Kelley Thorrington

For the past four years I have worked as a live-in carer for various clients in the UK. It has been a rich and rewarding experience, and provided an opportunity for me to take a break from the 'rat-race' in South Africa, and use that time to write my memoir (a work in progress). I have loved working with the elderly and assisting them during an incredibly vulnerable time in their lives.

I have enjoyed the most wonderful career in TV, Radio & Theatre in South Africa. It's impossible to list all my freelance jobs, so I've listed the most significant ones.

Magic Monkey

Producer: Kelly Daykin

Position: Scriptwriter

I worked for Magic Monkey on a freelance basis for almost ten years. I wrote comedy scripts for corporate theatre; TV & radio scripts for Coca-Cola (their main client at the time).

Okuhle Media (Cape Town)

Producer: Anita Rowland

Position: Insert Producer: Hectic 9-9 Children's TV Show

I was hired as Hectic 9-9's Johannesburg producer, and produced many inserts for the show: Will Smith, Ricky Martin, Sting, major cricket events etc.

Blue Moon Corporate Communications (JHB)

Owner: Michelle Caldeira

Position: Corporate Writer

I was hired to work with Eskom's Research and Development Team to research, write, and compile their Corporate Portfolio.

Clive Morris Productions (JHB)

Producer: Kelly Daykin

Position: Scriptwriter

I wrote six of the episodes of Crimes Uncovered SA, which won a SAFTA in 2013. It's available on Amazon Prime.

The Wedding Party

I co-wrote (with Maralin Vanrenen) and produced my own interactive comedy dining theatre experience based on Tony and Tina's wedding which I saw in NYC. We performed at dinner theatre venues in JHB, and corporate functions.

Isibaya

Producer: Angus Gibson

Head Writer: Neil Mc Carthy

Position: Storyliner

I was hired on a temporary basis to fill in for a storyliner on the Zulu telenovela Isibaya.

Endemol

Executive Producer: Pumla Hopa

Head Writer: Andrew Wilson

Position: Assistant Head Writer Isidingo

I was responsible for developing the story arc with the Head Writer and Executive Producer; writing the A storyline; managing the writers in the story team and the remote scriptwriters; liaising with cast and crew; research; turning all storylines into a weekly breakdown.

Red Cherry Productions

Owner: Wayne Pearce

Position: Scriptwriter and Production Manager

I worked for Red Cherry in a permanent role for three years and for many more after that as a freelance writer and voice artist. Highlights included: developing and writing a children's game show which was filmed all over SA; working on the M-Net account for many years; writing and producing hundreds of TV/Radio commercials.

Clear Media

Position: Production Co-ordinator

I worked on several productions: Gospel Gold, The Toasty Show, and K-TV Music Show.

Backstage for ETV

Head Writer: Harry Hofmeyr

Position: Storyliner

I worked closely with Harry in creating storylines for the much-loved soapie, Backstage.

Van Man Productions

Producer: Brett Manion

Position: Head Scriptwriter

My first job in television was with Van Man Productions. I was hired as the Head Scriptwriter for K-TV. I was responsible for writing presenter scripts for the daily show plus the live weekend show. It also involved research, sponsorship liaison, booking guests, chaperoning presenters, and operating autocue in studio during weekly recordings and live productions.

Philo Pieterse Productions

TV Presenter: Look and Say (1994)

I presented a 26-part series for children with Florence Masebe.

Gumba-Guumba Productions

TV Presenter: Inside Info (1996 - 1998)

I presented an investigative youth show on SABC1 with three other presenters. A highlight was meeting Nelson Mandela.

Ethiopian TV

TV Presenter: Ethiopian Educational TV

I was the English presenter for High School English language content in Ethiopia.

Summit TV

TV Newsreader: Summit TV

I presented the business news three times a week in the evenings.

I also presented a home decor show with Ashley Dowds.

eTV

Sunrise (Morning Show)

I presented traffic updates remotely on Sunrise (now Morning Live).

102.7 Classic FM

Radio presenter: The Great Escape (2006 - 2010)

I presented the afternoon show from 12pm to 3pm daily.

I regularly interviewed international artists, authors, composers and musicians.

Voice artist

I had a prolific career as a voice artist for twenty-five years in South Africa. I recorded hundreds of tv and radio commercials, voice of DstV, Glade, as well as a Children's audio book and various documentaries.

Agent: Intertalent

Comedy

Comedy is my favourite art form. I have done stand-up comedy (open mic) three times: Joe Parker's in JHB and Gold Reef City. I also love writing comedy sketches and creating characters which I post on my FB page for friends. I have recently completed an online comedy class with a London-based comedy duo.