After joining dramaworkshop as students in their early teens, Greg and Rebecca have gone on to gain a tremendous amount of experience within the industry, both on stage and off stage. Most recently Greg could be seen as Ryan Pilkinton in BBC1’s LINE OF DUTY (Series 1 & 5, 6) and Rebecca as Stacy in CH4’s RAISED BY WOLVES. and Beth Casey in THE ARCHERS. They Both also have a vast amount of stage experience, both have toured the UK in Various theatre shows and worked with BAFTA-winning directors. They have also devised and delivered many Theatre in Education workshops, working closely with schools across the Black Country, and were Nation Theatre Ambassadors for the UK tour of Macbeth. Gregory won a Royal Television Award for Best Newcomer when he was 14 years old and line of Duty won the 2021 NTA Award for Special Recognition.
They were Assistant Directors at dramaworkshop for a few years, since graduating in Drama from Dudely Evolve, and were very excited to become Directors in the Summer of 2020. As dramaworkshop Alumni, they have first-hand experience of the wonderful training and opportunity it offers. They are very passionate about continuing to help young people, just like they were, to achieve their potential and most importantly have lots of fun in a safe and supportive environment. Â
GREGORY PIPER
Director and Workshop
leader
REBECCA FULLER
Director and Workshop
leader
Josh Chell
Josh Trained alongside Rebecca and Greg and has a wealth of experience in theatre. From The Crucible to The Dumb Waiter, he has performed in, toured, devised and directed many shows including plays for the National Theatre Connections. He also has TV credits in BBC shows; Danny and The Human Zoo & Doctors. Josh is joining to pursue his passion in encouraging young people to get creative.
Rebecca Piper
Rebecca has over 25 years experience in primary education, specialising in arts and culture. Her passion has always been to encourage young people to bring out the best in themselves through creativity, allowing them to express and explore. We’re excited for her to lend her energy, skills, enthusiasm and passion to us. We’re thrilled for her to lead our newest groups Dramaworkshop Minis & our Junior Apollos.
Kathryn Irwin
Kathryn trained alongside Greg & Bec at Dramaworkshop before going on to study Musical Theatre at college and then at degree level at The Arden School of Theatre. Since graduating Kathryn has worked professionally in the MT industry including many solo performances, pantomime tours and lots of teaching!
Our Workshoppers who are keen to learn a new skill and explore their voices are able to book 1:1 singing sessions that will work around their usual drama classes. Kathryn’s infectious, fun energy, her patience and passion for what she does is such a strong addition to the team and we have loved seeing the results from our Workshoppers who have already had sessions with her.