Floor & Stage Management
Paula provides her Floor & Stage Management services through agency Oakroyd; for details of availability and rates, please contact her directly using the details above.
Paula underwent her foundational training with ITV Yorkshire at their Leeds studios, working across gameshows including Countdown, The Price Is Right, Blockbusters and Through the Keyhole, factual programmes such as Question Time, and productions including The League of Gentlemen, before moving into casting and then establishing agency Oakroyd, providing supporting artistes.
Recent Engagements
As part of diversifying the business, Paula has recently returned to floor and stage management, bringing her calm, focused presence that puts presenters and guests at ease while working with creative teams and organisations such as those shown below, alongside notable guests including:
Politicians: Sir Graham Brady, Nick Clegg, Caroline Lucas, Theresa May.
Comedians: Julian Clary, Alan Davies, Michael Palin.
Actors: Hugh Bonneville, Tony Robinson.
Broadcasters & Journalists: Gyles Brandreth, Adrian Chiles, Susie Dent, Stuart Maconie, Cathy Newman, Mary Portas, Mark Radcliffe, Jay Rayner, Edward Stourton, John Suchet, Melanie Sykes, Polly Toynbee, David Walker.
Writers & Poets: Simon Armitage (Poet Laureate), Kate Pankhurst.
Academics & Scientists: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Mike Berners-Lee, A.C. Grayling, Tim Spector.