Lizzy Thistlethwayte

Lizzy Thistlethwayte is a London-based actor and theatre maker with a strong background in stage performance ranging from classical Shakespearean drama to contemporary new writing. Her versatile portfolio includes notable roles such as Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Olga in Three Sisters, and Benvolio in Romeo & Juliet. She has performed across a variety of prestigious venues and companies, including the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and the Edinburgh Fringe. Recent performances include Claire in The Ripple Effect, Harriet in Colder Than Here, and Julia in Bye Bye Baby, alongside ensemble and modern drama work in productions such as The House of Bernarda Alba and CAKE: a crime of love. As a theatre maker, Lizzy also directs, produces, writes, and works in marketing, collaborating across disciplines to bring ambitious projects to life. She is particularly interested in bold, collaborative theatre that balances humour with heartbreak and explores complex characters and emotional contradictions. Beyond the stage, Lizzy is a highly skilled athlete and expert horseback rider, bringing discipline, physical awareness, and versatility to her performance practice.