Elizabeth Keates
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Elizabeth Keates is a British
actress, born on 12 June in Otley
, West Yorkshire
. She was educated at Benton Park School
and after A-Levels Elizabeth left Leeds
to study at The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) drama school
in London. Since then her theatre credits have incuded performances at the Old Vic
and the Stephen Joseph
. Elizabeth achieved critical acclaim for her role as Ophelia at the Dukes Theatre Lancaster.
After graduating from ALRA, Elizabeth set up LK Productions Theatre Company, which produced 5 annual touring productions, employing over 30 actors.
Alongside her role as Artistic Director of LK Productions, Elizabeth continued working as an actress; for the BBC
on programs such as Slave Island, (the story of the African Burial Ground) Chariot Queen, in which she played the title role, Blood of the Vikings and Meet the Ancestors - Bones in a Barnyard.It was on the filming of this BBC programme that Elizabeth met her husband, actor Mark Rawlings, the couple now have a daughter, Willow Darcie, born February 2010.
Film work includes Boudica (Indigo Films L.A) and the award winning film 'The Tomb Robbery Papyrus: notes of a past',opening in London on 17 April 2011. Elizabeth's name can be found in the records held at the British Film Catalogue for her work with White Lyon Films.
Keates recently starred in the York Theatre Royal
production of The Railway Children (The Mike Kenny (writer)
adaptation) playing opposite Marshall Lancaster
in the role of Mrs Perks. This was performed live at Waterloo International railway station
, and the production won an Olivier Award for 'Best Entertainment' in 2011. Elizabeth had previously worked with director Damian Cruden
at York Theatre Royal
in Pygmalion.
In July 2011 Elizabeth reprised her role as Mrs Perks in The Railway Children, this time playing opposite Marcus Brigstocke
.
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actress, born on 12 June in Otley
Otley
-Transport:The main roads through the town are the A660 to the south east, which connects Otley to Bramhope, Adel and Leeds city centre, and the A65 to the west, which goes to Ilkley and Skipton. The A6038 heads to Guiseley, Shipley and Bradford, connecting with the A65...
, West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of 2.2 million. West Yorkshire came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972....
. She was educated at Benton Park School
Benton Park School
Benton Park School is a comprehensive school in Rawdon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is a Technology College for ages 11-18.- Status and awards :The school achieved Beacon status in 1998...
and after A-Levels Elizabeth left Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
to study at The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) drama school
Drama school
A drama school or theatre school is an undergraduate and/or graduate school or department at a college or university; or a free-standing institution ; which specialises in the pre-professional training in drama and theatre arts, such as acting, design and technical theatre, arts administration, and...
in London. Since then her theatre credits have incuded performances at the Old Vic
Old Vic
The Old Vic is a theatre located just south-east of Waterloo Station in London on the corner of The Cut and Waterloo Road. Established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, it was taken over by Emma Cons in 1880 when it was known formally as the Royal Victoria Hall. In 1898, a niece of Cons, Lilian...
and the Stephen Joseph
Stephen Joseph
Stephen Joseph was an English stage director and pioneer of "theatre in the round".-Life:Stephen Joseph was born in London, the son of Hermione Gingold and the publisher Michael Joseph . He was educated at Clayesmore School in Dorset...
. Elizabeth achieved critical acclaim for her role as Ophelia at the Dukes Theatre Lancaster.
After graduating from ALRA, Elizabeth set up LK Productions Theatre Company, which produced 5 annual touring productions, employing over 30 actors.
Alongside her role as Artistic Director of LK Productions, Elizabeth continued working as an actress; for the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
on programs such as Slave Island, (the story of the African Burial Ground) Chariot Queen, in which she played the title role, Blood of the Vikings and Meet the Ancestors - Bones in a Barnyard.It was on the filming of this BBC programme that Elizabeth met her husband, actor Mark Rawlings, the couple now have a daughter, Willow Darcie, born February 2010.
Film work includes Boudica (Indigo Films L.A) and the award winning film 'The Tomb Robbery Papyrus: notes of a past',opening in London on 17 April 2011. Elizabeth's name can be found in the records held at the British Film Catalogue for her work with White Lyon Films.
Keates recently starred in the York Theatre Royal
York Theatre Royal
The York Theatre Royal is a theatre in St. Leonard's Place, York, England, which dates back to 1744. The theatre currently seats 847 people. This reduced capacity takes into account removal of the mixing position seats and the stage side boxes which are normally not sold...
production of The Railway Children (The Mike Kenny (writer)
Mike Kenny (writer)
Mike Kenny is a British playwright, most noted for his works in young people's theatre. His works include the 2008 adaptation of E Nesbit's The Railway Children at the National Railway Museum in York...
adaptation) playing opposite Marshall Lancaster
Marshall Lancaster
Marshall Lancaster is a British actor. He has appeared in many television dramas, including Coronation Street, Holby City, The Lakes and Family Affairs, but is probably best known for playing DC Chris Skelton in the BBC time-travel police dramas, Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes.Lancaster is a...
in the role of Mrs Perks. This was performed live at Waterloo International railway station
Waterloo International railway station
Waterloo International station was the London terminus of the Eurostar international rail service from its opening on 14 November 1994 until 13 November 2007. It stands on the western side of Waterloo railway station, London...
, and the production won an Olivier Award for 'Best Entertainment' in 2011. Elizabeth had previously worked with director Damian Cruden
Damian Cruden
-Career:Damian Cruden trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, 1982–1986. He then worked for the Tron Theatre and the TAG Theatre Company, and was tutor for the Scottish Youth Theatre. Moving to England, he became Co-artistic Director for the Liverpool Everyman Youth...
at York Theatre Royal
York Theatre Royal
The York Theatre Royal is a theatre in St. Leonard's Place, York, England, which dates back to 1744. The theatre currently seats 847 people. This reduced capacity takes into account removal of the mixing position seats and the stage side boxes which are normally not sold...
in Pygmalion.
In July 2011 Elizabeth reprised her role as Mrs Perks in The Railway Children, this time playing opposite Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus Alexander Brigstocke is an English comedian, actor and satirist who has worked extensively in stand-up comedy, television, radio and in 2010-2011 musical theatre. He is particularly associated with the 6.30pm comedy slot on BBC Radio 4, having frequently appeared on several of its shows...
.