Jeanette Linsey
(Jen)

Producer/Actor/Singer/Compere

I am a full-time mother of 2 very lively little girls, originally from London, I moved to York in 1999.

Whilst in London I belonged to several theatre groups, and even worked at the Hackney Empire Theatre in East London as Follow Spot Operator, Stage Hand, and Assistant Stage Manager before becoming the Stage Door Manager.

When I arrived in York I wasn’t planning on joining a theatre group, but then I discovered the York Rising Stars… Before I knew it I’d agreed to join!
After a few shows and lots of fun, I went off to start a family, but the lure of the stage is too strong! I came back in early 2008 to assist Charlotte and the gang with the running of the group.

I am constantly learning and (hopefully) improving. As well as acting I am looking to learn to sing properly!

Upcoming shows:

2009

Broken Doll – An Educational Musical
York Rising Stars
March 2009
Producer
Character: Susan

Terry Pratchett’s ~ Maskerade
York Rising Stars
27th – 30th May 2009
Producer
Character: Granny Weatherwax

Platform Nine – The Musical
York Rising Stars
Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York
16th – 18th July 2009
Programme Designer

Shakespeare’s – Twelfth Night
York Rising Stars
29th – 31st October 2009
Producer & Assistant Director

Previous Credits:

2009

Who Killed The Director – A Murder Mystery Evening
York Rising Stars
23rd & 24th January 2009
Producer
Character: Kathy Metcalf

Matron Wibble Wobble – A Pantomime
York Rising Stars
17th – 21st February 2009
Publicity Manager
Character: Fairy Foxglove

2008

Claire Pulpher’s Dance Spectacular
Supported by York Rising Stars
Stardust Variety Club - Selby
20th December 2008
Compere

An Evening of Stage & Screen
York Rising Stars Concert
Stardust Variety Club - Selby
22nd November 2008
Compere, Singer & Actor

Terry Pratchett’s ~ Mort
York Rising Stars
31st October & 1st November 2008
Producer & Co-Director
Character: Goodie Hamstring & A Woman in Street

Disney Mania Returns
York Rising Stars
13th September 2008
Front of House Manager
Character: Cruella De Vil

Terry Pratchett’s ~ Wyrd Sisters
York Rising Stars
20th & 21st June 2008
Producer & Co-Director
Character: Lady Felmet – The Duchess

An Evening of Entertainment
York Rising Stars Concert
27th May 2008
Producer
Singer & Actor

Older Credits

How To Look Good Naked
Channel 4 - November 2007
Member of Gok Wan’s ‘Flesh Mob’
(people prepared to strip off and be proud of their bodies)

Murder, Mystery & Mayhem
York Rising Stars
Summer 2003
Character: Helen (and other smaller roles)

Mother Goose ~ A Pantomime
York Rising Stars
January 2003
Character: Fairy Vimto

Aladdin ~ A Pantomime
York Rising Stars
January 2002
Character: Abanazar, the Baddie

The Tribe - BBC TV Movie - 1998
Written & Directed By Stephen Poliakoff

Godspell
Character: A Travelling Player

Children of a Lesser God
Character: Lydia, a deaf teenager

Doctor in the House
Character: Janet, a Nurse