Born in England, but allegedly kidnapped at the age of two, Alix found herself growing up in the Antipodes. Alix received her first professional role in an early Bruce Beresford film, ‘The Getting Of Wisdom’. She continued her training in theatre, dance and singing whilst getting her BA and Dip Ed in English Literature, Music and Drama in Melbourne. She then worked extensively as an actress, singer, comedienne and writer for film, television drama and sketch comedy (‘The Comedy Company’), theatre, musicals, radio and cabaret as well as mounting her own successful one-woman shows.

Concurrent to her busy performing career on stage, film and television, she was the head of the Drama and Singing Departments at The Dance Factory in Melbourne, and during her time there she developed her own highly successful ‘Vocal Confidence Seminars’ for Speech and Singing. Her unique method of teaching Vocal Technique has assisted students and professionals from all areas of the Performing Arts and given Vocal Confidence to countless more outside the profession in the Educational, Government and Business/Corporate sectors both here and abroad.

Alix left Australia in 1994 and travelled to New York where she developed her stand up comedy and co-wrote and produced a comedy show for radio. Since returning to London in 1996, Alix has appeared in numerous musicals and theatre both on and off the West End, including ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘Prisoner Cell-Block H – The Musical’ with Lily Savage as well as film,cabaret and radio.

She featured in the Cannes 2004 Entry film, 'Mothers & Daughters' and featured in Grange Park Opera’s ‘South Pacific’ directed by Craig ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Revel Horwood.

Alix's career has encompassed both new and classical works, (full CV available upon request) but alongside her extraordinary ability to improve people’s vocal potential with her unique method, her other passion is working with new scripts and artists – She played an integral role in the development of Rocliffe (www.rocliffe.com) a production company and forum for new writing for film, television, radio and theatre where she donated her experience in acting and directing alongside script development for four years.

Alix's unique Vocal Confidence technique is now as much in demand outside the Entertainment Industy as within .. as inspired clients have helped spread the word of its 'exponential' value and application in both their professional and personal lives...

In 2007-8, Alix creatively directed Miss Polly Rae and the Hurly Burly Girlies..helping launch them from their monthly residency at the Soho Revue Bar in Central London to their debut in the West End at the Leicester Square Theatre..Some very satisfyling reviews both for Alix's direction and vocal training...

 

The Hurly Burly Show at the LEicester Square TheaTRE - WEst End London

Creative Direction, Concept, Design and vocal coaching

by Alix Longman

"..Burlesque has returned with a vengeance and the Leicester Square venue plays a suitable home to the delights Miss Polly Rae and her Hurly Burly Girlys have to offer. As a regular event at the Soho Revue Bar this act has steadily gained a large and enthusiastic following and as with any burlesque, much of the excitement and atmosphere can be generated by an appreciative audience as much as the show itself. Alix Longman's creation is a sumptuous affair mixing ebullient choreography with cheeky comedy and a generous helping of tease...

What makes Rae's act different is her vocal ability. Whereas many a burlesque artist will settle for the bump and grind, Rae forgoes the silent act and gives us hearty renditions of classic ballads such as Fever, here decked out in a riot of crinolines and pompadours or Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries, a rye duet with the host. As the host for the evening Dusty Limits proves to be the compere without compare. Limits', blessed with a wicked comic tongue sharpened by so many hen-nights, makes a delightful foil to Rae's vampish charms. Also a fine vocalist (coached also by Alix Longman) Limits belts a Weimar worthy Johnny cavorting atop a straight-backed chair but it is his own number, the disgraceful Why River, that paints a much more astute picture of this talented performer.."

The Hurly Burly Show - Paul Vale - The Stage - Reviews- Published Friday 7 November 2008

 

"..Polly Rae is a confident, stylish stripper runs a gamut of roles from Barbarella to Scarlett O'Hara - all sumptuously dressed - and eventually undressed. The big surprise of the evening is her terrific vocal talent and she belts out a few numbers while she performs her act.."

"Glamour Glitz and Gorgeous Girls" by Aline Waites for remotegoat on 08/11/08

 

"..The show was fantastic, well written, paced and a constant surprise and joy. The work of directors is often maligned but I know that much of the sense of direction, polish and professionalism with the show came from your imput and drive. Well done.."

Kevin Wilson - CLOUT COMMUNICATIONS LTD 10/11/2008
West End Publicist of the Year 2007 - Fringe Report Awards