Jennifer Higham

Jen is the Co-Director of The Actors' Workshop Bristol, where she has been a key part of the team for 12 years. She is a highly experienced actor across theatre, film, and TV, with a background that spans West End productions, blockbuster movies, and independent films. Her versatility as a performer is matched by her skills as a qualified dancer and dance teacher, a unique combination that enriches her teaching.

At The Actors' Workshop, Jen specialises in acting and movement, bringing a sharp eye, her combined skills as a director and choreographer, and a compassionate approach to her students. She encourages a sense of exploration and play, helping students to develop their physical work and discover new levels of expression. Jen's professional journey includes a place at RADA which she deferred to work with David Tennant in The Pillowman at the National Theatre. She has continued to learn on the job, appearing in notable productions such as the film Ella Enchanted and the TV series Alice Through the Looking Glass. Beyond her acting and teaching, Jen is also the UK Producer for Actors from The London Stage, casting and producing two Shakespeare plays a year for tours across the US and the UK.