Hello! I am a motivated, articulate and charismatic artist driven to forge a career in the creative arts. I thrive on collaboration across theatre, film, and digital media, bringing energy, organisation, and a sharp eye for detail to every project.\n\nOver the years I have worn many hats—actor, writer, producer, poet, and playwright—working with venues and organisations such as Bristol Old Vic, The Pleasance, Poet in the City, and Spork. I am passionate about storytelling, community engagement, and using performance to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought.

Jessamie Edkins-O'Brien

Hello! I am a motivated, articulate and charismatic artist driven to forge a career in the creative arts. I thrive on collaboration across theatre, film, and digital media, bringing energy, organisation, and a sharp eye for detail to every project.\n\nOver the years I have worn many hats—actor, writer, producer, poet, and playwright—working with venues and organisations such as Bristol Old Vic, The Pleasance, Poet in the City, and Spork. I am passionate about storytelling, community engagement, and using performance to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought.

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Hello! I am a motivated, articulate and charismatic artist driven to forge a career in the creative arts. I thrive on collaboration across theatre, film, and digital media, bringing energy, organisation, and a sharp eye for detail to every project.\n\nOver the years I have worn many hats—actor, writer, producer, poet, and playwright—working with venues and organisations such as Bristol Old Vic, The Pleasance, Poet in the City, and Spork. I am passionate about storytelling, community engagement, and using performance to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Manager at Young's Brewery – The Hand & Spear (Weybridge)
January 1, 2019 - Present
A managerial position at The Hand & Spear, Weybridge, including planning weddings and large events.
Actor, Model and UGC Creator at Freelance (various)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance projects with multiple companies including Honeypot Furniture, Emma Finance, Mandy Casting Platform.
Producer at Scaffolding (in partnership with Bristol Old Vic and The Pleasance)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Producer for new play Scaffolding, including Edinburgh Fringe run, Bristol Old Vic run, south west tour and sell-out weekend at The Pleasance (Best of the Fringe).
Social Media & Marketing Manager at Young’s Brewery pub
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Lead development and execution of social media strategies across Instagram and Facebook; deliver targeted email campaigns.
Assistant Producer at Documental Productions
December 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
Assistant Producer for documentary projects.
Events Producer at Poet in the City
March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Team Manager for an interactive poetry event in Exeter Library.
Events Coordinator at Spork
July 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance work coordinating a variety of events.
Work Experience at Ambassadors Theatre Group & Bureau of Silly Ideas (BOSI)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Work experience at the Fortune Theatre, London & with BOSI theatre company in London; workshops in Grantham.
Cafe Manager at The Riverhouse Barn
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2022
Arts Center Cafe Manager, The Riverhouse Barn, Walton on Thames.
Volunteer at Halo Trust
February 1, 2020 - Present
Volunteer in the mine fields of Angola; collected donations for an orphanage and taught theatre and movement to children.
Actor, Model and UGC Creator at Freelance (Honeypot Furniture; Emma Finance; Mandy Casting Platform)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance acting, modelling and user-generated content creation for multiple clients.
Producer at Scaffolding (in partnership with Bristol Old Vic and The Pleasance)
July 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Producer for new play Scaffolding; run at Edinburgh Fringe, Bristol Old Vic, a southwest tour and a sell-out weekend at The Pleasance.
Freelance Event Coordinator at Spork
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Coordinated a variety of poetry events.
Work Experience at Fortune Theatre (Ambassadors Theatre Group) & Bureau of Silly Ideas (BOSI)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Work experience at Fortune Theatre, London and with BOSI in London; workshops in Grantham.
Work Experience at Ambassadors Theatre Group & BOSI
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Work experience in London with BOSI workshops.
Cafe Manager at The Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre Cafe
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022
Cafe manager in a community arts space; managed operations.
Assistant Manager at The Hand & Spear, Weybridge (Young's Brewery)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Assistant Manager; managed daily pub operations, staff scheduling, and event planning including weddings and large private events.
Actor, Model and UGC Creator at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance actor, model and UGC creator working with multiple clients including Honeypot Furniture, Emma Finance, Mandy Casting Platform.
Producer at Scaffolding (in partnership with Bristol Old Vic and The Pleasance)
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Producer for new play Scaffolding; months run at Edinburgh Fringe, Bristol Old Vic, south west tour and a sell-out weekend at The Pleasance 'Best of the Fringe' London venue.
Social Media & Marketing Manager at Young’s Brewery pub, Weybridge
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led social media strategy across Instagram and Facebook and produced targeted email marketing campaigns to drive engagement and brand growth.
Coordinator / Events Assistant at Spork
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Freelance coordination of events for Spork.
Program Coordinator / Project Assistant at Poet In the City
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Run the Riddim program in Woolwich (4 weeks).
Work Experience at Fortune Theatre / Ambassadors Theatre Group & Bureau of Silly Ideas (BOSI)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Work experience at the Fortune Theatre; workshops in Grantham; involvement with BOSI.
Work Experience at Fortune Theatre / Ambassadors Theatre Group & Bureau of Silly Ideas (BOSI)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Work experience at the Fortune Theatre; workshops in Grantham; involvement with BOSI.
Cafe Manager at The Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2022
Arts Center Cafe Manager; managed café operations August 2019 - August 2022.

Education

BA English and Drama (First Class Honours, Exeter Award) at University of Exeter
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Diploma in News Journalism at The London School of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
A Levels at Hurtwood House School
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
GCSEs at Tormead School, Guildford
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
LAMDA Verse & Prose at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
LAMDA Acting at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
BA English and Drama (First Class Honours, Exeter Award) at University of Exeter
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Diploma in News Journalism at The London School of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
A Levels: English Literature, Drama & Theatre, Art & Design (B, A, A*) at Hurtwood House School
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
GCSEs: 9 subjects, 6 A or A* at Tormead School, Guildford
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
LAMDA Verse & Prose at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
LAMDA Acting at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
LAMDA Verse & Prose: Gold (Distinction) at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
BA English and Drama (First Class Honours) at University of Exeter
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Diploma in News Journalism at The London School of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
A Levels: English Literature, Drama & Theatre, Art & Design at Hurtwood House School
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
GCSEs at Tormead School, Guildford
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
LAMDA Verse & Prose: Gold; LAMDA Acting: Silver at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Devising Theatre Course - RADA Young Actors’ Summer School at RADA
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Contemporary Texts - RADA Young Actors’ Summer School at RADA
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Tutor in English for GCSE and A Level at Self-employed / Tutor
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

Native English speaker
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Intermediate Spanish
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Workplace First Aid Training course
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Valid DBS check
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
ABRSM Grade 6 Clarinet
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Devising Theatre Course - RADA Young Actors’ Summer School
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Contemporary Texts - RADA Young Actors’ Summer School
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Tutor in English for GCSE and A Level
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Tutor in English for GCSE and A Level
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Native English speaker
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Intermediate Spanish
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Workplace First Aid Training course
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Valid DBS check
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
ABRSM Grade 6 Clarinet
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Devising Theatre Course - RADA Young Actors’ Summer School
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Contemporary Texts - RADA Young Actors’ Summer School
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Tutor in English for GCSE and A Level
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Native English speaker
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Intermediate Spanish
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Workplace First Aid Training
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Valid DBS check
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
ABRSM Grade 6 Clarinet
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Devising Theatre Course - RADA Young Actors’ Summer School
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Contemporary Texts - RADA Young Actors’ Summer School
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Tutor in English for GCSE and A Level
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services