I have been a core cast member of Pendle Productions since 2018. We bring classic children’s literature to life with two-actor productions, featuring original music and a LOT of multi-roling, as well as touring and static pantomimes every Christmas. In 2020, I was fortunate enough to be a part of one of the only pantomimes to complete its run, adapting our production to suit a drive-in format. I have played a wide variety of panto characters from Tinker Bell in Peter Pan, Alice Fitzwarren, Fairy and Cat (in various different productions of) Dick Whittington, and Jack Trott in Jack & The Beanstalk (pictured left/above on mobile). As a long-standing company member, my responsibilities have evolved to include choreographic and assistant director credits alongside my cast roles. It is also thanks to Pendle that I have developed many of my technical production skills.
I also performed with The Minack Theatre in Cornwall on The Kiss That Missed, sharing two of the three tracks in this Covid-friendly rotating cast, which led to my love of swing work. This tour's highlights included the Greenwich Theatre, Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT), and the Roman Theatre of Verulamium, St. Albans.
For a full list of my credits, check out my Spotlight Profile.
Alongside being a cast member, due to the small-scale nature of the productions I have worked on, I have been required to take on additional duties alongside my performance. These include wardrobe, sound, lighting and stage crew. When I am not performing, I am usually working backstage at various venues, whether as a local crew member or visiting company, or recently, on UK & Ireland Tours. This has given me invaluable insight into working on large-scale productions, including Mrs. Doubtfire, Burlesque, A Knight’s Tale and Death on the Nile as technical staff.
Feel free to get in contact to discuss projects!
Theatre
Vocalist Reel
Voice Acting, Audiobook Narration and Podcasting
Being an avid gamer, I have always had an interest in acting in video games; however, having trained in Musical Theatre, I wasn’t sure how to take that lateral step. I’ve been very fortunate to be accepted into the Limit Break Mentorship Scheme, which will help me make that change.
I recently produced my first audiobook, which is available on Audible, recorded in my own home studio.
I am also a cast member in an actual-play Dungeons & Dragons podcast, Twenty Sided Tales. Although it is still a relatively small podcast, it’s a passion project that I am proud to be a part of. Being a smaller project, it has meant that we are required to do a lot of the editing and promotional work ourselves. This has led to the development of improved audio editing skills, on a quicker turnaround, as well as video editing. I am also currently in the process of launching my own bedtime story podcast.
Physical Skills
Mocap/P-Cap
I had the absolute pleasure of gaining practical experience in the volume at Performance Captured Academy. I learned how to move within the volume, how it works and what works within it. I love the volume because I found a level of freedom within it that you don’t find in all styles of performance. You’re aren’t limited by what you can physically be, only what you can do.
Aerial Hoop, Pole and Dance
I started aerial hoop and pole fitness in 2023. The required combination of strength, grace, flexibility and stubborn perseverance made me instantly fall in love. It’s also allowed me to discover a higher level of freedom and joy with movement. Being musical theatre trained, I have a good technical basis, which lends itself to many dance styles. I have specific experience in ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance.
Stage combat
I have received my BADC qualifications in Standard Single Sword and Unarmed Combat, and I am hoping to expand my repertoire into further weapons training.
Horse riding
I have been horse-riding on and off for 25 years. When I was a teenager, I used to compete in BSJA, one-day events, and even (nearly) qualified for the Prince Philip Cup at the Horse of the Year Show. While my competing days are behind me, I still enjoy riding when I get the chance. You cannot understand my horror when I discovered horse riding was one of the most lied-about skills on an actor's CV, but rest assured, if you need someone with equestrian experience, I’m your gal.
Mocap & Physical Skills Reel
Motion Capture footage - Performance Captured Academy.
Television
I appeared as the Charity Collector in CBBC’s Still So Awkward (S1E6; Lilianova Hamptonovitch), directed by Nosa Eke, produced by Channel X North, which aired on the 30th of August 2021, and is available here on iPlayer.