Starting out in advertising, after leaving university, led to working in the PR department of Cannon Films, the company which so successfully tapped into the ravenous market for B movies in the 1980s.
A chance encounter at the BBC resulted in a presenting career across the BBC, ITV and Sky. The exposure to such a wide range of experiences, together with a keen eye for detail, and the ability to identify talent, led naturally to producing, both in London and New York.
When asked to harness these skills as a contributor within the education system, her success engaging disconnected teenagers led to Josephine being honoured in the Queen’s 2016 Birthday Honours List for ‘Services to Young People Through the Arts’.
PRODUCING
Josephine has produced concerts in London and NYC, among them Claire Moore and Simon Hale at The Weill, Carnegie Hall NYC and Marie Zamora in concert at Leighton House and Joe’s Pub NYC.
She also produced the first ever Big Gay Brunch at the Actors’ Church in Covent Garden, who threw open their gates to welcome the LGBTQIA+ community for London Pride
A concert to raise funds and awareness for the charity JOY (the Joy Of You). Supporting women experiencing grief and trauma.
CORPORATE
Josephine has produced corporate events for, among others, The Art of Banksy and Valarian Technologies.
Partnerships include:
Josephine has extensive experience in media training, and tutoring within the diplomatic service.
THE RIGHT PATH
Josephine lived in Kent for 20 years and, during that time, directed and produced five biennial Cultural Celebrations, showcasing the most talented 11-21yr olds in the county.
Although Josephine returned to live in London she continues to represent, and be a voice for, those young people of Kent who are struggling within the education system, and re-engages them through the Arts.
As a result of Josephine’s extensive work with disengaged teenagers, Kent County Council made a film about her work, Made in Kent, focusing on one particular boy, Neo. His story is both compelling and, with the problems facing the education system, timely and relevant.
THEATRE MATTERS
Josephine was asked to be patron of the Granville Theatre when it reopened in 2023, and which is now a touring house for the Ambassadors Theatre Group
In addition, the theatre welcomes community groups and amateur productions, which are the bedrock of live theatre.
The Granville also boasts a beautiful coffee bar, Coast, and has recently opened its rooftop wine bar, Noa. The views from both are simply stunning.
