Our Teaching Team
Nicola Dodd
Nicola trained as a Speech, Drama and Communication Teacher with University of West London - London College of Music (LCM). Spotlight Drama was launched by Nicola in South Manchester in 2009 to provide a platform for students of all ages to learn performance skills, meet new likeminded friends and gain professional qualifications along the way. Nicola also teaches LAMDA syllabus and supports students with interview technique for university entry and graduate work placements and schemes.
Nicola's 15 years experience of working in a major blue chip company and further studies in the areas of performance coaching and psychology have enabled her to develop the necessary skills to support people through many performance, speaking and communication challenges.
In 2018, she created Spotlight Drama Youth Theatre, a not for profit organisation, focusing on creating opportunities for young people to perform in professional theatre spaces.
Associate Directors: Madeleine Edmondson, Rachel McGeough, Claudia Haley, Thomas McGeough & Thomas Latham
Our Supporting Artists
Spotlight Dog
Keeping our technical equipment protected, Ted is a highly qualified guard dog having trained in the streets, fields and gardens of South Manchester. Ted's hobbies include ball catching, watching football and eating.
Spotlight Cat
Helping our office team, often in the role of 'paper weight', Coco is happiest amidst the hustle and bustle of daily office life. She also has a beautiful purr and enjoys making her own podcasts. Her hobbies include dressing up and sleeping.
