Originally from Stirling, Scotland, Gillian trained in Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
Theatre credits include: Miss Statchell in The Invisible Man (Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne), Miss Hedge in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (West End and Los Angeles), understudy Donna and Tanya in Mamma Mia! (UK Tour), Cinderella in Cinderella (The Kings, Glasgow), Mary Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life, Peggy Macroon in Whisky Galore, Jenny in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Lady Sybil in What Every Woman Knows and Sarah in Ane Servant o' Twa Maisters (all for Pitlochry Festival Theatre); understudy Maria in The Sound of Music (West End), Sorel Bliss in Hay Fever (UK Tour); Woman 1 in Songs for a New World (Judi Dench Theatre) and Princess Apricot in Jack and the Beanstalk (The Kings, Edinburgh).
Film/Television includes: Yo! Diary! (BBC 1, The Comedy Unit) and The Honeymoon (FilmFour).
Workshops include: Dark Lord (The Other Palace), Chasing Rainbows (TBD Creative), What’s New Pussycat? (Ambassador Theatre Group) and The Walpole Orange (Regents Park Open Air Theatre).
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Qualifications
BA (Hons) Theatre from Guildford School of Acting
MA Musical Theatre from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Teaching
Gillian Ford is an experienced and passionate performing arts educator specialising in Musical Theatre. With a wealth of experience as an actor, Gillian brings nearly two decades of expertise to her teaching practice. Throughout her career, she has successfully delivered workshops and classes for students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
