Bio
During training at Leeds Conservatoire, Mills notably played the title role in the actor-musical Nell Gwynn. Throughout the rest of their training, they’ve become a shapeshifter in their acting roles, active in their expression of gender and LGBTQ+ identity. Having transitioned from a dance background with competition winning street dance titles, Mills specialises in movement direction; choreographing music videos and dance film project ‘The Cycle’. Mills is involved in the creation of a cinematic anthology ‘Confessions’, spotlighting new writing. Alongside starring in this project, they are set to direct the short ‘Love-Tree’ providing their insight into queer love. Gaining experience in this avenue, Mills worked as an assistant director on Northern Opera Group’s Production of Silla, the first credit in their directorial ambitions. In their third-year season, Mills will be leading the cast of Crime and Punishment as Raskolnikov and taking on a performance ensemble role, alongside Movement Direction in Darknet.
Credits
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, 2023, Stage, Raskolnikov, Leeds Conservatoire, Deborah Newbold
DARKNET, 2022, Stage, Ensemble and Movement Director, Leeds Conservatoire, Yusuf Khamisa
THE GOOD KING OF SCHEZWAN, 2022, Research and Development, Creator, Kash Ashard
SILLA, 2022, Opera, Assistant Director, Northern Opera Group, Laura Attridge
NELL GWYNN, 2021, Stage, Nell Gwynn, Leeds Conservatoire, Amie Burns Walker
Accents & Dialects: Hampshire*, American-New York, American-Southern States, American-Standard, Cockney, Heightened RP, RP, West Country
Music & Dance: Contemporary Dance*, Locking*, Street Dance*, Alto, Ballet, Break Dancing, Cabaret Dancing, Choral Singing, Choreography, Commercial Dance, Folk Singing, Funk-Style Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Jazz Dancing, Modern Dance, Pop Singing, Songwriter
Performance: Physical Theatre, Poetry Reading
Sports: Netball, Roller Skating, Yoga
Other Skills: Assistant Director (experienced), Lyricist, Movement Director/Coach, Tarot Reading, Car Driving Licence
