Kelly is a versatile, dynamic and dedicated singer and actress with experience in various aspects of performing, including weekly rep, open air theatre and panto. Although small in stature, she is a strong, natural performer with good stage presence, comic timing and bundles of energy.
Kelly trained in Acting and Musical Theatre at HTS (Hertfordshire Theatre School), graduating in July 2003. Upon graduating, Kelly joined the Charles Vance Repertory Season for three years running; favourite roles include Peggy Evans in Neil Simon's “COME BLOW YOUR HORN”, Sybil Merton in “LORD ARTHUR SAVILE”S CRIME”, the title role in “JANE EYRE” and Sybil Chase in “PRIVATE LIVES”.
Her other theatre credits include: Lead Vocalist/ Percussion in the UK Tour "GLAD ALL OVER!: A SIXTIES CELEBRATION" (Doggett & Ephgrave), Felicity in “THE FARNDALE AVENUE MURDER MYSTERY – MURDER AT CHECKMATE MANOR” and the Vicar in “GOSFORTH’S FETE” (Conway Clark Productions), “24 HOUR PLAYS” (Kenneth Moore Theatre, Ilford), Ivy in the brand new musical “THE 80s STRIKE BACK!” (RIP Productions), lead vocalist in “THE SWINGING SIXTIES” and “THE SMOOTH SIDE OF MUSICAL THEATRE”, a stint at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in “SO, HOW WAS YOUR DAY?” – plus various comedy sketches for “THE COMEDY PROJECT” (Soho Theatre, London). She also works regularly with comedy duo “DOGGETT & EPHGRAVE” (both in theatre and screen), and at The Market Theatre, Hitchin; favourite roles include Edith Summers in “THE MAID” and Jenny Softy / Ronnie Rake in the live outdoor soap opera “WEEKENDERS”.
Kelly is also a seasoned pantomime performer, having appeared across the country over the past seven years; roles include Dorothy in “WIZARD OF OZ” and Alice Fitzwarren in “DICK WHITTINGTON” (Gorleston Pavilion for OhYesItIz Productions), Princess Jill in “JACK AND THE BEANSTALK” (OCO Promotions), Jilly in “JACK AND THE BEANSTALK” (opposite Toyah Wilcox at The Hexagon, Reading for Proper Pantomime Company), Wendy Darling in “PETER PAN” (The Palace Theatre, Newark and Middlesbrough Theatre for Extravaganza Productions - and The Lyceum Theatre, Crewe for CV Productions).
As well as an acting career, Kelly teaches performing arts to children aged 4-16 years and is the assistant director for the North Herts All-Girls Choir. She is also a member of “ALL IN GOSPEL” (a four-part harmony group) singing at weddings and functions.
Kelly trained in Acting and Musical Theatre at HTS (Hertfordshire Theatre School), graduating in July 2003. Upon graduating, Kelly joined the Charles Vance Repertory Season for three years running; favourite roles include Peggy Evans in Neil Simon's “COME BLOW YOUR HORN”, Sybil Merton in “LORD ARTHUR SAVILE”S CRIME”, the title role in “JANE EYRE” and Sybil Chase in “PRIVATE LIVES”.
Her other theatre credits include: Lead Vocalist/ Percussion in the UK Tour "GLAD ALL OVER!: A SIXTIES CELEBRATION" (Doggett & Ephgrave), Felicity in “THE FARNDALE AVENUE MURDER MYSTERY – MURDER AT CHECKMATE MANOR” and the Vicar in “GOSFORTH’S FETE” (Conway Clark Productions), “24 HOUR PLAYS” (Kenneth Moore Theatre, Ilford), Ivy in the brand new musical “THE 80s STRIKE BACK!” (RIP Productions), lead vocalist in “THE SWINGING SIXTIES” and “THE SMOOTH SIDE OF MUSICAL THEATRE”, a stint at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in “SO, HOW WAS YOUR DAY?” – plus various comedy sketches for “THE COMEDY PROJECT” (Soho Theatre, London). She also works regularly with comedy duo “DOGGETT & EPHGRAVE” (both in theatre and screen), and at The Market Theatre, Hitchin; favourite roles include Edith Summers in “THE MAID” and Jenny Softy / Ronnie Rake in the live outdoor soap opera “WEEKENDERS”.
Kelly is also a seasoned pantomime performer, having appeared across the country over the past seven years; roles include Dorothy in “WIZARD OF OZ” and Alice Fitzwarren in “DICK WHITTINGTON” (Gorleston Pavilion for OhYesItIz Productions), Princess Jill in “JACK AND THE BEANSTALK” (OCO Promotions), Jilly in “JACK AND THE BEANSTALK” (opposite Toyah Wilcox at The Hexagon, Reading for Proper Pantomime Company), Wendy Darling in “PETER PAN” (The Palace Theatre, Newark and Middlesbrough Theatre for Extravaganza Productions - and The Lyceum Theatre, Crewe for CV Productions).
As well as an acting career, Kelly teaches performing arts to children aged 4-16 years and is the assistant director for the North Herts All-Girls Choir. She is also a member of “ALL IN GOSPEL” (a four-part harmony group) singing at weddings and functions.