Join Tricia Leman, Mayor of Camden, for a special evening celebrating the remarkable career of acclaimed actress Ann Mitchell, in support of the Mayor of Camden’s Charity of the Year, Women at The Well.
Hosted by actress Martina Laird, the evening will explore Ann’s extraordinary career across theatre, television and film, from her student days at the opening of the E.15 Acting School to her work with the groundbreaking Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, where she was critically acclaimed for Mother Courage, Taste of Honey, Mary Stuart, Gertrude in Hamlet, Private Lives, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Eva Braun in Summit Conference - written for her by Robert David MacDonald, The White Devil, Way of the World, to her much-loved television roles in Widows, She’s Out - written for her by Lynda La Plante, Gimme Gimme - written for her by Jonathan Harvey, EastEnders, Call the Midwife, Gold and many more.
Ann will reflect on the people, productions and experiences that have shaped her career, as well as her work as an actor, teacher, mentor, director and writer. Ann is also a long time Camden resident.
The evening will support Women at the Well, the Mayor of Camden's Charity of the Year. Women at the Well is a specialist charity supporting women affected by prostitution, trafficking, sexual exploitation, domestic abuse and homelessness. Based in King’s Cross, they provide practical support, advocacy and outreach to women across London.
Image Credit:
Photo of Ann Mitchell by Jason Dimmock
Photo of Martina Laird by Cristian Solimeno
About Ann Mitchell
Dr Ann Mitchell has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning theatre, television and film. She was the first scholarship recipient at the newly established East 15 Drama School and went on to work with the pioneering Citizens Theatre in Glasgow.
She was nominated for an Olivier Award for her role in Through the Leaves opposite Simon Callow, and became known to millions through her leading role in Lynda La Plante’s groundbreaking television series Widows and as Cora in EastEnders.
Her theatre work includes playing Hecuba in Tantalus, the ten-hour theatrical marathon written by John Barton and directed by Sir Peter Hall. More recently, she received critical praise for her role as Texas outlaw Etta Ryles in Gunfight at Dry River.
Alongside her acting career, Ann has worked extensively as a teacher, mentor, director and writer. She was nominated for a Susan Smith Blackburn Award, alongside Susan Todd, for their play Kiss and Kill for Monstrous Regiment. She was also awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of East London for her services to drama as an actor and teacher.
Programme for the Evening
- Doors will open at 7pm.
- Q&A with Ann Mitchell, hosted by Martina Laird.
- Speeches from the Mayor of Camden and Women at the Well.
- Raffle in support of Women at the Well.
- Approximate finish at 9pm.
