MEET THE TEAM
Jack Ludwig - Artistic Director & Tutor
Growing up in Worcestershire Jack started performing arts at a young age and went to Wolverley High School studying Music Technology, Theatre Studies and dance at A Level. Being part of Wyre Forest Young Voice introduced Jack to the world of touring, singing in countries such as Cyprus, Poland and Estonia.
After finishing his school years in Wolverley Jack went on to study Dance at The School of the Arts Northampton for one year, during that year Jack was awarded a scholarship to train in Musical Theatre at CPA Studios, London graduating in 2014. Whilst in training Jack was cast as a dancer in the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony directed by Danny Boyle. Dancing alongside Dizzie Rascal and featuring in the SAMSUNG section of the show.
Jack has trained at a high level in Irish Dancing and competed in the Irish Dancing World Championships (An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha) Belfast in 2012. After competing Jack was part of the official Riverdance lineup to achieve the Longest 'Riverdance' Line Guinness World Record. The longest Riverdance line was achieved by 1,693 participants at an event organised by Abhann Productions (Ireland) in Dublin, Ireland, on 21 July 2013. Jack has performed in famous theatre's around the world such as the Congress Hall Warsaw, Poland. Jack toured Poland for a week in January 2019 with Gaelforce Dance and has recently covered in Dance Masters - Best of Irish Dance in Germany.
Theatre credits include: Titanic the Musical TIE Tour, Gaelforce Dance - China & Germany, Dance Masters - European Tour, Rhythm of the Dance - UK Tour, Celtic Dream - UK Tour, Rhythm of the Dance - Baku European Olympic Games, Jack & The Beanstalks - Lowestoft, Aladdin - Tenbury Wells.
Professional creative credits include: DEAR SANTA - UK Tour 2017 Director, Dick Whittington Tenbury Wells - Junior Cast Choreographer, Beauty & The Beast Tenbury Wells - Junior cast Choreographer, Cinderella Ludlow Assembly Rooms - Choreographer & Assistant Director, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Regal Tenbury - Director 2019. Most recently Jack made his West End debut as Irish Dance Choreographer and Irish Dance Ensemble in The Pirate Queen UK Premier 2020.
Jack has been a guest tutor at London School of Musical Theatre, regularly leads workshops across the UK, has worked for Chris Davis Management as a Dance Agent representing professional performers in TV, Film & Theatre. Jack has over 10 years experience in teaching Performing Arts and is delighted to offer his experience to future professionals in Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire.
LTA PATRONS
Matthew Wesley
Emma Hatton
"I'm delighted to be patron of acting for Ludwig Theatre Arts. Jack and I have worked together as performers and teachers over the last 4 years. We share the same view that drama classes of any kind whether they be musical theatre, TV, film or stage all help to give a young person confidence in presenting themselves in all walks of life, regardless of whether or not they choose a career in the Arts. I am looking forward to working with Jack and the LTA students”
"I’m delighted to become a Patron for Ludwig Theatre Arts and to show my support to a company providing not only incredible performing opportunities for the next generation but also a safe environment for youngsters to explore and develop their passion for performing amongst friends."
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Breanne - Drama Teacher
Breanne graduated from Fourth Monkey Theatre Company in 2017 after completing their two year repertory course in Acting & Performance. Since then Breanne has been a part of numerous productions. Her first professional credit was joining Partners Theatre Company X Reach Inclusive Arts for their annual production touring multiple schools in & around Swindon where she both devised & performed.
Breanne has been a part of Ludwig Theatre Arts since January - having performed as 'Wicked Queen' in their professional pantomime Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs in 2023 & now teaches Acting & Drama Studies in both Tenbury & Hereford. Breanne recently directed LTAs Summer Youth production of Legally Blonde Jr - her debut in directing. She has been a member of the National Youth Theatre.
Theatre Credits: Killer Queen (We Will Rock You); Ronette (Little Shop of Horrors); Miss Adelaide (Guys & Dolls); Camillo (The White Devil) & Soothsayer (Julius Caesar) both whilst training; Madame Tenardier (Les Mis) Roz Keith (9 to 5) and Lulu Warnicker (Footloose) with X-Entricity; Nancy (Oliver) with Get Your Wigle On & Breanne is also currently in rehearsals for Shrek The Musical playing the Ugly Duckling.
Kirsty-May - Dance Tutor
Kirsty-May has trained in many styles of dance from a young age. Crediting Aspire Dance Studio as setting her on a varied dance career pathway which led to Addict Dance Academy where she attained a First Class Performing Arts BA Hons in 2024.
Kirsty-May’s passion is being on the stage and teaching younger performers. Some of her performance credits include the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony 2022,
Sleeping Beauty 2016 (English Youth Ballet), Diamond Jubilee Celebrations 2012. She has also worked within TV and Film, credits include, “The Great Gatsby” directed by Jared Hageman, “Better Man”biography of Robbie Williams 2023 and The One Show 2016.
Millie Dyer - Vocal Tutor
Millie Chandler Dyer is an Actor/Musician specialising in vocals, with a passion for creating a more inclusive creative sector. After training with LTA, she achieved a Licentiate’s Diploma from the London College of Music, a Bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre from the Wales Academy of Voice and Dramatic Arts, and most recently completed her Master of Arts at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Millie has now returned to LTA as a singing teacher.
Recent credits include Julie Saunders in Bad Girls at the Albany Theatre, London, Spirit of the Ring in Ludlow’s Aladdin, and producing original arrangements for Musicals Through Time at Blackheath Halls. Alongside performing and musical directing, Millie works as a 1-to-1 singing coach, helping students of all ages grow in confidence and find their voice.
Meg Hamar Plant- Musical Theatre Tutor
Meg Hamar Plant has been a member of Ludwig Theatre Arts since 2022, performing in many of their productions, including Madame Thénardier in the award-winning LTA production of Les Misérables, and as choreographer on Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Courtyard in Hereford.
For the past few years, Meg has enjoyed leading the Musical Theatre Saturday class at the Assembly Rooms in Ludlow. She loves sharing her passion for dance and the theatre with her students and seeing their confidence and skills grow each week. She hopes to inspire the students, igniting the joy and creativity of dance and the performing arts.
Steve Roberts -
Senior Technician
Elliot Siwicki -
Admin Assistant
Cerys Jones -
Pantomime Production
Assistant
