London-based theatre director and acting coach, 20 years' teaching experience, great record at all levels from professional, audition-specific coaching to drama school entry and LAMDA exams.

Ciaran is an enormously experienced and inspiring teacher. He has trained so many young actors, many of whom have gone on to pursue acting professionally. As well as having great technical knowledge he has the energy and charisma to share his love and passion for the theatre with his students.

I have had the pleasure of working with Ciaran on two productions at the Rose Theatre, Kingston. Both shows have incorporated the Rose Theatre's Youth Theatre Company working with professional actors like myself. Ciaran's approach to his students of all ages is supportive, detailed, instructive and impactful. He treats his charges with the utmost respect and his unique skill enables his students to stretch their boundaries and discover - and then experience - the breadth of their capabilities. I have had the privilege of seeing his teaching style first hand - simultaneously witnesssing the esteem in which all his students hold him - and therefore recommend Ciaran without reservation.

Ciaran is a very talented writer, director, and actor with many years of professional experience on and behind the stage. He is also a particularly skilled tutor. I have a recreational interest in acting and I found that his considered instruction really helped my confidence in performing in front of people. I have also seen many of the stage productions he has directed and based on the quality of their acting I can recommend him at the professional level as well. Whether you are pursing acting as a hobby or a career your craft will improve. I strongly recommend working with Ciaran.

I know Ciaran from his time as Director of Learning and Participation at the Rose Theatre. My son was fortunate enough to work with Ciaran during the Rose Christmas Shows, which Ciaran wrote and directed.

Ciaran is an incredible Director and teacher. He has an astonishing ability to connect with young people and to help them to learn and grow. The Youth Theatre students he works with adore him. He treats his students with respect, does not patronise, expects the highest of standards and he creates a safe environment where they can feel confident to stretch into their full potential.

I have seen the Rose Young Company in rehearsals with Ciaran and know that they have enormous fun along the way, whilst maintaining high levels of professionalism, discipline and hard work. The standard of performance he achieves as a Director and a tutor are outstanding.

Ciaran knows his craft, understands the industry and knows the life of an actor - warts and all. You could not find a better tutor if you are looking to improve your auditioning skills, play-writing skills, up your chances of getting into Drama school, ace that GCSE / A Level performance piece or if you are looking for advice and support on how to survive as a working actor. He will be in very high demand as a tutor.

Ciaran is an insightful, caring and talented tutor, who is skilled at getting the best out of his students.