Jennifer began performing on stage in primary school as part of both the school choir and the drama club. Her first major role was as Sandy in 'Grease'
and later as Rizzo, followed by playing Liesl in the 'Sound of Music'
and later as Maria.
Jen undertook many roles throughout high school, most notably as Linda in 'Blood Brothers'
- later going on to play Mrs Lyons and then Mrs Johnston. Jen also sang for the Queen's Golden Jubilee at a national event.
In college Jen premiered Mark Ravenhill's 'Totally Over You'
as leading role Kitty. She then played Red Neighbour in Federico García Lorca's 'The Shoemakers Incredible Wife'
and both assisted with directing and took on the role of Lou in Dennis Kelly's 'DNA'. Both TSIW and DNA toured nationally as part of The National Theatre Shell Connexions Projects in 2006 & 2007. Jen also danced on the West End
and toured as a showgirl dancer whilst at college.
At University Jen toured 4 pieces nationally; one of which she wrote herself; she stared in two others and the 4th she undertook backstage and lighting roles for. Jen took on the role of Rory in her final major project - 'BARE a Rock Opera'.
At TLA, Jen appeared as 'Foley Artist' in 'It's A Wonderful Life'
and as multiple roles including Galinda from Wicked, Fantine from Les Mis
and Juliet from Shakespeares 'Romeo and Juliet'
in the TLA Staff Showcase.
Most recently, Jen played multiple roles in 'Gi60'
- 'The One Minute Play Festival' as well as writing two of the plays.