THE TATA TEAM

 Grace is a BA PGCE-qualified actor, educator, and theatre director based in Suffolk. Trained at Masters Performing Arts CDMT and the Guildford School of Acting, she has built a diverse career across stage and screen, including award-winning work, over 100 performances with Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, and collaborations with Warner Brothers. Grace has worked with leading East of England theatres as both a practitioner and director, and has extensive teaching experience across all education levels, including course leadership on a BA (Hons) programme. She is committed to empowering performers and ensuring young voices are central to her work. 

Katie is a GTP QTS-qualified drama teacher with over a decade of experience inspiring young performers across Suffolk. A graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University in Contemporary Theatre and Performance, she has toured her original work across Europe and directed over twenty school productions, from musicals to plays. Katie has extensive experience working with young people in a range of settings, including inclusive theatre at Chickenshed MK, supporting children and young people with SEND. She creates a creative, encouraging space where every young actor’s voice is valued and supported to grow 

 Chloe holds a BA in Drama from the University of Essex and completed practitioner training with the Pauline Quirke Academy Colchester and Mercury Theatre Colchester. Over the past eight years, she has worked across East Anglia, leading Youth Theatre with the New Wolsey Theatre and launching Little Stompers with Stomping Ground. She has also taken part in the Mercury Creatives development programme. A career highlight includes directing two youth productions performed at His Majesty’s Theatre in London. 

 Jess trained at East 15 Acting School and is an actor, director, and facilitator with extensive experience across theatre and education. She has worked with regional organisations including Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds and the New Wolsey Theatre, as well as delivering alternative education programmes for young people. With a diverse range of skills and experience, Jess is passionate about helping young people grow in confidence and creativity. Her broad experience enables her to design bespoke workshops and tailored tutoring, with a particular passion for supporting young actors in their journey into drama school.

  Alice is a BA QTS-qualified Drama and English teacher with over 20 years’ experience inspiring young people through storytelling and performance. A University of Leeds graduate in English Literature and Theatre Studies, she leads TATA’s Home Education classes, creating inclusive, supportive environments that nurture creativity, confidence, and curiosity. With additional training in child development, she provides thoughtful, tailored support for neurodivergent learners, helping every student thrive through drama. 

 Eva is an actor and facilitator with extensive training and performance experience across theatre, festivals, and youth theatre, including award-winning roles and membership of the National Youth Theatre. 

Eva holds 19 LAMDA qualifications alongside training in dance, singing, and music. Eva has worked with leading theatres delivering workshops for young people and is passionate about using drama to build confidence, creativity, and communication skills in a supportive environment.