Acting Teacher & Director

Katie Lawson

Katie is an Actor, Creative and Tutor based in the East Midlands. She trained at the University of Northampton where she graduated with a First Class BA (hons) Acting degree. Whilst continuing to work in the industry, Katie has found a love and passion for tutoring.

Katie was a founding performing member of Kristian Thomas Adult Elite Company and has continued to perform with them since they debuted in 2016. As the company has grown, Katie now enjoys being a part of both the Accelerate Training Programme and Musical Theatre faculty. She also Co-runs the Midlands Acting Network, a community and workshop series for industry professionals in the Midlands.

Creative Credits Include:
Co-Director (Underground Showcase, Accelerate Training Programme) Co-Choreographer (High School Musical Jr., Friesland School)

Performance Credits include:
Screen: Arthur’s Mum (Blondis War, 2022), April Hayes (Sleep Tight, 2022) Annie (Breethe Spec Com. 2022), Customer (McDonald’s Internal 2022) Amy’s Friend (Good Grief, 2021) Catching a Criminal (Documentary, 2017)

Stage: Mary Lennox (The Secret Garden, UK & Ireland Tour) Livy (Treasure Island, UK & Ireland Tour) Bryony (DNA, Jackson’s Lane Theatre) Betty / Sarah Good (The Crucible, Jackson’s Lane Theatre) Ensemble (Ghost, Evita, The Addams Family, Little Shop of Horrors, Our House, KTCo;) Wife of Bath (The Canterbury Tales, University of Northampton) First Witch (Macbeth, University of Northampton) Prince Charming (Cinderella, University of Northampton) Duchess of York / Bagot (Richard II, University of Northampton)