Depending on the volume of entries, other members of ART staff.

Two years ago Sue Moseley switched to a plant-based diet for health reasons and in doing so became more aware of the suffering involved in food production. In 2016 Sue will be launching a

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Helen McGregor is a writer, actor and academic. She currently runs the BA in Digital Film Production at SAE Institute, Oxford whilst working on her PdD thesis for Kingston University. Helen is an associate

Nick Myles studied Directing at City Lit, and Scriptwriting at City University (MA with Distinction). As a director he has worked at Soho Theatre, Arcola, Camden People’s Theatre and The Space. His plays have

I conduct Therapeutic Poetry Workshops in care homes in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Middlesex. A typical workshop sees me read my poetry whilst getting to know the residents by gently asking questions

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Annette Rainbow is a Qualified NLP Master Practitioner and was trained by Performance Partnership in 2006. Annette is certified by the Board of Neuro Linguistic Programming. NLP Counselling is a “Therapy by Conversation”. NEURO

Nick is a highly motivated Sales and Marketing Director with a proven record of developing and leading successful multi-discipline teams across multiple industries.  He is experienced in managing both satellite and office based teams

Alan Gordon MSc. BSc (Hons 1st) is a Biomechanist with a 45 year career in Exercise, Injury and Nutrition, who provides one-to-one personal fitness training as only one of his spectrum of services. Personal

Chris Zaremba brings success in both large corporates and his own business to our team.  Until he decided to make a lifestyle change in 2011, Chris was European Sales Manager for a software firm

I worked for BT for 33yrs finishing as a Service Design Manager for BT Global Services in 2006. During that time I worked with colleagues and clients at all levels of business, and had

Duncan Williamson started his working life as a Plant Accountant in various manufacturing concerns and in addition to creating a very successful training and educational materials development company maintains his interest in and knowledge

From a background in safeguarding, telephone counselling and volunteer management with NSPCC ChildLine, Lixi has cultivated a skill-set encompassing creative arts and soft skill development.  Lixi regularly facilitates theatre workshops with stakeholder groups and

Being quite young (!) Simon has limited business experience largely consisting of working in promotion for a company that puts on nights in various clubs around Sheffield. Simon also worked in HMV before formally

Victor is a business development specialist his area of expertise is sales and marketing he has run a successful distribution business supplying the graphics industry and has extensive knowledge of printing and binding as

Extensive NHS IT Project and Programme Management – 17 years. Currently working for Central Southern Commissioning Support Unit (CSCSU)  on: - electronic (EDT) messaging between Oxford University Hospitals (Acute Trust) and Oxon GP Practices

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I graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in June 2010 and have extensive training in both dance and music. I have experience in various forms of theatre, from classical to contemporary productions, and

Marcus Davis-Orrom’s credits include: Claudio in “Much Ado About Nothing” (The Enchanted Players), Moses the Raven in “Animal Farm” (Oxford Playhouse 16/22) and the lead role in the short film “Chasing My Own Shadow”

Livvi Frazer-Smith is currently studying level 3 extended Diploma in Performing Arts at Oxford Cherwell Valley college alongside English A-level. She has been involved and been cast in lead roles for various productions and theatre

I have been involved in extra work since 2009 starting with ‘The King’s Speech’ and now my work is increasingly becoming walk on in its nature.   I worked on ‘Rush’ by Ron Howard about

Emily is 21 & originates from Oxford. She studied a short course in Musical Theatre at Pineapple Performing Arts School & has been in several local productions around Oxford including shows at Pegasus Theatre

Dan, is a versatile professional actor, writer, director, musician, artist, graphic designer, traceur, gymnast, martial artist and physical performer from Oxford. Dan has been involved in over 20 productions since 2009, ranging from lead roles in

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Catherine Ratcliffe is a senior at The King’s College in New York City majoring in Media, Culture, and The Arts. Her acting training includes the Cambridge College Programme (UK), Cathryn Sullivan’s Acting for Film

Became involved in amateur dramatics quite by accident via my daughter, nearly 10 years ago – School fundraising performances which led me in to joining our local drama society known as Eydon Players. Amateur

Chris Zaremba brings success in both large corporates and his own business to our team.  Until he decided to make a lifestyle change in 2011, Chris was European Sales Manager for a software firm

Recent performances include (2012):Played Mr Barrett a Maths Teacher in a Short Film called “Give Me Fiction” by Eavesdrop Films/Chalkstar Films  – in post-production (IMDb credit); Played Stewart an office manager in a Short Film

Emily is 21 & originates from Oxford. She studied a short course in Musical Theatre at Pineapple Performing Arts School & has been in several local productions around Oxford including shows at Pegasus Theatre

I have been involved in extra work since 2009 starting with ‘The King’s Speech’ and now my work is increasingly becoming walk on in its nature.   I worked on ‘Rush’ by Ron Howard about

Chris Sivewright is the Founder of ART. Chris has over 30 years experience in teaching Business Studies and Economics and an array of other subjects.From 2012 onwards he took a break from full-time teaching,

Whilst at Secondary School, John’s teachers advised him to go to Drama School, but due to his Great Grandfather being an actor and never really having enough money to bring up the family, John’s

Laura Boone is a performance arts graduate with experience in project management and delivering workshops. She has produced many plays (including the Oxage Trilogy) and worked as an actor and workshop leader for Almost

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There were instances of compelling, thought-provoking writing, as well as examples of enjoyable and intelligent acting – the problem was that these two vital ingredients of good theatre largely failed to coincide. The interesting

A Trial of Error Judge              Name?   Suez                Suez.   Judge              Suez?   Suez                Suez.   Judge              How did/ you get a…?   Suez                It’s an anagram of Zeus.   Judge              Ah…..

OUT OF HER SHELL Scene – THE TATE Gallery C A S T:   EMILIA and Robert – a married couple Emelia:                                Now, who’s she? Robert:                              Buxom wench with fleshy thighs?/ EMELIA:                                And skilfully draped

  John: 30s, down to earth, builder;      Philip: 50s, university lecturer. SCENE: Clinic in Switzerland. Waiting room.   JOHN              I’ve never done this before. PHILIP           It’s not exactly something one does more than once.

  The scene is a village pub. Dr. Stuart, an expert Historian from Oxford University, is sitting by himself in the corner. Joe, an ex-student of his, approaches him. Joe: Hi, long time since…remember

Waiter       Thirty-Nine, … Thirty-nine out there? Low-fat cheese, lettuce and  watercress on wafer….Thirty-nine! …(ASIDE TO  WAITRESS) Who  ordered this? Waitress          Slim, blonde; in maroon Versaachi suit. Came in with elegant, bearded  man in grey

  ALEX             No time like the present. Act on instinct, that’s me. BEATY           Oh no, not your instinct again! ALEX             Warm day, sap rising – good time to get out and do it. BEATY          

Outside Randolph Hotel Oxford Steve:        Big Issue! Big Issue! Enter George in a hurry GEORGE:       Sorry. In a hurry. STEVE:        Enjoy your day, HE Exits … Mr Simkins. STEVE:        Big Issue! Need to get

Emilia is due to graduate with a First Class BA Hons in Acting from the Court Theatre Training Company where she trained for three years. She has enjoyed performing locally within East Anglia but

2012, Various Roles, Heir of the Dog, Almost Random Theatre 2012, Stage, Andy, Defining Moments of Truth & Deception, The Oxford School of Drama, Soho Theatre, Steve Woodward 2012, Stage, Doctor, Suddenly Last Summer,

Carol – female 30’s, Dot – Carol’s Mum 50’s – Set in Carol’s kitchen early afternoon DOT Cooee! Carol, I’m here. CAROL Oh, Hi Mum – just time for a cuppa before we collect

My theatrical writing career includes: ‘Quiz Night at the Britannia’ (OxFRINGE 2011 and currently running at the COPA Bar every Thursday throughout the summer of 2012); ‘Dev’s Army’ (Winner Galway Theatre Festival New Writing,

Gwilym, a former teacher, is an award-winning writer of plays short stories and poetry. Plays include Token Protest, Banbury  2006, Irene, Burton Taylor and High Wycombe 2008, Remember Tomorrow, Oxfringe  and Thame 2011 and

Lixi graduated from the University of Birmingham with a first class degree in Drama and Classics in 2006.  Since then Lixi has worked as a theatre practitioner, director, facilitator and performer, incorporating her knowledge

Laura Boone has been involved with the arts for number of years as a actor, director, writer, producer and drama facilitator.  Laura is not afraid of being different in performance and has performed locally

Angharad Andersen-Bloomfield has been performing and studying classical music and Opera since the age of eight, in and around the U.K. After being offered a music Scholarship at Cheltenham Ladies’ College she was then

Mary’s first role was as the Bride in Blood Wedding (in which her future husband, Paul, played the Moon).  She has since appeared in many productions locally, including as Margaret of Anjou in Richard

Recent performances include (2012):Played Mr Barrett a Maths Teacher in a Short Film called “Give Me Fiction” by Eavesdrop Films/Chalkstar Films  – in post-production (IMDb credit); Played Stewart an office manager in a Short Film

Imran Mirza is an actor who lives in Oxford. He trained at The Actors’ Centre after a career in sociological research. Since then he has appeared in a number of plays including Murmuring Judges

Emmeline studied Drama and French at Royal Holloway University of London and then continued her studies with a Professional Acting Diploma at Birmingham Theatre School, graduating with Distinction.  Theatre includes Constanze in Amadeus (Loft

Chris Sivewright is a writer of books and plays. The first play to be performed was ‘Confusion’ at Semper Theatre. Since then his plays have been produced in Exeter, Oxford and Solihull. His scripts

Daria has joined short course of drama in Rose Bruford College in Sidcup near London; she has performed a monologue taken from one of the classic English literature books The Wind in The Willows

RICHARD WARD trained at Drama Studio London.  Theatre includes “We The People (Shakespeare’s Globe), “Henry IV Part 1 (OFS Oxford)” and many rehearsed readings.  Richard also specialises in voice work and role play.

Nicola Borthwick comes originally from Edinburgh and trained at Mountview Theatre School and The Academy Drama School. Theatre credits include Peer Gynt at The Arcola, Mothers at the Soho theatre, The Memory of Water

A girl is wandering around…looking for directions. It is night-time. Dark. The girl is aged 16. Location: a quiet road in America. Angel Excuse me, excuse me! Driver (Car slows down) You’re out late

The scene is Heathrow. George, a Father, is going to fly out to meet his pregnant daughter. Gladys is the Check-in Attendant Gladys Welcome to Heathrow George What do I do with my luggage?

At last there’s time by Joel Kaye             FATHER AND SON SIT FACING EACH OTHER   SON:              There hasn’t been any time.. FATHER:       There’s never the right time, Son. SON               No, Father, you don’t

WHERE THE PURPLE BLOSSOMS ARE SCATTERED ON THE PATH               ROWENA IS SEATED. MARGARET STANDS ROWENA        Come in from the rain MARGARET      You see where the purple blossoms are scattered on the path, shiny

-NEW ORLEANS 1913 by Joel Kaye-   THE EDITOR’S OFFICE AT A NEW ORLEANS NEWSPAPER JANUARY 1913. EDITOR IS SEATED. REPORTER STANDS. EDITOR        Shooting a .38 revolver you say?  REPORTER      Yes, Mr Editor, sir!

IT WAS THE SUMMERTIME by Joel Kaye DAVEY IS SEATED AT A TABLE. ANNA IS SEATED IN ANOTHER AREA   DAVEY       It was the summertime you know and everything was blowing and banging

GUILTY by Joel Kaye   HERMAN AND GERTRUD STAND EITHER SIDE OF THE STAGE, EACH HOLDING A GLASS   HERMAN            Oh, look! There she is. GERTRUD           Oh, it’s him.  HERMAN            Always the guilty look.