Hi, I’m Melanie Thompson. I’m an experienced facilitator and performer with a BA (Hons) from a UK drama school and nine years in the industry, specialising in live theatre, workshops, and audience-engaging experiences. I recently relocated to Amsterdam from the UK and hold a residence permit, enabling me to work in the Netherlands. I love creating dynamic, interactive shows and learning environments, from immersive heritage experiences to on-board entertainment and educational theatre. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings, working with production teams, schools, and guests to deliver high-quality performances. In my spare time I enjoy dance, running, yoga, and language practice (Dutch), and I’m always exploring new ways to connect people through performance and storytelling.

Melanie Thompson

Hi, I’m Melanie Thompson. I’m an experienced facilitator and performer with a BA (Hons) from a UK drama school and nine years in the industry, specialising in live theatre, workshops, and audience-engaging experiences. I recently relocated to Amsterdam from the UK and hold a residence permit, enabling me to work in the Netherlands. I love creating dynamic, interactive shows and learning environments, from immersive heritage experiences to on-board entertainment and educational theatre. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings, working with production teams, schools, and guests to deliver high-quality performances. In my spare time I enjoy dance, running, yoga, and language practice (Dutch), and I’m always exploring new ways to connect people through performance and storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Melanie Thompson. I’m an experienced facilitator and performer with a BA (Hons) from a UK drama school and nine years in the industry, specialising in live theatre, workshops, and audience-engaging experiences. I recently relocated to Amsterdam from the UK and hold a residence permit, enabling me to work in the Netherlands. I love creating dynamic, interactive shows and learning environments, from immersive heritage experiences to on-board entertainment and educational theatre.

I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings, working with production teams, schools, and guests to deliver high-quality performances. In my spare time I enjoy dance, running, yoga, and language practice (Dutch), and I’m always exploring new ways to connect people through performance and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Actor & Facilitator Team Leader at Phileas Fogg Theatre Company
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Teaching English to Dutch students using theatre; performing, facilitating and fronting the performance team; coordinating with schools and the head office to ensure shows run on time with high-quality performance.
Dorothy in the Palace of Oz at Rustics Arts
January 1, 2025 - Present
Performing independently as Dorothy at Blenheim Palace, engaged in an immersive heritage event with over 10,000 visitors; interacted live with guests, while managing costumes and props; time management to coordinate multiple solo performers.
Movement Facilitator at CODA
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Movement facilitation for patients in neurological hospitals; applied dance training and inclusivity knowledge (INCLU accreditation).
Temporary Reception & Office Staff at Hatty Blue
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Front of house host across diverse offices via a temporary agency; placements included Peloton, MCSaatchi, TikTok, Publicis and more.
Dorothy in the Palace of Oz at Rustics Arts; Blenheim Palace
January 1, 2025 - Present
Performing independently as Dorothy in one of the UK’s largest heritage sites, in an immersive event with over 10,000 visitors; interacted live with guests; managed costume and props; maintained time management and stamina across the two-month contract.

Education

BA(Hons) Drama at Birmingham School of Acting, Birmingham, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
GCSEs (11 subjects, A*-C) at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
A Levels: English (B), Theatre Studies (A) at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BTEC (Distinction*) at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
6 Week Marketing and Brand Development Course at Adam Brazier
May 1, 2025 - June 15, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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