Cruise Ship Speakers & Instructors


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		Jennifer Hastings Caithness Social Historian British and Irish Social History and Literature

Coming from:		Reading, Berkshire UK

Jennifer is a social historian, with a special interest in telling forgotten or less well-known stories. Born in the Caribbean of British and Irish heritage, Jennifer grew up just outside London, and lived and worked in Sydney, Australia, for five years after graduating from university. Returning to the UK, for the last 25 years Jennifer has pursued a successful freelance career as a Museum and Heritage Learning Specialist and Consultant. She greatly enjoys cruise ship speaking, presenting lively and engaging talks on British and Irish social history.


		Susan Cohen Destination and General Interest Speaker

Coming from:		Burntisland, Fife UK

Susan is an author and the Creative Director of an award-winning publishing company. She has written over 40 books for adults and children. In the early part of her career, she was an international litigation lawyer living and working in Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines. After going back to University for further study, she changed career path and became an academic and writer. Susan is an experienced cruise ship speaker and tutor and approaches each contract with a combination of seriousness and enthusiasm being well aware that her audience is on holiday.


		Karin Fernald Actor & Social Historian of l8th & l9th Centuries Specializing in Letters & Diaries

Coming from:		London, UK

Karin is an actor, writer and speaker, who researches and creates a vivid picture of a character and a historical period. She is a NADFAS speaker and is known for her entertaining lectures on writers and diarists from the late 18th and early mid 19th centuries, mostly connected with the arts. Extensive research into diaries and letters bring subjects to life. Lectures are illustrated by slides of contemporary pictures and portraits from a wide variety of sources.


		Jamie Hayes Theatre \| Music \| Opera \| Film \| History

Coming from:		Milton Keynes, Bucks UK

Jamie is a theatre director, specialising in opera. After training at RADA, he worked for Kent Opera, Glyndebourne Festival and Touring Opera, the BBC and English National Opera. He has directed many new opera productions in the UK whilst his new opera productions overseas have premiered in Reykjavik, Malta and Melbourne. Jamie has become a regular cruise ship speaker and presents a series of talks on musicals, opera and the history of theatre.


		Graham Hoyle Murder Mystery Events Organiser

Coming from:		Ringwood, Hampshire UK

After retiring from a long career in the police force, Graham wanted to start a new career that was both entertaining and enjoyable, so �Catch the Killer� was born. Graham has written over eighteen original story lines that can be adapted to specific ships, cruise companies, captains or even specific passengers. The event is interactive, engaging and a lot of fun for the passengers who will find that working in small teams helps their thinking and leads to creating new friendships and contacts on board the ship.


		David Leong and Patti D'Beck Leong Broadway \| Hollywood 1950's/60's TV, Broadway, Hollywood, Crooners, Rome

Coming from:		Richmond, Virginia USA

Patti D'Beck and David Leong are storytellers, hobby historians, professional speakers, and director/choreographers. They collaborated on nearly 40 Broadway productions including A Chorus Line, Grease, Pippin, Hamlet and Macbeth and choreographed dozens of celebrities from Liza Minelli, Mickey Rooney, Daniel Craig, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Plummer, and Chubby Checker. Patti has an M.A. in Performing Arts from N.Y.U. and David is a published author of two public speaking books and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre. They are both retired theatre and music professors.


		Jacky Rom Murder and World of Entertainment Author of 16 published books / 30 years in film & TV and Radio

Coming from:		Dunmow, Essex UK

Jacky grew up in Romford Essex in the UK; she trained as a Hairdresser/ Makeup Artiste and Drama Teacher. Jacky wrote her first play when she was only 17 and has written and directed many Plays over the years. She spent many years in TV and film Studios with her own up and coming actors and it was only just over a year ago she decided to write her first book. She has now written over 16 books and travels the world promoting them!


		Paul Stone International Show Producer, Theatre, Memory Improvement

Coming from:		Las Vegas, Nevada USA

Paul Stone is a Television & Radio Personality, Keynote Speaker, Celebrity Producer, Philanthropist, and Best-selling Author. Paul educates audiences with his keen observational humour and inspiring communication skills, and is in constant demand as a speaker in cities around the globe. He has been a Show / Event Producer for over 35 years, producing numerous full evening Gala Variety Shows at prestigious London West End Theatres, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Her Majesty's and the world famous London Palladium Theatre, and at Caesar's Palace, Mandalay Bay & Mirage Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.


		John Thomas Motion Pictures and Television Producer/Director/Professor; Feature Films, Documentaries, Celebs

Coming from:		Houston, Texas USA

John has worked 45 years in Hollywood, including the production of nearly 40 documentaries, commercials and 7 feature films as producer/director/writer and editor. He has worked at the major Hollywood studios, and directed many well-known stars. As a stand up comedian, John peppers his movie presentations with his trademark, easy-going and unassuming observational humor. Unlike other speakers who just talk about movies, John is an actual movie maker who can authoritatively answer audience questions, and provide honest answers along with real world illustrations and examples.