About Me

ELIZABETH WEST
Actor/Performer/Creator

I am a freelance director, curator and performer dedicated to pushing theatrical boundaries in the festival and party scene.
Tel: 07800 927180
Email: elizabeth.e.west@gmail.com

or for Happy Slap Boutique info and bookings: lizzie@happyslapboutique.co.uk
Date of Birth: July 6th, 1986
Playing age: 18-32 years
Height: 5'3"
Eye Colour: Blue
Hair Colour: Blonde
Hair Length: Medium/Long

Training and Education
MA at Central School of Speech and Drama 2010
BA at Bretton Hall, University of Leeds 2007

Credits
2012, Gig, Clowning, 'Easter Treat' routine as part of the Slamboree Show, The Full Moon Bristol
2012, Gig, Burlesque Performer, 'Bearded Lady' routine as part of the Slamboree Show, The Winchester Bournemouth
2012, Installation, Body Painted Performer, Happy Slap Presents 'The Illustrated Circus of Beasts', Rumpus 'Tomorrows Party Today' at the Islington Metal Works
2012, Gig, Clowning, As part of the Slamboree show, Rumpus 'Carnival of the Animals' at the Islington Metal Works
2012, Club Performance, Walk About Performer, The Human Review, Beaverfest at Beaverworks Leeds
2012, Club Performance, Burlesque Dancer, Balloon Pop, The Garage Islington
2012, Gig, Clowning, As part of the Slamboree Show, Boat Party on the Thames
2011, Club Performance, Burlesque Dancer, SEXY ZEBRA!, The Brixton Jamm as part of Project Exodus Events< br/> 2011, Club Performance, Dancer, I SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM FACTORY, PROUD Camden
2011, Music Video, Lead Actress, Kensington 'We are the Young', Heavyweight Media
2011, Club Performance, Body Painted Dancer, UV inspired work, SOAS University as part of Project Exodus Events
2011, Festival, Director Creator Clown and Performer, Various in crowd and street performance style pieces, Kendal Calling
2011, Festival, Performer, SEXY ZEBRA!,Leeds Unity Day
2011, Site Specific Performance, Performer and Creator, Pitchin' Performace as part of ButterBridge is Happening, CraK Gallery
2011, Warehouse, Performer and Creator, The Attention Show, The Flophouse Fringe
2011, Club Performance, Body Painted Performer, Peacock inspired work, PROUD Camden
2011, Stage, Dancer, Traveler and Unraveller, Cochrane Theatre
2011, Arts Club Performance, Body Painted Performer, Klimt inspired work, PROUD Camden
2010, Stage, Performer, Other Pieces, Collisions Festival, Central School of Speech and Drama
2010, Interactive Performance, Performer and Collaborator, A Short Walk (In a City), Forest Fringe Venue, Edinburgh Fringe
2010, Stage, Performer, People You May Know, York Theatre Royal
2010, Stage, Performer, You Me Bum Bum Train, The Barbican Centre
2010, Stage, Performer, Backwards by Station House Opera, The BAC
2010, Stage, Devised and Performed, Whose Cloud is it Anyway? CSSD and The People Show
2010, Festival, In crowd entertainer and Creator, Slap Happy Boutique Circus Tent, Kendal Calling Festival
2010, Club Performance, Dancer, Butoh Performance, ITunes Festival, PROUD Camden
2010, Club Performance, Dancer, Butoh Performance, PROUDs 2nd Birthday, PROUD Camden
2010, Stage, Dancer, Happiness is like a Butterfly, Horseplay Arts Club, PROUD Camden
2010, Stage, Devised and Performed, Did you ever know that you're my Hero? The Basement Brighton
2010, Stage, Devised and Performed, Did you ever know that you're my Hero?, Live Open Platform, Arnolfini Bristol
2009, Stage, Devised, Directed and Performed, Hello World, This is Me, The Peoples Theatre, Newcastle
2008, Stage, Devised, Written and Performed, MANYROOTS theatre's Double Bill, The Carriage Works, Leeds
2008, Installation and Film, Devised and Performed, SEXY ZEBRA!, Light Night, Yorkshire Dance Centre, Leeds
2007, Stage, Performer, Surveillance by Swen Steinhauser, Manchester International Theatre Festival
2007, Stage, Devised and Performed, I just can't help myself, Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
2004, Stage, Performer, The Tempest, National Theatre Festival, Havana Cuba

Accents
American Standard, Geordie*, Liverpool, RP, Yorkshire

Skills
Clown, Physical Theatre, Improvisation, Narration, Story Telling, Butoh, Basic Burlesque, Yoga, Basic Contemporary, Basic Irish, Clarinet, Singing (Alto), Ukulele, Basic Puppetry, Swimming, Tennis, Horse Riding, basic to intermediate hooping, basic juggling, Body Burning, Fire Eating, Fire Breathing

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