About me
I’m a young aspiring actor based in London and I have just finished the 3 year BA Professional Acting Course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. It has been such a journey to getting to drama school since moving to the UK from South Africa in 2013, meeting like minded people at the National Youth Theatre and I’m so excited to be stepping into the industry for the first time.
I started acting at the age of 6 in Cape Town where I grew up and continued acting throughout school, graining more experience where ever possible. Everyone has that show that made them think “yeah acting is my passion” and mine happened a few years later when I got the lead role of Joseph in ‘Joseph and his Technicolour Dream Coat’. The show opened my eyes to the compelling, entrancing effect of performance on the performer and the audience. This experience spun the needle of my passion and years later caused me to chase professional training. Since being at drama school I’ve discovered such a joy for American play writes such as Mathew Lopez and Tyrell Alvin-Williams and being a part of projects that explore the similarities or asymmetries between cultures/race in a way that pushes a discussion that is engaging and productive. I believe as actors and storytellers we have the joy of introducing people to the unfamiliar and providing context to the lives of people different to ourselves whether it be in theatre, film, audio or any other form of artistry.
"I have a desire to create work with inspired people who, like me, enjoy creating and telling stories and sharing experiences."
I have looked forward to every school play I’ve been in, actively seeking participation in any form, whether it is a leading or supporting role. To name a few, I played Britney in ‘We Will Rock You’, James Riess in ‘Charles III’ and Henry in ‘That Face’ by Polly Stenham. Nevertheless, I appreciate the importance of all the elements that contribute to a production beyond the more visible roles and understand the hard work and dedication required by all to make performance night possible. Singing forms part of my repertoire too. I have achieved my Grade 8 in Classical Singing while enjoying a wide range of songs from classical to contemporary. I welcome feedback on my development and have actively participated in festivals to hone my craft.
Since starting in 2015 I have participated in News Reading, Sight Reading and solo Acting categories all in an effort to broaden my horizons to performance. I joined the Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre (Guildford) and performed in The Gift of the Magi back in 2019, a production heavily influenced by Charlie Chaplin. Movement-based communication was central to this performance and I learned about conveying subtle messages through movement alone. Exploring characters and portraying them on stage during my A-level intensified my interest in acting because of the increased depth and research involved with both the theoretical and practical sides of drama. Learning about practitioners such as Stanislavski, Commedia dell'arte and Dario Fo has helped me delve deeper into the art of acting and better connect with the character, fostering a greater understanding of how meaningful an actor's relationship with the audience is.
