Craig Ranford

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Craig Ranford

 Actor  Presenter  Musician  Dancer  Entertainer

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  • Playing Age: from 16 to 26
    Location: Walsall
    Gender: Male

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Acting


Experience

 -  Musicals
 -  Panto
 -  Theatre (Touring)
 -  TIE/TYA


Accents

 -  Birmingham
 -  Black Country
 -  Cockney
 -  Dorset
 -  Liverpudlian
 -  Northern England
 -  Posh
 -  RP
 -  Somerset
 -  Yorkshire
 -  General American


Employment History & Experience

WEST SIDE STORY - Professional Youth Production played Big Deal Directed by Polly Ann Tanner Alexandra Theatre Birmingham

THE PANTO COMPANY
Two tours with the panto company
Dick Whittington 08/09 around the north west played Alderman Fitzwarren, Stink Bomb and the Sultan of Morrocco

Aladdin 09/10 around the UK playing Squeak (one of the chinese police), Dogbreath and the Genie of the lamp

M&M THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

2010 toured round the UK in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe playing Edmund, Aslan, Mr Beaver and Father Christmas

Sept 2010 - Feb 2011 touring round the UK in Peter Pan playing Smee, Michael, Tick Tock the croc , Big Chief Little Bottom and Peter's Shadow.

Feb 2011 - July 2011 toured round the UK and Ireland in "The Railway Children" playing Peter. I was also tour manager for this show.

October 2011 - November 2011 toured round the UK in "A Little Princess" playing Ramdass, Captain Crewe, and other characters. I was also Tour Manager for this show.

November 2011 - February 2012 toured around the UK in "Sleeping Beauty" playing the King and Faceache the troll.

OTHER ROLES

November 2012 - December 2012 was resident at the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton playing the role of Trevor Layte (comic) in their Christmas show "The Elf that saved Christmas" where i obtained good reviews!

Since finishing panto I have been working as an Actor and Presenter for Walt Disney Entertainments on board the Disney Cruise Line vessel the Disney Magic. Here I have been adopting characters to guide children on magical adventures as well as presenting activities and programs as myself and joined by the world famous disney friends.


Presenting


Experience

 -  Student
 -  Teaching
 -  Voiceover


Specialist Areas

 -  Childrens TV
 -  Game / Quiz Shows
 -  Performing Arts
 -  Voiceover


Employment History & Experience

Over the past few years have worked for haven holidays as an entertainer. Through this i have gained valuable experience in presenting resulting in the following :

CHILDREN'S INTERACTIVE GAMESHOWS
ADULT GAMESHOW TIME
CHILDRENS AND ADULTS TALENT COMPETITIONS

CHILDRENS CLUBS

Since April 2013 I have been an Actor and Presenter for Disney on the Disney Magic Cruise Ship. From there I present Children's game shows and interactive character led programs both in character and with the famous disney friends.


Music


Experience

 -  Composer
 -  Solo
 -  Teacher


Vocal Skills

 -  Pop
 -  Tenor


Instruments Played

 -  Guitar
 -  Keyboard
 -  Piano


Employment History & Experience

Have worked as a resident musical director for a couple of youth theatre groups. Have also run a youth choir in my home town.

Have also done work with youth music .

As a professional i have sung cabaret sets as a resident entertainer cabaret throughout the seasons.


Dancing


Experience

 -  Musicals
 -  Panto
 -  Theatre (Touring)


Dance Skills

 -  Ballet
 -  Cha Cha Cha
 -  Disco
 -  Freestyle
 -  Jazz
 -  Modern Jazz


Employment History & Experience

Have had dance training but had no exclusive dance jobs , though i do dance as a result of panto and musical work.


Entertainment


Experience

 -  Holiday Rep


Employment History & Experience

Worked for Haven holidays from 2007 season until the end of 2009 season at the following parks

2007 - Craig Tara , Ayr

2008 - Presthaven Sands , Prestatyn

2009 - Devon Cliffs , Exmouth

Have also worked at Pontins Prestatyn sands for christmas and new year Christmas 07/08.


Physical Details

Ethnicity:
White/ Caucasian
Skin Colour:
white
Height:
5 ft 7 in
Weight:
n/a
Build:
Average
Dress Size:
n/a
Chest:
n/a
Waist:
30 in
Hips:
n/a
Shoe Size:
n/a
Eye Colour:
Blue
Hair Colour:
Blonde
Hair Length:
Short
Hair Style:
Straight

Languages Spoken


 -  English

Experience & Qualifications


General Experience

Am experienced in running youth workshops, performing as an entertainer to an exceptional standard (through working for haven and pontins)

I am also really experienced in touring theatre used to working in casts as small as 4 people - this has given me skills in get ins , get outs and also technical skills in lighting and sound etc.



Qualifications & Training

BA Joint Honours Drama and Musical Theatre Performance
2:1 from Cumbria institute of the Arts, Carlisle

IDTA Dance Awards - Freestyle 2nd gold bar
- modern Jazz grade 3
- ballet grade 2


Other Information

Interests & Hobbies

Musical Theatre is my life. I would love to work in the west end in a residency that would be amazing but i am looking for any type of work in the industry

I really enjoy working with children in the arts.

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