Our Story

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Susannah and Elian always knew of each other, but their paths didn't cross until 2022, despite them both performing and teaching on the local theatre scene and later on in the film and television sector.
But when they finally met during a run of Beauty and the Beast, they quickly became great friends and realised they shared a common goal: to build a community that fosters confidence, support, and skills within the creative arts for children.
In a short time, they decided to combine their respective theatre groups, and just like that, The Academi Group was born.
Elian and Susannah are extremely excited to share their incredible passion with all those joining them on this journey of collaboration, not competition.