NATASHA HANCOCK
​ -Acting Experience / CV. 

MA -European Classical Acting, Drama Centre London,
Central Saint Martins, UAL, London.
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Basic Details:
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Locations: 
  • Available to travel worldwide and relocate for projects. 
Currently based in:
  • London, UK and
  • Dubai, UAE
  • (Possibly also Los Angeles from 2016 on).

Height:  5 foot 10.5 (179cm)

Weight:  9st. 2lb. (58kg)

Playing Age:  24 - 39 years

Ethnicity: Caucasian (British). 
Could pass for: European -Scandinavian (especially with blonde highlights) through to Mediterranean (tan easily, can wear brown contact lenses, have brown hair), American, South African, Canadian, Australian, etc. ​


Eye Colour:  Blue (can be changed with contact lenses).

Hair Colour:  Currently 'bronde' -a mixture of brunette and blonde -June 2016 (can be dyed for the right project or wigs used). Occasionally have blonde highlights.

Hair Length:  Long (can be cut or wigs used)! 

Voice -native 'accent': 
RP/Received Pronunciation also known as Standard British English.

Contact details: 
​Email: info@Presenter-TVJournalist-Actress.com
UK Tel: 00 44 7507 829 341
Dubai Tel: 009715 0 498 1920 (Facetime available)..
​Skype and Whatsapp available.

Degrees -Three Related Masters Degrees:


  • 1)  MA -European Classical Acting, Drama Centre London, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.


​2)  MA -Television Journalism, City University, London. (This MA involved on-camera presenting/reporting as well as much more).

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My experience working the other side of the camera also informs my acting. Having trained as a TV Journalist, and worked as a camerawoman, editor and director, I am particularly understanding of directors' and editors' challenges/requirements, such as the importance of continuity.


​3)  MA -English Language & Literature -Oxford University, (Pembroke College).​ 


This MA helped me as an actress in various ways:
  • Improved script analysis skills, ability to understand and analyze verse, appreciate subtext, themes, etc.
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  • Studied literature throughout every period in British history so familiar with the English language through all ages. We even learnt Anglo-Saxon! This obviously helps my understanding when acting older plays e.g. Shakespeare, Marlowe, Jonson, etc. (This understanding has been enhanced by reading, watching -and acting in- numerous classical plays).
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  • Did an optional Film Analysis course -exposed to a range of genres and acting styles.​
  • Chosen dissertations: Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde. Read their complete works, studied the historical context, greater understanding of the language, themes, etc.

Acting Summary
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-Training & Experience:
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(As above): Masters Degree -European Classical Acting

-Drama Centre London, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts, London.
  •   8 wks full-time training -Vahktanghov Theatre Institute, Moscow.
  • ​​4 wks full-time Screen Acting training -The Alchemy of Screen Acting, London.
  • 8 wks Comedy Training, Ductac, Dubai.
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  • Numerous workshops & other (e.g. LAMDA -top grades in all exams).

  • ​Experience! Acted in over 30 plays (often lead roles), 15 films/shorts, etc -scroll down for credits...

Presenting / Reporting / TV Journalism Summary:
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  • As mentioned, MA -Television Journalism -City University, London -more details about the if you follow the 'MORE about TV Journalism' link button above.

Key interests:
  • Travel / Adventure
  • Animals & Wildlife
  • Nature & Environment 
  • Discoveries & Learning
  • Film, Theatre, Television
I have a strong sense of curiosity and love learning so I am interested in most topics -above are just a few key ones!
Reporter /TV Journalist. Skills include:
  • Presenting 
  • Filming 
  • Photography
  • Video-editing (FCP X, 7, 6 -Apple-certified) 
  • Writing/Journalism.
  • Research, Producing, Directing.

Please see the Reporting and Presenting menu pages for far more detail and for credits.


​TV & Documentary Companies Worked With:


​BBC Current Affairs:

Worked on long-running series such as:
  •  Panorama,
  • Our World
  • and This World.
  • I also worked on one-off series e.g. Toughest Place to be a... 
  • as well as stand-alone BBC documentaries.
  • Programs were shown on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Three.
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  • Worked on programs such as:
           Colombia Child Soldiers,
           How China Fooled the World (presented by Robert Peston), 
           Blurred Lines: The New Battle of the Sexes ('TV & movie documentary'), 
           Toughest Place to be a Binman 
          and Banged up and Left to Fail?​
  • Mainly worked as a researcher and assistant producer, also did some filming and helped generally on shoots. I also provided feedback in edits, organised editing footage, developed ideas for potential shows (e.g. a Brazil series), wrote treatments and various documents, did some social media marketing, found interviewees and organised interviews. ​

BBC Drama: 
  • Worked on set e.g. for Murdered By My Boyfriend.

OR Media (who make programs for Channel 4, Al Jazeera, Discovery Channel): 
  • Mainly research -e.g. developed ideas for potential documentaries and wrote treatments.
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Warner Brothers: Worked as an Actress.

Eclipse: Worked as a camerawoman (/filming) and Photographer.

MyDubaiMyCity: Worked as a Presenter.

The Edge Picture Company -various. Mainly assistant producing.

Etc -above are just a selection.​​


​Acting Credits:
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CV generally set out as follows:
character name, production title, venue and/or location and / or company name. Often also director's name.

Stage: 

  • Pearl, SHADES -Jermyn Street Theatre, London. Lisa Brunton-Wallace
  • Ah Satan,  COMEDY MIX TAPE, Mall of the Emirates Theatre, Ductac, Dubai
  • Lady Macbeth, REMEMBER ME, Network Theatre Company, Lisa Brunton-Wallace

  • Pauline, DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, Jermyn Street Theatre, Lisa Brunton-Wallace
  • King Henry V, NETWORK THEATRE, ActorsThemselves
  • Duchess of Malfi, THE DUCHESS OF MALFI, Tom Fielding

  • Catherine Mompesson, THE ROSES OF EYAM, KJ Kreative, Sam D
  • Kate, MONOLOGUES, Actorz, Katherine Smith
  • Natasha Ivanovna, THREE SISTERS, The Vakhtangov/Boris Schukin Theatre Institute, Vladimir Poglazov

  • Nora Helmer, A DOLL'S HOUSE, Drama Centre London, Andrew Hawkins
  • Audrey, AS YOU LIKE IT, Shakespeare's Globe, Melanie Jessop
  • Kleopatra Ilvovna Mamaev, TOO CLEVER BY HALF, Drama Centre London, Oleg Mirochnikov

  • Rita Allmers, LITTLE EYOLF, Drama Centre London, Andrew Hawkins
  • Katerina Khokhlakova, THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV, The Vakhtangov Theatre Institute, Moscow, Yuri Avsharov
  • Sofia Ignatievna Tourousina, THE DIARY OF A SCOUNDREL, Drama Centre London, Oleg Mirochnikov

  • Yelena Andreevna, UNCLE VANYA, Drama Centre London, Daniela Peleanu
  • Emilia, THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN, Drama Centre London, Andrew Tidmarsh
  • Second Murderer, RICHARD III, Drama Centre London, Andrew Tidmarsh

  • Monologues - Jasmine & Elizabeth, HER OLD POSSESSIONS, Oxford University Dramatic Society, Daniel James
  • Hermiane, THE DISPUTE, OUDS, Julie Skorupska
  • Adela, THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA, OUDS, Adam Brodie

  • Various Characters, THE LION AND UNICORN THEATRE DEVISED SHOW, Tassos Stevens
  • Hannah, SHALL I COMPARE THEE?, Edinburgh Festival Company -C Venue, Gemma Bennet
  • Gwendolen Fairfax, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Calne, Lillian Leadbetter

  • Queen Margaret/Phoebe/Cleopatra/Portia, LIVES (SHAKESPEAREAN MONOLOGUES), Calne, Lillian Leadbetter
  • Volpone, VOLPONE, Calne, Lillian Leadbetter
  • Hedda Gabler, HEDDA GABLER, Calne, Lillian Leadbetter

  • The Policeman, THE VISIT, Calne, Lillian Leadbetter
  • The Archbishop of Rheims, SAINT JOAN, Calne, Lillian Leadbetter
  • Martitio, THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA, Calne, Lillian Leadbetter
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  • Lucy, IN THE ABSENCE OF GOD, Calne, Ela Stevenson
  • Venticelli, AMADEUS, Calne, Lillian Leadbetter

Films:

Radio:

  • ​2012, Radio, Voice-over -Austen characters & narrator, JANE AUSTEN extracts, Minneapolis Events, Norman Sealy
  • 2011, Radio, Narrator, VASELINE AD, BKP, Rudy Basmedjian
  • 2011, Radio, Narrator, BURJ DOWNTOWN DUBAI ADVERT, BKP
  • 2010, Radio, Voice-over, SAHARA CENTRE AD, BKP, Dubai

Short film:

  • Mia, A MOMENT OF SILENCE, Mohammed Bin Rashid School For Communication, Maryam Abdallah
  • Melody, IN CONTROL, Partridge Productions, Jamie Richards
  • Vivien, SEEN, Phototechnics, Jake Diab

  • Rosemary, ROSEMARY'S BABY, Alchemy, Andrew Higgs
  • Laura (lead), EYE IN THE BOX, Shoaib Patel
  • Bond Girl, COMEDY, Warner Brothers & Irresistible Films, David Wilson

  • Kath, THE ACCUSED, Alchemy, Andrew Higgs
  • Kirby, SCRIPT FROM THE BILL, Andrew Higgs
  • Fiancee, PRESSURIZED, 424 Films, Rudolf B
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  • Christian Preacher, THE STRANGE CASE OF SPIKE DIRECTION, Too Weird To Mention Films, James Briggs
  • Waitress, LONDONGRAD, Sellanraa Picture Company, Wilf Varvill

Comedy:

  • Ah Satan, COMEDY MIX TAPE (Following 6 week stand-up comedy course), Ductac, Mina Liccione
  • Pearl, SHADES, ActorsThemselves, Lisa Brunton-Wallace
  • Sienna, AN EXCEPTIONAL DAY, Trippier Productions, Alex Trippier

  • Melody, IN CONTROL, Partridge Productions, Jamie Richards
  • Bond girl, WARNER BROS COMEDY SKETCH, Warner Bros & Irresistible Films, David Wilson
  • Audrey, AS YOU LIKE IT, Shakespeare's Globe, Melanie Jessop

  • Kleopatra Khokhlakova, THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV, Drama Centre London, Oleg Mirochnikov
  • Sofia Agnatieva Tourousina, THE DIARY OF A SCOUNDREL, Drama Centre London, Oleg Mirochnikov
  • Monologues -Jasmine, HER OLD POSSESSIONS, Oxford University Dramatic Society, Daniel James
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  • Gwendolyn Fairfax, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Calne, Lillian Leadbetter
  • Phoebe, LIVES -SHAKESPEAREAN MONOLOGUES, Calne, Lillian Leadbetter
  • The Policeman, THE VISIT, Calne, Lillian Leadbetter

Further credits:

  • Video, Travel Reporter, Travel Videos. www.TravelReporter.biz
  • Internet, YOUTUBE CHANNEL www.youtube.com/turquoise717 Numerous Acting & Presenting/Reporting videos
  • Writing. MA -ENGLISH Language and Literature -OXFORD UNIVERSITY (Pembroke College). Ghost-written numerous novels, scripts, & other documents. 2006-2013

  • Journalism, Writer (ghost-written for many clients), Various published articles, 2007-2016
  • Film school, Student, FINAL CUT PRO 7 VIDEO EDITING 5 DAY APPLE COURSE, Also FCP X. Applied Digital Media Services, Monther Abuswaireh
  • Film school, Student, FILM-MAKING FOUNDATION COURSE, Raindance, Various

  • Still Photography, Model, VARIOUS SHOOTS
  • Voice Over, Narrator/Voice-Over, FRAGILE PLANET -RAINFORESTS DOCUMENTARY, Inspiring Productions
  • Commercial, Fantasy Girl, ATLANTIS HOTEL PROMOTIONAL VIDEO -DUBAI, Atlantis Productions, Jonathan Gainer
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  • Role Play, Role-player, CORPORATE ROLE PLAY, London Role-Play
  • Rehearsed Reading, The Duchess of Malfi, THE DUCHESS OF MALFI, Tom Fielding
  • Music Video, 1940's Cigarette Girl, FIGHTSTAR, Irresistible Films, David Wilson

Workshop + corporate presenting section: 

  • Corporate, Presenter/Trainer -Public Speaking Training, PUBLIC SPEAKING COURSES, See link at end. Westminster, RoleModel, Tim Dobson
  • Workshop, Workshop Leader (& Course Designer), ACTING WORKSHOPS (VARIOUS 2007 UNTIL 2016), Inspiring Acting
  • Workshop, Actress, IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP, Sprout Ideas
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  • Have done various workshops e.g. WORKSHOPS AT 'THE ACTORS CENTRE AND OTHER VENUES, London

  • Workshop, Workshop Leader/Presenter (2007-2013), CORPORATE PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOPS, www.PresentationSkillsPublicSpeaking.com  NH 
  • Workshop, Workshop Leader/Presenter (2009-2011), PRESENTATION SKILLS COURSES -GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL, Westminster Management, Tim Dobson
  • Workshop, Student, ADVANCED, PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION SKILLS COURSE, REED
  • Workshop, Course Leader, PRESENTATION SKILLS 1-3 DAY COURSES, Role Model World (Government-funded company), Tim Dobson & NH

Internet, (non-corporate) Presenting & Reporting section: 

  • Journalism, Reporter (presenter, camerawoman & video-editor), VARIOUS VIDEOS
  • Video, Reporter -Interviewing Ed Stafford (Discovery), EXPLORE, Royal Geographic Society, Natasha
  • Internet, Reporter -Interviewing Olly Steeds (Discovery, NBC), EXPLORE W/E, Royal Geographic Society

  • Educational, Reporter -interview SuperCycling Man & others, SUPERCYCLING MAN!, Inspiring Productions 
  • Documentary, Broadcast Journalist-interviewing Sarah Outen(BBC), RGS, Inspiring Productions 
  • Video, Reporter -interview James Frater (CNN, BBC), POLAR, Royal Geographic Society

  • Promo, Reporter (filming, interviewing, editing), EXPLORE PROMO VIDEO, RGS
  • Event, Presenter, WWF CHARITY EVENT, Dubai, Mark
  • Internet, Presenter, DUBAI DESERT TRAVEL VIDEO

  • Video, Travel Reporter, AMSTERDAM & SPAR, Spar & NH
  • Internet, Reporter, SEE THE WORLD WITH SPAR, Spar
  • Video, Presenter, US TRAVEL MARTIN LUTHER KING & THE LORRAINE MOTEL

  • Internet, Travel Presenter/Reporter, SUN STUDIOS, MEMPHIS, Inspiring Productions
  • Educational, Animal Presenter/Reporter, PANDAS, MEMPHIS
  • Documentary, Travel Presenter/Reporter, BEALE STREET -NATASHA WALKING IN MEMPHIS

  • Documentary, Presenter/Reporter, NASHVILLE -COUNTRY MUSIC HALL
  • Journalism, Presenter/Reporter/Broadcast Journalist, OBAMA & ROCK N SOUL MUSEUM, MEMPHIS
  • Event, Presenter, SALSA EVENT, Salsa Dubai, Alex Rodriguez

  • Event, Host -interviewing pianist Malika, Dubai, MALIKA OMAR'S CAVALLI CLUB DEBUT, The Travelling Shoe Productions, Leah Manasseh
  • Educational, Reporter & voice-over, FRAGILE PLANET -RAINFOREST DOCUMENTARY, Inspiring Productions
  • Internet, Travel/Animal Reporter/Presenter, PEABODY DUCKS –MEMPHIS

  • Video, Travel Presenter/Reporter, THE BLUEBIRD café
  • Event, Master of Ceremonies/Presenter, RENEWABLE ENERGY EVENT
  • Internet, Reporter, IAGTO GOLF EVENT VALENCIA, Webfire Media, Shannon Gibbons
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  • Event, Master of Ceremonies/Presenter, AL NOOR CHARITY DINNER, Al Noor, Abdullah
  • Video, Adventurer!, ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
  • Journalism, News Reporter/Broadcast Journalist, FACEBOOK NEWS REPORT

Journalism:

  • MA -TELEVISION JOURNALISM, CITY UNIVERSITY, LONDON, City, Linda Lewis

  • Please see above for TV companies worked with and job descriptions. E.g.​
  • Research & Assistant Producer, BBC CURRENT AFFAIRS, BBC
  • Research & Assistant Producer, VARIOUS, OR Media so Channel 4, Al Jazeera, Discovery
  • Production assistant, MURDERED BY MY BOYFRIEND, BBC
  • Research & Assistant Producer, VARIOUS, The Edge Picture Company
  • Etc.
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(End of credits).


​Skills:

Accents & Dialects:
  • Native 'accent': RP / Received Pronunciation also known as Standard British English.
  • Other accents available: French, Scottish Standard, Scottish Edinburgh, Russian, American-Standard, Australian, French, Russian, Irish.
  • Can learn accents quickly for roles -have access to a great accent coach who can check that I am pronouncing each word correctly.

Music: Singing.
Dance: Basic: Contemporary Dance, Salsa, Period Dancing, Tango, Aerobics, Zumba, Belly-dancing, Can improve and learn other types of dance.

Other Performance:
Auto-cue, Green Screen/Chroma Key, ADR -Additional Dialogue Recording, Dubbing, Voice-over, TV Presenting, Master of Ceremonies, Compere, Reporter, TV Journalist, News Anchor, Actor-Singer, Audio Books, Audio Drama, Comedy, Comedy Improv, Corporate Role-play, Immersive Performance, Musical Comedy, Musical Theatre, Outdoor Performances, Poetry Reading, Radio Presenting, Repertory, Role Play, Stand-up Comic, Story Telling, Writer/Director, Comedy Fringe. (Not exhaustive -selection from Spotlight.com).

Sports: (*** = was in team for this sport).
Intermediate: Bikram yoga, Horse-riding, Netball***, Skiing, Swimming*** (especially breaststroke and front crawl), Walking / trekking.
Basic: Cycling, Running, Sky-diving, Water-skiing, Camel-riding, Squash, Badminton, Tennis***, Horse-jumping. Aerobics, Sailing, Lacrosse***, Dance, White water rafting, Diving, Table tennis, Croquet, Javelin***, Hurdles, Triathlon. 

Vehicle Licences:
Car Driving Licence (UK and UAE licences).

Other Skills:
Filming, Photography, Video-Editing, Writing e.g. Scriptwriting, Journalism, Presenter, Reporter, TV Journalist. Animal Handling, Website design. Online and Social Media Marketing, Devising, Director, Producer, Researcher, Computer and IT Literate, Drama Workshop Leader and Acting coach, Soft Skills trainer (public speaking & Presentation Skills), Improvisation, Narration, Story Telling. This is not an exhaustive list (selection from Spotlight.com). ​

My other websites -more information about specific skills:

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​          Working the other side of the camera​ (filming & editing) has helped me appreciate the challenges for the rest of the team re filming acting (for example continuity) and this also informs my acting.
  • Writing:                                                                          www.writers-and-editors.com
​           Training groups and individuals in presentation skills and public speaking has helped my presenting and, re acting, has indirectly added to my performance experience/exposure. ​Designed courses for UK government-funded companies and schemes.
  • Acting coaching:                                                      www.actingworkshops.co
           Coaching actors has not only helped my directing skills but also my acting. 

Printable Acting CV:

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Printable Acting CV:

www.Spotlight.com/9285-8979-8312

Please note this Spotlight CV only lists my Acting credits plus a few other details
-it does not provide other details e.g. MA course content, job descriptions, etc.

(NB. June 2016: This Spotlight CV needs updating -please email me for an updated, printable CV).

“Natasha is a very powerful performer with a lot to give. She has great experience in the acting profession“.

​Lisa Brunton-Wallace, Director, quote from Actors Themselves website.
Lisa directed Remember Me at the Network Theatre, Waterloo, London -I played Lady Macbeth & a female version of King Henry V. Lisa also directed two showcases that I acted in (at the Jermyn Street Theatre, London).