Lisa Southam - Actor | Drama Coach | Podcast Host in Chippenham, Bath, Bristol, London
Lisa Southam
Actor | Drama Coach | Podcast Host
She/Her
Chippenham, Bath, Bristol, London
Warm, grounded and quietly strong, Lisa often plays relatable mothers, teachers, counsellors and professionals under pressure. Particularly suited to contemporary drama and gritty modern television, she brings authenticity, intelligence and subtle authority to screen and stage. Collaborative, text-smart and confident with both scripted and improvised work, Lisa draws on a background in acting, education and communication coaching. She is also the host of The Drama Coach Podcast, where she interviews actors, agents, casting directors and other industry professionals.
English
Actor
Voice artist
Presenter
Dialogue coach
Received Pronunciation
Scouse
Southern Irish
General American
Bristol
Standard English
Heightened RP
Irish RP
Liverpool
Lisa Southam
Actor | Drama Coach | Podcast Host
She/Her
Chippenham, Bath, Bristol, London
Actor
Voice artist
Presenter
Dialogue coach
About
Warm, grounded and quietly strong, Lisa often plays relatable mothers, teachers, counsellors and professionals under pressure. Particularly suited to contemporary drama and gritty modern television, she brings authenticity, intelligence and subtle authority to screen and stage. Collaborative, text-smart and confident with both scripted and improvised work, Lisa draws on a background in acting, education and communication coaching. She is also the host of The Drama Coach Podcast, where she interviews actors, agents, casting directors and other industry professionals.
Representation
Casting information
- Gender
- Female
- Playing age
- 35 - 45
- Height
- 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
- Ethnicity or heritage
- White
- Hair colour
- Blonde
- Eye colour
- Blue/Green
Skills, accents & languages
Skills
Improvisation
Cold Reading
Stanislavski Method
Character Work
Screen Acting
Stage Acting
Audition Technique
Shakespeare
Classical Text
Singing
Ballet
Contemporary
Tap
Street Dance
Choreography
Movement Direction
Musical Theatre
Stage Combat
Children's Presenting
Autocue
Full UK Driving Licence
Licensed Chaperone
DBS Checked
Laban Training
Physical Theatre
Public Speaking
Theatre in Education
Alto
Laban
Modern Dance
General Singing
Running
Table Tennis
Tae Kwon Do
Education, Youth and Children Presenting
Audiobook Narration
Home Studio
Narration Voice Over
Automatic Car Driving Licence
Car Driving Licence
Manual Car Driving Licence
Cooking and Baking
Drama Workshop Leader
LAMDA Drama Exam Coaching
Acting Workshop Leader
Spotlight member
Accents
Received Pronunciation
Scouse
Southern Irish
General American
Bristol
Standard English
Heightened RP
Irish RP
Liverpool
Languages
English
Training
Masterclass: In Person Auditions
2025
Professional Chaperone Training
2025
Children’s Presenting Course
2023
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
2019
Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Workforce
2013
PGCE Secondary Drama
2002 - 2003
BA (Hons) Drama Studies
2000 - 2002
Credits and work history
| Timeline | Production or institution | Role | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2026
|
Dir. Milo Fretwell |
The Mother Featured contribution |
Short Film |
|
2026 onwards
|
Host Creative team |
Podcast | |
|
2025
|
8 Punch Films - Dir. Scott Clist |
Dr. Louise Mantel Featured contribution |
Feature Film |
|
2025
|
Woven Films - Dir. Dan Gardner |
Working Parent (office) Featured contribution |
Commercial |
|
2025
|
Woven Films - Dir. Dan Gardner |
Working Parent Featured contribution |
Commercial |
|
2025
|
Hidden Homeless Office Woman Featured contribution |
Short Film | |
|
2025
|
UWE - Dir. Jess Bristow |
Liz - The Mother Featured contribution |
Short Film |
|
2025
|
Beyond the Pain: Based on a True Story of Child Sexual Abuse Audible - Dir. David Ray |
Narrator Featured contribution |
Audiobook |
|
2025
|
Beyond The Verdict - Morgan's Fight For justice Audible - Dir. David Ray |
Narrator Featured contribution |
Audiobook |
|
2025
|
Audible - Dir. Ava Kaur |
Narrator Featured contribution |
Audiobook |
|
2025
|
Narrator and Author Featured contribution |
Audiobook | |
|
2025
|
Raindrop Clean - Dir. Erin Curran |
Passer By Featured contribution |
Commercial |
|
2025
|
Narrator Featured contribution |
Audiobook | |
|
2025
|
Winchester University - Dir. Vasili Evangelou |
Edith Featured contribution |
Short Film |
|
2025
|
All Told Media - Dir. Jason Purvis |
Mum Featured contribution |
Commercial |
|
2025
|
WW1 Live Immersive Event (2025) Historic Workshops |
WW1 Nurse Featured contribution |
Educational |
|
2025
|
Associate Lecturer in Secondary Drama & Theatre |
Training institution | |
|
2024
|
Finding Gaffney Productions - Dir. Benjamin Hardy-Phillips |
Ruth Featured contribution |
Stage |
|
2024
|
Dir. Seren Wytchard |
Mum Featured contribution |
Short Film |
|
2024
|
Top Ten Secrets Successful Freelance Copywriters Know Audible - Dir. Mary Reardon |
Narrator Featured contribution |
Audiobook |
|
2024
|
WW1 Live Immersive Event (2024) Historic Workshops |
WW1 Nurse Featured contribution |
Educational |
|
2024
|
Imagine Theatre - Dir. David Ashley |
Head Chaperone Production |
Stage |
|
2020 onwards
|
Founder Creative team |
Training institution |