Emma Connell

Emma first encountered the art of acting aged fifteen whilst attending Hedingham Secondary School. After achieving A grades in Drama and English she continued her studies at the Sixth Form College in Drama, English Literature, Biology and Chemistry where she achieved further distinctions. In 2009 during her first year at the University of Essex whilst studying Film, Drama and Theatre, Emma was cast in her debut, leading role in a stage adaptation of Caryl Churchill's "Fen". In her final year she also directed a production of Harold Pinter's 'Party Time' at the Lakeside Theatre, Colchester. After graduating with first class honours Emma met Uri Roodner, actor and Head of Contemporary Theatre at East 15 Acting School. Uri encouraged Emma to apply to the drama school and after a successful audition she was offered a place. Emma went on to play Russian modernist poet, Anna Akhmatova in a production directed by Andrea Brooks at Battersea Arts Centre and Lady Macbeth in a performance directed by Simon Usher. After completing her training, graduating with first class honours and a successful showcase at BAFTA Emma has been working full-time as a British actor.