Our Team | Duckegg Theatre

Company Director - Vicky Weightman

Originally from North Lincolnshire, Vicky went onto train in Music and Musical Theatre at Chichester Conservatoire. Vicky franchised with Duckegg in September 2019 firstly taking on the Leeds area, building the classes and keeping them running through the pandemic. In January 2023 she took on a second franchise in North Lincolnshire before merging the two and becoming one independant Acting School in November 2023. With additional qualifications in singing from the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) and the University of West London as well as a personal training qualification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), she has worked in numerous sectors of the performance industry both on and off stage. These include: TV/film, choreography, production and mentoring.

Vicky's aim with Duckegg is to make the Arts accessable to all whether you want to pursue it as a career or a hobby. Vicky is always on the end of an email to answer any questions you might have, you may also see her popping into classes or at a Duckegg show/event. Vicky runs all LAMDA 1-1 sessions for pupils working towards solo exams.

Meet Our Creative Mentors

At Duckegg you will work alongside an experienced Creative Mentor. Our Creative Mentors work collaboratively with their groups on projects fuelled by student ideas, allowing them to take full creative ownership.

Creative Mentor for: Scunthorpe Musial Theatre Juniors & Seniors, Brigg Mini Eggs, Acting Juniors & Seniors

Daniel Swift

Daniel is a creative producer, inclusive theatre practitioner and doctoral researcher.

Daniel undertook his Undergraduate Degree in Drama in the Community at Bishop Grosseteste University. This opened the door for Daniel to begin a role as Drama Teacher in Lincoln, and since then he has worked consistently with various PMLD groups. He also has earned a Master’s Degree in Theatre Making at the University of Hull, specialising in Inclusive Theatre for People living with PMLD, and is now working towards his PhD at Rose Bruford and University of East London.

Daniel was awarded a Fellowship for the Royal Society of Arts in August 2021, and currently, works as CEO & Co-Artistic Director for Concrete Youth alongside his Duckegg groups.

Creative Mentor for: Selby Mini Eggs & Musical Theatre Juniors

Katie Wiseman

Katie, a singer, composer, and performer originally from East Sussex. Katie completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music at the University of York. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Music Composition at Leeds University. Katie has a passion for theatre, music, performance and teaching having previously worked as a teaching assistant and private vocal tutor. Katie is so excited to be joining Duckegg Theatre Acting School and can’t wait to help nurture her pupil's joy in using their voices and performing.

Creative Mentor for: Brigg Musical Theatre Juniors & Seniors

Amber Ackerman

Amber is a Musical Theatre Teacher, Children's Party Entertainer and Performer. Currently working in Lincoln with groups of children and 1-1 students, she strives to bring confidence and self belief to children of all ages and abilities. She studied at Leeds Conservatoire and received a BA Hons Degree in Songwriting. Her hobbies include dancing, singing, acting, exercising at the gym and writing her own songs.

Creative Mentor for: Scunthorpe Mini Eggs, Acting Juniors & Seniors

Nicola O'Brien

Nicola has a BA Honours degree in Acting from Bath Spa University as well as additional training in Speech and Drama, Popular Music Vocals, Archery and Stage Combat to name a few.

Nicola is an Actor herself with experience performing for both stage and screen. She is an experienced Acting mentor having worked with early years up to 18 with other Youth Theatre companies before starting with us here at Duckegg.

Nicola is passionate about inspiring the next generation and loves how drama helps kids express themselves.

Creative Mentor for: Barton Mini Eggs, Acting Juniors, Musical Theatre Juniors & Seniors

Mia Prest

Mia is currently working towards her BA Honours degree in Drama at Hull University and has additional qualifications Musical Theatre from the University of West London.

Mia is experienced performer and theatre practitioner having previously worked as children's party entertainer which included being a professional Princess and Christmas Elf.

Mia is passionate about stage management and loves showing her Duckegg groups all aspects of bringing a show together, both on and off stage.

Creative Mentor for: Wetherby Mini Eggs & Musical Theatre Juniors, Selby Musical Theatre Seniors, Sherburn in Elmet Acting Juniors & Seniors

Michael Mortimer

Michael has BA in Theatre and studied Performing Arts at college. He is also an award-winning screenwriter, with one of his screenplays currently being packaged in Los Angeles, and another being financed in Canada.

Michael has worked on various film and TV projects, most notably; Downton Abbey (The film), 1917, World on Fire, The Great, Hollyoaks, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Doctors, plus many more as a supporting artist.

Michael is also children's author, with his book 'Tucker the Time-Traveling Terrier.' Available on Amazon. Tucker the Time-Traveling Terrier: Tucker meets a Knight : Mortimer, Michael: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Creative Mentor for: Sherburn in Elmet Musical Theatre Juniors & Seniors

Amber Launders

Amber is a 2018 graduate of The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts with a degree in acting and holds a PGCE in Drama from Manchester Metropolitan University. She is an actor represented in the North West and a published poet featured in the Northern Writers anthology.

With six years of experience teaching acting, musical theatre and LAMDA, Amber has led a performing arts course in further education, and taught acting and musical theatre up to BTEC Level 3. She has successfully guided students in securing spots at top drama schools and universities. Amber has also worked as a creative learning practitioner with Storyhouse in Cheshire working with primary and secondary schools and currently teaches LAMDA across schools in the North West and online.

Amber is dedicated to empowering young people by fostering life skills, character development, and self-expression through performance art to help prepare them for the future.

Creative Mentor for: Scunthorpe ProTeam

Andy Feetom

Licentiate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Worked as an actor for Theatre in the Edge / Northern Theatre Company.

Has directed Youth Companies at the National Theatre / Stephen Joseph Theatre / Hull University and Hull Truck Theatre

Prominent Roles included ‘Gerald Croft’ : An Inspector Calls / ‘Judd’ : Kes and ‘Mark Antony’: Julius Caesar

Over 20 years experience as a Lecturer in Performing Arts and /theatre Studies at Wyke College and Grimsby Institute

Working as a mentor gives me the opportunity to see creative ideas flourish, especially when coupled with the energy and youthful enthusiasm of our members. Ideas that stem from something as simple as a single word, thought or deed are the ones that inspire the most. The greatest of journeys always begin with a single step...

Currently involved in education and immersive training projects.

Nice Shakespeare quote:

..we know what we are, but know not what we may be.

— HAMLET, ACT 4 SCENE 5

Company Director - Vicky Weightman

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