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Francesca_Wilding

Francesca Wilding Co-founder

After completing her degree in English Literature and Drama at the University of Sussex, Francesca went on to study Acting at Drama Studio London. She works as a professional actor alongside her work for Turn of Phrase and has amongst her theatre credits Read More

MISSION

Turn of Phrase Ltd was created in 2013 as a theatre and training company who aim to give people the skills, freedom and power to speak in public, while addressing issues of LGBTQIA and gender equality in how we communicate. We want speaking to be as valued as reading and writing. We aim to improve communication in decision-making processes whether that is as part of a community team, in the board room or presenting to new potential clients. Through effective, emotionally connected and focused speech we give individuals and teams the tools they need to be more productive, efficient and empower their workforce to communicate with better harmony. We aim to produce high quality inclusive theatre. We have produced shows including working with Full Disclosure Theatre on a London run of Open (published by Nick Hern), Cooked at the Bread and Roses, as well as supporting LGBTQIA shows such as Tumulus (Soho 2019). Creative Director Tim Allsop is about to begin work on a large scale project about queer rural lives. Our work takes us into schools and businesses across the UK where we help young people develop their communication skills through specialist workshops. We have a gender equality focussed session for students, which aims to bring awareness to the next generation of leaders and thinkers.
Francesca_Wilding

Francesca Wilding Co-founder

After completing her degree in English Literature and Drama at the University of Sussex, Francesca went on to study Acting at Drama Studio London. She works as a professional actor alongside her work for Turn of Phrase and has amongst her theatre credits Read More
Timothy_Allsop

Timothy Allsop Co-founder and Artistic Director

After studying History at Balliol College, Oxford, Timothy trained as an actor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He works extensively as an actor. Recent work includes appearances in Therese Raquin at the National Theatre, the title role in Richard III at Guildford Read more
Emily_Grossman

Dr Emily GrossmanResearcher, facilitator, broadcaster

Dr. Emily Grossman is an expert in molecular biology and genetics, with a Double First in Natural Sciences from Queens’ College Cambridge and a PhD in cancer research. She also trained and worked as an actress, and now combines her skills as a science broadcaster Read More
Molly_Small

Molly SmallFacilitator

After completing her degree in English Literature and Drama at the University of Sussex, Francesca went on to study Acting at Drama Studio London. She works as a professional actor alongside her work for Turn of Phrase and has amongst her theatre credits Read More
Charlie_Dupre

Charlie DupreFacilitator

Charlie is an actor, spoken word and rap artist. Trained at Drama Studio London, he has since supported the likes of Kate Tempest and Scroobius Pip on the festival circuit, and was a BBC slam finalist in 2014. His solo theatre show, ‘The Stories of Shakey P’ is a compilation of rap retellings of Shakespeare stories. Read More
Emma_Fenney

Emma FenneyFacilitator

Emma trained as an actor at Drama Studio London, following a degree in Drama & Theatre Arts at Goldsmiths College, University of London. She currently works as an actor and voice artist and has a particular interest in Shakespeare and classical adaptations. She is an experienced singing and drama teacher/ workshop leader Read More
Philip_Shaw

Philip DeWinter ShawFacilitator and Researcher

Philip trained as an actor at The Oxford School of Drama, performing within collectives such as The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Royal Lyceum Theatre and the BBC. Following his dramatic training, he went on to study Anthropology at The University of St Andrews Read More
augustina_seymour

Augustina SeymourFacilitator and Language Specialist

Augustina studied English and German at Brasenose College, Oxford, before training as an actor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Recent theatre includes Playing for Time at Sheffield Crucible, Hitchcock Blonde at Hull Truck, The Nutcracker at the Nuffield and Nora in A Doll’s House at Theatre by the Lake. Read More

Latest News

With Covid, a lot of us have had to learn new computer skills to present and attend online meetings. However, the rise in online meetings has also created a greater need to be an effective speaker. Through Turn of Phrase’s actors and facilitators, you can learn how to give the best of yourself online and keep your colleagues, students and clients engaged. Click here for more details. Tim Allsop, the AD of Turn of Phrase, is leading a national project on queer rural lives and histories. There will be a multimedia theatre piece and film coming in 2021. More details here

Tweets

Happy International Women’s Day. Check our company’s eight years of work in gender and sexuality education. #WomensDay #education #workshop #gender #GenderEquity

About 2 months ago from Turn of Phrase's Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

Back in school today @QueensGateSch for some gender and identity workshops. Talking about Facebook’s research into their own services and how Instagram can undermine mental wellbeing.

About 8 months ago from Turn of Phrase's Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

We are looking for a freelance facilitator to join us on a project in October in London. If you have experience of facilitating workshops in educational settings we want to hear from you. More info here turnofphrase.co.uk/contact/wo…

About 9 months ago from Turn of Phrase's Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

Clients

clients include the Labour Party, Movement for Change, Guidhall School, and Cause 4

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