I'm John-Paul Townsend, though most people know me as JP. With over 15 years of experience in performing arts, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of ages and ability, teaching puppetry, mask work, physical and musical theatre.

Presently, I am based at a further education college where I am a Course Leader of Performing Arts. In this role, I work with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Sam Connolly’s passion for drama began at the age of 13 while attending "Jude’s Drama Academy" at the Oldham Coliseum, Manchester. From his very first day there he knew something special had awoken in him.

Sam subsequently trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and received a BA HONS in Acting. Since graduating he has performed across stage, tv and film and worked extensively throughout the UK.

Sam is currently a SEND Drama specialist working in various schools around London. Working within this environment gives Sam the opportunity to experience life first hand alongside such uniquely bright and endearing minds. Sharing these moments, revelling in the laughter with such incredible pupils has become a very special part of Sam's life, rekindling that spark felt by a 13 year old boy stepping into Oldham Coliseum all those years ago.