Hi, I’m Josh Shirt!
I have been a full-time professional British voiceover artist for nearly 20 years.
My voice has been heard around the world including in work for the BBC, Microsoft, Samsung, and Lego.
I am often complimented on my ability to take direction well.
If you need an engaging and skilled voice for your project, I look forward to hearing from you.
Commercials Showreel
Corporate Narration Showreel
Recent Work
Playing The Young Van Gogh for the Village Museum in Nuenen
Van Gogh spent two years living in Neunen in the Netherlands. The Van Gogh Village Museum in Neunen exists to explore and document what he did during this time. Recently, I was asked to voice act the part of The Young Van Gogh for an interactive exhibit at the museum....
Dr. Oetker – My Pizza Slice
I was recently hired to be the voice of Dr. Oetker’s My Pizza Slice adverts which are now airing across Scandinavia. Here are a few commercials from the...
Sea Life Aquariums
This month, I was asked to be the announcer on a new set of TV adverts (TVC) for Sea Life Centres across the UK. Catch them airing near...
My Voice
Young and Upbeat
Cool and Dynamic
Formal and Professional
Available for Both Northern Accents and RP (Universal British) Accents
My native accent is a kind of hybrid of the Derbyshire accent and Cheshire accent. When speaking in my native accent I sound like a bloke somewhere near Manchester.
Northern Accent Demo
In 2011, I moved to London and I learnt to Southernise my vowel sounds to also speak with an RP (Received Pronunciation) English accent.
RP Demo
Radio Adverts
Video Narrations
eLearning Courses
TV Commercials
Audiobooks
My voiceover experience
I have narrated videos for thousands of clients and brands from across the world. Whatever you’re looking for — whether it’s adverts, explainer videos, eLearning, medical voiceovers or anything else — I have the skills and expertise to deliver!
Stage / audiobook actor
I am a professional audiobook narrator and stage actor with the ability to create and perform many characters. I have audiobooks available through reputable publishers and I perform live, in front of theatre audiences.
Sound skills
I am an experienced sound engineer and music producer. If you need audio editing, post-production, or bespoke music for your project, think of me as a one-stop shop! I have written and produced music used on hundreds of adverts, including for RyanAir and ASDA.
“I’ve known Josh for over 3 years and have always found him a pleasure to work with. He takes direction really well and I always get the read that I’m after. Whether it’s a natural, conversational style to an edgy club read or anything in between, Josh delivers the goods every time.”
“Josh is a consummate professional. After our first call I felt very comfortable and it was a great experience working together. The client directed and everyone was happy with the result. I would be happy to recommend Josh for his work.”
Fast Turnaround
From my top-quality home studio I record voiceovers every weekday and I pride myself on being available to record quickly. I can turnaround most scripts the same day. Please get in touch if I can be of help with your project.
Blog
How My Character Likely Influences the Sound of My Voice
The things that make me, me (my character, interests, personality, and where I grew up) influence what my voice sounds like when I read voiceover scripts. “Upbeat” I try to be a positive person in life. I think this often comes through in my voiceovers,...
5 Tips and Tricks for Audiobook Narrators and Producers
Hi! I am a professional British voice over actor and audiobook narrator who has recorded audiobooks and stories for numerous publishers and authors. Nonfiction, Welbeck Publishing, 2021 Fiction, Andrew David Barker, 2020 Fiction, Valancourt Books, 2019 In this article...
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