ABOUT BRONWEN

My name is Bronwen James (often referred to as 'Bronnie'), I have been married to the wonderful Craig for 22 years. I have three children ranging in age from 20 to 11 years as well as a foster child to whom my family offers respite care.

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I received my registration as a Civil Marriage Celebrant from the Attorney General’s Department in 2011 and completed a Certificate in Funeral Celebrancy at the same time.  Both these courses were undertaken through the Academy of Celebrancy Australia (a nationally recognised training organisation).

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Up until this time, my vocation has been as a freelance professional actor and voice-over artist for both television and radio.  My training included time in both London and Los Angeles during the 80’s and upon my return I performed with most of Adelaide’s professional theatre companies, including the State Theatre Company, in everything from Shakespeare to David Williamson. 

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I have worked as a workshop facilitator for children of all ages both in schools and in a one-on-one coaching capacity, and for corporate clients.  I have devised and presented programmes to inspire teachers to incorporate drama-based skills into their teaching and have directed and written for theatrical, musical and dance events including creating scripts and performing in MC roles for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.

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Most recently I have been directing theatrical events for the Hutt Street Centre working with their homeless clients and also with a group of recovering gamblers, “The Real Spinners” where we are using drama and story-telling as a catharsis but also to educate the public about the dangers of gambling.

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I believe I am an empathetic and sensitive person, able to gauge situations quickly. 

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I am a good listener and communicator and my strength lies in being able to compose and structure ceremonies that are an authentic expression of the person/people involved.

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I look forward to the opportunity to work with families to create unique and memorable rituals that appropriately reflect their needs and exceed their expectations.