Ellen McLean

Ellen is an experienced drama, singing and (occasional!) dance teacher whose love of the performing arts began in baby ballet classes and has continued to grow ever since. Growing up in Cheltenham, she trained in a variety of dance styles, alongside drama and musical theatre. Although she loved performing and took to the stage at every opportunity, Ellen discovered her true passion when she began directing as a teenager.

Ellen now teaches students of all ages across Cheltenham and Gloucester. Her classes combine creativity with a strong grounding in acting technique, helping students develop confidence, communication skills and a well-rounded actor's "toolkit", whether they dream of a career in the arts or simply want to have fun and express themselves.

Favourite colour: Pink

Favourite food: Humous

Favourite music: Love 70s - Joni Mitchell, The Carpenters… but give me a Broadway Cast Recording any day!

Fun fact: I also teach yoga. Practicing most days keeps me calm and grounded 🧘‍♀️

Credits

Assistant Director for Come From Away at the Everyman Cheltenham, Associate Director for Constellations at the Everyman Studio Theatre, and ensemble roles in several CODS productions, including The Wedding Singer and Bonnie and Clyde. She has also written and directed a number of children's productions for Theatre Studio.