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I began my studies at Bucks in 2006 where, in my first term, I joined the University's newly-established drama society as the head of a team of directors. The society was an instant success and gathered a group of enthusiastic, like-minded young people from across the University's faculties who had a desire to create something special.

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The Music and Drama Society had written and performed a student musical, Loan (a parody of Rent). Soon after, the group represented an English student troupe at the Festival d'Hiver, a European student drama festival in Paris which provides drama student societies from different European countries with the opportunity to perform in front of a new audience. The group managed every aspect of the society, from producing sets and props to funding travel to Paris and the other European destinations in which they performed, and showed tremendous dedication and commitment to reaching their goals. The Music and Drama Society has been an important part of my university life, where I met some incredible and talented people. It especially spiced up the activities available to us and gave us an outlet to express ourselves, as well as an excuse to flitter across continent and country. As a director, it was a lot of work and quite time-consuming, fitting it around the schedule of lectures, employment and the university social life, but after three years I can say it was definitely worth it. I doubt that I would have enjoyed my time at University as much if I hadn't become part of something bigger and gained a few experiences from it, which were truly rewarding.

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I am currently working with a North London based theatre group, nineteen; twenty-nine, and hope to establish a theatre company of my own later in my career.

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• Times Good University Guide 2012: 110

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