Joanna Sawyer

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Joanna Sawyer
Birth nameJoanna Sawyer
Born Bristol, England
Genres40s / Vocal / Musical Theatre
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, choreographer
Website thefemmes.co.uk

Joanna Sawyer is a British actress, singer and choreographer. About her performance in Love Birds , Rachel Male of Black Diamond 107.8FM radio wrote, "Sawyer is not to be outshined. ... With her main musical number "Paint a Rainbow" adding a hint of burlesque style to the performance." [1] In 2016 Sawyer played the role of Rusty in the UK tour of Footloose .

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Education

Sawyer is a graduate of the Guildford School of Acting. [2] [3]

Theatre credits

Television

The Femmes

Sawyer is the co-founder of the UK 1940s style, close harmony trio The Femmes, doubling as their choreographer. [11]

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