Lauren Simpson
Overview
- Ethnicity
- White / European Descent
- Age Range
- 26 - 36
- Height
- 5' 5" (1m 65cm)
- Weight
- 8st. 0lb. (51kg)
- Hair Colour
- Brown
- Eye Colour
- Blue
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2008 |
Ballet - Cecchetti
Film |
Janet Hegarty School of Ballet |
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2010 |
ATCL Performance Diploma in Musical Theatre
Film |
Kent & Surrey Academy of Performing Arts (KSA) |
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2010 |
Musical Theatre
Film |
Kent and Surrey Academy of Performing Arts |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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About me
I trained in Cecchetti Ballet at the Janet Hegarty School of Ballet for 14 years where I achieved a Distinction (A) at Intermediate Foundation standard. During this time I danced in 8 full-length ballets at Norwich Theatre Royal including 3 performances of The Nutcracker with English Youth Ballet in 2005. I began singing at an early age in variety shows, musicals & pantomimes & achieved grade 5 standard on the piano. I realised my passion for musical theatre in 2005 when I was given the role of Frenchy in a school production of Grease. In 2006, I did a week’s work experience at Norwich Theatre Royal, working with the cast & crew of Starlight Express. This opportunity to meet & work with industry professionals inspired me to pursue a career in musical theatre. After my A-levels, I completed a 1 year intensive course at Kent & Surrey Academy of Performing Arts (KSA), graduating with the ATCL Performance Diploma in Musical Theatre (Distinction) & KSA Diploma in Musical Theatre (Merit).Skills
Languages Spoken | English |
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Accents/Dialects | Australian, English - London |
Dance Styles | Ballet, Contemporary, Tap |
Musical Style | Jazz, Pop, Rock |
Vocal Types | Mezzo Soprano |
Highlights
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Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern and Tap
2011: Dancer - Richardson's Mundesley Holiday Village
Ballet – 16 years – Cecchetti Style – Distinction (A) in Intermediate Foundation.
8 Performances in full length ballets at The Theatre Royal, Norwich; including:
2008: Fairy Godmother in Cinderella
2006: Queen of Dreams in Don Quixote
2005: The Nutcracker – dancing with English Youth Ballet
Choreography:
2008: A Night At The Movies – Broadland High School
2007: A Night At The Musicals – Broadland High School -
2010: Hotel S.A.L.I.G.I.A. – Demon, Frances – KSA, directed by A. Rhys-Davies, J. Beal, E. Bone – RADA Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre, London
2010: Just So – Dingo – KSA, directed by Amanda Jane Short – The Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, Carshalton
2009: KSA Christmas Presentation – Various roles, directed by Adam Rhys Davies – Beckenham Public Hall
2009: Hamlet (own devised piece) – Ophelia – East Norfolk Sixth Form College
2008: Sue White (own devised piece) – Narrator, Happy/Grumpy & Dope E – East Norfolk Sixth Form College
2008: Dick Whittington – Dick Whittington – Neatishead Victory Hall
2007: Odysseus from Tantalus (John Barton) – Polyxena – East Norfolk Sixth Form College
2005: Cinderella – Prince Charming – Neatishead Victory Hall -
2010: Regional Finalist – Open Mic UK Competition
2010: KSA Cabaret Evening – Battersea Barge, Battersea
2008: 3rd in Singing Competition – Something Xtra – singing Popular – Wicked
2007: Winner of Talent Show – singing U.N.C.O.U.P.L.E.D. – Starlight Express
2005: 3rd in Talent Show – singing and playing piano – A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
2007 – 2010: Lead singer and keyboardist in band The Volunteers – original material
Grade 5 piano achieved (Merit grade)