Avina Shah

About

Avina Shah is a London-based performer trained at The BRIT School for Performing Arts and the Elina Patrou Academy of Dance. She has performed in Stormzy’s: A Merky Xmas, student films, and political protest shows. Gravitating to physical and abstract theatre that questions and reimagines, Avina draws inspiration from biographies, poetry, and fashion. She finds creativity, timelessness, and unconventionality in rock music and is a keen actor-musician.

Bio:

Pronouns: She/Her

Height: 5’2″

Playing Age Range: 16-25

Nationality: British

Skills:

Accents: RP*, London*, Estuary English*, American Standard, French, Cockney

Dance: Ballet, Contemporary*, Lyrical*, Jazz*, MT Dance*, Bollywood 

Singing: Soprano, Mezzo*, Alto*, Mix Belt*, Contemporary 

Music: Guitar, Ukulele, Bass

Other: Languages: Gujarati

Previous Qualifications: Lvl 3 Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre (The BRIT School)

*Denotes high proficiency or native accent

Work Experience:

Lucienne/ Assistant Director, Amélie: The Musical, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (dir. Tom Cooper)

Mrs Fogg/ Ensemble, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (dir. Aaron Lee Lambert)

Anna, Spring Awakening, Theatre Paradok (dir.Jane Morgan/ Rue Richardson)

Actor-Musician/ Cratchit Child, A Christmas Carol, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (dir. Ramesh Meyappan)

Ash, Why On Earth?, The BRIT School (dir. Ray McKen)

Singer, A Very Merky Christmas (concert), Stormzy’s #Merky Foundation

Not Dead Fred/ The Black Knight, Spamalot, The BRIT School (dir. Innes Brown)