Our Patrons

Actor

Miranda Heath is an actor whose recent theatre credits include; Ocean at the End of the Lane (NTP/National Theatre), United Queendom (Les Enfants Terribles), u/s in Betrayal (Jamie Lloyd Productions) and Small Wonders (Punchdrunk). Television work includes; Code 404 (Sky), The Capture, Get Even and Eastenders (BBC).

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Fourth Monkey family as a patron as this is a school that nurtures individuality and creativity in a way I’ve never seen before. Students are encouraged to stretch themselves and work to their full capacity whilst being completely supported in a safe environment.”

Actor and Artistic Director and Founder of The Spanish Theatre Company and The Cervantes Theatre

Jorge is a renowned Spanish producer, director and actor and founder of the Spanish Theatre Company (London). He trained at the Royal School of Dramatic Art of Madrid (Acting) and the British Theatre Association (Directing and Producing).

His directing credits include: The Grain Store and The Public by Lorca (Fourth Monkey); End of the Rainbow; Dracula; The 39 Steps (Spanish production); The Woman in Black (Spanish production), The House of Bernarda Alba,Blood Wedding and The Judge of the Divorces… y otros (Cervantes Theatre). As an actor, Jorge has appeared in more than 20 plays, 30 films and TV series, having played the lead in over 30 projects.

“Before I came to London, Fourth Monkey, was at the top of my priority list because I thought they had the kind of training that I believe in. I never thought that five years later, I would have a theatre in London and that Fourth Monkey was going to be part of it. That’s why it is a privilege for me to be a patron and share with their students and community of actors the same dream.”

Actor

Brigid is an actor whose most recent theatre work includes A Christmas Carol (RSC), I’m not Running (National Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (Headlong) and her television work includes a regular role in Fortitude (Sky Atlantic).

“I believe that Fourth Monkey offers the student actor outstanding training in a supportive and innovative environment, perfect for creative development. The training experience is both rewarding and profound; producing intuitive, focussed and dynamic actors whilst nurturing and motivating the importance of creating their own work in this ever-evolving industry. I am delighted and excited to be part of the Monkey family.”

Actor

Jonjo O’Neill is a well-known British Stage Actor and is an Associate artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He is perhaps best known for his portrayals of Richard III and as Mercutio in the acclaimed Rupert Goold production of Romeo & Juliet.

Onscreen, Jonjo is best known for The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), Constantine (2014), The Assets (2014), The Fall (2013), Defiance (2008) and Doctor Who (2005).

“I love Fourth Monkey because there is a sense of punk and rock n’ roll about the place. It feels fresh, passionate and up for it. Not everyone looks the same or sounds the same.”

Actor

Danielle Kassaraté is an Essex-born actor, who trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Her acting credits include roles in a wide variety of productions, from A Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time at the Gielgud Theatre, to Macbeth at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, and from The Color Purple at Birmingham Hippodrome & Leicester Curve to Guys and Dolls at The Royal Exchange Theatre and Little Shop of Horrors at Theatre Clwyd.

“I am beyond thrilled and honoured to be a patron for Fourth Monkey. …Nurturing and encouraging the arts is something I am extremely passionate about, and I am excited to work with and be inspired by working with everyone.”

Guillaume is an actor, director, mime and magician, forming Theatre Re in 2009. Guillaume trained at the Conservatory of Villeurbanne (FR) and graduated from the International School of Corporeal Mime in London under the direction of Corinne Soum and Steven Wasson. He also studied with Thomas Leabhart and Daniel Stein. Guillaume holds an MA in Text and Performance Studies from King’s College & RADA.

“I am extremely proud and excited to become a patron of Fourth Monkey Actor Training Company and join their journey to explore the best way forward in training for theatre.”

Paula Paz is co-founder and Associate Director of the Cervantes Theatre and the Spanish Theatre Company. She is a theatre director and former professional ballet dancer and holds an MA with distinction in Theatre Directing from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

Directing credits include The Little Pony, The Swallow and Darwin’s Tortoise (Cervantes Theatre), Knives in Hens (KC Theatre), Eigengrau (Mountview), History of a Staircase (White Bear Theatre) and Hay que deshacer la Casa (Canada Water Culture Space).

“I am a true advocate for Fourth Monkey training. Every time I see an actor walking into an audition I can tell if they have trained at Fourth Monkey, it’s like a signature. They are confident, ready and prepared, full of ideas and full of energy. As a director, it is a joy working with actors so well trained and I am truly honoured to be a patron of Fourth Monkey”

Designer, Wardrobe Supervisor, Wigs Mistress & Make-up Artist

Sophia Khan is an experienced Designer, Wardrobe Supervisor, Wigs Mistress and Make-up Artist. She started her creative career working as a dresser and wardrobe mistress for a live music show, which was the catalyst for her career working with bands and musicians from George Michael to Lady Gaga, and from Dolly Parton to Motorhead, before venturing into the ice-skating industry and touring the UK and northern Europe with a variety of different live shows and subsequently moving into theatre.

“I can’t express how honoured I am to become a patron of Fourth Monkey. They go above and beyond understanding exactly what their students’ needs are in a safe, open environment.”