Trisha Lee - Founder and Artistic Director
Trisha founded MakeBelieve Arts in 2002. Trisha oversees development of the artistic programme; devising and direction of theatre shows; initiation of creative programmes, and delivery of creative programmes requiring special knowledge and expertise.
Trish has directed seven shows with the company and run countless projects in schools. She has worked in the US, the Netherlands, Japan, Qatar and Spain. Widely known for her work on the Helicopter Technique, she is in demand to speak at conferences and deliver INSETs for teachers.
Based on her work in theatre in education, her ability to link current educational theory with theatre practice and a passionate interest in how children learn, Trish has published two chapters in Network Continuums Success in the Creative Classroom, where she wrote about the Helicopter Technique and in her second book Happy Families she tackled parenting and the emotions experienced during transition.
Trish is also a cabinet appointed Social Enterprise Ambassador - to find out more visit www.socialenterpriseambassadors.org.uk
Pippa Taylor - Administrative Director
Pippa joined MakeBelieve Arts in April 2008 with several years experience in theatre and project administration having worked at, among others, Greenwich Theatre and Talawa Theatre Company.
She began her career doing work experience at the Century Theatre in Keswick, Cumbria and was lucky enough to be a regular member of staff during the transition to the new venue, Theatre by the Lake.
Once she left school, Pippa followed her passion for the arts by taking a BA in Drama at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and then an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths College.
Fiona Campbell - Marketing & Administration Assistant
Fiona joined MakeBelieve Arts in January 2010 after relocating to London from Melbourne, Australia.
Having achieved her BA in Contemporary Arts - Drama at Deakin University, Fiona went on to complete her MA in Professional Communication, specialising in Public Relations and Professional Writing.
Fiona has a strong background of professional and voluntary experience within arts, educational and community settings. She is passionate about arts and education, and firmly believes in the creative capacity of children and young people.
Alice Edwards - Creative Projects Coordinator
Alice has worked as a drama practitioner since graduating from Central School of Speech and Drama with a 1st class honours degree in Drama, Applied Theatre and Education.
From the age of 18 she has delivered projects in the UK, Africa and India. This has given her substantial experience in directing and facilitating projects with children, young people and community Groups.
Alice is very pleased to join MakeBelieve Arts and relishes the oppourtunity to develop her project management skills. The Creative Projects Coordinator is responsible for the supervision and delivery of projects, liaising with schools and Creative Associates.
Ross Bolwell-Williams - Creative Projects Facilitator
Ross graduated from Central School of Speech and Drama, with a first class honours degree in Drama - Applied Theatre and Education.
Whilst at Central, Ross collaborated with a Kosivan theatre company: Centre for Children's Theatre Development, and worked with a playwright and local youth theatre to produce a touring theatre-in-education piece entitled ‘The Rainbow Bridge'.
Since leaving Central, Ross has worked as a director and workshop leader for London Bubble Theatre Company; delivering the companies education and creative programmes. Ross relishes working imaginatively with young people, and especially enjoys working in-role. He is delighted to join the artistic team at MakeBelieve Arts and looks forward to creating and facilitating engaging programmes of work to animate the curriculum.
Board of Trustees
Glenys Ingham (Chair - Head Teacher, Myatt Garden - Lewisham Primary school)
Bartle Sawbridge
Evan Placey (Participation & Learning Project Manager - Hackney Empire)
Gerald Lidstone (Deputy Head of Drama - Goldsmiths, University of London),
Graham Jameson (retired Head Teacher)
Isla Hill (Creative Associate of MBA)