Niky Wardley
Friendly, bright, fresh & fun. Fluid delivery and sharp comic timing. Excellent comedy character actor.
Best known for playing cheeky schoolgirl Liese, alongside Catherine Tate & played the lead in 'In With The Flynns' on BBC1. At home playing a modern, tricky London teenager! Listen to her funny sample.
Uses a Northern accent regularly on TV - see video sample below.
Her 'Fast Bright Commercial' sample is useful for a fast read or legal read.
Audio Samples
Singing Ability
- Mezzo Soprano (Amateur)
Credits
- Hard Cell (TV, 2022) Anastasia. Netflix
- This Nan's Life (Feature Film, 2020) Universal
- Call The Midwife (TV, 2019) Enid Wilson. BBC.
- Still Open All Hours (TV, 2018) Mrs. Jackson. BBC.
- Home from Home (TV, 2018) Fiona Hackett. BBC.
- This Weekend Will Change Your Life (Feature Film, 2018) Pam. Bad Penny Productions.
- Stuffed (Short Film, 2018) Ellen.
- Twelfth Night (Theatre, West End, 2017) Maria. National Theatre
- Citizen Khan (TV, 2016) Suzanne Rogers. BBC1.
- Are You Being Served? (TV, 2016) Miss Brahms. BBC
- Asylum (TV, 2015) Lorna. BBC4.
- Nativity 3 (Feature Film, 2014) Bella.
- A Small Family Business (Theatre, West End, 2014) Anita McCracken. National Theatre.
- Love And Marriage (TV, 2013) Heather. ITV.
- Catherine Tate's Nan (TV, 2013) Miss Donnely. BBC.
- The Same Deep Water As Me (Theatre, West End, 2013) Jen Needleman. Donmar Theatre.
- Coronation Street (TV, 2012) Jenny Sumner. ITV1.
- The Spa (TV, 2012) Sally Skinner. Sky Living.
- In With The Flynns (TV, 2011) Caroline, lead/regular. BBC1.
- Life of Riley (TV, 2010) Susie. BBC1.
- Shameless (TV, 2010) Hazel. C4.
- Little Crackers: Catherine Tate (TV, 2010) Angie. Sky 1.
- Doctor Who (Narration, 2009-10) Tamsin Drew, Dr. Who's new companion. Audio book.
- All the Small Things (TV, 2009) Lulu. BBC1.
- Peep Show (TV, 2008) Cally. Series 5. Ch4.
- Much Ado About Nothing (Theatre, West End, 2008) Margaret. National Theatre.
- Chickipedia (TV, 2008) Various roles. C4.
- Pinky & Perky (Animation, 2008) Character voice. BBC.
- Parents of The Band (TV, 2008) Sandy Soutakis. BBC1 Series.
- Benidorm (TV, 2007) Kelly. ITV1.
- Love Soup (TV, 2007) Kendra. BBC1.
- The Bill (TV, 2007) Mary Haworth. ITV.
- My Family (TV, 2007) Crystal. BBC1.
- Silent Witness (TV, 2007) DC Kate Dickerson. BBC1.
- Complete Guide to Parenting (TV, 2006) Karen. Series Regular. ITV.
- The Family Man (TV, 2006) Emma Butcher. BBC1.
- Eastenders (TV, 2006) Megan Macer. BBC1.
- Rosemary & Thyme (TV, 2005) Daisy. ITV.
- Hello You (Feature Film, 2004) Natalie.
- Catherine Tate Show (TV, 2003-10) Liese & Various characters, BBC. Series 1-3 & Christmas Specials.
- Casualty (TV, 2002-2019) Kate Herbert / Louisa. BBC.
- The Hidden City (TV, 2002) HBO. Julie.
- History of The Novel (TV, 2002) Various roles. Ch4.
- Three Sisters (Theatre, West End, 2002) Nuffield Theatre/ National Tour.
- Affair of The Necklace (Feature Film, 2000) Warner Bros. Madame De Niess.
Related news articles
20/04/2022
Niky Wardley features in the return of 'Jerusalem' at the Apollo Theatre.
Jez Butterworth’s legendary classic explodes once again into the West End. Niky Wardley plays Linda Fawcett. Playing until the 6th August. Get your tickets now!
15/03/2022
New Netflix comedy 'Hard Cell'. Starring Catherine Tate and featuring Niky Wardley.
A documentary crew follows the inmates and staff of HMP Woldsley while Catherine Tate portrays multiple characters to capture the penal system at its brutal humorous best. Hard Cell launches on Netflix on Tuesday 12th April.
15/03/2022
'The Nan Movie' starring Catherine Tate, Mathew Horne and Niky Wardley.
Catherine Tate's iconic character Nan hits the big screen as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her grandson Jamie (Mathew Horne) to make amends with her estranged sister Nell (Katherine Parkinson). Out in Cinemas from the 18th March.
10/11/2020
Series 1-3 of the Catherine Tate Show is available to watch now on the iPlayer!
The award winning sketch comedy includes a host of STV talent. Get stuck in!