Craig Whiteley

“I have been involved in the performing arts all my life and have a long-standing history with The Theatre Workshop.

I graduated from Mountview Theatre School with a first BA Hons and enjoyed a fantastic career in the performing arts industry, from playing Eddie in Blood Brothers on tour and in the West End, to performing in The Mousetrap in its 50^th year, playing the young Tommy Steele in Scrooge at The London Palladium and touring the world with the 12 Tenors. Alongside professional performing, I have been a youth director and drama teacher for 17 years, but now devote all of my work-life to teaching, where my passion lies. I have been Head of Drama at The Theatre Workshop for the last 4 years and it has been a real honour to work with the students in this capacity. It has been a role full of creativity, artistry, excitement and challenges. I founded the company, West End Experience originally as a platform to provide workshops to schools whilst on a national tour of Blood Brothers. Since then it has developed and grown – providing holiday schools all over the UK, including our flagship summer school in Brighton every August.  There is naturally a huge crossover of students with TTW, which is particualrly rewarding.

I am excited that my wife, Rebekah and I are now Creative Directors of The Theatre Workshop. What TTW has to offer children is something quite special and unique – the opportunities are second to none! Our tutors are the best in the biz and the creative team are a passionate and eager force, driving young people to reach their potential.”

Craig lives in Brighton with his wife, two daughters and their dog.