WHOSE WHO
Who's Who
Melissa Leigh: Founder and Partner.
Melissa Leigh, set up Stand Up Drama and London Bites in October 2005.
Melissa trained as a professional dancer, then went on to gain an Honours degree in Drama and English at London University. Melissa began her professional career as a Producer and was integral to the creation and launch of 2 Satellite TV channels broadcast on Sky and NTL. After 4 years working behind the camera and accolades including winner of the ’30 Under 30’ award from Media Week magazine and published writing in trade and entertainment press Melissa decided to pursue her first love of acting, which is when she came up with the idea for Stand Up Drama- London Bites.
Melissa has now married and moved to Los Angeles to further her career in film and television. Recent credits include The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) and Hammer of the Gods (Sci-Fi Channel movie) IMDB
Clare-Louise English: Partner and Producer
Clare-Louise is the daughter of the late comic actor Arthur English. She studied at professional Ballet school, then moved to London to train as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, (LAMDA). Since graduating, Clare has been working as an actor in London, working on a range of theatre, film and radio projects.
Clare-Louise has been involved in Stand Up Drama and London Bites from it’s start in October 2005, and has produced over 15 London Bites shows. She has also overseen London Bites’ move to a new venue and the opening of Stand Up Drama’s production wing, the first production to be produced by Clare- “Auntie and Me” and will open in Feb 08. Last June Clare produced a one-off show for The Spotlight and the Conference of Drama Schools, to celebrate the annual Spotlight Graduate Award, and plans are underway for this year.
www.clarelouiseenglish.moonfruit.com
GRAHAM LAPPIN: Resident Director
Graham trained at Rose Bruford College & since leaving in 2001, he has worked professionally as an actor, singer & musician; appearing in productions such as Buddy, A Life in the Theatre & Jesus Christ Superstar. Then London Bites came along & having always wanted to direct, Graham jumped at the opportunity to join this exciting company. He hopes you enjoy tonight’s show.
Graham is very excited to be appearing as Kemp in Stand Up Drama’s first full production ‘Auntie and Me’, he hopes you will all come along to support the show.
For more information log on to www.grahamlappin.com
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