Lynne Seymour

Academic Director
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Background

Lynne has over 35 years of professional experience as an actor and director along with 10 years of teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer. Lynne has an extensive creative industries network and a passion for developing new connections and collaborations with professionals and students.  

Lynne joined UWTSD as a lecturer on the BA Acting course in 2016 and has progressed to Senior Lecturer, Programme Manager and now leads the Design and Performance Industries Portfolio of courses as Academic Director  

Lynne is a Board Member for Theatr Na Nog and continues to work within the creative industries either as a creative facilitator, performer or as part of an advisory panel.  

Lynne’s extensive industry experience and practical performance work helps inform her teaching and leadership across the undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio.

Specialist Subjects

  • Acting and Performance
  • Production and Project Management
  • Collaborative Practice
  • Classical Theatre
  • Radio Drama
  • Voice Over
  • Touring Theatre

Professional and/or Research Experience

Lynne was co Artistic Director of Mappa Mundi Theatre Co for 25 years and her acting portfolio includes extensive stage, screen and radio drama work. She has worked with various Theatre Companies and toured extensively throughout the UK. Lynne has a wealth of Voice over and Radio Drama experience with the BBC, Channel 4 and ITV and has also worked as a Voice Over artist for animated films and video games.

Qualifications

  • BA Acting
  • MA Theatre Directing
  • PGCert HE

Languages Spoken

English

Professional Membership or Roles

Equity
Spotlight

External Recognition or Rewards

Teaching Fellow

Available to Supervise Doctoral Students

No