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Gemma Daubney (Director)

An actor and director who is also a trained singer and dancer, Gemma has appeared in TV, theatre and TIE productions and has previously directed Ionesco’s The Bald Prima Donna to standing ovation.

Contact: GemmaDaubney@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Jonathan Ash

Jonathan has appeared in film and theatre productions in addition to being a member of the improvisation group ‘Sticky Floor’. He is also an Assistant Course Director for the National Youth Theatre and free lance drama and improvisation teacher. See Jonathan's pages on Spotlight and Casting Call Pro

Contact: JonathanAsh@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Gillian Barge

Although she has always been a keen amateur, Gillian is a late comer to the professional stage and is very interested in comedy. She has appeared in several short films and has also made appearances at Manchester’s Dance House and the Comedy Store.

Contact: GillianBarge@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Gemma Flannery

A performance trainer and freelance Drama Specialist, Gemma has appeared in films, commercials and Theatre productions and has recently ventured into stand-up comedy and comedy improvisation. See Gemma's pages on Spotlight and Casting Call Pro for CV and show reel links. Gemma is currently seeking new representation.

Contact: GemmaFlannery@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Nicola Gardner

A full time actor, Nicola has appeared in theatre, radio drama, film and video productions and many TV series. She is half of the comedy duo Not2Bad and also a stand-up comedienne. See Nicola's website.

Contact: NicolaGardner@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Richard Hand

Richard has appeared in a BBC3 sitcom, a BBC radio drama production and has made many theatre and film appearances. See Richard's pages on Spotlight and Casting Call Pro

Contact: RichardHand@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Sharon Heywood

Sharon is a professional actress who has worked in film TV theatre, radio and done a stint of stand up comedy. She also writes comedy and has appeared at the Buxton and Edinburgh fringe – and is the other half of comedy duo 'Not2Bad'. See Sharon's page on Casting Call Pro

Contact: SharonHeywood@sitcomshorts.co.uk

John Howarth

An actor of many years standing, John has appeared in numerous TV, radio, film and theatre productions in addition to corporate productions. Since completing drama training in 1990 John has appeared in over 50 theatre productions in an array of dramatic and comedy roles from Ayckbourn to Shakespeare. He also has directing experience. See John's website.

Contact: JohnHowarth@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Stuart Hudson

An actor, drama teacher, workshop leader and theatrical director, Stuart has appeared in many film and theatre productions (most recently playing Prospero in The Tempest) and performed stand-up comedy during the 2004 Liverpool Comedy Festival. Stuart also performs original sketch comedy and has recently been invited to join the improvisational troupe ComedySportz. See Stuart's pages on Spotlight and Casting Call Pro

Contact: StuartHudson@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Zoe Iqbal

A comedy actress, Zoe has appeared in TV comedies and drama in addition to film and theatre productions. Zoe was a finalist to write for a topical BBC radio show and is currently working with development executives at two major independent comedy production companies. See Zoe's pages on Spotlight and Casting Call Pro

Contact: ZoeIqbal@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Matthew Melbourne

A recent post graduate of Liverpool’s famous LIPA, Matthew also has training in Comedia Dell Arte. He has appeared in theatre and film productions and has worked in TIE. See Matthew's pages on Spotlight and Casting Call Pro

Contact: MatthewMelbourne@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Laurence Pickford

An actor and writer with stand-up comedy experience, Laurence trained as an actor in London and has performed in all types of plays including Abigail's Party & A Midsummer Night's Dream. He has performed with The Royal Court Theatre. See Laurence's page on Spotlight

Contact: LaurencePickford@sitcomshorts.co.uk

Anna Denise Whelan

An actress and comedy writer, Anna was a finalist in Channel Four's 4Talent Awards in the Comedy Performance category with the sitcom she is currently developing called 'Meet Chloe and Dave' and in 2004 was awarded a Harris Institute For Performing Arts Award for Best Comedy Performance of the Year. Anna has also appeared in theatre productions, has had several TV appearances and also participated in corporate productions. See Anna's page on Spotlight

Contact: AnnaWhelan@sitcomshorts.co.uk




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