We are very proud of all our past students at Robinson Academy of Drama. See what they are up to now!
Mia Longman
When I discovered the exciting news almost five years ago that Becky Robinson was forming her very own drama school, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to be apart of it in some way.
Becky inspired me to begin acting at Willingdon Primary school where she was my first school teacher and drama coach. It was there I participated in every one of Becky’s drama clubs including choral and solo speaking which led me to my first solo performance at the Eastbourne Festival. It was Becky who gave me the initial confidence to step onto a stage and perform before an audience, which is something her and Lisa truly excel at.
At The Robinson Academy I completed my Grade 7 LAMDA with Becky, and when drama school auditions approached I was able to work on my acting pieces with her there. Becky supported me with my monologues right the way through to my final audition at BRICTT where I successfully gained a place on their new BA (Hons) Performing Arts Course for September 2017. My other involvement with the school includes teaching and princess/character workshop appearances.
I am now working as Levitate The Dua Lipa Tribute. See my Facebook page for update!
As well as offering excellent training, Robinson Academy’s teachers know how to make acting extra enjoyable and fun for everyone. It is totally admirable to see experienced and passionate performers like Becky and Lisa join forces to help inspire young actors like myself to reach for their dreams, not to mention what a thriving school they have created together. I’m very proud to call myself a Robin who has now spread its wings to go onto the next big adventure. I hope this will happen for many of the talented children at the Robinson Academy.
Sam Kavakli
Hello, I am Sam Kavakli. You have probably already seen me on the staff page and if so, sorry to keep waffling on!
The Robinson Drama Academy shaped me for who I am today. I love the theatre and thanks to Becky and Lisa, I have grown in confidence to perform on stage, follow my aspirations and be myself.
I joined when the company first started in 2013 at 9-years-old, and during my time as a student: I completed all of my Lamda exams up to Gold Medal, I performed in multiple Eastbourne Music and Arts Festivals (winning two duo trophies and one solo trophy) and had the opportunity to perform in multiple Robin Reviews at Eastbourne’s fabulous Hippodrome Theatre.
As an actor/performer, I have appeared in two independent films and many stage shows across the South East.
My credits with the Robinson Drama Academy (after being a student) include: Shere Khan in the ‘Jungle Book’ and Mr Beaver in ‘the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’.
Some of my other theatre credits include: Mr Myers KC in ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ (EODS), Lord Rivers in ‘Richard III’ (Grove Theatre), The Wino & Patrick Martin in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ (Stables Theatre), Levi in ‘Everybody’s Talking about Jamie’ (Hastleons), Master Slender in ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ (EODS) and Lord Longaville in ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ (EODS).
Alongside acting, I’m also trained in media via East Sussex College Eastbourne and I have a degree in Sports Journalism via the University of Brighton.
I am proud to be an alumni and now also a staff member at the Robinson Drama Academy. It is an amazing feeling to be able to share my knowledge with aspiring and talented young individuals.
Becky and Lisa are the two most incredible people and I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for me.
To quote my favourite show, Back to the Future, “you can accomplish anything, if you put your mind to it!”