About Theatre Express.

About Theatre Express staff

Suzanne Millington ALAM, LLAM (Hons.)


Suzanne  is both principal of THEATRE EXPRESS and Head of Performing Arts at The Lady Elizabeth School. She began her career as an actress in children's theatre and became a specialist in Theatre in Education. She has a wealth of experience in all styles of theatre and music and is well known for her work with children in this area and for introducing dinner theatre to the coast with her much acclaimed one woman show, Shirley Valentine.
Suzanne is a licentiate of LAMDA and was responsible for bringing LAMDA examinations into Spain in 1995. She holds the position of representative for the academy co-ordinating examinations in centres throughout the country.

Louise Dearden BA Hons,ALAM (Hons), Dip TEFL


Louise is an associate of LAMDA and began treading the boards in her childhood, but it was during her college years that she developed a passion for classical literature which shaped her choice of future roles. She completed her training in Cambridge, where she qualified as a teacher of English as a Foreign language, specialising in the use of drama.

 In 1987 she took her experience to Greece where she worked for 13 years as teacher, teacher-trainer and oral examiner for the University of Cambridge Examinations Board.

Kerry is an associate of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). She began her professional career working for the Rank organisation and has worked extensively in musical theatre both as a performer and choreographer. Kerry trained in drama and dance originally but her career has centred on Dance for the last ten years.

Kerry visited the UK this summer to attend the Chichester Summer school for ISTD teachers, to update her syllabus knowledge and to ensure that she is teaching with the most up to date methods. Kerry has also just returned from Newcastle where she was invited to adjudicate for the fourth Stacy McMullen School of dance Anual Dance festival.

At Theatre Express we strive to ensure that all of our students gain the best possible training and that all of our teachers are fully qualified. Kerry has been undergoing regular training and study towards the FDI (Foundation in Dance Instruction) and CDE (Certificate in Dance Education) to ensure that she can continue to give the highest quality teaching under the new QCA accreditation