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Biography
I have over ten years experience as a public speaker. I focus on three main areas -William Shakespeare; Gustav Holst; Art History and Curating. I charge a nominal fee to cover expenses only.
I worked for theRoyal Shakespeare Company for ten years, after which I was the Curator of the Holst Birthplace Museum for three years. I am now a Keeper of Art,working with both heritage paintings and the best in contemporary art.
I studied for my BA with the Open University, read for my MA at the Shakespeare Institute (University of Birmingham) and undertook further professional study at St. Andrews University (Cert MGS). I have given my talks all over England and lectured for both the Open University and the University of Warwick.
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Music
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Areas of Expertise (5)
Theatre
Shakespeare
Music
Playwriting
Art
Education (4)
Birmingham City University: MA, Shakespeare Studies 1996
Open University: BA Hons, History and Art History 1994
St. Andrews: Cert Museum and Gallery Studies, Curating 2007
Hanley Castle High School: 1981
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Testimonials (1)
John Davis, President, Torbay Recorded Music Society | Talking for My Dinner
"First to congratulate and profusely thank you for your outstanding presentation on Gustav Holst last evening. This was absolutely mouthwatering from start to finish and it was obvious to everyone that you are totally immersed in the subject'. (Holst Talk) President, Torbay Recorded Music Society. February 2010
Event Appearances (1)
Gustav Holst: the Man and his Music
Recorded Music Society National Conference Palace Theatre, Babbacombe
2011-11-20
Sample Talks (1)
Gustav Holst: the Man and his Music
Gustav Holst: the Man and his Music This is my most popular talk. As the curator of the Holst Birthplace Museum for over three years I had unique access to rare material. This is a very accessible talk illustrated with slides and musical extracts. It provides an overview of Holst’s contribution to English Music and an insight into his fascinating character. I have delivered this talk for Recorded Music Societies around the country as well as to other more general interest groups.
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