Leandra Ashton

Leandra trained at RADA after reading Modern and Medieval Languages at Cambridge University.

Fascinated by communication and the power of storytelling, over the past 14 years Leandra has worked as an actress, writer, director and workshop leader. She established Flying Cloud Theatre, producing two new plays and extensive outreach work in association with Turtle Key Arts, West Yorkshire Playhouse and York Theatre Royal.

She has acted with the National Theatre, Teatro Ghione Rome, Sheffield Crucible and Aquila New York, as well as playing guest leads for the BBC and ITV.

She uses her creative experiences to design and deliver transformative training experiences. Leandra’s practical approach has led her to work with people from every walk of life including government leaders, refugees, board executives and students. Her clients include: PA Consulting, Dove, the Foreign Office, Sweaty Betty, Dentsu Aegis, University of York, Lindum, Ahli United Bank, Essence, Stella McCartney and Samaritans.