Loretta is a trained actress with a strong mezzo-soprano voice and great movement skills. Her work often incorporates physical theatre, poi spinning, aerial acrobatics and other strands from her versatile skill set. Most recent stage productions include ‘The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin,’ ‘The Ugly Bugs Wingding’ and ‘Peter Pan.’ Loretta’s latest screen and commercial credits include Scuf Gaming and Tritonal’s music video ‘Superhuman.’
Credits
Commercial
2018, Commercial, Wimbledon spectator, HSBC HEXAGON, HSBC, Bluey Durrant
Stage
2021, R&D, Clowning/movement/dance/physical theatre/circus, FOR THE LOVE OF STUFF, Earth-Bound physical theatre co, Sioda Adams
Circus
2018, Circus, Lost Soul & Dead Mouse (puppet), FESTIVAL OF THE DEAD UK TOUR, Sensation Entertainment, Mega Events
2018, Circus, Coach, 2018 EDITION OF CIRCUS OF THE KIDS (USA TOUR), Circus of the Kids, Bruce Pfeffer
2016, Circus, ‘Muse’, HULLABALOO, CircusMash UK, Joseph Fearn
Music Videos
Site Specific
2018, Site Specific, Wishletoe, Twinkle & Ivy, WISH UPON A STAR, The Bakehouse Factory, Hetty Burton
2017, Site Specific, Raven, THE SNOW QUEEN, C Beebies / Enter Edem, Emma Fay
2013, Site Specific, Physical Theatre Ensemble, FLASHBACK (PART OF REP 100), Freshold Theatre // The Old Rep Theatre Birmingham, Hannah Graham
2013, Site Specific, ‘Self’, SELF/S PORTRAIT VERSION 2.0, Thomas John Bacon, by Home for Waifs and Strays, Thomas John Bacon
2013, Site Specific, Imigatomi (Actress and Aerialist), SUBVERSION, Freshold Theatre, Hannah Graham
2012, Site Specific, Rebel Doll, THE REBEL DOLLS, Freshold Theatre, Hannah Graham
Event
2018, Event, Rollerskater, LAUNCH DAY, Pig & Apple
2018, Event, Facepainter, COCA COLA CHRISTMAS PARTY, Christmas Party World, NEC
2018, Event, Michelle (Me Shell), SELFRIDGES EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, Bakehouse Factory, Hetty Burton/ Stu Bowden
2018, Event, Model, THE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW NEC BIRMINGHAM, Interfit Photographic
2017, Event, Model, AN INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO LIGHTING (AUTUMN), The Societies / The Flash Centre
2017, Event, Model, AN INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO LIGHTING (SPRING), The Societies / The Flash Centre
2017, Event, Playing Card (of the Queen of Hearts), Facepainter, ABBEY EXTRAVAGANZA, Enter Edem, Emma Fay
2017, Event, Fox, RAUCOUS RACES, Enter Edem, Emma Fay
2016, Event, L.A. Fashionista, MANÖKEN (BIRMINGHAM GRAND CENTRAL 1ST BIRTHDAY EDITION), CircusMash UK, Zaq Andel
2016, Event, Fire performer, WEST MIDLANDS VEGAN FESTIVAL, Midlands Vegan Campaigns, Kevin White (Event organiser)
2014, Event, Tiki Girl / Fire performer / Dancer, BESTIVAL, Area 51, Matt Page
2014, Event, Aerialist, WEST MIDLANDS VEGAN FESTIVAL, Midlands Vegan Campaigns, Kevin White (Event organiser)
Musical
Short Film
Profile
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Height: 5’1″ (154cm)
Weight: 7st. 9lb. (49kg)
Playing Age: 16 – 25 years
Appearance: White, Scandinavian
Nationality: British
Eye Colour: Blue
Hair Colour: Blond(e)-Dark
Hair Length: Long
Voice Quality: Clear
Voice Character: Natural
Skills
Accents & Dialects: (* = native) American-California, Birmingham, Cockney, Midlands-West*, RP, Somerset
Performance: Acrobalance, Acrobatics on Rollerskates, Actor-Singer, Aerial Hoop, Children’s Theatre, ECSPC Level 1-Basic (Longsword/Single-Rapier/Unarmed), ECSPC Performance Combat (level 1), Immersive Performance, Mask, Musical Theatre, Outdoor Performances, Physical Theatre, Poetry Reading, Sight-Reading (non-musical), Silks, Street Theatre, Theatre In Education
Music & Dance: A Cappella, Contact Improvisation, Contemporary Dance, Contemporary Singing, Mezzo-Soprano, Pop Singing, Singing (general), Soprano
Sports: Horse-riding, Ice Skating, Kayak, Mountain Hiking, Quad Biking, Rollerblading, Swimming, Trampoline
Vehicle Licences: Car Driving Licence
Other Skills: Aerial Work, Angle Grinding, Circus Aerial Work, Circus Skills, Devising, Drama Workshop Leader, Editing/Proof-Reading (experienced), Face Painting, Fire Breathing, Fire Dancing, Fire Eater, Fire Fan, Fire Poi, Glowpoi Juggling, Hair Model, Juggling, Life Modelling, Magician/Illusionist Assistant, Model-professional, Painting, Performance Artist, Photographic Model, Pilates, Poi, Puppetry, Trapeze, Trapeze (static), Workshop Leader.
Training
2019: Screen acting taster, Michael Keogh, Inspire Actor’s Studio
2019: Intermediate acro masterclass, Acro Misco.
2018: Full mask workshops (2 days), Rachael Savage, Vamos Theatre
2018: Performance montage workshop, FIRENZA GUIDI
2018: War Horse puppetry workshop, JOSEPH RICHARDSON (supported by The National Theatre)
2018: Introduction to clowning workshop, SPYMONKEY
2018: Site responsive devising workshop, DESPERATE MEN.
2018: Aerial disciplines, CIRCUSMASH UK (Ongoing, since 2012)
2018: ECSPC level 1 performance combat certification (graded distinction) STAGEFIGHT LTD.
2018: Fire eating – advanced skills, SHADE FLAMEWATER.
2009-2011: BTEC National Diploma in Musical Theatre, awarded triple distinction, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON COLLEGE
