Bruce Sharp

Bruce Sharp has a B.A. (Hons) Degree in Drama and Theatre and a B.Ed. (Hons) in education. He has worked in both amateur and professional theatre specialising in sound and music for performance and gained practical experience as musical director of a Theatre In Education Company. His many years as a full time Primary School Teacher have given him a clear insight into what fires children's imaginations as well as a good understanding of the huge benefits of creative learning. He also understands the demands of working on the teaching side of a production. Working with a large group of children is a bit like juggling. Now imagine the balls are slippery and have teeth and you're getting close. Now imagine the sense of achievement and self-belief the children get from this amazing process. Working with children on a production is always a magical experience. I'm not saying it isn't hard work, I'm just saying it's always worth it.

Bruce has written and produced many wonderful children's shows. His bright colourful characters, witty fast-paced scripts and humorous catchy songs have proved hugely successful with both the children and the parents.

"The problem isn't with his productions, it's the songs you're still singing two months later when you're trying to conduct a serious staff meeting." - Tony Mallett (Class Teacher- Shadwell Primary School)

Bruce currently lives in Harrogate along with a large black Labrador, a cat called Mouse and a firm belief that you can never have enough chocolate cake. He says his secret to successful writing for children is that he's never lost the desire to play like a child. Perhaps that is why the children who perform them love his plays.