Freelance cellist, singer and composer. I love my job and the diversity it brings, from touring to session work, composing film music, to working in the theatre.

Currently touring with The Irrepressibles #SXSW

cellist ~ vocals ~ composer ~ sessions ~ live ~ theatre

Licensing? Sync? Commissions? Please get in touch!

I write atmospheric music using cello, vocals, cello, piano and cello.

Plus some more cello.

ABOUT

The cello has led me to collaborate with amazing musicians: Emeli Sande, Jools Holland, Elbow, Snow Patrol, Roy Wood, the Cinematic Orchestra, Dutch Uncles, Ferocious Dog, The Irrepressibles (many more), performing at incredible venues, such as the Royal Albert Hall, Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage, SXSW, Abbey Road Studios, Wembley Stadium, on TV and radio.

DRAMA

If a theatre job crops up I jump at the chance. Anything goes. Some roles: actor/musician in "Cabaret" at Carré Theatre Amsterdam/dir. Sam Mendes; actor/musician in The Prince & the Pauper (New Vic Theatre/dir. Theresa Heskins; actor/musician and MD at The Queen’s Theatre London for Aladdin; Sleeping Beauty; Jack and the Beanstalk.

I was a Music Coach and Consultant for the TV series Get Even: Rebel Cheer Squad (BBCiPlayer/Netflix).

Jazz singing is one of my favourite things, and also a good excuse to play the musical saw. I love exploring the jazz repertoire, performing dreamy standards and my own material. I perform in a trio with two incredible musicians: Richard Wetherall (piano) and Grant Russell (bass) as Zwan & the Zest (Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival ; Chew’s Yard .

Educational work (HOME; High Peak Community Arts; libraries and schools in the North West) includes presenting interactive musical adventures, with books I've written and/or illustrated.

Community and friends are important to me, and I find this in orchestral work, charities and ensemble playing include Music in Hospitals & Care, Lime Art, Baroque in the North, British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Cupid’s Bow cello duo, Celloship of the String (cello quartet) and Duo Bellatando (harp & cello).