Theatre production teaching staff

Find out more about our teaching staff, for our Foundation degree, BA (Hons) and PgDip courses.

Director of Technical Training

Mel Purves

Deputy Director of Technical Training and Head of Lighting

Matt Leventhall

FdA and BA (Hons) in Technical Theatre & Stage Management, PgDip in Theatre Costume

Jeff Bruce-Hay Head of Scenic Construction
Kate Jewitt Deputy Head of Scenic Construction

Alison Cartledge Lead Design Tutor

Gillian Tan Head of Video
Tim Bird Head of Video and Digital Design

Deanna Towli Assistant Head of Lighting and Video
Anthony Arblaster Lighting Tutor (interim)

Rob Pearce Head of Stage

Sarah Barton Head of Production
Matt Ledbury Technical Manager
Lisa Mark Technical and Production Assistant
Jethro Walker Technical Supervisor (RADA Studios)

Deryk Cropper Head of Properties
Davy Atkinson Deputy Head of Properties
Elizabeth Rippin Props Tutor

Daniel Collins Head of Scenic Art

Rob Donnelly-Jackson Head of Sound

Diane Favell Head of Wardrobe
Helen Chattaway Deputy Head of Wardrobe
Pippa Batt Assistant Head of Wardrobe
Keisha Banya Hair and Make-up Lead Tutor
Rona Phipps Hair and Make-up Tutor

Ciara Fanning Head of Stage Management
Sarah Buik Stage Managemement Tutor

Academy Associate Teachers