Biography
Born in Lanark Scotland and grew up in Callander Stirlingshire. Married with two grown up daughters and one granddaughter. . I have been involved with many community theatre/drama projects over the years since being being given a taste for drama in Callander Drama Group in my teens. I have received 5 years of drama tuition by professional tutors in association with the Brunton Theatre Edinburgh as an adult. Performed in stage and film productions in association with Queen Margaret University Edinburgh. Stage Management and performer in play at Edinburgh Festival. Currently run Catching The Past Living History Experiences with a friend and together we create events using drama, music, storytelling and crafts to bring the past to life. We use antique and vintage props and costumes to enhance our experiences. Trained at Telford College Edinburgh in Production and Technical Theatre. I have my own interesting collection of props and costume. Re enactor with 1722 Waggonway Project and Prestonpans 1745 Battlefield Trust. My hobbies include being a collector of vintage and retro prams which I use in drama productions, living history experiences and exhibit.Rough Collie ie Lassie type Dog Owner. Other pets include a rabbit and one guinea pig. Ability to drive a1947 vintage grey Ferguson tractor owned by my husband which is available for filming and fully insured. Experienced tv and film extra.
Previous Jobs:
Photo Shoot - Fri 16th June - Peebles/Eddleston
Anansi Boys - Arriving passengers - Covid Test -6th April - Edinburgh
Anansi Boys - Covid Test -6th April - Edinburgh
Anansi Boys - Arriving Passengers - 7th April - Edinburgh
Anansi Boys - Shoppers - Covid Test Thurs 13th
Anansi Boys - Shoppers - Friday 14th Jan
ver 20 Years In Community Theatre Playing Character Roles And Pantomimes, Edinburgh Fringe Production 2008. Drama Productions at Scottish Storytelling Centre Edinburgh.River City Police Station Office Assistant .Woman at Bingo night in The Legend Of Barney Thomson,
Adam Joan indian film Students at funeral 19/04/2017
Adam Joan indian film Cemetery scene 21/04/2017
River City 09/04/201 Clique Secure Unit scene 26/4/ LewisCapladi film Music teacher 12th May - 12/05/2019
Eliz is waiting Fri 16th Aug
EE Commercial Edinburgh Background Thurs 28th
EE Commercial aLL GOOD TOMORROW
Produced, scripted. performed several characters in own multi period drama documentary 20 mins film The Coop And Community History September 2021.
Grand Tours of Scotlands Rivers with Paul Murton History Presentation. May 2022.
Skills
Qualified In Production And Technical Theatre, Visual Storyteller, Historical Costumed Tour Guide, Ice Skating ,Country Dancing, Cycling, Living History Presentation, PropMaster sourcing and Costume collector, Gardening, Antique and Vintage Collector, Driving Licence, Trained in Visual Merchandising. Participate in Dog Shows with my rough collie.Presently volunteer as a museum guide/customer service and education at 1745 Battlefield Trust Jacobite Centre Museum Prestonpans. Hold Disclosure Scotland Cert valid until 9.8.24
Provide Reminiscence Workshops for the elderly in care settings.
Have ability to work in a team and adaptable as also happy to go solo. Good at improvisation, level headed ,trustworthy and listening.
Artistic and creative. Patient. Organised and punctual. Storyteller,performer specialising in social history topics.