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Meet John Giller the director & founder...

We have been very lucky to have help with venue costs from sponsors of JGDATA.
A huge thank you to all for their support and kindness.

We are always interested in new companies that would like to support and help us with venue costs or in any other way they can.  If you know of anyone interested, please do get in contact with us at JGDATA - we would love to hear from you.

Hello and thanks for visiting the John Giller Drama and Theatre Academy (JGDATA) website.  My name is John Giller and I’m a local school teacher in King’s Lynn Norfolk, where I live with my wife and three children.
I’ve been involved with acting and singing for a very long time and have been performing on stage for over 25 years.  Currently, I’m the writer and director of the local and touring Pantomimes and you can find out more information about the shows I produce, create and perform in by clicking the ‘John’s Productions’ button on this page.

I have been teaching drama and theatre techniques in many schools through my educational provision called ‘SCHOOL Stars’, which is an after school drama club for primary aged children.  The John Giller Drama and Theatre Academy officially opened on the 1st January 2012 and was initially only in Hunstanton.  However, within just six months it was evident that children outside the area wanted to join my academy too, so I opened my second academy in King’s Lynn.

Information about both academies can be found by clicking the relevant button on this page.

My aim is to provide a fun learning experience in performing arts in a friendly environment, which is excellent value for money.

Having two degrees in education (Bachelor of Education with Honours 1994 and Master of Arts in Education 2001) I have a very grounded and sound understanding of the learning outcomes I want for my students.  This is achieved through extremely enjoyable session content taught in a relaxed style to ensure student growth in ability and confidence, and as I’m a fully qualified teacher I also want to offer qualifications in acting, drama, singing and theatre.
I want to create and build an outstanding Acting and Singing Academy in Hunstanton and King's Lynn with a dedicated team of professionals who will be fully CRB checked, show a true commitment to high standards of provision and ultimately enjoy working within a theatrical environment.

In such a short time we have become an award winning drama academy, and more information can be found by clicking on the ‘Academy Awards’ button.

If you (or if you are a parent or carer, your child) are interested in acting and singing and would like to take part, then I look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks and best wishes,

JGDATA Principal Director

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We are proud to be the only Drama and Theatre Academy for the Norfolk Children's University in West Norfolk.
This is our proof of outstanding excellence in educational provision.

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