ABOUT SOPHIE

 I trained as an actor at RADA.​ I have taught acting at BA and MA level as well as working with students of all ages. Between 2009 - 2015, I worked in LA as an acting coach. Most recently, I was Lecturer in Acting at the Institute of the Arts, Barcelona.

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External validation begins early - along with an emphasis on rules and tools and getting it 'right'. In contrast, I offer participants in the poetry sessions, as well as in my acting coaching, the chance to explore and perform texts in a friendly, collaborative, open way. My belief is you can only take risks and 'fail again, fail better' (Beckett) if you feel safe enough to do so. Having a go, creating faith in your work, practicing belief; that's what it's about. 

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My primary focus is always the text; whatever the piece, whatever the approach, the text is our friend.

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I am an allotment holder, and think about my French beans at strange times of the day and night. I love Shakespeare, poems, a cold swim and a good read. 

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PGCE specialising in Theatre/Performing Arts

Three Year Acting Diploma at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (awarded Honours)

BA Hons Italian and English Literature

Diploma Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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Bio at a glance

After training at RADA I went on to act at the National Theatre, appearing in Harold Pinter's play Remembrance of Things Past. I have worked at the NT Studio and in rep at Manchester Library Theatre under director Chris Honer. TV includes nine months on Coronation Street. Other directors I have worked with include Bill Gaskill, Gadi Roll, Jennie Buckman, Di Trevis, Tim Supple and Tony Hill. 

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Between 2009 and 2015 I lived in Los Angeles and worked as a voice and text coach, as well as teaching acting technique at the New York Film Academy. I also completed teacher training on Boal, Theatre of the Oppressed at USC (University of Southern California, in LA). 

2017 - 18, I was Lecturer in Acting at Institute of the Arts, Barcelona.

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