Dominic Brunt. Patron ('Paddy' in Emmerdale) Dominic is delighted to be the Academy's patron. 'This is a trmendous opportunity for the young budding actors of Lincolnshire to be part of a drama school environment. I hope one day to be watching some of LATA's graduates in Emmerdale!'

Jay Marcus Head of Singing Trained: Guildford School of Acting Acting credits include: Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard (West End) Raoul in Phantom of the Opera (UK Tour) Nathan in Heartbeat (Yorkshire TV) As a producer credits include: Stage Stars (UK Tour) A Christmas Cracker (UK Tour) It's the Jungle Book Too (Whitby Pavillion Theatre) Les Miserables school edition (Lincoln Drill Hall) Cinderella (Lincoln Drill Hall) Founder: DTC Productions Ltd and the Majestic Theatre School

Lyndsey Ellis Head of Dance Trained: Leeds Dance College Dancing credits include: Boylan Sister/Dance Captain in Annie (UK & International Tour) Peter Pan in Peter Pan (Lincoln Theatre Royal) Wendy in Bob The Builder (UK, America & Australia Tour) Arabian Nights Dance Spectacular (European Tour) Principal Dancer in Snow White (Lincoln Theatre Royal) Choreographer for Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story (Lincoln Drill Hall) Founder/Principal: The Lyndsey Ellis School of Dance

Matthew Hewitt Head of Drama Trained: Bristol Old Vic Acting credits include: Joe Vegas in Fame (West End) Rooster Hannigan in Annie (UK Tour) Ben Young in One Step Beyond (UK Tour) Sammy in Blood Brothers (English Speaking Theatre of Frankfurt) Bottom in A Mid-Summer Nights Dream (Bristol Old Vic) One Potato! in Kensington Gardens (West End) Karl in Chalkface (BBC Television) Raymond in Help (BBC Television)

The Lincoln Academy of Theatre Arts (LATA) is a brand new Academy for students age 14 - 19 who have an interest in pursuing a career in Performing Arts.

It is run on Sundays 9.45am - 1.00pm at the new Knight Theatre in central Lincoln during term times. All the actor/teachers are well known in the area and have extensive careers in the field of performance, having worked in television, stage and film.

There will be a minimum of two performances per year at Lincoln Drill Hall. This will include plays, dance shows and group showcases. There is a maximum of 20 pupils per class (3 classes).

Our aim is to hone each students skills and prepare them for entry to Drama Colleges / Universities and for entrance into the Performing Arts Profession.

This is the only course in Lincoln which is run in the style of a Drama School and NOT a local Theatre School. We beleive in the highest standards of teaching for the greatest amount of learning.

The cost is ONLY £12.50 per week (payable termly).

All staff are CRB checked and we adhere to the governments 'safe from harm' programme.

To register your interest in joinung LATA, please download and complete the Application Form.