Ann Ridley
Overview
- Ethnicity
- White / European Descent
- Age Range
- 57 - 67
- Height
- 5' 3" (1m 60cm)
- Weight
- 8st. 9lb. (55kg)
- Hair Colour
- Brown
- Eye Colour
- Blue
- Build
- Slim
Video
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2017 |
Mary Lisle.
Theatre |
Those in Peril. Peter Mortimer. / Cloud Nine. |
Crescent Club, Cullercoats. |
2016 |
Fame; the figurehead of a ship.
Voiceover |
'Figureheads'. Rachel Cochrane. / Listenupnorth. |
The Watch House. Tynemouth. |
2015 |
The Clerk
Theatre |
Manifesto for a New City Emma Roxburgh / Northern Stage |
Northern Stage |
2013 |
June; lady with sleep apnoea and depression
Film |
But I'm here for mental health . . . Katja Roberts. / Meerkat Films, Newcastle. |
North-East of England. |
2012 |
Nana
Theatre |
Chalet Lines. Madani Younis. / The Bush Theatre with Live Theatre, Newcastle. |
Live Theatre, Newcastle. |
2012 |
Peggy (Gran)
Theatre |
I want to hold your hand. Claire Spratt. / Planet Rabbit Productions. |
Buxton Fringe & tour. |
2012 |
Several voice-overs.
Online & Multimedia |
Deliver Digital Excellence. James Holder. / ddluk |
The Beat Suite, 5, Pink lane, Newcastle-on -Tyne. |
2011 |
Flo
Theatre |
Couple Rachel Cochrane. / ListenUpNorth |
Newbiggin Maritme Centre. |
2011 |
Grieving mother.
Film |
Ash on my skirt. Amy McDonough. / Royal Academy Schools, Piccadilly. |
Royal Academy. |
2011 |
Lone woman on beach, singing & playing accordion.
Film |
Anthrax Drum. Amy McDonough. / Royal Academy Schools, Piccadilly. |
Royal Academy. |
2011 |
Margaret Armstrong, miner's wife.
Film |
Young Hearts run free. Andy Mark Simpson / Bede Films. |
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2010 |
Demon Queen
Theatre |
Cinderella Katie Howes / Ponteland Rep |
Ponteland Memorial Hall. |
2010 |
Lily Chop, butcher's wife.
Theatre |
'The 56th Pier'. Tony Havelock. / May Contain Nuts. |
Ponteland Memorial Hall. |
2009 |
Vocalist & percussion.
Theatre |
Hallowe'en Ball. Michael Ridley. / Horace Silverman & the White Gardenias. |
Britannia Hotel, Newcastle Airport. |
2009 |
Sylvia, woman in 40s, pregnant.
Voiceover |
Best Laid Plans. Kate Verghese. / BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking website. |
The Sage, Gateshead. |
2009 |
Maureen, mother who had to give her child over for adoption.
Voiceover |
The Unchosen. Kate Verghese. / BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking website. |
The Sage, Gateshead. |
2009 |
Mhairi Curtis: nightclub owner
Theatre |
Small Town Luck David Robson. / Live Theatre. |
Live Theatre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. |
2009 |
Four comedy roles.
Theatre |
Mirth, Music & Magic. Peter Mortimer. / Cloud Nine. |
The Trojan Rooms, Whitley Bay. |
2008 |
Mary; defiant lady.
Film |
'Gnocchi'. Jim Kitson. / Foreseeable Future. |
Newcastle University. |
2008 |
Margaret, wife of embittered ex-seaman
Theatre |
Riot Darren Palmer / Cloud Nine. |
Unity Theatre, Liverpool & Customs House, S. Shields. |
2008 |
Narrator/Voice-over.
Voiceover |
Shipley Art Gallery. Carolyn Moat. / Atacama. |
Shipley Art Gallery. |
2008 |
Ma Bailey.
Theatre |
It's a Wonderful Life! Dorothy Ellis. / Theatre Restaurant. |
Theatre Restaurant, Sunderland. |
2007 |
Pamela Frisbee : oddball.
Theatre |
'Second most disappointing'. Jackie Fielding. / Cloud Nine. |
Queen's Hall, Hexham. |
2007 |
Annie Rice: Victorian cook.
Theatre |
"1895". Harry Herring / Self. / Stockton Council. (Museum) |
Preston Park Museum. |
2007 |
Kat / Imelda. (lead)
Theatre |
Kat among the Pidgeons. Peter Mortimer. / Cloud Nine Theatre Company. |
Saville Exchange, N. Shields. |
2006 |
Sally, daughter & carer.
Film |
Dawn's Chorus. Matt Smith. / DM:UK |
Outside locations, North-East. |
2006 |
Nana (aged 82)
Theatre |
The Steal. Tim Welton / York Theatre Royal with Cloud Nine. |
York Theatre Royal. |
2005 |
Simon, aged 10.
Theatre |
Lord of the Flies. Linda Innes. / Northumbria University |
Northumbria University. |
2005 |
All three female roles (comedy)
Theatre |
It IS Rocket Science! Neil Armstrong. / Pluto Media. |
Darlington Railway Museum. |
2005 |
Vicki, Station Manager.
Theatre |
Off Track! Dolores Poretta-Brown. / Customs House. |
Customs House, S, Shields. |
2005 |
Margaret, the mother.
Theatre |
Riot : South Shields - 1930 Darren Palmer / Cloud Nine. |
Customs House, S. Shields. |
2004 |
Shandel.
Theatre |
Fiddler on the Roof. .Anne Havis. / Newcastle Operatic Society. |
Theatre Royal, Newcastle. |
2004 |
Dancer.
Theatre |
Doin' it in the Park. Alan Lyddiard. / Northern Stage. |
Saltwell Park, Gateshead. |
2004 |
First God / Mrs. Yang.
Theatre |
The Good Person of Szechwan. Steve Melville. / Northumbria University |
Northumbria University. |
2004 |
Presenter.
Film |
George Stephenson, this is your life! Tony Glover. / Pluto Media. |
Preston Park Hall, Stockton. |
2004 |
Suzanne, harsh mother.
Theatre |
What about Rachel? Jackie Fielding. / TEDCO. |
Customs House, S. Shields. |
2003 |
Edie Hadaway.
Theatre |
Hadaway : the making of a writer. Anne Orwin. / Cloud Nine. |
Saville Exchange, N. Shields. |
2003 |
Ranyevskaya. (lead)
Theatre |
The Cherry Orchard. Steve Melville. / Northumbria University |
Northumbria University. |
2003 |
Estragon.
Theatre |
Waiting for Godot. (excerpt) Self-directed. / Northumbria University |
Northumbria University. |
2002 |
Dancer.
Theatre |
Pub Life. Bettina Strickler. / Protein Dance. |
Newcastle Playhouse. |
2000 |
Old Sally & chorus.
Theatre |
Oliver! .Ann Chadwick. / Newcastle Operatic Society. |
Theatre Royal, Newcastle. |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2015 | Acting for TV and Film. | ActUpNorth. |
2015 | Introduction to Acting for Radio and the Audio World. | ALRA North |
2005 | BA (Hons) Performing Arts. | Northumbria University. |
About me
Actor.Also currently member of a 30s/40s six piece band : 'Horace Silverman & the White Gardenias' - solo & backing vocals, ukelele, button accordion & percussion.
Additional skills:
10 years as dancer & backing vocalist in a '60's' band.
Puppet workshop - led by Ben Johnson, Northern Stage. 2012
Shakespeare workshop led by Nia Lynn, RSC voice coach. NorthernStage. removed
Additional information:
Appalachian dance.
Tap.
Played Mme Thenardier in an excerpt from 'Les Mis' --'Master of the House' and 'One day More'. 2011.
Co-writer, co-producer and actor in 'The 56th Pier' -full-length stage play - 2010. Profit-share.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Languages Spoken | French |
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Accents/Dialects | American - General, Australian, Bosnian, English - Cockney, English - England North East (Tyneside, Geordie), English - England North West (Liverpool, Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire), English - Essex, English - General, English - Northern England, English - Received Pronunciation, English - Southwest England, English - Yorkshire & Humber, German, Indian, Irish, Italian (Standard International), New York, Pakistani, Scottish, Welsh, Yiddish |
Dance Styles | Ballroom, Contemporary, Folk, Tango, Tap |
Vocal Types | Alto, Mezzo Soprano, Soprano |
Musical Skills | Accordion, Percussion, Piano/Keyboards |
Organisations / Memberships | Equity (UK) |