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Natalie<\/h2>\n

At \u2018Honley Drama\u2019 we understand that acting is not just for actors. We know that the confidence, creativity and imagination taught through drama is invaluable whatever path you may take in the future.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The \u2018Honley Drama & Speech School<\/strong><\/em>\u2019 was established by \u2018Italia Conti\u2019 alumnus Koren Vanyj in 1988 and passed onto Natalie Johnstone (nee Haigh) in 2009.<\/p>\n

Natalie found her love for performing when joining the drama school at the age of nine and began helping out in the younger classes as she progressed through the school. She honed her skills through participating in LAMDA examinations, performing in annual plays and writing original scenes and sketches for other pupils.<\/p>\n

Natalie took over the running of \u2018Honley Drama\u2019 at the age of nineteen whilst studying at University. Following her graduation and achieving a first-class degree in Drama, Natalie continued to pursue her love of performing alongside a teaching career. As well as the running of all classes at Honley, Natalie is currently Head of Drama at Huddersfield Grammar School.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Build Confidence | Show and Tell | Improvise | Learn Poetry | Act out your Favourite Book | Have Some Fun | Story Telling | Learn Shakespeare | Fancy Dress<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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