Annabel Scholey
Feisty, fresh and honest. Great clarity with a lovely Northern lilt.
Brought up in Wakefield, Yorkshire and has traces of accent in her natural speaking voice. Swings back into it very easily, can also remove accent completely. Uses Neutral the most in her acting. Used Liverpool accent in Personal Affairs.
Best known for her roles in The Split and Britannia.
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Accents
- Neutral*
- Northern*
- Northern (Yorkshire) (Just a hint of)
- Northern (Liverpool)
Singing Ability
- Classical, Musical theatre (Professional)
Credits
- The Split (TV, 2022-18) Nina. BBC
- Britannia (TV, 2021-17) Amena. Amazon Studios
- Doctor Who (TV, 2021) Claire. BBC
- The Salisbury Poisonings (TV, 2020) Sarah Bailey. BBC
- Medici: Masters of Florence (TV, 2018-16) Contessina. Netflix
- High Society (Theatre, 2015) Liz Imbrie. Old Vic
- Walking On Sunshine (Feature Film, 2014) Maddie. Vertigo Films
- Inspector George Gently (TV, 2014) Gemma. BBC1
- Mr Burns (Theatre, 2014) Maria. Almeida Theatre.
- Very Few Fish (TV, 2013) Claire. TV Movie. BBC
- Family Tree (TV, 2013) Lucy Pfister. BBC2.
- Passion Play (Theatre, West End, 2013) Kate. Duke Of York Theatre.
- Antigone (Theatre, West End, 2012) Ismene. National Theatre.
- One Wrong Word (Short Film, 2012) Denise.
- Prude (Theatre, 2011) Katherine. Soho Theatre.
- Richard III (Theatre, 2011) Bridge Project with Kevin Spacey.
- The Rivals (Theatre, 2010-11) Julia. Theatre Royal Haymarket.
- Personal Affairs (TV, 2009) Michelle 'Midge' Learner. BBC3.
- Wallenstein (Theatre, 2009) Princess Thekla. Chichester Festival Theatre.
- House of Special Purpose (Theatre, 2009) Olga. Minerva Theatre, Chichester.
- Being Human (TV, 2008) Lauren. BBC3.
- Taming of The Shrew (Theatre, 2008) Bianca. Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory.
- Hamlet (Theatre, 2008) Ophelia. Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory.
- Cherry Orchard (Theatre, 2007) Anya. Sheffield Crucible.
- Hobson's Choice (Theatre, 2007) Vickey Hobson. Chichester Festival Theatre/Tour.
- Eastenders (TV, 2006) Maddy. BBC.
- Jane Eyre (TV, 2006) Diana Rivers. BBC.
- Troilus & Cressida (Theatre, 2006) Cressida. King's Theatre, Edinburgh/RS Theatre, Stratford.
- Poirot: After the Funeral (TV, 2005) Sorrel Dainton. Granada.
- The Real Thing (Theatre, 2005) Debbie. Theatre Royal Bath.
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Related news articles
04/04/2022
BBC One drama 'The Split' is back with its third series!
Starring Annabel Scholey, Fiona Button and Deborah Findlay. The drama follows the three Defoe sisters, with the upcoming instalment focusing on eldest sister Hannah’s unravelling marriage to husband Nathan. Watch on BBC One on Monday 4th April at 9pm.
24/08/2021
'Britannia' is finally marching back onto our screens for season three, starring Annabel Scholey and Dustin Demri-Burns.
In 43 AD, the Roman Army returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia. Available to watch on NOW TV and Sky Atlantic on Tuesday 24th August.
11/06/2020
Don't miss The Salisbury Poisonings starring Anne-Marie Duff and Annabel Scholey, with Jill Winternitz, Andrew Brooke and Paul Popplewell
The Salisbury Poisonings will air on 14th, 15th and 16th June on BBC One at 9pm.
10/02/2020
BBC legal drama ‘The Split’ is back, with its second series!
Starring Annabel Scholey, Fiona Button and Laura Aikman. Watch on Tuesday 11th February at 9pm on BBC1.