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Since graduating from the BA(Hons) Rose Bruford Acting course, I have been lucky enough to be a part of many wonderful shows spanning a wide range of performance styles. Specialising in immersive and interactive theatre, I also have experience in children's theatre, Shakespeare & Classical Text, commercials, short films, voiceovers, physical theatre and devising.
©Rebecca Oliver
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"What a fantastic character. Felt really personal" "Very persuasive.... Loved her!" "She is BADASS"
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RECENT WORK
Who the F*** Is Shakespeare?
Who the F*** Is Shakespeare?
Who the F*** Is Shakespeare?
Touring as CLEOPATRA in 'Who the F*** is Shakespeare?' with 20 Stories High.
Following a sell-out run, four of Shakespeare’s (in)famous characters are back for a national tour, ready to tell their side of the story.
Join them as they blow the dust off the classics to stage a multi-art form political occupation of stories steeped in racism, patriarchy and violence.
Armed with punchy verses, punky attitudes, and whole lotta wit – let’s rip out the pages, raise the roof, and rise up!
"so powerfully constructed, every sentence flows effortlessly, no word is wasted, no controversy ignored"
Bianca Reviews
"Harriett O’Grady oozes class as Cleopatra, finding both the vulnerability and strength of a queen and woman"
The QR
Robin Hood
Who the F*** Is Shakespeare?
Who the F*** Is Shakespeare?
Playing MARIAN in 'Robin Hood' at The Egg Theatre in Bath.
Life in Sherwood Forest isn’t all nuts and berries for Rob, a runaway and our reluctant hero... When he stumbles upon a group of runaways led by the mysterious Marian, will they march to the beat of his drum in the fight for justice and freedom?
Writer Daniel Bye's thrilling new adaptation of the legend of Robin Hood pulses with the irrepressible spirit of youthful friendships and the quest for a fairer world, igniting this timeless tale for a new generation.
"Harriett O’Grady’s original portrayal of Marian... was the real hero of this version"
Harry Mottram
"We get a sort of mother of the forest in Harriett O’Grady's Marian"
The Bath Voice
my work in videos
Showreel
A collection of some of my most recent work.
Robin Hood at the Egg - Trailer
Playing Marian in this thrilling new retelling of Robin Hood.
Trailer - Who The F*** Is Shakespeare?
Playing CLEOPATRA in 'Who The F*** Is Shakespeare?' With 20 Stories High.
Dr Who: Time Fracture
A trailer filmed for Immersive Everywhere's production of 'Dr Who: Time Fracture'.
United Nations: ONU II
An example of the UN's French language level 2 for their website.
Empire of Shadows
Shot by the CJ Collective
BRUTUS - Julius Caesar
'It must be by his death.' Act 2, Scene 1
Mary Seacole for National Portrait Gallery: The Re-Opening
Recreating some of the most well-loved portraits for the NPG's grand re-opening. ©Frederick Goff
REVIEWS - Richard III
"Assistant director Harriett O’Grady... slipped into the role with calm confidence and, impressively, completely off book."
"Assistant director Harriett O’Grady... slipped into the role with calm confidence and, impressively, completely off book."
"Assistant director Harriett O’Grady... slipped into the role with calm confidence and, impressively, completely off book."
ARTS CITY LIVERPOOL
" a last-minute fill-in... Harriett O’Grady (who does a sterling job, without even a script in hand)"
"Assistant director Harriett O’Grady... slipped into the role with calm confidence and, impressively, completely off book."
"Assistant director Harriett O’Grady... slipped into the role with calm confidence and, impressively, completely off book."
ARIFA AKBAR, THE GUARDIAN
"Harriett O'Grady... Finds humanity in Hasting's final moments"
"Assistant director Harriett O’Grady... slipped into the role with calm confidence and, impressively, completely off book."
"A special mention to Harriett O’Grady who gave a composed performance as a late stand-in"
DOMINIC MAXWELL, THE TIMES
"A special mention to Harriett O’Grady who gave a composed performance as a late stand-in"
"Assistant director Harriett O’Grady... slipped into the role with calm confidence and, impressively, completely off book."
"A special mention to Harriett O’Grady who gave a composed performance as a late stand-in"
MARK DAVOREN, NORTH WEST END
my work in pictures
Cleopatra in rehearsals for 20 Stories High's 'Who The F**k Is Shakespeare?'