Barbara Smale

About Barbara

🌟Nominated for SOVAS USA 2026 0utstanding Animation or Gaming Demo - Best Voiceover 🌟

Barbara is an experienced Scottish voiceover artist from Aberdeenshire, known for her engaging Scottish accent and warm, reassuring delivery that instantly connects with listeners.

A Glasgow University graduate, Barbara trained professionally at the Drama Studio London before enjoying a successful acting career in theatre, including London West End productions and national tours.

Following a career in education, she returned to her first love—performance—as a voice actor.

Today, she combines professional expertise, versatility, and a genuine passion for storytelling to create engaging, believable performances across narration, commercials, dramatic audio, and character work.

Professional Home Studio

Barbara records from her broadcast-quality home studio using:

Rode NT1-A microphone

Focusrite Scarlett Solo interface

Audacity

Beyerdynamic DT700 ProX headphones

Source Connect

Live directed sessions available

Barbara is known for her friendly collaborative approach and commitment to making every project run smoothly.

barbara@barbarasmalevo.com

Happy Clients

AXA Health

British Rail

Parsley Box

ABC

Atmos Games USA

Jorvik Viking Centre

Maru VR Video Games Estonia

Akau Audio NZ

Sarah Moore - Gothic Audiobook Trilogy

Loreto Cares, Mexico

Testimonials

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Barbara was wonderful to work with! She has a lovely voice and took direction very well. Barbara sent the files over very quickly. It was an absolute joy to work with you, Barbara. Looking forward to the next one!

Josie Leadbetter, Space City, London

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So many voice actors and actresses read lines as if they are reading a book. Barbara ACTS. She sounds real, legitimate, and heartfelt. Very professional. Her voice stood out among dozens of others, and I instantly knew she was a good fit. She's kind and very responsive.

Atmos Games USA

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a very good experience working with Barbara and the result was excellent! She is very talented and professional, highly recommended!

Rein Zobel, Maru VR Estonia Video Game

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Barbara has a great voice and takes direction well.

Akau Audio, New Zealand - Character emotes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great working with Barbara. Spot on recording with minimal direction. Efficient and professional.

Michael - Loreto Cares USA

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Barbara was absolutely lovely to work with. She was prompt, professional and so engaged in my project! I appreciate the ease of booking and how sweet she was. Her audition and finished lines were phenomenal! Looking forward to working together in the future.

Sarah Moore - Gothic Fantasy audiobook character

Scottish Voice Artist - Warm Experienced Reliable Versatile