Lara Wollington
| Lara Wollington | |
|---|---|
| Born |
30 March 2003 Enfield. London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Matilda the Musical |
Lara Wollington (born 30 March 2003)[1] is a British child actress from Enfield, London, who was the voice of Lucy '64 Zoo Lane and played in West End theatre.
Career
After standing-by for the role of Young Fiona and the dual roles of Young Shrek and a Dwarf in Shrek the Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from September 2011 to February 2012, she began to play Matilda Wormwood in Matilda the Musical at Cambridge Theatre.[2][3] Wollington began performances in August 2012 and initially shared the role with Lucy-Mae Beacock, Hayley Canham and Chloe Hawthorn and later with: Elise Blake, Cristina Fray and Chloe Hawthorn. Her last show in Matilda was on 29 September 2013.[4] Her other appearances include "Big Brother's Big Mouth" and Princess Florrie in "Florrie's Dragons".[5] In 2012, she starred as Sammy Taylor in the horror film Young, High and Dead.[6]
Wollington went on to perform the role of Sophie in the Birmingham Repertory Theatre's production of the BFG.[7] She has now been cast in the original cast of Gypsy (musical) at the Savoy Theatre.
Personal life
Wollington attends Spirit Young Performers Company and is a member of their Elite Musical Theatre Team and Elite Dance Troupe.[8] She also attends ballet classes at Cheshunt Dancing School in Cheshunt Hertfordshire.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Young, High and Dead | Sammy Taylor |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 12 | Shrek The Musical | Standby Young Fiona | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane | 2011 - 27 February 2012 |
| 2012 - 13 | Matilda the Musical | Matilda Wormwood | Cambridge Theatre | 25 August 2012 – 29 September 2013 |
| 2014 - 15 | The BFG | Sophie | Birmingham Repertory Theatre | 27 November 2014 – 23 January 2015 |
| 2015 | Gypsy | Baby Louise | Savoy Theatre | 3 April 2015 – Present |
References
- ↑ "Lara Wollington". Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- ↑ "Lucy-Mae Beacock, Hayley Canham, Chloe Hawthorn and Lara Wollington to Step in as Title Role in MATILDA in August". Broadwayworld.com. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ↑ "RSC announces four new girls for West End Matilda". 9 August 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ↑ "Shrek the Musical Cast List". Londonmusicalsonline.com. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ↑ "Lara Wollington". Matildathemusical.com. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ↑ "Full Cast of Young, High And Dead Actors/Actresses". Ranker.com. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ↑ "The BFG". Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ↑ "Lara Wollington - Spirit Young Performers Company". YouTube. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ↑ "Lara Wollington - Matilda The Musical". Uk.matildathemusical.com. Retrieved 20 November 2013.