Nicola the Joint Principal has been teaching for Helen O'Grady for over 18 years, firstly as a teacher and as a Principal for 14 years. In 2018 Nicola become a Training Supervisor for the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, training Principals across the network.
Nicola trained at the East 15 acting school and gained a BA Honours in Acting. Most recently as an actress, her experience has been in TV commercials and film. Previously, she has worked in musical theatre, corporate acting work and has toured the UK performing in theatre and educational productions in primary and secondary schools and also leading workshops. Nicola is the Singing and Music Coordinator for the charity "Kissing it Better" working with local schools, coordinating events for Hospitals, care homes and singing for NHS events, sometimes with her son. In 2017 they appeared in a BBC documentary together about the charity’s work with older people. Nicola teaches in: St Joseph's Primary (Highgate) & Stoke Newington (Saturday Classes). |
Andrew
The Joint Principal has over 16 years teaching experience with Helen O'Grady North London. Andrew trained at the East 15 acting school where he gained a BA Honours in Acting, after which, he has become a successful actor in TV Commercials in the UK and across Europe. He is often on the TV demonstrating his comedy skills. He also worked as a drama teacher at the Method Studio (formally the Lee Strasburg Acting School) specialising as a Shakespeare tutor. He also worked as a writer of song links for a BBC radio 1 DJ. Nicola and Andrew are a husband and wife team. They have two boys who also attend the Academy! Andrew teaches in: Walthamstow, Edmonton & Stoke Newington (Friday classes) |
Verônica
Verônica is a Brazilian actress who graduated with a distinction from Drama Centre London in the MA Acting course, which included two months training in Russia at the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute. In Brazil, she attended one of the most prestigious BA Acting courses at Escola Superior de Artes Célia Helena. In London, Verônica has worked on several short films and appeared in the play “Before the Sun Rises” at Theatre 503. Verônica teaches in: Chingford |
Mariana
Mariana is a Colombian actor and director, that has worked as a drama teacher and facilitator both for children and adults in Spanish, English and Italian. After graduating from The Royal Central School of Speech in Drama, she has continued teaching drama to children. She believes that drama is the best tool to develop socials skills and build confidence. She also runs her own theatre company and works as a theatre translator. Mariana has acting, directing and assisting directing credits at Arcola Theatre, Southwark Playhouse, Rada Festival, Warren Theatre. Mariana teaches in: Godwin Junior School, Holloway, Leyton & Tottenham |
Michael started as a pupil of the North London Helen O'Grady Drama Academy when he was 5 years old and continued with the classes until the age of 18. He has since been working in the office and has worked his way up to Office Administrator. Michael started teaching classes last year and has proved to be a very popular teacher who the children love!
Michael's experience covers a wide range of areas including professional acting, photography, digital media editing, he is an IT Technician and also makes Origami! Michael teaches in: Kentish Town, Wood Green, Crouch End, Stratford & Clapton |
Justine is a South African Actor, Poet and Puppeteer. She received her formal training at Rhodes University before completing her BA(Hons) I’m Acting with a first at The Courtyard Theatre, London.
Justine was a student at Helen O Grady Drama in South Africa as well as an assistant teacher before moving to London and joining the Helen O Grady North London family. Justine Teaches in: Barn Croft School, Garden Suburb school and Clapton |
