Naomi Westerman | Actress and Writer

NEWS BLOG
May 2013

I am currently rehearsing the new devised play Dangerous Secrets, playing Khulu, a UN doctor. The play revolves around a terrorist hijack attempt and looks at cultural differences, the nature of trauma, and the universality of humanity. The play opens on 8th June at the Lord Stanley Theatre Ticket info coming soon.

March 2013

On 10th March I will be performing in Mirth Control at the Royal Festival Hall. INFO
The Hollow is now completely sold out.

February 2013

Tickets for The Hollow are now on sale HERE Runs late Feb - early March.
I've just received word that my feature film script has been shortlisted by The Writers' Couch project.

January 2013

Currently rehearsing two plays simultaneously - I will be playing the lead role of Elli/Livia in the new play Livia's Life (based on the memoirs of Holocaust survivor Livia Bitton-Jackson), which will be performed in London in April and August, and tour to mainland Europe in May. I am also playing Doris in a charity production of The Hollow, in London in February-March.

December 2012

Landed roles in two plays - more news to come.

November 2012

Going to China for a month on a research trip!

October 2012

My first play was recently shortlisted for consideration at the Bush Theatre, but was ultimately not chosen to be produced. I am currently developing the play with another theatre company.

August 2012

Taking some time off acting to focus on my writing and academic work. Catch you all later!

July 2012

The UCARE ad is now online: Urology cancer awareness promo

Keep hitting Flitter Film's YouTube channel for new episodes of Eaten by the Wolves, every Friday!

June 2012

Eaten by the Wolves debuts today! New episodes premiere every Friday. Watch it HERE

I have started writing for theatre and acting website Stage Won. Read my first column HERE

May 2012

Filming a commercial for UCARE Urology Cancer Research and Education

April 2012

Shooting the second block on Eaten by the Wolves. Eaten by the Wolves official site and YouTube channel (for behind the scenes video diaries).

Later this month I will be performing in two Shakespeare pieces in Stratford-upon-Avon as part of Shakespeare's birthday celebration. I will be playing Isabella in Measure for Measure and Constance in King John.

February 2012

Shooting a new comedy series, Eaten By The Wolves. I play Jenny, the female lead.

January 2012

I am currently performing in The Tempest at the White Bear Theatre. Booking link Reviews: One Two

An audio recording of part of Imagine You Are Everyone is online at Mapping Your Manor

December 2011

Happy Christmas, everyone! I am currently in rehearsals for two theatre shows: first a production of The Tempest which is on next January at the White Bear Theatre, as part of an 'Alternate Shakespeare' season, and second an all-female theatre troupe showcase at the Leicester Square Theatre. Having a fantastic time on both.

November 2011

Shooting an ident for Price Waterhouse Cooper at the moment, and feeling slightly surreal pretending to be an office worker. I'm also writing a series of scripts for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon, as part of their project to make five-minute film versions of all 37 Shakespeare plays.

October 2011

Oof! Had a bad fall while climbing Ben Nevis in late summer, resulting in not very serious but rather painful spinal injury. Unfortunately had to take a couple of months off from acting work, but it gave me time to concentrate on my academic studies and script writing.

August 2011

Started rehearsals for a new play, Imagine You Are Anyone, at the Yard Theatre, E9. It's an avant garde piece about free speech, censorship, art and protest, inspired by Ai Weiwei. Book Tickets

July 2011

Currently filming for a new BBC drama series. I also appear in the music video for Jenny Mai's new single The Way You Are, playing a vengeful ex-girlfriend.

June 2011

Shooting a few little bits and pieces this month. Currently spending the glorious sunny days at the Olympic stadium shooting an ident for the 2012 Olympics. Next week, a music video!

May 2011

Currently shooting the sci-fi film Run Away With Me, playing the role of Lina. I also finished my grad school exams!

April 2011

Currently performing in Secret Cinema at the Old Vic Tunnels.

March 2011

Rehearsing at the Royal Opera House, to join some of the amazing dancers from the Royal Ballet for their The Royal Ballet Creates performance at the Apple Store in Covent Garden.

February 2011

I will be playing Sergeant Eliza Banks in the web TV series, The Max Gingham Project. I am also now in-house presenter for MyWebHost.

January 2011

Exam time - wish me luck!

December 2010

I am in rehearsals for Handbag for the Royal Shakespeare Company, one of the short productions being used to open the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon ahead of their official opening next year. Handbag will be the first ever production performed in front of a paying audience on that stage. Proud to be part of theate history in some small way. Tickets & Info

October 2010

Meeting with the Royal Shakepeare Company casting directors Wish me luck! Hope it's as enjoyable as my first meeting with them, even though that didn't result in me getting the job.

September 2010

Taking some time off from acting to concentrate on grad school. Be back soon.

August 2010

Shooting a few different short films this month, and a couple of presenting gigs.

July 2010

My debut feature script, Maturity, won first prize at the Raindance Film Festival 'Ammo Live' competition (for unproduced scripts). I am still in shock and would like to thank the judges for being so supportive and offering such valuable advice.