Chapter One: The Journey So Far


Well, hello! 👋

I'm Laura Ferrin (or Laura England on stage, darling) and I'm an outgoing, proud Northerner who trained in musical theatre at Performance Preparation Academy in Guildford. Since graduating from the three year diploma course I have worked across a wide range of mediums within the industry and it's really kept life interesting!

It's been a whirlwind few years where I've moved to Spain for half a year to sing in a 1950's rock and roll trio, workshopped new writing, voiced a fictional space engineer called Jemima and written, directed and performed in my own debut play 'Marathon For You' at various points! (venues included: The Hope Mill Theatre, The Kings Arms Salford, The Carriage Works Leeds and The Hen and Chickens for Camden Fringe 2019). For more info you can have a gander at this interview about my motivations behind writing the play as well as some general musings about theatre and Northern/female representation on stage. ↓↓↓

https://alwaystimefortheatre.com/2019/07/14/interview-laura-england-talks-all-things-marathon-for-you/

In my spare time (I know 'what spare time? you're a jobbing actor?'...I hear you cry!)
Well, I love to write, listen to true crime podcasts, go to the theatre, Netflix binge and read thrillers (anything where the cover writing is red and 3D over a shadowy figure picture and I'm there!).

You can follow me on social media/Spotlight here if you fancy:

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Laura__England
SPOTLIGHT LINK: https://www.spotlight.com/4219-9089-1933



Comments

  1. DiwakarSeptember 21, 2019 at 4:45 AM

    Hello Laura. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India. I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am also blessed and feel privileged and honoured to get connected with you as well as know you and about your interest. I love getting connected with the people of God aorund the globe to be encouraeged, strengthened and praying for one another. Your blog post has given me an opportunity to get connected with you.I have been in the Pastoral miistry for last 40 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city know as Bollywood for Hindi films. This city has a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. WE also encourege young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come to Mumbai to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. My email id is : dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends.

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  2. EmilySwattonOctober 11, 2019 at 6:40 AM

    Hi Laura, nice to meet you virtually! Interestingly I am from Guildford way and love your comment on no spare time!! I never have any :-( here is my blog and I wrote a topic on 'Who Am I' which talks about that very subject! Check it out; https://swattsonstage.blogspot.com Hope to hear from you!

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    1. Laura FerrinOctober 30, 2019 at 8:28 AM

      Thanks Emily- I think all of us wear loads of hats so we are always running around!
      Will be checking your blog out, cheers for the heads up!

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