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

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.
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)
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).
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Program Coordinator / Project Assistant at Poet In the City
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Run the Riddim program in Woolwich (4 weeks).
Coordinator / Events Assistant at Spork
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Freelance coordination of events for Spork.
Freelance Event Coordinator at Spork
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Coordinated a variety of poetry events.
Events Coordinator at Spork
July 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance work coordinating a variety of events.
Events Producer at Poet in the City
March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Team Manager for an interactive poetry event in Exeter Library.
Assistant Producer at Documental Productions
December 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
Assistant Producer for documentary projects.
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.
Work Experience at Ambassadors Theatre Group & BOSI
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Work experience in London with BOSI workshops.
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.
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.
Cafe Manager at The Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre Cafe
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022
Cafe manager in a community arts space; managed operations.
Cafe Manager at The Riverhouse Barn
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2022
Arts Center Cafe Manager, The Riverhouse Barn, Walton on Thames.
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.
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.
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 & 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.
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.

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