Drama, Dance and Singing Classes for Children from Performers Theatre School

Our Teachers

Our fully qualified and experienced team of teachers have one aim - to bring out the best in all of our students.

Headed by our Principals, you'll find our teachers friendly and welcoming with a real interest in the development of all students. All of our teachers are E-CRB checked and have extensive professional experience in their area. Teachers are available to discuss the progress of a student before or after classes or if there isn't enough time by appointment.

Drama Teachers

Mrs Kate Fluskey

Kate trained at Newtown School of Performing Arts in Sydney and at The Victorian College Of the Arts (VCA) in Melbourne, Australia. Her theatre credits include Back to Before, A Bright Room Called Day, Top Girls and As You Like It. Kate has taught Speech and Drama for over 10 years. Kate is responsible for all of our Saturday and Sunday Drama classes and is Head of FROGS, our unique drama school for 4-7 year olds.

Miss Becci Jackson

Miss Becci trained at Rose Bruford in London. She has worked as a professional actress for over 20 years and her extensive theatre credits include Sweeney Todd in the West End, Animal Farm for the Peter Hall Company, Oliver at the New Vic, Stoke, Miranda in The Tempest and Bianca in Desdemona at the Theatre Royal, Bath. Miss Becci is responsible for all LAMDA Examination and Drama Festival classes.

Mr Douglas Austin

Douglas Austin trained at the National Youth Theatre and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (GSMD) in London. Theatre work includes West End and European tours. Repertory credits include Oldham Rep, Huddersfield Rep, Sidmouth Rep, Crewe Rep and Southport Rep. Summer Seasons include Plymouth, Lowestoft and Felixstowe. In the 1970s, he moved into Variety and went onto present stage productions. He has worked as both an actor and director. Television includes Coronation Street, in which he appeared as Eddie Thomas. Douglas is responsible for our adult classes and for the senior youth theatre.

Dance Teachers

Miss Jenna Rushton

Miss Jenna qualified as a dance teacher in 2006 and holds qualifications in Dance Education for Ballet, Tap, Modern and National dance. She has danced professionally in London and Paris. Miss Jenna is responsible for all ISTD Examination Classes and for Dance Festival Competition Classes. She teaches all ages and levels from 3-19.

Miss Frankie Wasley

Frankie teaches Street Dance at Performers and also for Tranmere Rovers. Full biography to follow.

Singing and Musical Theatre Teachers

Miss Suzanne O'Keeffe

Miss Suzanne trained at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester before going on to join the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. With the D'Oyly Carte she toured the UK, America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Miss Suzanne also went on to play leading roles in theatre & pantomime. She still appears from time to time on stage as a principal member of the 'Magic of Gilbert & Sullivan', most recently, performing at The Barbican in London. Miss Suzanne with her infinite patience and effervescent personality instills confidence into the most timid of pupils, encouraging them to reach their true potential. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Miss Suzanne is our choir mistress.

Mr Craig Thompson

After training, Craig worked as a performer throughout Europe, the United States of America and the Caribbean. He taught drama in various London Colleges before returning to the North West of England. Craig teaches all ages from juniors through to students. Craig is responsible for our Friday Night Musical Theatre Classes, LAMDA Musical Theatre Exams and our Musical Theatre Summer Schools.