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Gemma May Maddock is a London-based Voice and Accent Coach serving as Co-Programme Director of the MFA in Linklater Teaching Practice (Voice & Theatre Arts) at Rose Bruford College and Head of Voice at the Oxford School of Drama. She holds an MFA in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and a BA in Musical Theatre from Federation University, Australia. Her expertise spans vocal technique, accent coaching, and actor training across classical and contemporary theatre.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre, Federation University, Australia (2010)
- MFA Voice Studies, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London (2017)
- Designated Linklater Voice Teacher, Kristin Linklater Voice Foundation (2023)
- Teaching & Leadership:
- Co-Programme Director, MFA Linklater Teaching Practice
- Head of Voice, Oxford School of Drama
- Teaching roles at RADA, LAMDA, and the Globe's Higher Education department
Her research focuses on voice pedagogy, vocal anatomy, and the application of Linklater techniques to actor training. Gemma’s approach emphasizes empathy and safety in creative development, shaped by her rural upbringing in Western Australia and diverse professional experiences.
Professional Practice:
- Coach for productions like Matilda the Musical, Strictly Ballroom, and Love and Other Acts of Violence
- Member of the British Voice Association’s Educational Working Party
- Full member of the Voice and Speech Teachers Association (VASTA)
