Theatre learning facilitators
Abigail Pidgeon
Abigail is an actor, singer, writer, and facilitator who has been teaching performing arts for over 10 years.
After training as a secondary school drama teacher, Abigail graduated with an MA in Acting from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. She continues to work professionally as a performer alongside her work with young people.
Claire Finn
Claire Finn is an actor and creative practitioner who has worked on stage, television and radio.
Claire has previously worked for the New Perspectives Theatre Company, Leeds Playhouse, Nonsuch studios, and Nottingham Playhouse. She has extensive experience in creating and facilitating theatre workshops for all age groups and across various community, heritage and arts settings.
Dylan Bull
An actor, musician, composer and facilitator, Dylan specialises in devised performance for young people and family audiences.
He is experienced in drama teaching, facilitating, and mentoring, particularly in working with care-experienced young people. He is passionate about taking arts out into the community and to non-traditional spaces.
Mike Payton
Mike Payton has been an English and drama teacher for many years, working across Nottinghamshire.
As a performer and facilitator, Mike has worked with children and adults of all ages around the UK and beyond. Winner of the Black Country Story Slam, he has performed at museums, galleries, festivals, castles, and over 250 schools.
Robbie Bellekom
Robbie is a writer, actor, puppeteer and puppet maker. Along with a BA in Acting and Contemporary Theatre from East 15 Drama School, Robbie has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Hull and is a graduate of the Curious School of Puppetry.
They have toured both nationally and internationally and are experienced in facilitating workshops for all ages.