The Actors Centre Showcase

Stephanie Beattie

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Born in Bahrain, Stephanie was educated in Scotland and worked as a feature writer until being offered a place at The Poor School in 2007 (graduated 2009). Her work includes understudying Alison Steadman in Blithe Spirit (UK tour and then The Apollo, Shaftesbury Avenue where she performed on 23rd April 2011), La Bohème (Cock Tavern), Jack The Ripper (C5), and playing Brian Blessed’s wife in the Abbot’s Ale idents on Dave.

Alice Bird

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Since graduating from Rose Bruford college, Alice’s career has mainly been in film and television. She’s played lead roles in feature films Diagnosis: Superstar, Picnic in Gaza, Messages, Spring Healed Jack and Dance Domination, as well as many short films. She had the pleasure of working alongside Bill Nighy in Notes on a Scandal directed by Richard Eyre. Alice’s television work includes ‘Footballers Wives: Extra Time’ and ‘Push’ as a regular in both, and roles in Casualty and BBC’s Messiah and Snuff Box. On stage, Alice played Beatrice in an adaptation of Dante’s La Vita Nouva. She’s now filming If It Be Love, based on Shakespeare’s works, starring as Desdemona, Lady Macbeth, Ophelia and Cleopatra.

Debbie Bridge

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Canadian born, Debbie has worked as a singer all over the UK before turning to acting work professionally. Since making the UK her permanent home, Debbie has immersed herself in performing which has led her to perform for Prince Andrew and in the West End. Recent credits include: Felice Bauer (uptight ex fiancé – At Night in Praha), Isabella Bird, Mrs Kidd, Joyce (Top Girls), and Feste (Twelfth Night).

Debbie gravitates to playing the strong, corporate, upper management, lawyer, and academic roles.

As a member of the Actors Centre, Debbie has been able to extend her acting skills.

Chris Chisem

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New talent on the acting scene, Chris is enthusiastic about embarking on a career in the industry. Born from an American mother and British father, is very well acquainted with both cultures. He began his training at the International School of Screen Acting, and continues developing his craft at the Actors Centre. Beginning of 2011, Chris had his stage debut playing an insomniac in ‘Unrealistic sleep expectations’ (Tristan Bates), and has been featured in film shorts. His other skills include great comedy timing and an excellent ear for accents. He is currently seeking representation.

Jude de Bont

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Jude is a new graduate of Dutch/Irish extraction. Alongside a Diploma in Musical Theatre she continues her training at The London Actors Centre. She has played Serena in ‘Fame-the Musical’ and understudied Maisie in ‘The Boy Friend’. Since graduating she has enjoyed a leading role in ‘Shelter’, a WWII film, alongside Ed Stoppard, Michael Smiley and Jack O’Connell, playing a young Dutch girl, and danced at the UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley Stadium. She has just finished touring with Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Happy Prince’ for Image Theatre Company.

Tessa Hart

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Tessa Hart graduated from East 15 Acting School in 2011. Lead roles, since graduation, include Lulu Lukas in ‘East Africa CIU’ (TV-episode), various short films, such as Dolly in ‘Mind Games’, and several teenage roles in music videos. Other work includes feature films (I am Cursed, C.O.O.L.I.O), web-series, commercials, rehearsed readings and theatre-whilst-training.

Growing up in Belgium with a West-African/German background, Tessa became fluent in English, German and French. She studied drama in Brussels, Berlin, London, Moscow and Bali and continues training at the Actors Centre. Long-term ambitions include, conquering the TARDIS, kicking out The Doctor and redecorating in pink.

Leila Khadem

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Leila is mixed race Iranian and grew up in Manchester. She trained at Bretton Hall where she studied everything from classical acting to more experimental theatre including site-specific work and physical theatre. Since graduation Leila has worked in TV, on various advertising campaigns and most recently featured in the Holland and Barrett commercial. Leila has been a member of the Actors Centre since 2010 where she continues to hone her skills.

Jerry Marwood

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Jerry is in the process of re-launching his acting career after spending the last couple of years as an actor-trainer and teacher at Italia Conti, Yellow Earth Theatre Company, Actor Prepares and in the further education sector. He is currently collaborating on a film script which goes into production in April and co-writing a show for the Edinburgh Festival 2013. Theatre Credits include: Crave (Camden People’s Theatre) Dealer’s Choice (Barons Court) Journey’s End (Courtyard Theatre) Round, Round (White Bear) The Curse of Mighty Man (The Space) Film credits include: Wonder Worker Magician (Bedside Manner) Uncommon Champion (Sci-Fi Channel) Bright Dark Red (Ammolab).

Ian McGowan

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Ian McGowan grew up in Warrington, North-West England. Here he was fortunate to have access to theatres such as the Manchester Royal Exchange, a theatre which inspired him to train as an actor. He moved to London and trained at Drama Centre London on the three year Acting BA. Recent work includes 'Ave It at the Old Vic Tunnels and is currently developing a play he has written for a weeks long run in April.

Melissa Pearce

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Melissa trained at Mountview Theatre school. She has performed in many areas of the acting industry – work includes: Television (including – Agony TV Series),Voice-overs,Commercials and Corporate Videos( Recently becoming The face for Skoda Training Website).
Theatre Roles include – Nalalia Ivanova in ‘Three Sisters’ Directed by Hildegard Neil and Celia in 'As You Like It’. She is a Strong Mezzo Soprano ad has performed in Spain and Germany in ‘Abba Gold’ as Frida. Her Skills include – Snowboarding, Dancing and she is also a fully qualified Hairdresser."

Tessa Wolfe

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Tessa followed graduation from Leeds University with a successful career in TV production before crossing the creative divide into acting. She joined Hightide Productions for their acclaimed production of Stovepipe (National Theatre/Bush Theatre), Dirty Market Theatre for Bacchaeful and played Granny Hood (Dame) in Chaplins Panto Production of Red Riding Hood on tour and at the Tricycle. Other work includes national TIE tours of The Road Race and Way To Go for Stopwatch Theatre, and Lone Reality (group devised) at the Cockpit.