Who We Are

Paul Holman
Founder
Company Chairman and Managing Director

Paul is an accomplished musician, director, teacher and writer, with an MA degree in Arts Management (City University) and a certificate in Music Education (University of London); he is also a Licentiate of Trinity College of Music (LTCM) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).

For nearly twenty years, Paul has been successfully presenting high quality pantomime, plays and summer shows throughout the country, and he has directed some of the country's leading names in showbusiness.

Paul formed his own company, Paul Holman Associates (now PHA), in 1995. PHA is a corporate member of the Institute of Entertainment and Arts Professionals (IEAP).

Adrian Jeckells
Artistic/Production Director

Adrian has been a performer, director and producer for thirteen years, having trained at the Italia Conti Academy for Performing Arts. During this time, he has worked in theatres throughout the country and overseas. Adrian has a wealth of experience working in children’s theatre and is an accredited teacher (ALAM), having taught in some of the country’s top theatre schools.

John Ogle
Administrative Director and Company Secretary

John has more than thirty years’ senior administrative management experience, originally in the Royal Air Force, then in the housing industry, and latterly in theatre, bringing business administration acumen as well as creative skills to PHA.

Andrew Lynford
Associate Producer

Andrew joins PHA as Associate Producer for the 2008/09 season, having previously directed and written scripts for Paul for the last three years. He has also appeared as Buttons, Muddles and Simple Simon for PHA, in shows dating back to 2000! He trained at Mountview Theatre School and has worked as an actor in the theatre in many straight and comedy roles, and on television, including a three-and-a-bit-year stint in EastEnders as the ever miserable Simon Raymond!

Having trained at the Arts Education Schools London, Suzanne has enjoyed many years as a principal performer in pantomime and in musical theatre at No.1 venues, both in the UK and abroad. She has also worked as a presenter and a voiceover artist, and appeared in several TV commercials. Suzanne's diverse experience extends to various PR assignments, including a secondment as PA to the Marketing Director at Directa UK, and work as a teacher of dance, drama and singing.

Matthew Hough
Production Secretary

A graduate in Classics from Cambridge University, Matthew is a professional musician, working as an accompanist, piano soloist and teacher, vocal coach and musical director. He also works in financial services, having initially being employed as a trainee chartered accountant in the City and subsequently undertaken a variety of accounting assignments, including several years with PHA

Katie

Our Office Manager and an integral part of PHA. Most frequently seen at launches, opening nights and of course auditions.