University Centre Colchester (UCC) Staff Profile The content below, and the accompanying profile image, will be used for the purpose of documenting your work at UCC, as well as promoting UCC’s academic provision. This includes, but is not limited to, print (such as leaflets and prospectuses) and digital fora (such as on the College’s website), as well as by external organisations authorised by UCC. The College will retain and use the information and image(s) for the purpose(s) outlined above for the period you are an employee of Colchester Institute. Name: Andy Edwards Job title/role: Lecturer in Musical Theatre Andy is the programme leader for BA (Hons) Musical Theatre. Subjects taught/administrative He teaches the following modules/skills: responsibilities: Jazz dance; fitness; choreography Andy directs showcase performances and works as musical director for shows. Qualifications and Membership of BA (Hons) Performing Arts and Dance, Middlesex University Professional bodies: PGCE, University of Brighton (At degree level: subject and level only; no dates required). Experience in Education: Over a number of years, Andy has built a strong repertoire of (where you studied/ have taught/ have musical theatre choreography for a significant number of worked) productions and musicals as part of the degree programme that are performed at local, regional and nationally recognised venues. Biography and personal interests: Andy has performed regionally and nationally with dance (50-75 words) companies such as Base Dance and 28 Degrees Dance NB: As part of your profile page, UCC may Company, as well as providing workshops to students and wish to record a short video interview with professionals. you for inclusion on the website. Andy appeared in the World Premiere of ‘Ripper The Musical’ at The Cockpit Theatre, London with Musical Director Paul Herbert and has performed at regional venues across Wales and London including The Bull Arts Centre Barnet, Clwyd Theatr Cymru and Gateway Theatre Chester. Working with the degree students, Andy has produced and directed productions at Brighton Fringe Festival, Arts Theatre London, Leicester Square Theatre London as well as The Mercury Theatre in Colchester. Andy also runs his own Colchester based dance studio. Professional practice / research interests: NB: If you wish to do so, please submit separately up to three examples of your work, which you would be happy to see published on your UCC staff webpage. This may include past conference papers, links to publications (if not included in this section), filmed/recorded performances, or visual images. Link to personal (professional) www.motiondanceandfitness.co.uk website: (where applicable) Publications/consultancy/knowledge transfer: (where applicable) Current projects: (where applicable) Information controller: Ashley McMullin, [email protected] .