Olivia Busby

  • Actor
    Female / Hampshire and London
  • Ethnicity
    Caucasian
    Age Range
    37 - 43
    Height
    5' 4" (1m 63cm)
    Weight
    106lb (48kg)
    Hair Colour
    Blonde
    Eye Colour
    Blue
    Build
    Slim

Reviews

YearReviewPublication
2017Marsha, a star-struck mime clown deftly channeled by the mesmeric Olivia Busby.
Holly Campbell 		lovewimbledon.org
2017(Olivia Busby, whose Salome-like shedding of ‘veils’ of disguise through the production are one of its chief glories).
Julian Eaves 		britishtheatre.com
2016Olivia Busby’s magnificently glum Evelyn displaying the most downcast mouth seen on a London stage in years.
Fiona Mountford 		standard.co.uk
2016Olivia Busby's monosyllabic Evelyn gets more laughs than you would have thought possible from a simple yes and no.
Edward Lukes 		onceaweektheatre.com
2016with performances from Olivia Busby and Matt Sheppard particularly noteworthy.
Jody Tranter 		westendwilma.com

Credits

YearRole / TypeName of Production / DirectorCompany / Venue
✓ 2019Beatrice
Theatre 		The British Theatre challenge
John Mitton/Christina Bartram 		Sky Blue Theatre Company
Jack Studio Theatre
✓ 2019Belinda, Natasha, Lucy
Theatre 		2020 Visions
Maurice Thorogood 		20/20 Productions
OSO
✓ 2018WPC Steph Bevan and Various
Theatre 		Stunning Meara
Maurice Thorogood 		Wandsworth Fringe
St Mary's Church, Putney
2018Ginette, Sandrine, Marci
Rehearsed Reading 		Almost,Maine
Orsolga Nagy 		North London Actors
Courtyard Theatre
✓ 2017Pussy Cat and Sheila
Theatre (Tour) 		The Owl and the Pussy Cat and The Wet Peacock
Lizzy McBain 		Living the Drama
Residential Homes in Oxford
✓ 2017Marsha Bates
Theatre 		Drowning on Dry Land
Paul Tate 		Bournyack Theatre Company
New Wimbledon Studio Theatre
✓ 2016Myra Arundel
Theatre 		Hay Fever
Bryan Hands 		Logos Theatre Company
Upstairs at the Gatehouse
✓ 2015Beth Corbett
Theatre 		Happy Couples
Simone Vause 		Theatre N16
✓ 2015Mabel Chiltern
Theatre (Tour) 		An Ideal Husband
Kenn Micheals 		Best Theatre
Slovenia
2014Tory Lester
Film (Student) 		The Storyteller
Andreas Sheitanis 		Bournemouth Media School
2013Swiss Post
Commercial 		Biggest Fan
Marcel Langenegger 		Chocolate Films
2013Megan
Film (Short) 		Tanabata
Andreas Sheitanis 		Shootout 2013
2013Jane Wilson
TV 		50 Ways To Kill Your LoverSky TV
2013Lucy and Boy
Theatre 		The Sound of Breaking glass
Kate Glover 		Historia Theatre Company
2012Delia Balmer
TV 		Crimewatch
Rhys Roberts 		BBC
2012Storyteller
Theatre 		Watermill Summer Fair
Hedda Beeby 		The Watermill Theatre
2012Radotin Girl
Theatre 		Lunchtime with Kafka
Deborah Gearing 		Touchpaper Writers
Winchester Theatre Royal
2012Amy Moss
Rehearsed Reading 		Due Diligence
Kenneth Michaels 		Actors and Writers London
The Polish Centre
2011Judy
Rehearsed Reading 		Murder on Cue
Kenneth Micheals 		Actors & Writers London
The Polish Centre
2011Hilda
Voiceover 		The Bayeux TapestryLiving Paintings
2011Narrator
Voiceover 		The World of Antony BrowneLiving Paintings
2011Narrator
Voiceover 		Urban Jungle- HedgehogLiving Paintings
2011Anna Taylor
Rehearsed Reading 		The first Casualty
Lucy Appleby 		Actors & Writers London
The Polish Centre
2011Rosie
Rehearsed Reading 		Sisters
Jenny Patrick 		Actors & Writers London
The Polish Centre
2010Liz
Rehearsed Reading 		The Moment We Met
Ian Buckley 		Script Tank
2010Amanda Gregson
Rehearsed Reading 		Feeling the fear
Jenny Patrick 		Actors & Writers London
2010Evelyn
Theatre 		Absent Friends
Ben De Wynter 		Union Theatre
The Union Theatre
2009Claire
Rehearsed Reading 		The Watch
Carolyn Pertwee 		Actors & Writers London
The Polish Centre
2009Carol Askham
Rehearsed Reading 		A Grand Complication
C J Ranger 		The New Works Co
2009Lucy
Rehearsed Reading 		The sound of Breaking Glass
Kate Glover 		Actors & Writers London
2005Lucy Gale
TV 		Messiah
David Drury 		ITV
2005Keira Danton
TV 		Casualty
Nic Philips 		BBC
2001 - 2004Girlfriend
Commercial 		Mustard
Sam Miller 		directline
2004Rosalind
Theatre 		Kathamandu
Ken McClymont 		City Stages
2004Leda Moran
TV 		Murder City
Sam Miller 		Granada
2001Various
Theatre 		The Coming of Gowf
Ken McClymont 		Ken Sharp Productions

  • Education

    YearQualificationWhere
    2001Le JeuEcole Philippe Gaulier
    19942 yr. ActingCCPA

    About me

    I'm a central London based actress with credits in TV and Stage. I'm a versatile actress with a love for new work, classic plays and a particular penchant for comedy roles. I enjoy playing strong characters and being part of an ensemble both on stage and screen.

  • Skills

    Skin Colour
    • White
    Experienced In
    • Comedy
    • Commercials
    • Film (Student)
    • Rehearsed Readings
    • Theatre (Fringe)
    • Theatre (Professional)
    • Theatre (Touring)
    • TV
    Interested in
    • Comedy
    • Commercials
    • Corporate
    • Film (Professional)
    • Film (Student)
    • Music Videos
    • Radio
    • Rehearsed Readings
    • Theatre (Fringe)
    • Theatre (Professional)
    • Theatre (Touring)
    • TV
    • Voice Over
    Musical Skills
    • Trumpet
    Organisation Memberships
    • BECTU (UK)
    • Equity
    Accents (UK)
    • Birmingham
    • Cockney
    • Dorset
    • Lancashire
    • London
    • Manchester
    • Northern England
    • RP
    • South London
    • Southern England
    Accents (North American)
    • General American
    General Dance Skills
    • Contemporary
    • Swing/Jive
    Hair Length
    • Short to Medium
    Perform nude?
    • Only Professionally
    Driving Licences
    • Standard
    Native accent
    • English
    Character Types
    • Intellectual
    • Posh
    • Professional
    • Sexy
    • Wholesome