About Us
Allen Hannah - Principle
Trained in Musical Theatre with Lynne Millar before teaching Drama and Singing at a local Theatre school. Opened Encore in 2013 and has directed over 10 shows. Script Writing and adaptations are a speciality to ensure every Encore show is unique!
Allen has hosted competitions and acted as sound technician and stage manager.
His passion for teaching the arts are second to none, and is dedicated to building students confidence to build their skills in later life and to spread positive attitudes.
Kimberley A Hannah - Lead Choreographer
Kimberley Ann Hannah trained professionally in Dance and Musical Theatre at top Performing Arts Institutions in both Scotland and Barcelona. Kimberley has taught, choreographed and co-directed many shows and performances throughout her training and after. Since graduating Kimberley has performed up and down the U.K. in various events as well as completing several performing contracts abroad. Kimberley loves to teach and looks forward to passing on her passion, knowledge and enthusiasm!
Anna Gallagher
I have been training in dance and musical theatre for 20 years and I have trained professionally for three years at West college Scotland. I graduated with An A for my diploma. I have performed on some of the biggest stages in the UK such as the Theatre Royal and the world championships gymnastics 2016, plus many more. I was fortunate enough to have my choreography showcased at our end of year west college Scotland show which I was honoured with.I have been training in dance and musical theatre for 20 years and I have trained professionally for three years at West college Scotland. I graduated with An A for my diploma. I have performed on some of the biggest stages in the UK such as the Theatre Royal and the world championships gymnastics 2016, plus many more. I was fortunate enough to have my choreography showcased at our end of year west college Scotland show which I was honoured with.I have been training in dance and musical theatre for 20 years and I have trained professionally for three years at West college Scotland. I graduated with An A for my diploma. I have performed on some of the biggest stages in the UK such as the Theatre Royal and the world championships gymnastics 2016, plus many more. I was fortunate enough to have my choreography showcased at our end of year west college Scotland show which I was honoured with.I have been training in dance and musical theatre for 20 years and I have trained professionally for three years at West college Scotland. I graduated with An A for my diploma. I have performed on some of the biggest stages in the UK such as the Theatre Royal and the world championships gymnastics 2016, plus many more. I was fortunate enough to have my choreography showcased at our end of year west college Scotland show which I was honoured with.
Co-Coreographer
John Aitken
John has been performing since he was around 7 years old attending dance classes in his local town in Scotland. After realising his passion for the Arts he trained professionally at Cambridge Performing Arts (Bodywork) in Cambridge, England, graduating in 2014 with a Diploma in Professional Dance. Upon graduating, John has performed all around the world with prestigious companies such as Kspark Entertainment, Imagine Theatre, Princess Cruises, Grayboy Entertainment and P&O Cruises. Over this time he has had the incredible opportunity to be performing in a variety of venues - ranging from European tours, bespoke corporate events, pantomimes, guest performances and cruise ship contracts.
John also has a passion to choreograph and teach the next generation of budding performers with his choreographic work being showcased in professional venues around the world.