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“You have to sound serious. You have to alarm people.” Voicing for a public health emergency
The email I received from the client was stark. “In this commercial, you have to sound serious. You have to...
Versatility
“Can you sound 30% more ‘red lipstick’?” – a voiceover playlist of contrast and variety
A voiceover showreel isn’t like a wallpaper pattern book. Each style of voice we’re asked to do isn’t limited...
Received Pronunciation
Some Pathé News style ads, specially produced for the VE Day 75th anniversary
Delighted to have voiced these beautifully produced Pathé News style ads for Tesco Mobile with Bauer Media as part...
Showreels
New character showreel. Take a listen.
Here’s my brand new, hot-off-the-press character showreel. It’s a smattering of types of character voices but is by no means...
Accents
A hotpot of Northern reads
I’m a proud, passionate northerner. I was born in the north and I live in the north. Cut me,...
Accents
A selection of Christmas characters
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. In the world of the pro voiceover, it’s Christmas all year round...
Accents
Have a listen to my brand new showreel
Getcha ears around this one. It’s a mashup of some of the voices I’ve been asked to do lately. All...
Accents
Americana – Marilyn versus Twin Peaks
I got a call from a producer. “Can you sound sexy?” “Do bears sit in the woods?” I giggled. “It’s...
Some of Emma’s clients

“The perfect delivery. Every single time. Guaranteed. And always up for a brew and some cake.”

“Emma is the best. I have no hesitation in recommending her for any voice over – she can handle anything.”