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online with Gemma O’Duffy

  • Trained at: Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

  • Credits include:
    West End: We Will Rock You, Footloose, Spring Awakening (original West End cast), Les Misérables
    Further: Les Misérables 25th Anniversary international tour & Royal Variety Performance

  • TV/film: Les Misérables, BBC Children in Need, Celtic Soul Brothers, music video for New York (Paloma Faith)

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Gemma taught me everything I know. I hand on heart don’t think I would’ve ever worked professionally without her expertise. Not only did I discover my technique with her (especially how to twang, that has gotten me through really hard shows), I also became a better version of myself.

— Gina

 

Seeing Gemma is an absolute must if you’re looking to prepare rep, work on audition material or even rebuild your voice after taking a break. Gemma has such a warm and loving approach while also having an extensive knowledge of vocal technique and the industry.

— Charles

 

Working with Gemma over the past few years has been an absolute game-changer for me. She is a true genius when it comes to teaching singing—warm, friendly, and incredibly compassionate. It’s so hard to find the right singing teacher as an adult post-drama school, but Gemma’s passion for her craft makes every lesson fun, engaging, and challenging in the best way. Her deep knowledge of the voice and vocal health means you feel supported every step of the way, and I always leave lessons feeling inspired and confident. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

— Bethany

Biography

After ten successful years on the West End, Gemma O’Duffy “retired” in 2013 to focus on teaching and to start a family. Alongside running her own theatre company, she has taught at the UK’s top musical theatre programs, including Mountview and Italia Conti, and was Head of the Musical Theatre foundation at Performance Preparation Academy. She also works with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises installing their new shows.

West End Theatre includes: We Will Rock You, Footloose, Les Misérables, Spring Awakening, Seagulls Dance, The Piper, Puss in Boots, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Shoes.

Further notable theatre includes Les Misérables 25th Anniversary international tour, Royal Variety Performance, Spring Awakening Original Cast reunion concert (Victoria Palace theatre).

Concerts: extensive work as a soloist in the UK and abroad with various orchestras, including The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Music of Bond, Summer Nights (Tonbridge Castle) and concerts for the Hallé Orchestra under the musical direction of Carl Davis CBE (Bridgewater Hall).

Television/Film: Les Misérables, Celtic Soul Brothers, Children in Need, Paloma Faith music video New York and T-Mobile commercials.