Jess Ryan is an ex Urban Stage student and professional actor and performer.
Training:
East 15 Acting School
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA)
Link: Spotlight CV for professional credits
Her journey with Urban Stage started in 2006. Jessica performed, as a student, in many shows during her time at Urban Stage, before assisting our sessions at aged 18. After her drama school training she became a leading teacher of our classes and eventually became the Head of the South Manchester branch before taking over as Owner and Principal of Urban Stage in 2026.
Professional Actor
Trained: Welsh College of Music and Drama
Professional Actor
Trained: Guildford School of Acting
Trained:
University of Manchester
Trained:
Man Met University &
Keele University
Trained:
Man Met School of Acting
Trained:
Bretton Hall
We often have visiting staff members teach at Urban Stage. All are professional performers and offer many different types of skills and training, built around their personal training and experience of the performing arts industry.
