Born and bred in the North East of England, I am a voice coach and theatre maker with a passion for innovative and inclusive theatre. I have always had a love for communication and speech, and after spending time in Newcastle, Yorkshire, Birmingham, and Cambridge, I can safely say I have experienced voices from all over the UK!
Whilst studying for a BA(Hons) in Linguistics at the University of York, I discovered a love for all the ways we as humans communicate. Whether speaking in different languages and accents, or using more subtle changes in body language and tone, humans can have almost limitless options when it comes to communication.
By studying for a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Professional Voice Practice at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, I was able to combine my two passions - language and theatre. I have spent the last few years gaining experience in all things voice-related - from actor training at some of the UK's top drama schools, to 1-2-1 coaching with business professionals.
To find out more about my approach, or how best I can help you, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to provide more information!
Hello!
Work & Experience Highlights
Voice Coach
March 2020 - Present
Jess Corner Voice
Selected credits:
2025 - MANHUNT (The Royal Court), dir. Robert Icke
2025 - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Theatre Mill at the Pier), dir. Ben Askew
2024 - VERNON GOD LITTLE (Chroma Q), dir. Lucy Betts
2023 - THE HUNGER GAMES: A BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (Lionsgate Films), dir. Francis Lawrence
2023 - BREATHLESS (Soho Theatre), dir. Stephanie Kempson
2023 - STILL HERE (Palace Court), dir. Stephanie Kempson
Director
May 2022 - Present
Directing credits:
2025 - THE SNOLIGOSTER (UK tour)
2024 - TREPHINATION FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY (UK tour)
Assistant Directing credits:
2023 - PURSUERS OF THE FUTURE (Fire Station, Sunderland), dir. Corinne Kilvington
Lecturer in Voice
August 2023 - Present
Leeds Conservatoire, Leeds (UK)
- Working with undergraduate Musical Theatre, Acting, and Actor Musician students
- Experience assessing live performances and recorded reels.
- Module content covers text, practical voice, and dialect work
- Production support for undergraduate students
Dialect Tutor
Sep 2024 - Present
Rose Bruford College, Wigan (UK)
- Working intensively with students on a variety of North American and European accents.
- Providing voice and accent support for productions.
Head of Singing & Drama
November 2022 - Present
Razzamataz Theatre School North East, Newcastle (UK)
- Delivering commercial and Musical Theatre material to students aged 6 - 18.
- Working with both groups and individual students.
- Helping to establish and create a LAMDA teaching scheme.
Production Vocal Support
Nov 2020 - July 2021
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham (UK)
Productions included:
2020 - 'Lady Windermere's Fan' by Oscar Wilde; dir. Alex Taylor; Received Pronunciation and Australian accents.
2021 - 'It Never Happened' by Torben Betts; dir. John Partridge; Hungarian, Russian, Edinburgh, French, and Standard German accents.
2021 - 'Flare Path' by Terrance Rattigan; dir. by Chris Gardner; Polish, RP, and Cockney accents
2021 - 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare; dir. Scott Ellis; RP accents and vocal safety
2021 - 'Medea' by Euripides; dir. Naill Phillips; Glaswegian accents and vocal safety (including support for open-air venues)
2021 - 'The White Devil' by John Webster; dir. Scott Ellis; RP accents and vocal safety (including violent and highly physical scenes)
Visiting Tutor
April 2020 - June 2020
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London (UK)
- Led speech classes for BA Musical Theatre students in their first year.
- Resolving any challenges the individual students experienced when performing.
- Expanding students' awareness of their own speech.
Full Resume Available on Request
My Philosophy
What are my principles as a voice coach?
Every voice is important!
No matter what accent, qualities, or experiences you arrive with, every voice is full of potential. My aim is to help you build a vocal tool box, with as many options for you to use confidently as possible.
Every question is important!
The world of voice work is a weird and wonderful place, and requires the courage to step outside of your comfort zone once in a while. Curiosity and questions are treated with respect, because they are the key to finding new discoveries.
Every individual is important!
Inclusivity is a core value of my teaching practices. I believe that holding inclusivity at the centre of all sessions is crucial to having an enjoyable and rewarding experience for everyone involved. I am continuously striving to improve my own practices, and always welcome feedback. Please do let me know how I can best meet your needs as an individual.
