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Meet The Team behind Here for the Drama Academy

We aim to provide the best possible learning experience for our students, helping them develop their acting skills and techniques while building confidence and having fun.

Milly Zero

Founder, Director and Principle of Grove Park, Sidcup and Purley.

Milly trained at The BRIT School and with NYT. At the age of 13, she played co-lead Hannah in CBBC’s hit sitcom ‘All At Sea’ for several series. She has gone on to work in productions for companies such as Netflix, British Film Institute and most famously played 'Dotty Cotton' in BBC1's 'Eastenders' for four years. She most recently played Hermia in The Gatehouse's production of 'Midsummer Nights Dream'. She is also a very experienced facilitator and acting coach.

Joshua Ely

Co-Director, Teacher at Grove Park and Loughton and Principle of Enfield and Loughton

Josh is an Actor, having trained at the prestigious drama school the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and East15 Acting School. He has worked in an array of projects across Stage and Screen, most recently starring in commercials for 'Stop! Think Fraud' and 'Stamma', aswell as in Short Film 'Inadequate'. He has taught Acting extensively nationally and internationally. He is highly skilled with Comedy and Improv.

Eva Trischler

Teacher, Grove Park and Sidcup

Eva studied Drama and Theatre at University of Kent and graduated in Acting from Rose Bruford College. Since then she has formed her own theatre company 'Written Off Theatre' and performed across the fringe theatre scene in London and Edinburgh. Eva is also a highly skilled singer and comedy writer. Eva is a highly experienced Acting teacher and facilitator, with years of experience.

Gracie Coulson-Harris

Teacher, Enfield

Gracie has been performing since she was six years old, and trained with NYT and The Actors Class, alongside HFTD Director Milly. She works with various theatre companies such as Frantic Assembly, at Theatre Royal Stratford East and Chickenshed Theatre Company. Gracie is about to start filming for a very exciting BBC Drama. She is an experienced Actor, Theatre Maker and Facilitator.

Beth Crame

Teacher, Purley

Beth studied at The Guilford School of Acting and graduated with her BA Hons in 2021. Since graduating Beth has worked on stage and screen. Beth has just finished a UK tour of 'A Song For Ella Grey'. You can also catch her in BTS'S, The V's new music video 'FRI-END-S'. When not performing, Beth is teaching and her passion is always about making performing accessible for all. Other theatre credits include Louise Bigelow, Carousel: A Concert (CadoganHall), Hatty Rabbit, The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Northern Stage), Sally Lasagna Live Tour (Open Clasp) and playing Alice in Alice in Wonderland (Durham Gala).

Euan Broughton

Teacher, LAMDA, Grove Park

Euan Broughton is a graduate of Rose Bruford College. Since graduating, he has gone on to participate in several fringe shows both acting and writing, including a run at Theatre Deli, London. He frequently collaborates with Broken Record Theatre Company. He has also had years of experience in LAMDA training and mentorship.