With a lifelong passion for the performing arts, Jennifer has dedicated her career to inspiring young performers, nurturing talent and helping students develop confidence both on and off the stage.

Jennifer's love of performing began at an early age, recording her first song at just three years old and winning her first talent competition at eleven. She began teaching drama at sixteen, singing at seventeen and became Head of Musical Theatre at just eighteen. By twenty-one, she had established her own successful community performing arts business alongside teaching private LAMDA lessons. Her career later saw her managing nine franchises for a major performing arts organisation.

Since joining TLA, Jennifer has become a dedicated member of the team, bringing her extensive experience, creativity and enthusiasm to the school.

Jennifer leads the LAMDA provision at TLA, overseeing its development, training and mentoring new teachers, and conducting mock examinations to prepare students for success. She is incredibly proud of how much LAMDA has grown at TLA and the outstanding achievements of its students. Supporting their progress, building their confidence and celebrating their successes is one of the most rewarding parts of her role.

Alongside teaching, Jennifer has a passion for creative writing and has written several productions for the stage. Her original musical The Audition was first performed in 2008 and later adapted for TLA students in 2018. Other works include Jane and the Magical Peach, Tales of Lily and Andee, and contributions to TLA's Matilda productions.



For Jennifer, TLA is much more than a performing arts school — it's a family. She loves being part of a supportive, creative environment where young people are encouraged to grow in confidence, discover their potential and develop a lifelong love of performing.

Jennifer holds a wide range of qualifications in Performing Arts and Business Management, from GCSEs in Drama and Dance through to degrees in Musical Theatre and Business Management.

Her extensive training includes qualifications from prestigious examining bodies, including LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art), where she achieved two Gold Medals; LCMM (London College of Music and Media); and BBO (British Ballet Organisation). She also achieved distinctions in her Associate Diploma of Performance Arts (ADPA), a professional teaching qualification.

A passionate advocate for lifelong learning and continuous professional development, Jennifer is committed to continually expanding her knowledge and expertise. Most recently, as part of her plans to expand the Musical Theatre LAMDA provision at TLA, she chose to undertake the LAMDA Gold Medal in Musical Theatre herself. Jennifer felt it was important to experience the syllabus and examination process first-hand before introducing it more widely to her students, ensuring she could offer the highest level of guidance, preparation and support.

Achieving an exceptionally high Distinction, Jennifer found the experience both grounding and invaluable, reinforcing her belief that great teaching comes from a willingness to keep learning. She continues to seek opportunities for professional development, with further training planned over the coming months.

Jennifer firmly believes that learning never stops, no matter how experienced you become, and is passionate about bringing that philosophy into her teaching at TLA.

Jennifer has an extensive performance background spanning musical theatre, contemporary drama, dance and nationally touring productions.

Her performance experience began at an early age, progressing through a range of leading roles in musical theatre, including Sandy and Rizzo in Grease, Liesl and Maria in The Sound of Music, and Linda, Mrs Lyons and Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers. She was also selected to perform at a national event celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

During her professional training, Jennifer took on the leading role of Kitty in the premiere of Mark Ravenhill's Totally Over You, followed by the role of Red Neighbour in Federico García Lorca's The Shoemaker's Incredible Wife. She also portrayed Lou in Dennis Kelly's DNA, contributing to the production's direction. Both The Shoemaker's Incredible Wife and DNA toured nationally as part of the National Theatre's Shell Connections programme in 2006 and 2007. Alongside her acting, Jennifer performed as a dancer in London's West End and toured as a showgirl.

At university, Jennifer was involved in four nationally touring productions, demonstrating her versatility as a performer and theatre practitioner. Her contributions included acting, original writing, backstage production and lighting design. She also portrayed Rory in BARE: A Rock Opera as part of her final major project.

Jennifer has continued to perform alongside her teaching career, appearing as a Foley Artist in TLA's production of It's a Wonderful Life and taking on a variety of roles in the TLA Staff Showcase, including Galinda from Wicked, Fantine from Les Misérables and Juliet from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

More recently, Jennifer performed multiple roles in Gi60: The One Minute Play Festival, also contributing two original pieces as a playwright.



Her diverse experience across performance, writing, directing and technical theatre continues to inform her teaching, allowing her to bring valuable first-hand industry experience and creative insight to her students at TLA.