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.
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
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 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 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 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 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