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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.…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.…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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

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.