Jennifer Kidd

Experience

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  Gabriel

  Dec 2005 - Dec 2005

  Director

  Gabriel by Moira Buffini. A specially commissioned full-length performance by a company of RADA graduates.

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  Cheek By Jowl Theatre Company Limited

  Feb 2006 - Sept 2006

  Professional Actor

  The Changeling. Directed by Declan Donnellan. Toured Paris, Reims, Nancy, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Almagro Theatre Festival, Barcelona, Madrid, and The Barbican in London "Production of the Year, 2006" - El Pais'Beautiful theatre, Shakespearian in its grandeur... the actors are quite simply phenomenal' - Le Figaro

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  Fractured Venus

  Mar 2008 - May 2008

  Professional Actor & Co-Producer

  Initiated and supported the production of two - hander, The Only Girl in the World at The Arcola Theatre. "Best Off West End production 2008" - Time Out“Kidd has decided to play the part as if everyone’s life depended on it, which makes her magnificently watchable” - Evening Standard “In Jennifer Kidd's terrific performance, Mary Kelly rises from the grave as a real, living breathing woman, not just another statistic or footnote in the on-going Ripper industry” - The Guardian“Two outstanding central performances from Jennifer Kidd and John Wark” - Time Out Show less

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  Shakespeare's Globe Education

  May 2008 - Jan 2015

  Designs and delivers a varied programme of workshops around Shakespeare and contemporary and Elizabethan theatre practice, including sessions on:MacbethRomeo and JulietA Midsummer Night's DreamThe TempestOthelloThe Merchant of VeniceOUR THEATRE 2013 directed St Michael's College in The Winter's Tale for the Globe stage The Resistance and Revolution Season: The Merchant of Venice &Holding Fire!

  • Globe Education Practitioner

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2015

  • Professional Actor

    May 2008 - Oct 2008
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  City Acting London

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2013

  Tutor

  Courses designed and delivered include:8 week Introduction to Acting8 week Intermediate Acting Course on Script work: Greek Tragedy to Contemporary Theatre8 week Intermediate Acting Course on Western Acting Influences: Stanislavski to Now8 week Advanced Acting Performance Course1 day workshop - Enhance your Voice in Life 1 day workshop - Play in a Day1 day workshop - Shakespeare"I enjoyed the play chosen, the way we approached the work (innovative, from lots of different angles), the careful guidance given; the fun we had, the challenges we overcame together and the fact that we had a clear plan of intended work each week from Jenn.""Creativity, collaboration, fun and many magical moments! Jenn was spectacular. Making everyone feel at ease and winning us over with her enthusiasm for her craft." Show less

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  High Tide Festival Theatre

  Apr 2009 - May 2009

  Professional Actor

  Weightless. Debut play by Sarah Cuddon. Directed by Rachel Grunwald. Two- hander. Played astronaut, Ruth.

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  Insite Performance

  Apr 2010 - Jun 2013

  Creative Associate & Professional Actor

  Supported Insite Performance in the creation and production of a new adaptation by Samuel Adamson of an Ostrovsky classic, Larisa and the Merchants. Premiered at The Arcola Theatre, May 2013www.arcolatheatre.com"This is a strikingly accomplished production which should bring a sadly disregarded Russian classic the attention and respect it’s due." - Andy Wasely, Exeunt Magazine"With a cherry-picked cast and risky traverse staging, InSite Performance have created a youthful and refreshing adaptation." - The Telegraph Show less

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  Clwyd Theatr Cymru

  Apr 2010 - Nov 2010

  Professional Actor

  "Hywel John’s three-hander is a fascinating piece, always gripping often very funny with a Brothers Grimm-like atmosphere. Kate Wasserberg’s beautifully paced direction, full of expertly judged movements, never falters." - The Stage

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  Dialogue Productions

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2010

  Professional Actor

  "Scorched is a searing drama of family, identity and the implacable blood-soaked cycles of revenge and civil war ... Patricia Benecke's production is crammed with economical yet pungent detail ... Theatre that leaves its mark - gripping and intelligent." - Sam Marlowe, The Times"Wajdi Mouawad's beautiful, sorrowful play about the legacy of anger and the cycle of revenge is a wonderfully meaty piece of writing, deftly and fluidly staged, and never less than gripping ... This is a classy evening." - Lyn Gardner, The Guardian Show less

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  RADA

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2011

  The Wolves' Tailor. Film. Directed by Jed Staton. Played Kess.

  • Workshop Leader

    Jul 2005 - Aug 2011

  • Professional Actor

    Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
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  AFTLS

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  Director, Professional Actor

  The Tempest. Directed by the company. Played Ariel and Miranda. Toured venues in Indianna, Texas, Utah, North Carolina, Wisconsin, New England and New York State"Top Ten Theatrical Wonders of 2011" - Austin Chronicle, Texas

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  University of Notre Dame

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2011

  Voice Over Artist

  Audio recording & Actor's thoughts for The Tempest for iPad Ap. Played Miranda & Ariel.

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  Flying Cloud Theatre

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  Professional Actor

  NAPOLI. Written & directed by Leandra Ashton. Played Bea. Toured West Yorkshire Playhouse, Hull Truck, The Maltings, Darlington Arts Centre, Stephen Joseph Theatre‘The best piece of theatre that I have seen for a very long time.’‘Look out this play and company are going places.’‘Wow, I am blown away.’

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  Flying Cloud in Business

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2016

  Flying Cloud in Business is the sister company of Flying Cloud Theatre. All profits are reinvested into the company's new plays and community workshops.As a RADA-trained freelance arts professional, Jennifer has 10 years experience leading and designing creative projects for businesses.Flying Cloud in Business has strong relationships with diverse industries and has designed and facilitated consultations and workshops on: Storytelling in Business, Creative Brainstorming, Communication & Presentation skills and Content-Crafting.Flying Cloud also works in partnership with York Theatre Royal, offering regular communications training sessions for the local business community. Clients include Nestle, Aviva and Visit York. Show less Empowering through CreativityFlying Cloud lives and breathes the spirit of adventure. We take inspiration from a legendary clipper ship, The Flying Cloud. Like our name sake we aim to challenge limiting beliefs, unleash creative potential and connect the world in previously unimaginable ways.Flying Cloud transports audiences and participants through theatre, community workshops, and business training. All profits from our business workshops are re-invested into our new productions– helping us become a sustainable arts organisation.Flying Cloud's debut play NAPOLI by Leandra Ashton (produced by Turtle Key Arts in association with Arts Council Yorkshire) premiered at West Yorkshire Playhouse in May 2012 and toured Yorkshire and Northumberland. Feedback on NAPOLI:‘The best piece of theatre that I have seen for a very long time.’‘Look out this play and company are going places.’‘Wow, I am blown away.’ Show less

  • Co Director

    Jun 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Professional Actor, Writer, & Director

    Apr 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Artistic Director

    Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Outreach Coordinator

    Sept 2013 - Jul 2014
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  Seedbed Theatre

  Jan 2016 - now

  Founder and Director

  Seedbed's aim is to connect people through story.This might look like coaching an individual or training a team to communicate their story more effectively. It might also look like a performance or a storytelling experience with an audience.Seedbed creates stories and storytelling experiences for diverse audiences, in conventional and unconventional spaces. Our debut show, Songstring premiered at the RADA Festival in London. Drawing on theatre and storytelling skills, we nurture individuals and teams to excel in personal communication. We've coached CEOs and senior executives to increase their personal impact for international speaking engagements and multi-million pound bids. We're also excited to support people at the beginning of their public speaking journey.https://www.seedbedtheatre.com Show less

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  Hijinx Theatre

  Jan 2022 - now

  Communications Facilitator

  Hijinx is one of Europe’s leading inclusive theatre companies, creating outstanding performances with learning disabled and/or autistic artists on stage and on screen, for Wales and for the world. They also offer specialist communications training to helps organisations fulfil their commitment to inclusivity and diversity. I co-facilitate online sessions with learning disabled and or autistic adults around themes of communicating effectively with learning disabled and/or autistic adults. These sessions are exclusively designed by Hijinx. Show less