Singer-songwriter | Director | Artist
Hello, my name is Anny, I am an interdisciplinary creative based in Scotland, originally from Germany.
I studied Drama at Queen Margaret University and graduated with a first class honours degree in July 2024.
I enjoy writing, directing and performing while also pursuing a career in music: “Singer-songwriter, director, artist” are the ways in which I attempt to categorise my work. First and foremost I consider myself a writer. (So it should really be “writer-song-singer”).
I am passionate about stories that bridge the gap.
The gap between opposing perspectives; contemporary, cutting-edge and sparking honest conversations with an audience.
I care about facilitating spaces in which these conversations can take place.
This could be through music, online, a play, or a facilitated group environment.
At the risk of sounding pretentious my mission statement is as follows: Through my art I want to equip others to be courageous, vulnerable and authentic to evoke healing change.
Experience
Actor and Performance Director – Short Film “The Russian Thistle”, for the 48 Hour Film Festival; Edinburgh, Scotland — May 2025
Director and Writer – Music Video for “Camera Roll”; Edinburgh, Scotland — May 2025
Workshop Facilitator with Actor Inside; Reading, England — April 2025
Intimacy Choreographer – Student Project at QMU; Edinburgh, Scotland — December 2024
Intimacy Choreographer at Gateway New Writing Festival; Edinburgh, Scotland — November 2024
Busker at Edinburgh Fringe Street Events; Edinburgh, Scotland — Aug 2022, Aug 2023 and Aug 2024, Video available here.
Debut Album Release “Days of Sun and Thunder” — July 2024, listen here.
Facilitator of “Deconstruction Evolving Faith” Group at Mustard Seed; Edinburgh, Scotland — April-May 2024
Writer and Director – Play “Monogamy Musings” at QMU; Edinburgh, Scotland — April-May 2024
Artistic Director, Sound Designer, Co-choreographer – Costume Showcase at QMU; Edinburgh, Scotland — April 2024
Drama Workshop Facilitator at Stoneyhill Primary School during Community Placement for “Drama in Education”at QMU; Edinburgh, Scotland — Oct-Nov 2023
Lead Singer and Supporting Actor for Theatre in the Garden’s production of Shakespeare’s “Winter’s Tale”at QMU; Edinburgh, Scotland — May-June 2023
Director and Editor – Short Film at QMU; Edinburgh, Scotland — March 2022
Illustrator and Designer – Book for CAB Caritas Augsburg; Augsburg, Germany — May-Sep 2020
Intern Assistant Director at Staatstheater Stuttgart; Stuttgart, Germany — March 2020
Training & Skills
Languages: English (Native), German (Native), Spanish (Proficient)
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Violin
Social Media: Strategy and content creation
Software: Canva, Affinity Designer, iMovie, GarageBand (including equipment access)
Certified Godly Play Storyteller children’s work Mustard Seed; Edinburgh, Scotland — September 2023-Present
Movement Ensemble Member; at Queen Margaret University; Edinburgh, Scotland — Oct 2023-May 2024
Swing Dance at Edinburgh University Swing Dance Society; Edinburgh Scotland — Jan 2023-December 2023
Jazz Dance at Downtown Dance Studio; Augsburg, Germany — 2017-2019
Get in Touch!
If you have any questions about my work, or are interested in collaborating, don’t hesitate to send me an email! I’d love to hear from you at contact@annyleigh.com!
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