Meet our Lead Tutor - Mr Tim Rowland
Over the years, Tim has written, cast and directed a number of family-friendly stage productions. He has taught at public and private primary and secondary educational establishments throughout East and West Sussex, and has trained numerous enthusiastic mature actors.
Tim’s passion for the performing arts was sparked in his childhood days when he would perform alongside friends at his local theatre youth group. Emboldened by the tremendously positive feedback and encouragement, Tim went on to train at Sir Paul McCartneys’ Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). Ever since, Tim has worked as a professional performer, writer, tutor, and director.
Tim earned his fully qualified teacher (QTS) status at Sussex University and has been an experienced Performing Arts teacher, leading children’s and adult’s drama groups (online and in-person) for more than 20 years.
When it comes to our members, Tim has a natural ability to connect with individuals and clearly understand what could best help them in developing empathy, self-confidence and communication skills.
“With extensive experience in working with children of all ages, Tim has developed a fantastic way of encouraging those who may be shyer than most to come out of their shell, as well as helping those who are very energetic to be able to focus on a given task.”
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Tim's theatre productions
As well as being lead tutor for all our Drama Collective groups, Tim wears many hats as a director, production manager, casting director, lighting, music and stage planner, entertainer, props and set creator, actor and costume designer.
From Shakespeare to latest productions from stages in London (UK), Tim has brought wonder and exuberance to audiences for more than 15 years through family-friendly live theatre productions of beloved stories and modern scripts, including:
Alice in Wonderland ┃ His Dark Materials ┃ The Jungle Book ┃ A-Typical Rainbow ┃ My Family and Other Animals The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe ┃ Robin Hood ┃ The Caucasian Chalk Circle ┃ Animal Farm ┃ Treasure Island A Midsummer Night’s Dream ┃ Robinson Crusoe ┃ Around the World in 80 Days ┃ The Railway Children Lord of the Flies ┃ The Pepperoni’s ┃ Dracula: The Bloody Truth ┃ The Importance of Being Earnest
The essentials
Health and safety is of course a concern for all parents, so please rest assured that Tim is officially insured and certified to work with children and is CRB / DBS checked. The venues that we work with provide safe and clean environments in which your child’s talent can shine, and Public Liability Insurance is in place.