About Me

My name is Annabel Pidduck, I am 18 years old and I am an actress. I am a member of the National Youth Theatre and I completed the summer course in August 2008. I love acting of any kind, I particularly enjoy performing on stage and playing comic characters. I have achieved an A* in drama in my GCSEs. I have been in school productions such as 'Grease' where I played Frenchy, 'The Crucible' where I played Elizabeth and 'Life's A Lottery' where I played Edith (an old lady with alzheimer's disease.)

I have been involved in productions with the amateur dramatics group 'Young Inspirations' of Chesterfield including 'Sweeney Todd' and 'Back to the 80's' where I played a principle role 'Laura'.
I have just finished starring in the Billy Youth Theatre's production of 'Billy Elliot the musical' as Grandma at Mansfield's Palace Theatre and we have just done one night at The Nottingham Playhouse. I got lots of goodfeed back and excellent reviews. I have some experience of screen work and I had a small part in the upcoming film 'Vacation Hunter'.

I am currently training at 'AGF Performing Arts' drama academy in Nottingham, we develop our acting, singing and movement skills to a professional standard to prepare us for drama school and other performing opportunities. I have just completed my two year BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Level 2) at West Nottinghamshire College where I have achieved 3 distinctions (DDD) overall.

This summer I will be in London after successfully auditioning for a part of the core cast in The National Youth Theatre's 'S'WARM' which is part of the NYT's 'Five Elements' 2010 Season.

I'm very dedicated, friendly and always give 100% in whatever I do.

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

ACTING EXPERIENCE:

GCSE - Drama - A*
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS - DDD (3 Distinctions)

MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE:
Summer Training Course (Aug '08)
S'Warm - Core Cast (Aug '10)

THEATRE WORK:
Billy Elliot the Musical (Billy Youth Theatre) - 'Grandma' (Apr '10)
Back to the 80's (Young Inspirations) - 'Laura' (Sep '09)
Sweeney Todd (Young Inspirations) - Chorus (Mar '09)
He Lush Ka/Hippolytus (West Notts College) - 'Nahimana'/'Nurse' (Jun '10)
Hell Hotel (WNC) - 'Ella Gordon' (2010)
Roots by Arnold Wesker (WNC) - 'Mrs Bryant'
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright (WNC) - 'Mari' (2010)
In Four Minds (WNC) - 'Hannah' (2008)
The Fantastic Forces - Children's Theatre (WNC) - 'Pull'
The Cradle Will Fall - Masks Performance (WNC) - Movement (2009)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Scene contextualised in the style of 'Cowboys and Indians') (WNC) - 'Bottom' (2009)
Life's A Lottery by Tristan Weston & Graham Baites (Tibshelf Community School) - 'Edith'
Grease (TCS) - 'Frenchy'
The Crucible (TCS) - 'Elizabeth'
Billy Liar (TCS) - 'Florence'

SCREEN WORK:
Vacation Hunter (Upcoming Featufre Film) - 'Gypsy Girl' (Singing Part)

OTHER:
'On The Bench' (Comedy sketch, written by myself) - This won first place in the Ashfield Learning Community Talent Show.

See my IDEASTAP portfolio for more details, videos and pictures.

http://www.ideastap.com/people/annabelpidduck

I love comedy, character acting and I have had excellent feedback in all of my productions, I have also done a lot of natural acting and I am able to portray many emotions in many different scenarios. I love the stage and most of my experience is in theatre. I would love to do some more screen work so i would love to get in front of a camera for some more experience and more footage for my portfolio. I love a challange and I'm up for anything so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you think I'm suitable for your project. (E-mail bel.pid@hotmail.com)

Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Employment History & Experience

MUSICALS:
Billy Elliot The Musical - 'Grandma' - Billy Youth Theatre - 2010
I sang 'Grandma's Song' at the Mansfield Palace Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse in character earlier this year with excellent feedback.

Back to the 80s - 'Laura Wilde' - Young Inspirations - 2009
I sang 80s pop songs such as 'Let's Hear it for the Boy' and 'Video Killed the Radio Star' in character at Chesterfield's Pomegranite Theatre. I also danced at the same time.

TRAINING:
Group Singing Assignment - BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts - West Notts College - 2009
I achieved a Distinction towards my final grade when I sang Duffy's 'Stepping Stone' in a group with harmony and backing vocals.

Solo Singing Assignment - BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts - West Notts College - 2009
I achieved a Distinction towards my final grade when I sang in character 'Defying Gravity' from Wicked and 'Hakuna Matata' from the Lion King.

Singing Lessons - AGF Performing Arts - Present
I have just started professional singing lessons in Nottingham where I am learning to perfect my vocal techniques and develop my voice.

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - 'Chorus' -Young Inspirations - 2009

This was the musical version of the famous story where I was a victorian 'school teacher' in the background of various scenes, I also sang in the chorus.


Vacation Hunter - Sabrewing Productions - 'Gypsy Girl' - 2010

I got this small part in this upcoming film as a Gypsy Girl at a party in a caravan site. I had to come out of a caravan and sing. I also was an extra in a few different scenes. (This was on location).

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

ACTING EXPERIENCE:

GCSE - Drama - A*
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS - DDD (3 Distinctions)

MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE:
Summer Training Course (Aug '08)
S'Warm - Core Cast (Aug '10)

THEATRE WORK:
Billy Elliot the Musical (Billy Youth Theatre) - 'Grandma' (Apr '10)
Back to the 80's (Young Inspirations) - 'Laura' (Sep '09)
Sweeney Todd (Young Inspirations) - Chorus (Mar '09)
He Lush Ka/Hippolytus (West Notts College) - 'Nahimana'/'Nurse' (Jun '10)
Hell Hotel (WNC) - 'Ella Gordon' (2010)
Roots by Arnold Wesker (WNC) - 'Mrs Bryant'
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright (WNC) - 'Mari' (2010)
In Four Minds (WNC) - 'Hannah' (2008)
The Fantastic Forces - Children's Theatre (WNC) - 'Pull'
The Cradle Will Fall - Masks Performance (WNC) - Movement (2009)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Scene contextualised in the style of 'Cowboys and Indians') (WNC) - 'Bottom' (2009)
Life's A Lottery by Tristan Weston & Graham Baites (Tibshelf Community School) - 'Edith'
Grease (TCS) - 'Frenchy'
The Crucible (TCS) - 'Elizabeth'
Billy Liar (TCS) - 'Florence'

SCREEN WORK:
Vacation Hunter (Upcoming Featufre Film) - 'Gypsy Girl' (Singing Part)

OTHER:
'On The Bench' (Comedy sketch, written by myself) - This won first place in the Ashfield Learning Community Talent Show.

See my IDEASTAP portfolio for more details, videos and pictures.

http://www.ideastap.com/people/annabelpidduck

I love comedy, character acting and I have had excellent feedback in all of my productions, I have also done a lot of natural acting and I am able to portray many emotions in many different scenarios. I love the stage and most of my experience is in theatre. I would love to do some more screen work so i would love to get in front of a camera for some more experience and more footage for my portfolio. I love a challange and I'm up for anything so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you think I'm suitable for your project.

Qualifications & Training

GCSES - Tibshelf Community School - 2008
Drama - A*
English Language - A
English Literature - B

BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Level 3) - 2010
Overall Grade - 3 Distinctions

National Youth Theatre of Great Britain - 2008-Present
Summer Training Course - Completed

AGF Performing Arts - 2010-Present
Singing Lessons (AGF Performing Arts) - 2010-Present

Other Information

Relevant Skills

I can act, sing and can move too if the part requires it (although I'm not a professional dancer.)

Interests & Hobbies

I love art and I am very good at drawing and painting. I often work on the production side of performances and help out with making posters and programmes.

I am very good with a computer and can video edit, research and do a number of different things.

I also enjoy writing scripts, sketches and screen plays - mostly comedy, but I can write serious stuff as well.

Miscellaneous Information

I think that's it!