2engage

Performing Arts Company

About Us

2engage Performing Arts Company was formed in the summer of 2004. Their shared ambition was to create a unique and high quality performing arts company that pioneered engaging content for all audiences.

We passionately believe drama is an extremely powerful tool that helps the participant understand and experience a situation. We're always looking for talented individuals to be part of what we do.


Director
Marcus Lyon

Background Info:

Marcus, originally from the spa city of Bath was part of The Keynsham Youth Theatre and the Bath Operatic Society.

He moved north to Chester after doing A-levels and studied a Combined Honours Degree in Performance and Media Technology at the University of Chester. Interests include: rugby, skiing and socialising.

Marcus has completed a PGCE and now teaches the next generation of talent at The Hammond School in Chester.




Director
Ed Morris

Background Info:

Ed, from Haslington South Cheshire finished his A-Levels at Sandbach School for boys and moved on to Chester University to Study Theatre Studies and Computer Science.

His interests include most sports, graphic design and music. He is especially interested in 'total theatre', the collective works of Stephen Berkoff, physical theatre and a lot of drama.


Director
Phil Goss

Background Info:

Phil, originally from Leeds, finished his A-Levels and studied Single Honours Theatre Studies at Chester University. After graduating he completed his PGCE in further and Higher Education. His interests include football, other sports and music.

Especially interested in the comedy aspects of Theatre in particular Stand Up Comedy as Brechtian Performance and Boal's Theatre for Change.

The students really enjoyed it and think they have benefited a lot too. They all listened really well which is a sure sign they enjoyed it. R... (Read More)

Karen Norris - Chorlton High

2engage were extremely professional in their approach. Fun, focused and flexible. They were willing to adapt their ideas to suit our needs. Their p... (Read More)

Mr Psiridis, Head of Drama, Wellsway School Bristol

2engage ran a series of tailor-made workshops for our Arts Week based on the theme of 'The Global Village'. The work that they produced with the Ye... (Read More)

Annika Munro, Director of Teaching and Learning Drama, Fallibroom High