Experience

Jodie Richards:
Equity Number: M00229690
D.O.B: 15/02/83
Height: 5 foot
Accents: Scouse, Midlands, American, Cornwall, Cockney, Somerset.
(continuously developing)
Playing Age: 15 years to 25 years old

Employment History:

THEATRE
  • JD AND CO
    choreograpgher and lead dancer, touring production.
  • LETS BE FRANK LIVE LAS VEGAS SHOW
    choreograpgher and lead dancer, touring production
  • BIRMINGHAM BLUES BROTHER TOUR
    choreograpgher and lead dancer, touring production .UK
  • HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE PERFORMANCE
    Performing in London's West End theatre
  • MAGICAL MUSICALS
    Performed at The Grand theatre Wolverhampton. I danced and choreographed the show.
  • THIS IS ME
    My new album working with Eclipse Media records.
  • MOTHER GOOSE
    Playing principle girl for Punch Theatre Company.
  • ALL STAR VARIETY SHOW
    One night only performance at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton. Supporting artiste accompanying Joe Pasquale and Gary Wilmot. An ‘International Artistes’ production.
  • JODIE & VICE-VERSA
    Singing as a duo and as a solo performer around the country performing at clubs, theatres holiday venues and private functions.
  • OH! WHAT A NIGHT
    Starring in the hit Musical at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with the ‘Three Degrees’ star Sheila Ferguson. An ‘International Artistes’ production.
  • THE 2COOL SHOW
    All singing-All dancing Cabaret & duo touring the country including the Butlins sites and Great British Holidays weekly throughout the main seasonal months.
  • SANDWELL ENTERTAINMENTS
    Pantomime at Wednesbury Theatre. ‘Dick Whittington’.
    22 performance pantomime (3 shows daily) in which I played the lead role of ‘Idle Jack’ singing, acting and dancing. Council developed.
  • DONKEY POND PRODUCTIONS
    performed locally
  • AMG/E&B PRODUCTIONS 1998/1999
    Robin HoodPantomime at the Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton.46 Performances performing in a 1,500 seat theatre with, John Inman, Sam Kane and Linda Lusardi. Working with choreographer Alan Harding.
TELEVISION
  • DALZIEL AND PASCOE
    multiple episodes and roles
  • AFTERNOON PLAY . BBC. 'JOHNNY SHAKESPEARE'
    multiple episodes and roles
  • BBC DOCTORS
    multiple episodes and roles
  • LIFE ON MARS
    multiple episodes and roles
  • CHANNEL 4 AND E4'S TEST DRIVE YOUR GIRLFRIEND
    playing opposite Paul Denan
  • BBC’S DOCTORS
    Playing the part of "Miss Gimble" (on and off filming)
  • ITV’S ‘ON THE BALL’ 2003 December
    Presenting a feature.
  • MUSIC VIDEO KYLIE REMIX
    New dance artiste releasing ‘ Put your hand on your heart’.
  • BBC1’s AFTERNOON PLAYS ‘BINGO CALL’ 2003 October
    Directed by Sarah Lancashire and staring Paula Wilcox. Playing a veterinary receptionist.
  • ITV’S ‘NEARLY FAMOUS2002 November and December
    A four-part documentary series concentrating on performers within initial audition for a musical through to rehearsals and performance. (appearing in all four episodes)
EXTRA WORK
  • ITV’S CORONATION STREET
  • CHANNEL FOURS AND E4 THE SALON
  • BBC1’S MERSEY BEAT
  • ITV’S SWEET MEDICINE
  • ITVS CROSSROADS
  • BBC1’S DALZIEL AND PASCOE
OTHER
  • SAGA RADIO
    Showcasing my new cd.
  • RADIO WM
    Interviews.
  • STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
    dance artist in residence
  • SPORTSWISE LTD
    teaching dance in schools
  • EDUCATION COMPANY
    choreographing and teaching dance and drama
Additional information:
Also to add to the above credits I have numerous amounts of single event contracts and also Amateur debuts in which I have taken lead roles in singing, dancing and acting.
I have been trained in all aspects of performing as, I started dancing lessons at the age of two and have taken examinations in I.d.t.a, I.s.t.d and also R.A.D. I have also attended drama and singing lessons both in and out of full time education, in which I have taken my LAMDA exams and Musical Theatre certificates.

I have also successfully auditioned for Lollipop Theatre Company, Alton Towers, Haven and Pontins Holidays(Both dance captain positions) W.M.C.T and character/dance work at Euro Disney.
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