Big Break Productions

If you would like to act in one of our productions, or, better still, if you would like to run your own Murder Mystery drama company, go straight to the "Work With Us" page on this website.

Danielle Brindley

Danielle is the founder of Big Break Productions. She has performed in all kinds of plays and venues across the UK and in Germany.

Joseph Robert Leeder

Joseph is a graduate educated actor/director/writer who has worked the UK from Edinburgh to the Isle of Wight with a number of theatre companies, as well a touring extensively around Germany with the Whitehorse Theatre. Joseph has played roles from Shakespeare to children's theatre; from a quadriplegic Ken Harrison in “Whose Life Is It Anyway?” to Rooster Hannigan in a London production of “Annie”. In his work film, particularly with Lo-Fi Films, he has shown great versatility in playing multiple roles (occasionally simultaneously) in addition to adding vocal talents to many memorable comic characters. Joseph Leeder's energy, dedication and gravitas have been praised in print and person and his efforts continue to swell the reputation of this talented actor.

John Brindley, writer for Big Break's Murder Mystery Events, is the author of some thirteen published novels, including THE RULE OF CLAW.

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Gemma Catlin

Gemma trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Since leaving in 2001 her theatre work includes “Fen” and “Sharp Relief” at Salisbury Playhouse Theatre. TV work includes “Celeb”, “Silent Witness”, “Green Wing”, “New Tricks”, “Sensitive Skin”, “The Bill” and “Life Begins”. Film work includes “Ready When You Are Mr McGill” and “Wimbledon”. Gemma has also appeared in a number of adverts, including Heart FM and SMA.

Lucy Lawson

Lucy is an enthusiastic, versatile performer in many aspects of the Performing Arts.
Since graduating from C.H.A.P.R.A in Performing and Recording Arts 8 years ago, Lucy has built professional experience in West End stage shows, Screen Acting for T.V. and Film, T.V. commercials, Radio Broadcasting for commercial radio stations and voice over work.

Lucy is also a sensitive vocalist and performer. Even with her strong, powerful vocals, she can commit and relay any song in the emotional way it was intended. Through her many years of singing, Lucy has mastered the control and techniques to make her vocals inspiring and inviting. Trained in Musical Theatre, Lucy can also perform many styles including Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk, and Pop.
Lucy has experience in recording studios as well as writing her own material and collaborations with other singer/songwriters.
Lucy is regularly booked to sing at weddings with the confidence in knowing herself and her guitarist will perform with heartfelt and sincerity. Her unique song covers also invite her to perform at restaurants, bars, festivals, corporate events, and private events.
Lucy's passion for singing and the performing arts is not self indulgent. Lucy shares her passion for performing and music to those like-minded. Inspiring others, she teaches vocal coaching to children and privately to adults. She has worked for well known children's stage schools and also at secondary schools specialising in the arts in many parts of the country.

Louisa-marie Hunt

	2003, Post Graduate Musical Theatre Hertfordshire Theatre School
	2002, BA Hons Dance-Performing Arts Middlesex University

Any other information
I Choreographed The National Theatre Tours of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' 2011,'Ugly Duckling' 2010 'Treasure Island' 2008-2009,'Goldilocks and The Three Bears' 2009, and 'Mother Goose' 2009 for The Derek Grant Organisation.

Additional Skills
Mask Work. Choreography- i am a freelance choreographer for First Dance UK, Wedding song and Dance, Wedding Dance UK. Dance Teacher Drama Teacher Very experienced in running childrens drama/dance workshops for Stagecoach, Stageability, Bedazzle, Razzle Dazzle, Theatretrain and Rascals. Trained Gymboree Teacher. Have directed and choreographed two pantomimes for Young Expressions in Ingatestone. 'Babes in the Wood' 2010 and 'Cinderella' in 2009. I am co-director of 'Extravaganza Parties' a theatrical party company for children.

Emma Jackson

Emma Jackson has been involved in theatre since a young age, participating in local theatre groups as well as the national youth theatre.
She Studied music and dance alongside theatre at Braintree College, where from there she successfully gained a position with Bourne Leisure touring the country performing at holiday park venues and hotels.
She also did a stint in Portugal as a lounge singer for a number of hotels.

To date she now teaches children to sing as dance as well as performing reguarly on the pub/club circuit.

Dean James Ibrahim

Dean started his training in the arts at the age of 7 at weekend arts school Ridgeway Studios. He then went on to attend Sylvia Young Theatre School part time before attending college and university and gaining a BA Honours in Performing Arts.

Performing has always played a massive part in Dean's life, whether it was dancing on stage or acting on camera Dean has had an extensive career in the industry. He has played roles in stage shows such as Three Sisters, A Dolls House and Two, and featured in films such as AMOC and A Distant Mirage. He has also danced for the likes of Cheryl Cole, Jamiroquai and Heather Small, toured all over the world and the UK in stage productions and earned his name as a unique choreographer and artistic director working for E3 Productions, Disney, Samsung amongst others.

As well as performing, Dean now does a lot of community work, teaching and passing on knowledge to young people in various different walks of life. He enjoys being able to make a difference to people's lives through excellent training/tutoring in the arts!

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