Hello! I’m Michael Murray, a dedicated theatre and education professional based in Yeovil. I have built a multi-faceted career as a drama and music tutor, LAMDA instructor, and chaperone, working with children and young people from around age 5 up to 14, and beyond. I enjoy helping students unlock confidence and creativity through engaging lessons, exam prep (including SATs and 11+), and hands-on drama and music activities. I also perform and coach across theatre settings, with experience as a LAMDA teacher and musical theatre instructor, and I value teamwork, adaptability, and creating a supportive learning environment. I’m always ready to step into leadership to help colleagues and students thrive. With experience in writing scripts and performing on stages from the West End of London to Disneyland, Paris, I offer energy and characterful perforomances.

Michael Murray

Hello! I’m Michael Murray, a dedicated theatre and education professional based in Yeovil. I have built a multi-faceted career as a drama and music tutor, LAMDA instructor, and chaperone, working with children and young people from around age 5 up to 14, and beyond. I enjoy helping students unlock confidence and creativity through engaging lessons, exam prep (including SATs and 11+), and hands-on drama and music activities. I also perform and coach across theatre settings, with experience as a LAMDA teacher and musical theatre instructor, and I value teamwork, adaptability, and creating a supportive learning environment. I’m always ready to step into leadership to help colleagues and students thrive. With experience in writing scripts and performing on stages from the West End of London to Disneyland, Paris, I offer energy and characterful perforomances.

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Hello! I’m Michael Murray, a dedicated theatre and education professional based in Yeovil. I have built a multi-faceted career as a drama and music tutor, LAMDA instructor, and chaperone, working with children and young people from around age 5 up to 14, and beyond. I enjoy helping students unlock confidence and creativity through engaging lessons, exam prep (including SATs and 11+), and hands-on drama and music activities.

I also perform and coach across theatre settings, with experience as a LAMDA teacher and musical theatre instructor, and I value teamwork, adaptability, and creating a supportive learning environment. I’m always ready to step into leadership to help colleagues and students thrive.

With experience in writing scripts and performing on stages from the West End of London to Disneyland, Paris, I offer energy and characterful perforomances.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Tutor at Explore Learning
July 1, 2021 - January 31, 2024
Nurtured young minds between the ages of 5 and 14; led the 11+ course, preparing children for selective school exams. Managed time, scheduling and organisation; patient and creative problem solving to help students achieve their full potential.
LAMDA Drama Teacher at Theatre on the River Ltd
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Led the LAMDA syllabus to a range of ages and abilities from Reception to Year 11; delivered exciting, educational and enthusiastic lessons to inspire the next generation of thespians.
Musical Theatre Teacher at Little Voices
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Teaches small groups of children between the ages of 6-9 in musical theatre; nurturing curiosity for the arts, preparing for exams, and creating a safe and enjoyable environment for expression.
Assistant Music and Drama Teacher at Walton Oak School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Looked after classes of 25-30 children, aged 8-11; taught rhythm and musical notation through dramatic and musical games and exercises.
Head Chaperone at Guildford Theatre School
July 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017
Chaperoned a group of 12 children; liaised with Director to ensure children's well-being; oversaw the performance, assisted with quick changes and scene changes, and communicated with technical managers for cues.

Education

Bachelor's at Brunel University London
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
Master's in Musical Theatre at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
April 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
A Levels at Godalming College
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
GCSEs at Halliford School
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services