About Me

I am an ex drama teacher, skilled in story telling and presenting, with many years experience as a singer in contemporary, folk band and classical settings. I've taken part in many productions, including the lead in Antigone, and main parts in Chekhov, restoration comedy and Victorian melodrama. I have produced plays and musicals at university and in schools. For 15 years I sang in a 4-piece acoustic folk band and currently sing and play keys in another band. I also sing in a classical choir of a high standard performing in up to four concerts per year. I have good presenting skills and much experience of performance. I am married with three adult children and two and a half grandchildren! (Three by the time you read this!)

Acting

Experience

Accents

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Employment History & Experience

All experience unpaid.

Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Instruments Played

Entertainment

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

My career has ranged from drama and English teaching to online journalism and latterly I set up a counselling agency, using creative techniques. I am used to speaking and performing in public in many settings.

Qualifications & Training

Degree - BA Hons in English and American Literature
PGCE - In English and Drama (Junior and Secondary level)
Executive Secretaries qualification with shorthand and typing
Diploma in Counselling
Level 2 in Creative Therapy
Level 2 in Counselling Supervision

Other Information

Relevant Skills

RP accent
Ability in a variety of characterisations
Voice quality and projection
Singing, solo and choir and band (Classical, Contemporary and Folk)

Interests & Hobbies

Singing, playing keys, theatre, music of all genres, poetry workshops, music workshops, National Trust