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CAROLYN PERTWEE

Actress/Director/Writer

Photographs of Carolyn Pertwee
Photo 1 by Nicholas Dawkes; others by Paddy Gormley

Carolyn trained at RADA where she received an honours diploma. She enjoys considerable success as both actress and writer. Her work ranges from leading roles with the Old Vic Company, playing opposite Vivien Leigh, and numerous television credits to stage and radio writing, including an Afternoon Play commission from BBC Radio 4.

Carolyn is AWL Directors and Rehearsal Co-ordinator.

Height
5'2" (157cm)
Eye Colour
Blue-Grey
Playing Age
71 - 78
Hair Colour
Blond(e)
Appearance
White
Voice Character
Assured

 

 
Voice Quality
 
Clear
 
Accents
Australian, French, London, RP*
Performance
Radio Presenting, TV Presenting, Voice Over
Sports
Swimming*, Tennis
Other Skills
Improvisation, Narration

AWL Credits

Year
Director
Play
Type
2019
Competition
2019
Showcase
2018
Showcase
2017
Competition (2nd)
2017
Competition (2nd)
2016
Competition (3rd)
2016
Showcase
2015
Competition (1st)
2015
Showcase
2015
Competition (3rd)
2014
Showcase
2014
Zadoque Lopes-Bezerra
Reading
2014
Competition (1st)
2014
Showcase
2013
Competition (1st)
2010
Competition (3rd)
2009
Showcase
2009
Competition
2007
Competition
2006
Competition (1st)
2006
Competition
2006
Competition (1st)
2004
Competition
2004
Angelique Fernandez
Reading
Year
Writer(s)
Play
Role
Director
2019
Paula, a prospective purchaser
2019
Receptionist/Judge
2012
Maryse Addison
Netta Ferguson
2009
Grace
Kirsty Bennett
2007
Grace
Kirsty Bennett
2006
Howard Hale
Agrippina
Peter Mair
2005
Phillip Riley
The Presidents Wife
2004
Howard Hale
Anthea

Non-AWL Credits

Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
Doctors
Amy Marks
BBC
 
Compact
Pat Warren
Various Directors
BBC Television
 
Jeffrey Archer Trial
Angela Peppiatt
Channel 4 News
 
Market In Honey Lane
Debby
Cecil Petty
ATV
 
Mister Charity
Mrs Hill
Nick Wood
BBC Television
 
Peepshow
Davina
Jeremy Wooding
Channel 4
 
The Baader Meinhoff Gang Show
Cameo
Channel 4
 
The Cowboy Trap
Daisy Evans (Lead Role)
Ruth Phillips
Zeppotron
 
The Frightened Man
Mildred
Dennis Vance
ATV
 
The Robinsons
Interviewer
Mark Bussell/Justin Sbrensi
BBC Television
 
The Burrrell Affair
The Queen
BBC 2
 
Sargeant Cork
Janet
Valerie Hanson
ATV
 
Knock On Any Door
Jenny Wallis
Cecil Petty
ATV
 
Ghost Squad
Sandra Pearson
ATV
 
Market In Honey Lane
Sue Wade
Cecil Petty
ATV
 
The Grove Family
Lettice
BBC
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
Murder by the Book
Sonia
Maurice Thorogood
Rare Fortune
 
The Stuff of Dreams
Bobby
Anthony Shrubsall
Park Theatre
 
The Lady Of The Camelias
Clorind
Sir Robert Helpmann
Old Vic World Tour
 
Comedy Project Sketch Show
Various
Jim Field Smith
Soho Theatre
 
Dog Spot
Mrs Ellison
Jane Howell
Salisbury Playhouse Theatre
 
Duel Of Angels
Lucille / Gilly
Sir Robert Helpman
Old Vic Company
 
Heirs And Graces
Sophy
Moray Watson
No. 1 Tour
 
Paws
Julia Sloane
Denise Gilfoyle
Soho Theatre
 
Sketch Night
Various
Jim Field Smith
Soho Theatre
 
Blithe Spirit
Ruth
Jenny Patrick
Linden Lodge Theatre
 
The Merchant Of Venice
Nerissa
Sir Robert Helpmann
Old Vic World Tour
 
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
First Fairy
Sir Robert Helpmann
Old Vic World Tour
 
Half Seas Over
Susan Smith
Jonathan Goodman
Theatre Royal Windsor
 
The Amorous Prawn
Private Susie Tidmarsh
William Gaunt
Belgrade Theatre Company
 
East Lynne
Barbara Hare
Edgar K. Bruce
Richmond Theatre
 
The Right Honourable Gentleman
Robert Peake
Richmond Theatre
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
2019
Mewrcedes
Scatty Lady on Bucking Bronco
Trevor Robinson
Fox Devil Films
2019
AOK
Confused Lady
Fox Devil Films
2019
BT
Gran
Pretzel Films
2017
Heathrow
Grandmother
(UK only), Havas
2017
PayPal
Grandma
Martin Kalina
(France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Buzzman
2016
Heathrow
Grandmother
Dom & Nic
(UK only), Havas
2016
VW - Motability
The Mum
Amelia Hashemi
(UK), Adam&Eve DDB
2013
McDonald’s
Lady
(France), Carnibird / Havas Worlwide
2013
DFS - Winter Sale
Woman
(UK), Krow Communications
2013
Wiltshire Farm Foods
Dorothy
(UK), Doner Cardwell Hawkins
2011
Littlewoods
Well Coiffured Lady
(UK), Contagious Content
2010
Kellogs Idents
Grandma
(ROI), Leo Burnett
2009
Stannah Chairlift
Bossy Wife
Paul Weiland
Paul Weiland Films
2005
AXA PPP Healthcare
Comedy Housewife
Jamie Rafyn
Hornby Indge / Hall Moore
2001
Oil Of Olay
Swimmer (Main Feature)
Albert Watson
(USA), Cyclops
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
2020
The Schnoz
Betty
Justine Priestly
Undivided Pictures
 
Home Comforts
Mrs Jones
Hexin Zhang
 
Mothers And Daughters
Carol
Hannah Davis/David Connolly
Lynda La Plante / Dolly Pictures
 
For Grace
Harriet
Sebastian Armesto
Independent
 
The Baader Meinhoff Gang Show
Cameo Appearance
Toby Haynes
Ideal World Productions
 
The Scarlett Pimpernell
The Seamstress
London Films
 
World of Wrestling
Mrs Walton
Ben Gregor
Knucklehead
 
Back To The Present
Futuristic Granny
Rod Smith
Venture Films
 
A Hard Day’s Night
Journalist
Richard Lester
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
Training Film
Betty
Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust
 
Petrol
Nina
The Edge Picture Company
 
Back To The Present
Futuristic Granny (Lead Role)
Rod Smith
Venture Films
 
Waitrose - Epos - The Way Ahead
The Presenter
99 Production
 
PC World
Saatchi & Saatchi
 
The Robinson’s
Leo’s Mother
Mark Bussell/Justin Sbrensi
BBC
 
Barbara’s Story
Betty
Chris Godwin
White Boat

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