My Passion
Our Teachers who are Professional Practitioners
Jayanthi Siva-Lecolley
Specialist Teacher
Jayanthi has been on stage since childhood. A passionate advocate of dance theatre, she ventured into Physical Theatre and Contemporary Dance Theatre whilst pursuing her degree in Drama, followed by a Masters of Fine Arts at Queensland University of Technology (Australia).
Being able to actively work in the teaching and theatre industry for many years, Jayanthi has honed her skills while developing her own pedagogy. Since becoming a mother in 2012, she has drawn her focus to Arts education. She has been an Associate Lecturer at Republic Polytechnic since and has been teaching enrichment programmes in International Schools. One of the things she love is preparing children for the Trinity College London Drama Qualifications. To-date she has a 90% distinction rate with many if her students achieving high distinctions.
Performance (Dancing/Acting) - Direction - Choreography by Jayanthi Siva-Lecolley
Michael Corbidge
Consultant Voice Coach
35 years of teaching, writing and directing
Michael currently teaches as a guest practitioner, visiting lecturer and coach in Acting for Performance, Voice and Classical Text at The Rose Bruford College of the Arts. For many years he has been a Senior Voice and Text Associate and Senior Associate Education Practitioner with the Royal Shakespeare Company working across a number of projects.Michael spent many years as a theatrical contributor at Singapore Repertory Theatre. He is a regular visitor to Paris and to A.R.T.A. - The Actor’s Traditions Research Association (Association de Recherche des Traditions de l'Acteur) in the magnificent Bois de Vincennes. On his own turf he's the Associate and Patron of ‘Re-Shake Theatre Company’ in Kent.
Michael and Jaynthi share a working history of 18 years. Michael has now come on board with The Playhouse Workshop as a consultant Voice Coach for students preparing for Trinity Grade exams (Grade 4 and up). He will run online training for a few sessions, training their voice, an important performance instrument.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Krishita Bhajaj, Parent
We enrolled Rishabh for the Acting program for Trinity grade qualification with Jayanthi.
We had a wonderful experience.
As a teacher she has always been very dedicated , kind, hardworking fun, engaging and creative..
He always looked forward for the classes as she has many different teaching styles.
He gave his exam level 3 & level 5 and he had results with distinction. He enjoyed the lessons and time spent with her.
She is an exceptional teacher.
Rose Bruford, Student
"Michael Corbidge’s online-one-to-one is like no other. Firstly, he is honest. He helps you find your authenticity and works hard with you to get to a place you need to be and gets you to the best that you can be...
Michael is so caring about you and your work. His empathy and compassion are immense. But he lets you get away with nothing! He's forensic in his detail and the why? and how?- to put it right. It's bespoke to you- totally tailored.
Bhavna Kapoor, Parent
Jayanthi has been my son, Suvan’s teacher for his Acting course with Trinity College London level 3 and 5. She has been a great mentor and guide for Suvan. She is very meticulous and detailed in her teaching style. She instills courage in the student to try new and innovative improvisations and shed inhibitions. She has helped Suvan, not only grow as an actor but also as a person with more understanding and sensitivity around situations. She is the best teacher my son could have had.
Ashmita Assani, Parent
Jayanthi I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to you. You are one in a million, a complete natural intuitive with kids and have a genuine flair for what you do in this space. I gave you a little girl who was shy, uninterested, unconfident and I didn’t think she would last. To my surprise she bloomed under your guidance and I can’t tell you how much that means to me. Her confidence has grown, she is filled with joy when she talks about your classes and practices for her performance, and she looks forward to each class with so much excitement.
You found a way to spark joy and interest for her in these classes which is rare for her. I can’t thank you enough for the positive impact you have made in such a short space of time. Thank you for always going above and beyond
Eternally grateful
"The actor has to develop his body. The actor has to work on his voice. But the most important thing the actor has to work on is his mind." - Stella Adler