About me
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were little Hayley's (not that I have physically grown that much!) inspirations. At 5 I knew I wanted to act. Growing up in Preston, Lancashire, in a non thespian family, finding out how to begin my chosen path wasn't easy. At 6 I started training in Ballroom, Latin American and Old Time dance, and even competed in competitions. At 14 I came second in the North West. I always knew that I didn't want to be a professional dancer, however, and thankfully when I was 13, Preston Youth Theatre opened its doors! Here I trained until I was 19, and after attending college and gaining a distinction in Performing Arts, I won a scholarship to attend The Rep College. My drama school training consisted of playing various roles in rep in 14 shows per year.
In my many years since then, I have enjoyed playing such diverse roles as the recurring role, Hazel (the Celebrant) in 'Coronation Street' (recurring role), Lesley in 'Talking Heads', Lisa the crazy reiki healer in 'Up the Bunting', and Donna in 'Magic Hands', CBeebies (Broadcast Award nominees 2014)! I work regularly as a voice artist also, and I am the co-founder of the theatre company, The Lipstick Thespians (www.thelipstickthespians.co.uk). We are currently developing and writing a historical play. Having lived in London and the South East for many years, at the end of 2013, I decided that it was time to move back to my roots in the North West. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.
I also sat on The Equity Greater Manchester and Region General Branch for nine years. six of these years, I was the Diversity rep and it was excellent making positive changes for the benefit of members.
In 2021, inspired by my acting work, I trained as a real life civil Celebrant during lockdown and I conduct weddings, funerals and baby naming services.
In my many years since then, I have enjoyed playing such diverse roles as the recurring role, Hazel (the Celebrant) in 'Coronation Street' (recurring role), Lesley in 'Talking Heads', Lisa the crazy reiki healer in 'Up the Bunting', and Donna in 'Magic Hands', CBeebies (Broadcast Award nominees 2014)! I work regularly as a voice artist also, and I am the co-founder of the theatre company, The Lipstick Thespians (www.thelipstickthespians.co.uk). We are currently developing and writing a historical play. Having lived in London and the South East for many years, at the end of 2013, I decided that it was time to move back to my roots in the North West. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.
I also sat on The Equity Greater Manchester and Region General Branch for nine years. six of these years, I was the Diversity rep and it was excellent making positive changes for the benefit of members.
In 2021, inspired by my acting work, I trained as a real life civil Celebrant during lockdown and I conduct weddings, funerals and baby naming services.
