Amy's Story
Amy joined Knaves in 2021 and has been a regular staff member ever since. Her fervency for drama began at a young age, fostered through regular attendance at a theatre school throughout her youth. She believes it was this early training that allowed her love of drama to develop into an enduring amateur acting career. Amy regularly performs in am-dram productions and was most recently seen in Enlightenment at The Abbey Theatre, St Albans.
Amy is currently a drama teacher at St Ursula’s School in Greenwich, where she takes great joy in instilling in young people the same skills, confidence, and love for performance that she learned herself. Being a part of Knaves allows Amy to continue inspiring children both creatively and personally.
During her time at the University of Manchester, where she studied English Literature, Amy played an active role in the drama society, regularly performing in, writing, and devising original work. She has played lead roles in productions such as Maid Marian in Robin Hood, Nell Gwyn in Playhouse Creatures, and The Wolf From The Door, and has also starred in professional music videos.
Joseph's Story
Joseph Christain trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he developed a strong foundation in classical and contemporary performance, working extensively on Shakespeare, Chekhov, Greek tragedy, Restoration theatre, and modern texts. He has since gone on to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in London’s West End, bringing both classical and contemporary storytelling to audiences at the highest level.
Joseph is particularly passionate about Shakespeare and showing audiences how timeless texts can feel personal, accessible, and emotionally truthful. He believes the performing arts should be available to everyone, especially those who may not otherwise have easy access to creative opportunities. Through his performing, he aims to inspire confidence, imagination, and a genuine love of storytelling to whoever watches and other actors he works with.
Geri's Story
Geri McNamara is an actor from South Wales who trained at London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating with a First Class BA (Hons) in 2024.
Recent theatre credits include Girl Coded at the Wales Millennium Centre and Kid Sister at the Bread & Roses Theatre. Screen work includes Death Valley (BBC) and Ouroboros (short film). While training, credits include Cyrano, Othello, and How to Hold Your Breath (LAMDA). Geri has also been involved in rehearsed readings and development projects for new writing, including Good Women at the Hampstead Theatre and Sian de Bergerac at the Omnibus Theatre.
Alongside her professional acting work, Geri has extensive experience working with children. She is passionate about using storytelling and play to help young people connect with language, creativity, and each other in joyful and meaningful ways. Having joined a local drama club at the age of seven, she has seen first-hand how transformative these experiences can be, and is excited to support the young actors here at Knaves.
