Karin Fernald is a RADA-trained actor with a high reputation as a solo performer on arts and literary subjects. She is a NADFAS (National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies) speaker who has appeared at festivals all over England and on tour in Japan, Australia and Europe. In London she speaks at the National Portrait Gallery, the Foundling Museum, Dr. Johnson's House and the Hurlingham Club.

Karin researches and writes her own material to create a spell-binding recreation of a character and a historical period. She often uses slides to illustrate her material. She also works with musicians and performers to combine words and music.

Karin has a distinguished theatrical background, having worked in the London theatre with Sir Ralph Richardson and Robert Morley. She played ISABELLA in MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Stratford, Ontario; SALLY BOWLES in the first production of CABARET outside London, and ELIZABETH BENNET in a nation-wide tour of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Her TV career includes ANNE WILMOT FORSYTE in THE FORSYTE SAGA.