Emile is a multi-hyphenated performer with a passion for storytelling in all of its forms. Since Graduating from LIPA in 2008 he has worked in a number of art films, commercials and shows performing nationally at long established theatres as well as touring the Uk and Europe working in children's theatre with Disney and other companies, even winning a UK theatre award in 2018. Alongside acting he also creates as a writer, poet and movement director.
Current Acting Work
REMYTHED | Uk Tour
Emile has joined BET'N LEV Theatre Company as Associate Artistic Director and will tour Theatres such as Tobacco Factory and the Ustinov later this year with their award winning sell out show REMYTHED; a storytelling show that takes myths and legends using the backgrounds of five performers and reshapes, reforms and retells them from an LGBTQ+ perspective.
“God-tier levels of theatrical magic”-Ought to be Clowns "A joyful evocation of queer mythology" -Guardianstage. “The company are a delight” -Broadwayworld
Closer Each Day | Wardrobe Theatre
Emile plays Alex Ledecky in Closer Each Day, Bristol's unscripted, entirely improvised soap opera. at the Wardrobe Theatre fortnightly
“Quick-witted, very watchable ensemble, razor-sharp in timing and delivery.” ★★★★ Stage Talk
Adventures In Black History | Brewhouse Theatre & Trinity Arts
Emile is currently Co producing a joyful, interactive family show with Tidal Tales Theatre company that seeks to uncover the remarkable lives of notable Black characters throughout the ages. For tickets and more click HERE
Recent Roles on Screen
Another Day In Buenoseres
Emile Plays Cleveland in this Barcelona Indie Awards Finalist 2024 short film, set on an old mining colony planet, forgotten by the expanse of
civilisation.
"This is a Wild West story about the hunt for a criminal, murder and betrayal. The mise-en-scene stands out and so do the characters and the strong performances." -UK Film Review
The Cartographer
A meditation on nature technology and what happens when they collide. We follow Carter (played by Emile) and his journey towards shedding a life that no longer serves him for one of connection to nature.
TWO A.M
Premiering at the Stedelijk Museum. Emile plays Lisko in Loretta Fahrenholz' Screen play 'Two A.M'. The socio-fiction film presents frightening analogies to a contemporary world under the influence of surveillance, capitalism, and newly emerging fascism.
Recent Roles On Stage
Pinocchio | Brewhouse Theatre
Emile reprised his role as Geppetto and The Blue Fairy in Emma Williams & Vic Llewellyn's Pinocchio at Taunton Brewhouse Christmas 2024.
"This pantomime production delighted the audience. It had children bouncing on their seats with joy. " -www.glos.info
Crimes on Centre Court | Uk Tour
Crimes on Centre Court is an ace of a show which you’re sure to (fifteen) love. This deucey summertime treat will rally the spirits and leave you wanting a second serve-ing of the volley of gags and visual delights. You won’t see it game set and matched anywhere else.
A Christmas Getaway | The Ustinov Theatre
It's been a long hard year and the Jameson family are looking forward to a pre-Christmas break at their country getaway but Mr Jameson (played by Emile) is in for a few surprises.
THE LITTLE MERMAID | The Egg Theatre Bath
"This little mermaid gives familial expectations and fairytale cliches a thorough dunking, proving that there’s a whole lot more to life than dying beautifully from unrequited love."- The Guardian
LOVE THE LIFE YOU LIVE...LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE | Leicester Curve Theatre
A magic realist staging exploring race, class, gender, identity, and our historical place within it.
Photographic Work
The Photo 'Emile' by Nick Dolding won the 2018 Portraiture Award and the UK National Award for the Sony World Photography competition.
Locknlens
Emile is also a professional headshot photographer himself. You can find his photography website at www.locknlens.com
