Ann Newson made her first stage appearance at the age of five and has since performed in many leading roles.  She studied Speech & Drama at the Royal Academy of Music and then pursued a career in teaching and lecturing in Drama Colleges and schools throughout England.  She has also directed many plays and musicals for children and adults.

Ann is a member of the LAMDA board of Examiners.  She has examined throughout the United Kingdom and in Australia, California, Dubai, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Singapore, South Africa, Spain and Sri Lanka.  She runs her own training company specialising in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for business people.

As a member of the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech she has adjudicated in England, Northern Ireland, Eire and Hong Kong.

Ann is looking forward to her return visit to Bromley Festival.