Theatre
Since the 1960's, Ann has starred in many leading theatrical productions in the UK and Europe, and in the USA where she received great acclaim for her three roles (Hecuba, Nurse, Aethra) in the Royal Shakespeare Company's mammoth production of "Tantalus".
The plays Summit Conference (Eva Braun) by Robert David McDonald and Guinevere (Guinevere) by Pam Gems were written specifically for her.
Film & Radio
From the beginning and throughout her career, Ann has worked with many fine directors both in the Independent Film and Mainstream sectors including Ken Loach (Diary of a Young Man, Up The Junction), Ken Russell (Rousseau, The Debussy Film, Always On Sunday), John Schlesinger (Yanks), Just Jaeckin (Lady Chatterley's Lover), Menno Meyjes (A Matador’s Mistress), Horace Oliver (Postcode) and most recently the great Terrence Davies (The Deep Blue Sea).
Television
Ann is perhaps best known for her award winning role as the strong, vulnerable Dolly Rawlins in Lynda La Plante's Widows, Widows II and She's Out, which was written for her by Lynda.
In "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme" by Jonathan Harvey the role of "Miss Twitch" was created specifically for her.
Ann has appeared in many of the most popular UK television series ranging from drama to comedy including Z Cars, The Bill, French & Saunders, The Detectives, Play for Today.
Click on the links below for details, images, clips and reviews of productions
The Sock Da'wa
Hampstead Theatre, London, 2011
By David Eldridge, directed by Kathy Burke.
By David Eldridge, directed by Kathy Burke.
A Thousand Stars explode in The Sky
Lyric Hammersmith, London, 2010
Directed by Sean Holmes
British premiere
Directed by Sean Holmes
British premiere
Innocence
Arcola Theatre, London, 2010
Directed by Helena Kaut-Howson
As Frau Zucker
British premiere
Directed by Helena Kaut-Howson
As Frau Zucker
British premiere
The House of Bernarda Alba
photograph by Mike Eddowes
Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, 2009
Directed by Patrick Sandford
As Bernarda
Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, 2009
Directed by Patrick Sandford
As Bernarda
Romeo & Juliet
photograph by Marilyn Kingwill
Temple Middle Hall, London, 2008
Directed by Tamara Harvey
As The Nurse
Temple Middle Hall, London, 2008
Directed by Tamara Harvey
As The Nurse
Angels in America
UK Tour 2007
Directed by Daniel Kramer
As Hannah, and others
• Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 20 April to 12 May
• Northern Stage Theatre, Newcastle, 16 May to 26 May
• Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 29 May to 2 June
• Lowry - Quays Theatre, Manchester, 5 June to 9 June
• The Lyric Theatre, London, 20 June to 22 July
Directed by Daniel Kramer
As Hannah, and others
• Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 20 April to 12 May
• Northern Stage Theatre, Newcastle, 16 May to 26 May
• Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, 29 May to 2 June
• Lowry - Quays Theatre, Manchester, 5 June to 9 June
• The Lyric Theatre, London, 20 June to 22 July
The Wooden Breaks
The Old Vic London
Directed by Wilson Mylam
As Nelle
Directed by Wilson Mylam
As Nelle
Big Love
photograph by Marc Brenner
The Gate Theatre, London, 2006
Directed by Melissa Keivman
As Bella and Eleanor
The Gate Theatre, London, 2006
Directed by Melissa Keivman
As Bella and Eleanor
Whose Life is it Anyway?
The Comedy Theatre, London, 2005
Directed by Sir Peter Hall
As Sister Anderson
Directed by Sir Peter Hall
As Sister Anderson
Through The Leaves
The Duchess Theatre, London 2004
Southwark Playhouse, London, 2003
Directed by Daniel Kramer
As Martha, starring with Simon Callow
Southwark Playhouse, London, 2003
Directed by Daniel Kramer
As Martha, starring with Simon Callow
The Destiny of Me
The Leicester Playhouse, 2002
By Larry Kramer
Directed by Simon Callow
By Larry Kramer
Directed by Simon Callow
Britannicus
The Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 2002
Directed by Phillip Prowse
As Agrippina
Directed by Phillip Prowse
As Agrippina
Intimate Death
National Theatre Studio
Directed by Mick Gordon
Directed by Mick Gordon
Tantalus
The Royal Shakespeare Company at:
The Barbican Theatre, London, 2001
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, 2000
Directed by Sir Peter Hall & Edward Hall
As Hecuba, Aethra and The Nurse
The Barbican Theatre, London, 2001
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, 2000
Directed by Sir Peter Hall & Edward Hall
As Hecuba, Aethra and The Nurse
The Road to Mecca
The Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre, 1997
Directed by Greg Hersov
As Helen
Directed by Greg Hersov
As Helen
Hamlet
The Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 1996
Directed by Phillip Prowse
As Gertrude
Directed by Phillip Prowse
As Gertrude
Hecuba
The Gate Theatre, London, 1992
Directed by Laurence Boswell
As Hecuba
Awarded "Performance of the Year" by the Independent on Sunday
Directed by Laurence Boswell
As Hecuba
Awarded "Performance of the Year" by the Independent on Sunday
The Rivals
The Nottingham Playhouse, 1992
Directed by James McDonald
As Mrs Malaprop
Directed by James McDonald
As Mrs Malaprop
Mrs Warren's Profession
The Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 1990
Directed by Giles Havergal
As Mrs Warren
Directed by Giles Havergal
As Mrs Warren
Steel Magnolias
First National UK Tour, 1998
Directed by Roger Haynes
Directed by Roger Haynes
Divine Gossip
The Royal Shakespeare Company, London, 1987
Directed by Barry Kyle
As Frieda Lawrence
Directed by Barry Kyle
As Frieda Lawrence
Old Year's Eve
The Royal Shakespeare Company, London, 1986
Directed by Sara Pia Anderson
Directed by Sara Pia Anderson
Heresies
The Royal Shakespeare Company, London, 1986
Directed by Susan Todd
Directed by Susan Todd
The Comedians
The Liverpool Everyman Theatre, 1985
As Ella Walters
As Ella Walters
A Colder Climate
The Royal Court Theatre, London, 1985
Directed by Max Stafford Clarke
As Marge
Directed by Max Stafford Clarke
As Marge
Edward Bond's The War Plays
The Royal Shakespeare Company, London, 1985
Directed by Edward Bond & Nick Hamm
As The Woman (I/II/III)
Directed by Edward Bond & Nick Hamm
As The Woman (I/II/III)
Mary Stuart
The Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 1985
Directed by Phillip Prowse
As Mary Stuart
Directed by Phillip Prowse
As Mary Stuart
Downchild
The Royal Shakespeare Company, London, 1984
Directed by Bill Alexander
Directed by Bill Alexander
The Way of The World
The Citizen's Theatre
London season at the Greenwich Theatre, 1984
Directed by Giles Havergal
As Mrs Marwood
London season at the Greenwich Theatre, 1984
Directed by Giles Havergal
As Mrs Marwood
The White Devil
The Citizen's Theatre
London season at the Greenwich Theatre, 1984
Directed by Philip Prowse
As Cordelia
London season at the Greenwich Theatre, 1984
Directed by Philip Prowse
As Cordelia
A Matter of Life and Death
The Royal National Theatre, London, 1983
Directed by Di Trevis
Directed by Di Trevis
Mary Barnes
The Royal Court Theatre, London, 1979
Directed by Peter Farago
As Brenda
Directed by Peter Farago
As Brenda
Live Like Pigs
The Royal Court Theatre, London, 1978
By John Arden
Directed by Philip Hedley
By John Arden
Directed by Philip Hedley
Guinevere
The Soho Poly Theatre, London, 1978
Directed by Susan Todd
As Guinivere
Written for Ann by Pam Gems
Directed by Susan Todd
As Guinivere
Written for Ann by Pam Gems
Rosa
The Soho Poly Theatre, London, 1978
Directed by Susan Todd
As Rosa Luxembourg
Directed by Susan Todd
As Rosa Luxembourg
Summit Conference
The Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 1978
Directed by Phillip Prowse
As Eva Braun
Written for Ann by Robert David Macdonald
Directed by Phillip Prowse
As Eva Braun
Written for Ann by Robert David Macdonald
Semi Monde
The Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 1977
Directed by Phillip Prowse
As Inez
Directed by Phillip Prowse
As Inez
What The Butler Saw
The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, 1977
Directed by Sara Pia Anderson
As Mrs Prentice
Directed by Sara Pia Anderson
As Mrs Prentice
Sara B Divine
The Jeanetta Cochrane Theatre, London, 1975
Directed by Robert Walker
As Sara Bernhardt
Directed by Robert Walker
As Sara Bernhardt
Ashes
The Young Vic, London, 1975
By David Rudkin
Directed by Ron Daniels
As Mrs. Jones/Nurse/Valerie/Receptionist/Jennifer
By David Rudkin
Directed by Ron Daniels
As Mrs. Jones/Nurse/Valerie/Receptionist/Jennifer
Titus Andronicus
The Round House Theatre, London, 1974
Directed by Keith Hack
As Tamara
Directed by Keith Hack
As Tamara
Rock Garden
The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, 1973
Directed by Robert Walker
Directed by Robert Walker
Orpheus Descending
The Watford Palace Theatre, 1972
Directed by Stephen Hollis
Directed by Stephen Hollis
Ladies in Retirement
The Watford Palace Theatre, 1972
Directed by Peter Watson
As Sister Theresa
Directed by Peter Watson
As Sister Theresa
The Baccae
The Watford Palace Theatre, 1972
Directed by Robert Walker
Directed by Robert Walker
The Erpingham Camp
The Watford Palace Theatre, 1972
Directed by Ian McKellen
As Lou
Directed by Ian McKellen
As Lou
Don Juan
The Watford Palace Theatre, 1972
Directed by Stephen Hollis
As Mathurine
Directed by Stephen Hollis
As Mathurine
Private Lives
The Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 1972
Directed by Robert Walker
As Amanda
Directed by Robert Walker
As Amanda
A Taste of Honey
The Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 1971
Directed by Keith Hack
As Helen
Directed by Keith Hack
As Helen
A Cool Million
The Citizen's Close Theatre, Glasgow, 1970
By Nathaniel West
Directed by Robert Walker
As Betty Prail
By Nathaniel West
Directed by Robert Walker
As Betty Prail
The Cenci
The Citizen's Close Theatre, Glasgow, 1970
By Antonin Artaud
Directed by Robert Walker
As Beatrice
By Antonin Artaud
Directed by Robert Walker
As Beatrice
Mother Courage
The Citizen's Theatre, Glasgow, 1970
Directed by Robert Walker
As Mother Courage
Directed by Robert Walker
As Mother Courage
The Hero Rises Up
The Round House Theatre, London, 1968
Written and Directed by John Arden & Margaretta D'Arcy
As Lady Hamilton
Written and Directed by John Arden & Margaretta D'Arcy
As Lady Hamilton
Party
London, Berlin and European tour 1967
You'll Come To Love Your Sperm Test
The Hampstead Theatre Club, 1966
Written & Directed by John Antrobus
Written & Directed by John Antrobus
The Recruiting Officer
UK Schools Tour, 1964
By George Farquhar
As Sylvia
By George Farquhar
As Sylvia
Twelfth Night
UK Schools Tour, 1964
By William Shakespeare
As Viola & Sebastian
By William Shakespeare
As Viola & Sebastian
The Deep Blue Sea
2011
Directed by Terrence Davies
As Mrs Elton
Directed by Terrence Davies
As Mrs Elton
Some Break
2006
Directed by Rob Ryan
Red Bee
Directed by Rob Ryan
Red Bee
A Matador's Mistress
2006
Written and directed by Menno Meyjes
Co-starring as Doña Angustias
Written and directed by Menno Meyjes
Co-starring as Doña Angustias
What's Your Name 41?
2005
Directed by Marcel Grant
Shipwreck Films
Starring as Joanna Castelloe
Directed by Marcel Grant
Shipwreck Films
Starring as Joanna Castelloe
Tantalus: Behind The Mask
2001
Directed by Dirk Olson and Benjamin Francis Phelan
PBS USA
Starring as Hecuba, Aethra, The Nurse and herself
Directed by Dirk Olson and Benjamin Francis Phelan
PBS USA
Starring as Hecuba, Aethra, The Nurse and herself
Man In A Fog
1995
Transatlantic Films
Transatlantic Films
Paper Marriage
1992
AKA Papierowe malzenstwo
Directed by Krzysztof Lang
Mark Forstater Productions & Zespol Filmowy (Pl)
Starring as Phyllida
AKA Papierowe malzenstwo
Directed by Krzysztof Lang
Mark Forstater Productions & Zespol Filmowy (Pl)
Starring as Phyllida
Friend Or Foe
1981
Directed by John Krish for the Children's Foundation
Directed by John Krish for the Children's Foundation
Lady Chatterly's Lover
1981
Directed by Just Jaeckin
London-Cannon Films
Co-starring as Ivy Bolton
Directed by Just Jaeckin
London-Cannon Films
Co-starring as Ivy Bolton
Murder By Decree
1979
Directed by Bob Clark
Decree Productions
As Jayne
Directed by Bob Clark
Decree Productions
As Jayne
Yanks
1979
Directed by John Schlesinger
JLVC Films
Directed by John Schlesinger
JLVC Films
The Haunting of Julia/Full Circle
1977
Directed by Richard Loncraine
Paramount
Directed by Richard Loncraine
Paramount
Radio
Gulf
Transmission Saturday December 01 2007
By Mark Kotting
Directed by Toby Swift
BBC Radio 3, The Wire
Starring as Nan
By Mark Kotting
Directed by Toby Swift
BBC Radio 3, The Wire
Starring as Nan
Dracula
Transmission Saturday November 18 and 25 2006
By Liz Lochhead
Directed and produced by Marion Nancarrow
BBC World Service
Co-starring as Nurse Grise and Nisbett
By Liz Lochhead
Directed and produced by Marion Nancarrow
BBC World Service
Co-starring as Nurse Grise and Nisbett
Blame
Transmission Friday August 12, 2005 at 21:00
Directed by Toby Swift
BBC Radio 4
Co-starring as Joyce
Directed by Toby Swift
BBC Radio 4
Co-starring as Joyce
The Good Ship Esperanza
Transmission Tuesday November 23 2004, at 14:15
By David Constantine
Directed by Jeremy Mortimer for BBC Radio 4
Co-starring as Woman
By David Constantine
Directed by Jeremy Mortimer for BBC Radio 4
Co-starring as Woman
She Hadda Fly
Transmission Tuesday May 13 1997
By Julia Darling
Produced by Melanie Harris for BBC Radio 4
By Julia Darling
Produced by Melanie Harris for BBC Radio 4
She's Out - Talking Book
1996 Isis Publishing Limited
By Lynda La Plante
ISBN 0-7531-0014-2
By Lynda La Plante
ISBN 0-7531-0014-2
Baboushka
1995
By Nick Warburton for BBC Radio 4
By Nick Warburton for BBC Radio 4
A Pig's Whisper
Transmission Tuesday January 30 1995
By Dave Dick
Directed by Jeremy Mortimer
BBC Radio 3
By Dave Dick
Directed by Jeremy Mortimer
BBC Radio 3
Directing & Writing
Voices From Prison
1982 - RSC Platform - Clean Break Theatre Company
Devised & Directed
Devised & Directed
The River That Ran Away
1981 - Clean Break Theatre Company
Directed
Directed
The Sin Eaters
1980 - Clean Break Theatre Company
Directed
Directed
Cathy Come Home
1980 - The Barbican Pit Theatre, London
Adapted & Directed
Adapted & Directed
SUS
1979 - The Soho Poly & The Royal Court Theatre, London
Directed
Directed
Ever After
1978 - The Tricycle Theatre, London
Directed
Co-written with Cathy Itzin
Directed
Co-written with Cathy Itzin
Go West Young Woman
1977 - The Round House Theatre, London
Co-dircted with Susan Todd
Co-dircted with Susan Todd
Kiss And Kill
1976 - Co-written with Susan Todd
Nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn prize
Nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn prize
Eastenders
2011
BBC Television
Series cast member
As Cora Cross
BBC Television
Series cast member
As Cora Cross
Casualty
2009
BBC Television, Series 23
Episodes "True Lies", "Someone to Watch Over Me", "Better Drowned", "The Price We Pay"
As Margaret Samson
BBC Television, Series 23
Episodes "True Lies", "Someone to Watch Over Me", "Better Drowned", "The Price We Pay"
As Margaret Samson
The Bill
2008
Directed by A. J. Quinn for Thames Television
"Sins of the Father" parts 1 & 2
As Doreen Fallon
Directed by A. J. Quinn for Thames Television
"Sins of the Father" parts 1 & 2
As Doreen Fallon
Heartbeat
2007
Directed by Judith Dine
"Only Make Believe"
As Iris Grocott
Directed by Judith Dine
"Only Make Believe"
As Iris Grocott
Jane Hall
2006
Directed by Euros Lyn & Sydney Macartney
As Lillian
Directed by Euros Lyn & Sydney Macartney
As Lillian
Tunnel of Love
2004
Directed by John Henderson
As Rita
Directed by John Henderson
As Rita
Eastenders
2001
As Jane Williams
As Jane Williams
Gimme Gimme Gimme
2000
Directed by Liddy Oldroyd
As Miss Twitch, created for her by Jonathan Harvey
Directed by Liddy Oldroyd
As Miss Twitch, created for her by Jonathan Harvey
Summer in The Suburbs
2000
Directed by David Attwood for BBC Television
As Mulligan
Directed by David Attwood for BBC Television
As Mulligan
The Bill
2000
Directed by John Davies
"Zero Tolerance"
As Val Davies
Directed by John Davies
"Zero Tolerance"
As Val Davies
Verdict
1998
As Judge Jane Harrison
As Judge Jane Harrison
Harry
1998
Directed by Robert Walker fro BBC Television
As Mrs Penrose QC
Directed by Robert Walker fro BBC Television
As Mrs Penrose QC
Supply & Demand II
1998
Directed by Warris Hussein for La Plante Productions
As Caroline
Directed by Warris Hussein for La Plante Productions
As Caroline
Kavanagh QC
1998
Directed by Peter Smith for Carlton Television
As Mrs Justice Addis in Bearing Witness
Directed by Peter Smith for Carlton Television
As Mrs Justice Addis in Bearing Witness
Alas Smith & Jones
1997
As Dolly Rawlins
As Dolly Rawlins
Deep Secrets
1996
Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence for Granada Television
As Fran
Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence for Granada Television
As Fran
The Detectives
1996
Directed by Graeme Harper
As Superintendent Simmons
Directed by Graeme Harper
As Superintendent Simmons
French & Saunders
1996
Directed by Thalia Wing for BBC Television
As herself and Dolly Rawlins
See a video clip
Directed by Thalia Wing for BBC Television
As herself and Dolly Rawlins
See a video clip
She's Out
1995
Directed by Ian Toynton for Cinema Verity
As Dolly Rawlins
Directed by Ian Toynton for Cinema Verity
As Dolly Rawlins
Frank Stubbs Promotes
1994
Directed by Nick Hurran for Noel Gay Television
As Mrs Laker
Directed by Nick Hurran for Noel Gay Television
As Mrs Laker
The Bill
1994
Directed by Jim Goddard for Thames Television
"The Road Not Taken"
As Sue Cooper
Directed by Jim Goddard for Thames Television
"The Road Not Taken"
As Sue Cooper
Mrs Warren's Profession
1992
Directed by Giles Havergal for BBC Television
As Mrs Warren
Directed by Giles Havergal for BBC Television
As Mrs Warren
Growing Pains
1992
Directed by Michael Simpson for BBC Television
As Susie
Directed by Michael Simpson for BBC Television
As Susie
Maigret
1992
As Mme Moncin in Maigret Sets a Trap
As Mme Moncin in Maigret Sets a Trap
Taggart
1992
As Annie Gilmore in Nest of Vipers
As Annie Gilmore in Nest of Vipers
The Bill
1991
Directed by Aisling Walsh for Thames Television
"Caring"
As Mrs. Cook
Directed by Aisling Walsh for Thames Television
"Caring"
As Mrs. Cook
The Bill
1990
Directed by Michael Simpson for Thames Television
"Information Received"
As Miss Alexander
Directed by Michael Simpson for Thames Television
"Information Received"
As Miss Alexander
Casualty
1990
Bergerac
1988
As Lola Betts in Whatever Lola Wants
As Lola Betts in Whatever Lola Wants
Widows II
1985
Directed by Ian Toynton for Thames Television
As Dolly Rawlins
Directed by Ian Toynton for Thames Television
As Dolly Rawlins
Widows
1983
Directed by Paul Annett for Thames Television
As Dolly Rawlins
Directed by Paul Annett for Thames Television
As Dolly Rawlins
You Can't Live On Cake
1983
Directed by Martyn Friend
BBC Television
As Mary Simmonds
Directed by Martyn Friend
BBC Television
As Mary Simmonds
Window Sir
1982
Directed by Don Leaver
Central Television
As Morved
Directed by Don Leaver
Central Television
As Morved
Blunt Instrument
1980
Directed by Peter Cregeen
As Miss Grindley
London Weekend Television
Directed by Peter Cregeen
As Miss Grindley
London Weekend Television
Fire
1980
Directed by Marek Kanievska
BBC Television
As The Mother
Directed by Marek Kanievska
BBC Television
As The Mother
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
1978
Directed by Moira Amrstrong for Scottish Television
As Miss Michaels
Directed by Moira Amrstrong for Scottish Television
As Miss Michaels
Angels
1978
Directed by Marek Kanievska
BBC Television
As Sister Roberts
Directed by Marek Kanievska
BBC Television
As Sister Roberts
A Light That Shines
1977
Directed by Marek Kanievska
BBC2 Play of the Week
As Mother
Directed by Marek Kanievska
BBC2 Play of the Week
As Mother
Killers
1976
Directed by Don Leaver
"The Crumbles Murder"
As Mrs. Harrison
Directed by Don Leaver
"The Crumbles Murder"
As Mrs. Harrison
Crown Court
1976
Upstairs Downstairs
1975
Within These Walls
1975
London Weekend Television
As Kathleen Marsh
London Weekend Television
As Kathleen Marsh
Play For Today
1973
Directed by Michael Apted
"Highway Robbery"
As Amenties Officer
Directed by Michael Apted
"Highway Robbery"
As Amenties Officer
Talking To A Stranger
1966
Directed by Christopher Moran
BBC Television
As Mother as a young woman
Directed by Christopher Moran
BBC Television
As Mother as a young woman
Dixon Of Dock Green
1966
As Mrs Stubbings
As Mrs Stubbings
Thirty Minute Theatre
1966
Friday Night's The Best Night
Directed by Peter Duguid
As Pat
Friday Night's The Best Night
Directed by Peter Duguid
As Pat
The Debussy Film
1965
Directed by Ken Russell
Directed by Ken Russell
Up The Junction
1965
Directed by Ken Loach
BBC Television
As Marie
Directed by Ken Loach
BBC Television
As Marie
Always On Sunday
1965
Directed by Ken Russell
As herself
Directed by Ken Russell
As herself
Z Cars
1964
Directed by Ridley Scott
BBC Television
As Mrs. Napier
Directed by Ridley Scott
BBC Television
As Mrs. Napier
Diary Of A Young Man
1964
Directed by Ken Loach
BBC Television
As Eileen
Directed by Ken Loach
BBC Television
As Eileen
Rousseau
1964
Directed by Ken Russell
BBC Television
Directed by Ken Russell
BBC Television
Catch Hand
1964
Directed by Michael Simpson
As Helen Woods
Directed by Michael Simpson
As Helen Woods
That Was The Week That Was
1963
Ann is represented by Ken McReddie Associates, 11 Connaught Place, London W2 2ET, England, Tel: +44 (0)20 7439 1456