Zahra Abbas

I am a highly-motivated, creative individual who excels in many areas such as performing, writing, public speaking and marketing. These skills were developed in my recent premiere of ‘Jewel,’ my autobiographical musical comedy, at Greater Manchester Fringe. My marketing campaign for ‘Jewel’ achieved a sold-out audience and the show was awarded Social Refuge’s ’Best LGBTQ+ Production.’

Greater Manchester Fringe (July 2024)

·       Writer, performer and director

·       Created and developed an award-winning one-person show

·       Executed a marketing campaign that achieved a sold-out audience

Drama Production Assistant (Christmas 2022)

·       Helped to direct cast

·       Encouraged younger and more reserved members of cast to have the confidence to ‘play,’ as a performer should

·       Worked with a range of different personalities

Pandora Preston (2019-present)

·       Provide excellent bespoke service to each customer

·       Drive sales to reach individual, store and company targets

·       Maintain the shop floor to adhere to Pandora’s high standards of presentation and cleanliness

Safire Restaurant and Grill (February - May 2023)

·       Made a selection of drinks

·       Collected glasses and cleared tables

·       Followed health and safety protocols

Education:                                                                                           

·       Institute for Contemporary Theatre (2021-2024) - BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

·       Cardinal Newman College (2019-2021) – A-Level English Language, A-Level Drama & Theatre Studies, BTEC Musical Theatre – A, A, Distinction*