1. Gemma Flannery
21 Andrew St, Northcote, VIC, 3070
Gemma_flannery@hotmail.com
0456090716
Personal Profile
I have over 12 years experience of facilitating drama workshops from foundation ages up to adults. I have
worked with young people considered to be “challenging”, young offenders, and children all ages
considered to have special needs. I love working alone or alongside a co-worker and am flexible to
planning my own sessions and following curriculum topics, to following lesson plans and direct instruction.
When working with children I like to challenge them and set them achievable goals, I am firm but fair and
have a good relationship with children I have taught over a long period of time. I enjoy working in and out
of school environments and with all age ranges. I am passionate and love to demonstrate skills to the
children and inspire them.
When working with adults my main aim is to focus on the issues and drama skills relevant to the group, the
aim with a group can be very different so each workshop/project I approach individually, looking at the
needs and outcome.
I have training in physical theatre, devising, writing, comedysportz and stand up comedy and I often draw
on these when relevant.
Qualifications
• BA HONS Contemporary Theatre and Performance, Manchester Metropolitan University,
2004.
• Blackburn College 1999 – 2001 - A Levels - English Language/Literature and Performing
Arts AS Levels - Film Studies and History
St Bede’s R.C. High 1994-1999 8 G.C.S.E’s, 4 Grade A, 4 Grade B.
Employment History
Company Name Job Title Description of Role
Helen O Grady
Bigcomedy shop
Drama Leader
Drama Leader
I am currently working with a group in Melbourne
leading towards a performance to build confidence
and social skills.
Running workshops in the summer and after
school, the children devised sketches which are
then filmed and edited into a final product for them
as a showcase.
Partycrew Entertainer/ FacilitatorI work at children’s birthday parties and events
running the entertainment which involves games,
crafts, and balloon making.
Bigfoot Education Drama Facilitator I work in after school clubs, PPA and supply
cover, bespoke days and can plan my workshops
tailored to a school/groups need or follow
designated lesson plans chosen through the
company. KS1 – KS3
http://gemmaflannery.webs.com

2. Odd Theatre Drama Facilitator This company works with vulnerable and excluded
groups, from young offenders to work in prisons.
The workshops they lead provoke thought and
opinions on the issues relevant to the group to
create a positive and realistic outcome through
drama and performance work.
Altru drama Workshop leader With this company I have delivered play in a day
workshops, this involves primary students who
work on a short performance throughout the day
and perform it at the end of the school day.
FRANK Facilitator This involved visiting secondary schools on a
large interactive bus. I facilitated students to use
the interactive equipment and led them into
debate, and sharing information confidentially.
This provided them with information of the service
FRANK offers.
Immerse Senior drama worker I run a Saturday morning drama group for ages 11
– 14 for Trafford council.
I plan the sessions to suit the interests of the
group and work towards devised performances.
EYR Ltd
Pleer House
ManchesterM4 3DU
0845 226 0 225
Teaching assistant Working in nurseries and schools with children
from 3 months to 11 yrs. I assist with class work
with some children who have difficulties, organise
games, songs and stories, meals and sleep time.
Konflux Theatre
St. Thomas' Parish
Neville Terrace
York
YO31 8NF
Workshop leader I work with nursery to KS2 delivering creative
workshops, drama skills workshops and “Play in a
day”. This involves working with classes for a full
day finalising in a performance at the end of the
day, or working just for 1 or 2 hours with a class
working with narration, devising, and drama skills
exercises.
Waterfall Theatre
40 Junction works
Manchester
Performer/
Workshop Leader
I Perform issue based T.I.E shows in secondary
schools across the UK, followed by hot seating
which I facilitate and with some schools continued
workshops and discussions.
Mainstream Theatre
28 Reuben Street,
Stockport,
SK4 1PS
Drama Teacher Working on a freelance basis in primary schools
covering after school clubs and PPA time. I work
with key stage 1 and 2 at different schools across
the Manchester area.
http://gemmaflannery.webs.com

3. Artis Education
MacMillan House,
Platform1
Paddington Station,
London
W2 1FT.
Drama Specialist I worked in 3 schools on a weekly basis, planning
creative lessons around their curriculum topics.
Lessons plans and feedback were provided. I
worked to build their capabilities within performing
arts, their confidence and communication and
listening skills. This combined music, dance and
drama. I also worked with a special needs class in
one school for a year.
A.C.L.E
40 Via Roma
San Remo
Italy
Assistant Director I Trained and directed actors in rehearsal and on
tour. I organised props, costumes, technical
equipment, and transportation and oversaw
bookings. I also wrote and devised work for the
new tour then supervised/ directed groups on the
road.
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