The Pharmacy Game Newsletter

Who are you?

I have been an actor for 20 years. I have appeared in a multi episodic role in a TV show on BBC called Almost Never I have also appeared in Requiem (BBC 2018), Casualty (BBC), Billie and the Ghost (Disney), Outlander (Sony), Davinci's Demons (BBC/Starz), and the feature films The Machine and The Baker. I have been doing medical role play for over 15 years with Bath and Bristol and the NHS and Fire Service doing OSC/DOCCS training and exam sessions as well as other corporate clients. I also worked for Bristol University facilitating the undergrad communications lecture for year 1 Medical students. I have worked as a radio actor and have featured on BBC radio. I do Voice over work for adverts and corporate and I have produced and written several plays.

How did you get involved with the Pharmacy Game?

I have worked with Bath University for 15 years and this was one of the teaching sessions that I was booked for. Although this is very similar to the rest of the teaching work that we do this was something I was very excited to be involved in as it sounded great from an educational perspective and also fun for both the actors and students. 

How many times have you participated in the game?

I have done 4-6 sessions over the last few years. I am always very keen to participate in this as I find it very fulfilling.

What do you like the most about the Pharmacy Game?

The real feel – Bath University and the staff have gone the full 9 yards in building the most amazing “set” there are several pharmacies and they are exactly like a real chemist shop – with lots of calls coming in and various people coming and going – I have also helped make some of the random calls that they receive which I love doing as it involves improve for me! The main thing I really like is that the student gets to feel as close to reality as you can get whilst being in a safe and supported environment. I love working with the staff and students who are all so enthusiastic about the Game. I particularly enjoy watching the students grow after they have received feedback and seeing how they develop their people, pharmacy and educational ability and skills.

Would you like to share some interesting moments you remember while playing the game?

Bath come up with some great scenarios. They are so real. One of the things I respect is that they don’t shy away from embarrassing conditions and we have had some interesting moments over the last few years watching them explore and discuss things that might be embarrassing for the actor or student. They always impress with their professional attitude.