Who Are We
Talking Props Theatre Arts is a Recognised School with CDMT and has been awarded the certificate of good professional practice. Schools awarded CDMT’s Recognised School Award demonstrates to students, parents and guardians that they adhere to the standards demanded by the industry; standards designed to protect and safeguard young people whether performing for leisure or with an eye to a career in the profession. All qualifications of the teaching staff are regulation and recognised by Ofqual.
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Talking Props trades from our very own studios in Kidderminster, we work with students of all ages who are either here for fun or a future in the arts. We put all our teachings to good use annually with showcases, performances and our flag ship full scale summer musical. Previous Talking Props students have gone on to train at some of the UK's leading stage schools, including, Guildford School of Acting, Arts Educational, Urdang, Laine Theatre Arts, Rose Bruford, Italia Conti, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, The Brighton Academy, London College of Music, Birmingham Conservatoire and Arden Manchester.
Our Senior Team
Talking Props is a hub of creativity, we pride ourselves on the eclectic mix of teaching staff we have who deliver exceptional training in their specialism. Talking Props hosts many regular staff and visiting industry professionals. Below are the Senior Team, all still working professionals who head up TPTA!
Michael is an actor and director, he has recently performed in a new play in London which he was nominated for an Off West End award, he has also appeared in Pantomime this year and is currently directing a number of projects. Michael has received exceptional reviews as both and actor and director. He is currently working on a number of projects as well as overseeing the running of the studio, actively teaching at TP each week and directing our public performances. Michael is also a teacher for London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts exams (LAMDA).
Zailee is currently an associate choreographer for a contemporary dance company. She also performs as a dancer and oversees workshops in the community and in the UK. Zailee teaches and oversees our dance programs at TP as well as choreographing all our numbers for showcases and our musical productions.
Russell is an opera singer, having performed all over the UK and internationally. Russell is also a musical director and leads our students vocally as well as managing our professional bands in our annual productions here at TP. Russell is also a singing teacher and examiner for the London College of Music.
Previous students have gone on to train at some of the UK's leading stage schools.
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