Known for her high-energy performances, poignant lyrics and unique theatricality, Em Hoggett aka. EM The Master is a critically-acclaimed music artist, actress, writer, director, classical pianist, scuba diver, freediver and activist. Beginning as a classical pianist aged 3, Em was named a “prodigy”, receiving her first degree in piano performance aged 11, and a second at 15. At 13 she performed with concert pianist Lang Lang at The Royal Festival Hall. Keen to pursue theatre, Em attended Sylvia Young Theatre School where she studied acting, as well as further developing her musicianship and becoming a songwriter. She then studied at Purcell School of Music, followed by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, where she obtained her acting degree.

Em’s broad background is evident in her work, which defies genre and spans theatre, music and storytelling. Currently, Em is combining her artistry with her passion for ocean conservation in “Beautiful World Cabaret”, a series of environmentally focused shows produced by multi-Olivier award winner Janie Dee. Em’s show is focused on the ocean, as she quirkily personifies the creatures she’s had the pleasure of interacting with. A 90-minute multi-rolling extravaganza, the show explores the ocean’s marvels, the challenges it faces and how we can harness individual power to give back to this essential ecosystem. Click here for more information. 

British born, Em has been based in LA for a number of years, where she led a successful career as “EM The Master”. Holding residencies at multiple venues, she performed her original music and show multiple nights a week across LA. Highly theatrical and audience-involved, Em leads a 5-piece band and dancers in a musical storytelling experience which has been compared to Freddie Mercury and Tim Burton. “Showmanship, electric piano pounding, stage presence, charisma, theatrics, energy, arranging, choreography – what else you want?” – Santa Monica Daily Press

In 2024, she performed her one-woman-musical, SHOWTIME!, for a full run at Edinburgh Fringe. “Is there anything EM The Master can’t do? She has a formidable array of talents on display in her solo musical SHOWTIME!” – The Scotsman

A multi-disciplinary artist, Em is also an activist, working against sexual assault as well as having a keen interest in ocean wellness. A scuba diver, freediver and ocean conservationist, Em is thrilled to be blending her passions of animal welfare, ocean protection and art in multiple new projects TBA.

She has recently performed her ocean-centric work at LA Climate Week, Crazy Coqs London, and shortly, Charing Cross Theatre.

An Ambassador and Artist for Whalefall, a Beach Captain for Heal The Bay, and an independently serving ocean-artist, Em is using the power of music, performance and humour to advocate for the protection of our oceans.

If you would like to contact Em about environmental impact performance, hear songs or chat further, please reach out here.

A great encourager of the arts, Em also offers numerous services; teaching, songwriting, composing for other artists and for film, editing, directing, and creative consultancy.