Our teaching faculty
Marie Kay McCullough
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR-
HEAD OF MUSICAL THEATRE
RAD BALLET , ISTD MODERN & TAP TEACHER
AISTD/AIDB/RAD
Marie started dancing at the age of 5, at the Jean Geddes School Of Dance in Manchester. She competed in numerous festivals and competitions around the North of England and won over 400 medals and 150 trophies for Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Song & Dance, Greek and National Dance. At the age of 10 she was awarded a scholarship to study at Elmhurst Ballet School where she trained for 9 years before graduating with a Diploma in Musical Theatre and numerous qualifications including: I.S.T.D. Advanced and Associate Teaching exams in Modern Theatre and Tap, R.A.D. Ballet, Advanced and IdB (Teaching certificate) in Spanish Dance, Grade 8 Associated Board Singing exam and L.A.M.D.A. Diploma for Acting.
Marie has performed in Musicals, Pantomimes and Summer Shows in London Theatres and tours around the U.K. Credits includes Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Spirit of the Dance, Pleasure Island, Magic of the Musicals, Boogie Nights, On the Town, The Sound of Music, Albert Hall New Year Gala, Carmen, Seaside Special and various Pantomimes including the title role in Cinderella, Wendy in Peter Pan, Princess in Aladdin, Jill in Jack and The Beanstalk and Fairy Bo Bells in Dick Whittington. She has also performed as a soloist with Dansez Espagnola for a commissioned Spanish Ballet premier Histoire Del Toreo (Barbican Theatre and Kenwood Lake).
Marie has also choreographed many shows for professional theatre including, Houdini the Musical (UK tour), assisted with Simply Ballroom (Las Vegas) for Qdos Productions and several Pantomimes and Summer Seasons throughout the UK.
Marie is passionate about the performing arts and delights in sharing this love with the young people and adults at Creative Stage.
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Lottie Henshall
MUSICAL THEATRE TEACHER/ DANCE COACH
Best known as Jade Rowan in the ITV soap, Coronation Street, Lottie has also toured internationally with Mamma Mia playing Lisa and understudying the lead role Sophie.
Her other theatre credits include the UK Tour of the Madness musical, Our House and the World Premiere of The Braille Legacy at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.
Having trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Lottie’s first role after graduating was playing Jenna O’Brien in the much loved BBC TV soap, Doctors.
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Amy Wilson
COMMERCIAL & ACRO TEACHER
CS ELITE COMPETITION TEAM CHOREOGRAPHER
Amy studied at MGA Academy of Performing Arts where she gained a BA Honours degree in dance for professional performance.
Since graduating, Amy has performed around Scotland for various entertainment companies as well as passing on her knowledge and love of dance. Amy teaches a variety of styles including commercial, jazz, lyrical & Acro. She has also recently qualified as a ‘Broadway Boogie’ fitness instructor, which has become hugely popular at Creative Stage!
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Lorna Brooks
VOCAL COACH
(Private lessons and group sessions)
Lorna has worked in music in various capacities. As a singer- songwriter she has released 4 albums and toured extensively throughout UK, Europe and USA. Her most recent album ‘Since life stood still’ being released in spring 2024.
As a most sought after vocal coach she has worked on the award winning productions of Dundee Rep’s ‘Sunshine on Leith ‘and ‘Sweeney Todd’ and National Theatre of Scotland’s ‘Glasgow Girls’. She has been vocal coach at the City of Edinburgh Music School, Strathclyde University, Queen Margaret University and numerous arts projects.
She has performed for many theatre companies including Wildcat, Clyde Unity, Cutting Edge and ConFab and is currently composer for Kevali Productions in Dubai. She has also composed for short film.
Lorna very much looks forward to joining Creative Stage. www.lornabrooks.com
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Lewis Wilde
ACTING COACH
Lewis trained at MGA Academy of Performing Arts where he gained a BA Hons in Acting. Lewis has worked on multiple productions at Edinburgh Fringe, in London’s West End and in Glasgow's Websters Theatre. Since returning closer to home a couple of years ago, Lewis has also mastered a wide range of skills from juggling to almost conquering the unicycle! Lewis also sings and enjoys teaching acting through song.
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