Joanna Sawyer

Joanna Sawyer is a British born, London based singer, actress and choreographer. She is originally from Bristol, England. AbOUT Sawyer's performance in Love Birds, Rachel Male of Black Diamond 107.8FM radio wrote, "Joanna Sawyer is not to be outshined….With her main musical number "Paint a Rainbow" adding a hint of burlesque style to the performance." Sawyer has performed in musicals, concerts and pantomimes.

Education

Sawyer is a graduate of the Guildford School of Acting with Distinction in Musical Theatre. Sawyer won the graduate musical theatre prize.

Theatre Credits

  • Love Birds originating the part of "Veronica" (The Pleasance, Edinburgh)
  • The Sound of Music (Cairo, Egypt and Beirut, Lebanon tour)
  • Jack and the Beanstalk playing "Jack Trott" (Key Theatre)
  • The Importance of Being Earnest playing "Cecily Cardew" (English Theatre, Hamburg)
  • Beauty and The Beast playing "Beauty" (Corn Exchange)
  • West Side Story playing "Anita" (Belgrade Theatre).
  • Cinderella playing "Cinderella" (Ashcroft Theatre - Fairfield Halls)

Television

  • Our Girl (BBC One, David Drury)

The Femmes

Sawyer is the co-founder of 1940s style, close harmony trio, The Femmes doubling as their choreographer. The Femmes have performed throughout the UK.

External Sources

www.thefemmes.co.uk