Samantha Allsop

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Samantha Allsop •Phone: 0451616773 •[email protected] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY With an extensive background in classical training, Sammy has studied at the Bristol Old Vic and spent two years at the prestigious Northern Opera School of Great Britain. Now based in Sydney, Sammy is training at the Actors Station with Les Chantery, Stage Milk with Andrew Hearle and short courses at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA). A vocalist and musician, Sammy is a classically trained singer, specialising in Opera, and can play the piano and guitar to high standards. She also holds qualifications in several extreme sports including solo paragliding and rock climbing so has the ability to cope with heights and minor stunts. ACTING TRAINING Gained a place for performing arts training at the Northern Opera School of GB. Received training on courses at the Bristol Old Vic. Was requested to audition for three year RADA course prior to moving out to Australia. Currently training one on one with Andrew Hearle. Receiving private tuition in dialect lessons. Signed onto several NIDA short courses. TV Channel 4 Uk series TVC Stylerunner 2020 STAGE Played the lead role of Maria in The Sound of Music and Tallulah in Bugsy Malone in amateur theatre. Performed in 2 professional standard Operas FILM Thor Love and Thunder Finally Me (US feature) - ‘Yellow Jack’ played Chef in Short Film by Harry Sanna. DANCE Grade V ballet (on point) and tap and modern Street lessons until the age of 13. Assistant teacher at a children’s dance school during holidays. MUSIC Grade 8 Piano Grade 8 Singing Self taught guitar skills Grade 4 Harp Grade 5 Musical Theory Completed the Eton Choral Course National Youth Choir of Great Britain for seven years Gained a place and attended the Northern Opera School Samling in 2018 Awarded choral scholarship to Cambridge University A member of Chapel Choir, Chamber Choir and a Close Harmony Group at Durham University Awarded ‘colours’ in music for ‘dedication and contribution’ at Durham University Played the lead role of Maria in The Sound of Music and Tallulah in Bugsy Malone Performed in 2 professional standard Operas SPORT Marathon runner. Have completed 46km Snowdon Mountain Marathon in 3.45 to raise money for Dreamland School, Ghana as well as two other marathons. Certificate in solo paragliding skills Represented Durham University in Hockey and Netball and athletics. Represented the midlands UK at National level in Swimming, Athletics (Triple Jump/800m) and Hockey. A member of a Triathlon Club PADI Scuba Diving qualification Avid rock climber Modelling (2017-2020) Professional International Model for 4 years. Signed in London, Paris, Istanbul, Sydney and Bali Publications in several magazines including Grazia, L’officiel, Solstice and Off The Rails. Education: Repton School (2011-16) Durham University (2017-2019) Received Classics degree with honours studying Greek and Latin A Levels (92% average) Latin, Greek, English, History GCSEs – eight A*, three A grades