening presentation and public speaking skills, Amy provides practical, personalised coaching that helps you find your voice and step into the room with clarity and confidence.