Actors' Profiles Karen Brooks L.L.A.M. (Hons.) Dipl. Arif Javid Jemma Jessup B.A. (Hons.) Richard Linton Tim Spencer Suzanna Rickman Arabella Butler Rose Blackley Jenny Lockyer Claire Fry B.A. (Hons.) Joanna Passmore Kate Willis Mike Swain

The Actors

We firmly believe quality counts and we use only the best actors. There is simply no substitute for talent and training and all of our actors reach our high standard. Click on the links on the right to view a short synopsis of the actors.

Mike Swain

Mike is a Nottingham-born actor, writer and director who completed his B.A.(Hons) Performing and Media Arts Degree at the University of Derby. He toured with the Derby T.I.E. Graduate Company (Stepping Stones) in "What's the Real Deal" and with Troika Productions in "Macbeth" and "Toad of Toad Hall".

As the co-founder and creative director of Trade Secrets Theatre Company, which offers unique opportunities for community actors to develop and hone their skills, Mike has written, directed and/or acted in productions and musicals including "Bittersweet", "Life in the Farce Lane", "MacSaul" and "Black Letter Day".

Since his early teens he has worked with children of all ages starting out as a helper at summer holiday camps. He was a Drama Workshop leader for the Out of Hours Programme and toured with Chaplin’s Pantomimes, playing Billy Bones, the Squire and Ben Gunn in "Treasure Island".

"There's a good reason why Aesop's continues to attract bookings. The smooth blend of education and entertainment keeps children laughing as they learn. How can something this much fun be good for you? But it is!"

Mike Swain