Craig Ryder - Principal

Craig Ryder is a successful performer who trained at LIPA - Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts.

It is Craig's ambition to create opportunities for youngsters in North Wales to discover and explore their performing talents. With over 15 years experience in the Performing Arts industry, Craig is returning to North Wales to share his expertise with local 'new' talent. Craig continues to work as a professional Actor, keeping him and the training he will provide, fresh and up to date.

Training : Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts.

Theatre Includes :

Alternate Tick in Original London Cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the musical, Rebel Leader and understudy Galileo, Pop and Khashoggi in We Will Rock You (Dominion) Willy and understudy Tony in Copacabana (UK Tour) Ensemble in The Pyjama Game (Bolton) Lead Vocalist in Moulin Rouge (Tatton Hall) Dandini in Cinderella (Swansea Grand and Cardiff New Theatre) John Darling in Peter Pan (Bristol Hippodrome) Matt in Legal Weapon (APE Theatre Company) and Ensemble/Stripper in Police Story (Greenwich)

Television Includes :

Fireman in Commercial for Hula Hoops. Dafydd in Caerdydd, Darren Caterall in Mostyn Fflint N’Aye, Dylan in Pobol Y Cwm, Guest Actor in Paradise Hotel, John in Y Parc and presenting Hype. Also appearances on Uned 5, Blue Peter, Al Murray Show, Children in Need.

More recently Craig can be seen presenting on the series ‘Where can I get one of those?’ on SKY television.

Craig’s voice can also be heard on a range of the ‘Talking Books’ for the RNIB.