Serena Sykes
Serena Sykes
@serenasykesvoSoft Regional RP, easily slipping into Native Yorkshire
My natural accent sits between Yorkshire and RP, shaped over time after moving south but never losing its roots. Often described as soft, regional RP, I can slip comfortably into native Yorkshire or full RP when needed.
What sets my work apart is speed, instinct and connection. With a lifetime of experience spanning stage, television, music and voice, I take direction quickly and adapt in the moment, delivering reads that feel natural, believable and genuinely engaging. Whether it’s a fast, precise turnaround with strict direction or a more collaborative, exploratory session, I’m highly responsive and easy to work with.
I specialise in commercial, narration and character work, bringing clarity, authenticity and a polished delivery when required. Trained with Richcraft Voiceover Coaching, I work to a high standard with a strong focus on direction, efficiency and performance. My voice sits naturally in a warm, relaxed RP, with flexibility into softer or more regional tones. With a background in acting, music and performance, I bring strong timing, nuance and storytelling to every read, and handle multiple voices in a session with ease.
My training provides a strong performance-led foundation. At Richcraft, the focus is on real industry standards; taking direction quickly, adapting instinctively and delivering broadcast-ready work with consistency. My acting training was developed through Stage 84, known for its discipline, professionalism and emphasis on live performance.
I also have a solid musical background, with Grade 8 qualifications in vocals, oboe and piano, alongside further training in performance arts and music. This brings a natural sense of timing, control and musicality to my voice work. It also gives me a strong understanding of audio, enabling me to produce high-quality recordings that are professionally edited and mastered.
My work includes audiobooks and projects for BBC, Google, Amazon Music and New Wimbledon Theatre. Alongside this, I record radio commercials, IVR and e-learning for CPD companies, and continue developing character work through audio drama, with recent roles including Fiona in First Line and Sasha in Targeted.
Alongside performance, I bring specialist skills that support both creativity and efficiency. I’m a confident sight singer across pop, swing and musical theatre styles, allowing for quick adaptation and accurate delivery, and I have experience in composition, giving me a strong understanding of sound, pacing and how voice sits within a mix.
Tanya is a highly experience VO Artist, who has worked at the top of the industry for 40 years, now sharing her knowledge with select students. Her coaching is bespoke and intense, and she expects excellence from her students, to keep the Richcraft legacy alive.
Stage 84 is a renowned performing arts school, where I trained full time for 3 years, giving me an excellent grounding in acting and performance.
If you have a project not listed, please contact me to discuss your requirements. I am extremely flexible and always love a new challenge. I am also happy to discuss budgets on certain projects, as I love to help collaborate and support newer creators.
CORPORATE
(Company Explainer Video's, Presentations, Media for Exhibitions, In House Training etc.)
BSF £200
No usage fee if used internally only
Please contact for usage fee's if this will be shared publicly
ANIMATED EXPLAINERS
(An animated video describing a product or service of a company)
- BSF £200
50% usage fee per year
WEB CONTENT
(Anything for online content, excluding explainers and commercials)
- BSF £200
100% usage fee per year
Please contact me to discuss prices and to ask for auditions/script samples.
AUDIOBOOKS
(Reading your audiobook aloud.)
- Per Finished Hour £105 (narration only)
- Per Finished hour £190 (fully edited to ACX Standards, ready for upload)
- Metadata embedded in files £60 (this includes the book image, author name, narrator name and any links/info you would like to include in the files)
- Promo Material for Reels, YouTube, Socials or Advertising, which can include bespoke background music - POA
Cost examples (these vary dependent on pacing of the material)
25,000 words - approx. £310 narration only. £550 fully edited.
70,000 words - approx. £850 narration only. £1500 fully edited.
120,000 words - approx. £1500 narration only. £2700 fully edited.
E-LEARNING
(Voiceover for educational purposes only)
Charged per word @ 18p / word
Minimum charge of £90
Usage fee is included
Telephony / IVR
(On hold messages, IVR Menu's, Voicemails etc.)
BSF £25 (includes the first message/prompt)
Each additional message/prompt £7
Source and mix on hold music £30
No usage fee
Video Games
(Character or Narration work for any platform)
BSF £200
50% usage fee
Toys and Physical Game
(Toys and games requiring a voice. Eg. Dolls, board games etc.)
BSF £200
400% usage fee
Voice of God
(Theatre announcements, Recorded voiceover for Sports Events, Introductions for Awards Evenings etc.)
BSF £200
No usage fee
My specialist areas are characters, commercial, explainers and e-learning work, although I am open to consider any projects you feel my voice is suited for.
I can turnaround small projects extremely quickly when needed and am also happy working on more long term projects, or voicing multiple small or one-line characters/voices.
For gaming and character work, I love being involved as early as possible and to really get to know the project in depth. I am comfortable and experienced working through the character development phase as part of a team, but also happy to work in fully directed sessions for quick turnarounds.