Management
LSDA PRINCIPAL
JAKE TAYLOR – PRINCIPAL
Jake founded the London School of Dramatic Art with Urvashi Chand in 2005.
Originally from Abergavenny in Wales, he moved to London to train as an actor and dancer. His acting training began at the CTTC and culminated in a degree at the Drama Centre, London. Since graduating he has performed in numerous theatre productions in London and across the UK.
Prior to the formation of LSDA Jake worked as a Training Consultant for fundraising companies in the UK, working with both National and International charities and NGO’s (Amnesty International, the Red Cross, Greenpeace, Unicef, NSPCC among others). Jake relocated to Vancouver, Canada in 2003 to set up and manage a fundraising company.
As Principal Jake takes a hands-on approach to ensure all students have a positive learning experience during their time at LSDA.
Jake is also a keen photographer and enjoys graphic design.
LSDA ADMINISTRATOR
CAITLIN NUGENT – Administrator
Caitlin studied BA Drama and English at Kingston University London, graduating with first-class honours. She was the recipient of the KU Drama Prize at her graduation for recognition of achievement and dedication to her studies. In July 2024, Caitlin co-directed and performed in her graduate production of Antigone, playing the role of Ismene at The Rose Theatre.
As of 2025, Caitlin is a member of The Great Jones Repertory Company, the resident company at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City. She debuted with the GJR in October 2025 in multiple live projects in Creatures; a two-week long theatre festival convening artists, scientists and scholars in exploration of our current era of ecological precarity.
Caitlin has an innate admiration for the performing arts. She has completed several grades in ABRSM Classical Singing, and trained in Irish dancing at the Boyle O’Dowda Academy of Irish dance from 2008 to 2019. She also works for the European Poetry Festival every summer, where she also performs her work on occasion. Caitlin is passionate about theatre and education, and therefore has loved being part of the LSDA family since joining as Administrator in February 2026!
