Rebecca Wood - BA (Hons) PGCE MA

Principal

Singing, Dance and Drama tutor & performer

Rebecca is a qualified teacher of Drama & Performing Arts and currently works as a teacher of Performing Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies of GCSE & A-level alongside Act One.

She has been a performer since she was three, and has many professional credits for theatre and film. She also regularly works as a professional actor, singer and performer.

Rebecca founded Act One in 2002 and has offered excellence in Musical Theatre and Acting for hundreds of local children. Her aim is to produce professional quality shows and ensure everyone involved gets a starring role! 

Tracy Johnson

TheatreBugs, Academy & ShowStoppers 

Tracy is a seasoned performer with lots of experience in dance and working with children. Tracy appeared in the professional production of 'Dreamers' at Oldham Coliseum and regularly performs on the amateur stage too! 

She has a background in troupe dancing and street dance but has choreographed ballet, tap and jazz for Act One! Tracy is also a budding actor herself and enjoys directing!

Lois Winterbottom

Theatre school Teaching Assistant & Princess Appearances

Lois  was an  Act One Student for 6 years and is now studying Drama at college. She hopes to be a Drama teacher when she is a fully fledged grown-up!!  She is extremely talented and we are so excited that she has now returned as a member of staff!

Saskia Gibson

TheatreBugs Teaching Assistant

Saskia is an accomplished dancer and we are really pleased she has joined the team! She has performed from a very young age and is excited to be part of the TheatreBugs team!

Poppy Fletcher

Princess Appearances & Children's Entertainer

Poppy is currently studying Music at university. She was a member of the theatre school for many years and often took on lead roles. Poppy also sings regularly at pubs and clubs to avid audiences!! She makes a perfect princess and the children absolutely love her!

We are so proud she has joined our team!