“I Love Sumo”: my funny solo show - but I’m actually so serious about sumo
My next project is a solo show about my love for sumo. The show may be funny, but I’m not joking when it comes to my genuine devotion to sumo. This picture is just my house during a tournament, it’s not even for the show.
Embracing the creative life on YouTube
I made a YouTube channel to encourage others (and myself!) to let ourselves be joyously, imperfectly human, creating with no particular goal in mind.
Talking about Japanese theatre in Victorian London at conference, 27 June ‘25
Presenting my first paper at the Research Society for Victorian Periodicals pre-conference programme!
The answer to your casting woes? Funny actor for hire :)
I might just solve all of your casting questions—especially if you’re looking for a 5’3’’ actor-muso who can make you laugh in English, Italian, Japanese and British Sign Language. Check out my Spotlight page and get in touch with my agent!
Soho Theatre Sketch Comedy Labs
In Autumn 2023 I had the wonderful opportunity to take part in one London’s Soho Theatre’s legendary Labs.
Time Club - a new musical
I love musicals, time travel, high-concept stories—in 2020 I brought all these together in “Time Club”
My up-and-down relationship with stand-up(-and-down?)
I love stand-up (?) Stand-up loves me (?) Basically, stand-up is part of the cosmic soup of the Emiverse, but its exact location is tbd.
My first peer-reviewed article in journal “19”
‘A flower of an exile’: International Political Networks in Anna Birkbeck’s Album
Emi’s Victorian Time Travel Podcast
Emi’s Victorian Time Travel Podcast - on hiatus but coming back!
That time I was the co-director of a political theatre company
Years later, I am still filled with so much gratitude that my first experience outside of training was in theatre with a true message and heart, with my friends and peers, who all believed in the power of theatre to make a difference in the world.
My 3 years at East 15 Acting School
I was one of the early cohorts on the BA World Performance course at East 15 Acting School. We learned everything from Balinese dance drama to clowning. It was a mad, wonderful time!
