Resident company of The Attic Theatre
Resident company of The Attic Theatre
No.1 Fringe Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon
Resident company of The Attic Theatre
MEET THE TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Introducing to you the team behind the curtain keeping everything running like smooth cogs in a delicate machine. We all strive to create a place for you to come and enjoy a theatre full of dynamic performances both large and small
Artistic Director
John-Robert Partridge
A graduate from The Birmingham Conservatoire in acting, John co-founded Tread the Boards Theatre Company in 2009 with his now wife, Catherine Prout. John directs many of the acclaimed productions at The Attic Theatre and has won many awards throughout his career.
John also works as a freelance actor, lecturer, voice and audition coach at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and LAMDA teacher at Kings High School in Warwick.
Producer
Catherine Prout
Catherine co-founded Tread the Boards alongside her now husband, John-Robert Partridge. Alongside managing the logistics of the company, Catherine is also a key creative in every part of the process – producing, performing, playwriting and designing.
Catherine particularly enjoys adapting novels into new and exciting theatre scripts while always keeping them true to the original authors intent.
Production Manager & Technical Designer
Kat Murray
Kat has been working with Tread the Boards since 2009 and works closely with the creative teams to help pull our productions together.
Kat is a key member of the technical team and has designed the lighting and sound for over 50 shows at the Attic Theatre.
Senior Designer
Adam Clarke
Adam has a true passion and talent for designing shows to fit the slightly challenging space of the Attic Theatre.
Adam made his debut during Frankenstein and has gone on to design all the productions since.
His artistic talent has really brought the theatre alive from complex to more sedentary sets giving the actors a stage to shine on.
Set Builder, Props, Make Up & Prosthetics
Sue Kent
Props master for LWMS( Leamington and Warwick Musical Society) for 23 years
Set builder and prosthetic make up for Tread the Boards since 2022 working with Adam Clarke to create some incredible sets.
Sue volunteers most of her time into helping the theatre with her vast knowledge with props, construction along with make up and prosthetics.
Associate Director
Andy Wooley
Andy is Tread the Boards longest serving Associate Director with a penchant for modern, and often dark, comedy.
No Tread the Boards season is complete without Andy's unique style of direction on a lesser known script.
Musical Director & Sound Designer
Elliott Wallis
Elliott trained at the Year Out Drama Company and has been working with Tread the Boards Theatre Company since 2016.
Elliott also runs SE Theatre Company who also do performances at The Attic Theatre.
Elliott is currently Sound No 2 with the tour of Quiz touring the UK.
Pantomime Musical Director
Abigail Drennan
Abigail has been with Tread The Boards since 2021 gracing us with her amazing voice in our Pantomimes along with acting in shows throughout the year.
Abigail was Assistant Musical Director last year for Beauty and The Beast and we can't wait for her work on Jack and The Beanstalk and Dick Whittington this year
Box Office Manager
Denise Prout
Denise has volunteered for Tread The Boards since 2009. She looks after the box office and front of house.
Denise brings her warmth and friendly nature to be a support for everyone that is around her.
Front Of House Manager
Kevin Prout
Kev is well known to Tread the Boards regulars. He volunteers at The Attic Theatre working front of house and box office. Kev is famous for his pre and post show announcements and catchphrases.
He has been working with Tread The Boards since 2009
Socials King
Robert Moore
Bobby keeps our Instagram followers up to date with the exciting information on upcoming shows. From cast releases to facts about the characters and shows.
He also is the one and only Sherlock currently working on more adaptations of the mysteries to come. Bobby is a great actor appearing in shows year round.
Graphic Designer
Alistair Mcleod
Alistair has been designing for Tread The Boards since 2009. You can enjoy his iconic designs throughout the year.
He is a freelance designer living in Northumberland.
Resident Photographer
Andrew Maguire
Andrew is a professional midlands based photographer and videographer, owner of Andrew Maguire Photography.
He is our resident photographer with his lovely wife for our shows, capturing our actors at their best (and worst!).
Resident Photographer
Laura Maguire
Laura teams up with her husband Andrew Maguire taking incredible photos of our productions.
Laura is a great photographer in her own right and you can see her work on her social media