ABOUT THE SHOW

My name is Andrea Aanestad and I play the character Antonio in DUCHESS. I am a 23-year-old actress from Norway. I would like to say that I and Antonio have a lot of things in common. We are both a bit shy, hopeless romantic, awkward and we try to stay positive for as long it’s possible, but when we first get angry, we nearly explode. Hi hi. I think he is one of the most kind and genuine characters in the play. Overall It has been a fun, interesting and challenging journey. Hope you like it!

INSTA: @andreaaanestad

Hello, I’m Louise and I play Ferdinand in the third act - the younger brother of the Cardinal and twin brother to the Dutchess. I’m excited to bring something new to Ferdinand, adapting him for digital theatre. I hope you enjoy!!

INSTA: @Louisebenderr

TWITTER: @LouiseBenderAct

Joe Buckley is an actor, comedian, writer, raconteur, and relentless fame-seeker from a sort-of rural bit of Liverpool, where the cows and sheep graze under a pink sky, but insolent graffiti drips from the bus stops. Swings and roundabouts. After devotedly gorging on television as a child, Joe's passions range from filthy, daring comedy to heightened drama, and everything inbetween. When he's not in rehearsals, Joe can be found rabidly journaling, indulging in music, or lamenting the demise of ASDA Chocolate Truffles. (Aquarius Sun, Pisces Rising, Sagittarius Moon)

INSTA: @joebuckleyjoebuckleyjoebuckley

Hi I’m Daisy Clarke and I play the Cardinal in part one of this play. He’s a ‘man of the lord’ and the eldest brother of the Duchess and Ferdinand. I’ve loved every moment of this process and enjoyed bringing my character to life from on the stage and now to screen.

INSTA: @Daisybee11

Hey I’m Marley I’m an actor from London. I’m playing the role of Bosola number 2. He is a complex character who I believe has been misunderstood and mistreated in his childhood causing a complex relationship with being able to love and trust people. I’m excited about this show as it will be my first Digital Theatre Show!

INSTA: @marley.craze

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Hello I’m Spencer, 20 years old from Wolverhampton and I play the Duchess in this adaptation. I’ve had a whole lot of fun working on this with Stephen and the rest of the cast as it is something completely new to us. I really hope you enjoy yourselves, but don’t get too grossed out!

INSTA: @elky._

Hi, I’m Ella. In this adaptation of The Duchess of Malfi I play Bosola. I have throughly enjoyed getting to know and playing this character due to his devilish nature and psychotic ways. This character is one unlike I have played before and I hope I can do myself justice in his portrayal!

INSTA: @Ella_Hard1ng

Hey, I’m a second year screen actor at LIPA. Though screen is my passion, inspired by my favourites from Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Fleabag, I started out on the stage with musical theatre, dancing since I was 4 and continuing ever since. I thrive by writing, directing and starring in my own works, ‘NUTMEG’ I wrote last year and many more to come. If you need a villainous character, I’m your guy (seems to be my type cast at this point), enjoy my rendition of the Cardinal and please know I DON’T CONDONE HIS ACTIONS. Thank you for perceiving me.

INSTA: @Gracemiaharvey

Pam Hewitt is 20 and from Cheshire. Her previous roles include “Phaedra Cox” in “Jerusalem” 2023 and “Jim Hawkins” in VRMTC’s 2022 “Treasure Island.” Initially, Pam won the 2018 Manchester monologue slam age 15, which lead to performing “Galileo Figaro” in “We Will Rock You” 2020, and “Dorothy Gale” in the 2022 Northwich “Wizard Of Oz.” Now, Pam studies at LIPA alongside her equestrian career.

Hi I'm Lewis, I'm from a little town in South Wales called Burry Port. I will be playing the role of Julia in this production of DUCHESS. I hope you enjoy watching this one-shot film.

INSTA: @loops_jr

Hi, I’m Ned, I’m from Kent and I play the part of Cariola in this production of DUCHESS. Now sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

INSTA: @nedlin456

Lee Morris is a 20-year-old actor from Liverpool. You might know Lee from the popular BBC series ‘Time’, in which he played the role of Tom Cobden. He also posts sketches to his TikTok account. In this production, Lee will be playing the role of Cariola, maid to the Duchess.

INSTA: @leealynmorris

TIKTOK: @leemorriss7

Hey I am Eva Riemens, an actress, singer and dancer from Lille, France. I play Ferdinand 1 in DUCHESS. During this project I had fun exploring my version of this complex role as well as figuring out camera work for the later scenes and designing a track to accompany one of the moments in the play.

INSTA:

@eva.riemens_arts / @eva.riemens.

W: evariemens65.wixsite.com/evariemens

Hello! I’m Alex Symington, and I’m a 21 year old Actor from Bury, Greater Manchester, on the Acting (Screen & Digital) course at LIPA. I play the role of DUCHESS in this production, which has been a great experience from start to finish. We understand the difficult topics highlighted in our performance; I think we have done all we can to make it as genuine and respectful as possible. I love writing Spoken Words which you can listen to on my social media pages, I want to dedicate my performance in DUCHESS to my late Father, Paul. Love you Dad. Hope you enjoy the performance!

INSTA: @alexsymingt0n

TIKTOK: @alexsymington_

I am playing the Duchess! Before LIPA, I was a regular performer at Newport's Dolman Theatre. Credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Addams Family, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Nominated for a NODA award for Cider with Rosie, I have also performed at Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End. I am a trained baritone singer and have acted in several short films at LIPA.

INSTA: @cwt_arts

Hey! I’m Callum, and I'm a 20 year old actor and dancer from south London. I’m currently in my 2nd year on the Acting (screen & Digital) course. I’m playing Ferdinand. He’s a complex character with unstable thoughts and emotions and has provided me with challenges but I have enjoyed it every single day. I hope you enjoy our performance!

INSTA: @cwills1892