I am currently on my gap year, after training with Arts Educational in london for two years at sixth form.
I took a year out before applying to drama schools to gain experience and a further insight into the acting world. Acting and theatre isn't what i want to do, its what i need to do,its as if i don't feel whole unless i am working with a company,or collaborating with others in this world, i am not made for simple things, i know that, i've always been odd,different,but this is why i love the arts, because at last they embrace that, and i will never stop doing what i love.
However it isn't just acting that has enthralled me, photography too has enabled me to take a lens up to the world and embrace the beauty of the un known, i also suffered from a great illness , but through photography i found myself again, i am an artist in all forms, weather it be ,acting,photography or performance art, i have the need to express and help others within me, and i hope that one day i will be able to help others and inspire others with my art.
Art, theatre, history and literature were woven into my life from an early age. I was inspired by Greek myths and Shakespeare vividly told by my barrister Dad. I’ve a powerful memory of Caliban throwing fish into the audience at the Globe- I was entranced, unaware of the process of osmosis. I began to understand the craft of performing Shakespeare as Viola in ‘Twelfth Night’, decoding every word with my lexicon in order to understand her objectives and motives. I realised Shakespeare sugar-coats his expletives and glamorizes slang, to expose our humanity, and began to feel even more at home with him.
Berkoff, Wertenbaker, Moliere, Dennis Kelly, and Mike Bartlett have also inspired me through their language and rich contextual characters. “In order to transform into any character, you must be able to play a man,” an inspirational teacher once told me. I took up the challenge playing Les in ‘East’. I studied primal physicality, bought an accent tape and raided my brother’s wardrobe. I traveled to school in character in hoody, baggy trousers and boxers - putting Les in context I could observe others through his eyes, study him and simply be him.
This year is about focusing on the goal, and experiencing life, i worked at a nursery for children for a term, in my point of view this was like constantly being on stage, having to be aware and focussed at any minute, i am now in a production of turn of the screw and working as a "vip parties and film premiere waitress in the mean time , whilst i am auditioning and throwing myself into the world i love.
In drama classes I have learned the difference between loving to act, sing and dance and understanding that they’re a skill and craft. I am an open fearless performer, fascinated by people, prepared to take risks and am committed to the exploration of a diverse range of dramatic text.
The space my gap year has given me has enabled me to reflect and gain some wonderful and challenging experiences, only deepening my passion and drive towards performing.
Fingers crossed for drama schools, but never know whats going to happen, all i no is that sometimes the path of getting somewhere changes but it wont divert me away from perusing what i love.
FAVOURITE QUOTES
Be brave , take risks , and allow the unexpected
One day your life will flash before you eyes, make sure its worth watching
though she may be but little,she is but fierce!!!!!! <3
the power belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams
as you climb the ladder of successes make sure its leaning against the right wall
what i love -
family,friends,poetry,history of art,photography,theatre,sultana bran cereal!,sambuca, my diary, downtown abby, SNOG yogurt shop in covent garden actually everything in covent garden! rehearsals, rum and raisin cartdore ice cream, all types of music, spotty clothes and i just love beautiful things!
what i hate :(
cheese, laziness , mean jokes! , the unfortunate fact i have a natural monobrow but thank goodness it can be taken away!, really loud noises in the mourning , pointless programs on tv !!
