Helen trained at Mountview Theatre School in London in the early 1980s, enjoying it thoroughly and garnering lead roles (Jean Brodie, Roxie Hart) in her final year …only to struggle for three years to earn an elusive Equity card, learning on the way that actors usually find their own first job, in spite of a good agent. Finally finding a niche for herself at Kent Rep – beautifully situated within the precincts of Hever Castle – Helen sold tickets, swept the stage, sound operated, and understudie
