Public Arena, based in Cambridgeshire, was established in 1997. It is a unique theatre company offering drama skills for life. We operate 2 theatre schools for children in Fulbourn and Saffron Walden. Classes are open to children aged 5-18 yrs. Founding directors, Amanda and Tom Marty are both professional actors who have brought their vast experience of theatre and writing into the theatre schools.
Over the years we have gained an excellent reputation for writing and performing new work and have developed a recognised style of performance within the company. Participants are encouraged to play an active part in the devising process, offering plenty of scope for imaginative ideas in addition to learning skills of the theatre. All Public Arena tutors are experienced performers and teachers who have been fully CRB approved.

Thomas Marty trained as an actor at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and enjoyed 16 years in the business on stage and screen. He has worked for the Royal National Theatre, Royal Opera House, English Shakespeare Company. TV roles include "The Bill" and "Chucklevision". Thomas has written many plays which have been performed on the London Fringe.   Amanda Marty trained at the University of London, Goldsmiths’ College and began her acting career in 1989. Her work included London’s West End and National Tours. Amanda was co-founder of Public Arena, establishing the Theatre Workshop in 1997. She works at the Perse Girls Junior School as drama and speech teacher, coaching for LAMDA examinations.

Public Arena, 18 Hinton Road, Fulbourn, CAMBRIDGE CB21 5DZ Telephone: 01223 881272 Email: amanda@public-arena.co.uk