About
Olivia is an English actress, who likes to make things happen. With boundless creativity, humour and energy, she has had a varied career in film, voice over, commercials, theatre, improvisation, and radio, and has a particular flair for comedy.
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Named ‘Critic’s Choice’ when graduating from East 15 Acting School, Olivia has gone on to win multiple Best Actress awards. Recently, she played the elegant yet sardonic Miss Casewell in The Mousetrap (Vienna’s English Theatre), she has two feature films, Visitor and Sorority, currently screening at international festivals, and can be seen on your TV screens in commercials.
As a voice-over artist, she has a home studio and credits including Coca Cola and Oxford University Press. Olivia has a strong aptitude for accents and character voices. Her sensitivity for timing and imaginative character skill gives her a flair for comedy and she is also part of the Oxford Imps comedy improvisation troupe.
Olivia has enjoyed getting behind the camera too. As an integral part of The Springhead Film Company, she's produced short films and music videos, and is currently developing projects as a director. Springhead’s debut feature film, Sorority, starring Kate Dickie (Prometheus), Sophie Kennedy Clark (Philomena) and Emily Haigh (Jane Eyre) has been longlisted fo a BIFA. |
Press
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"Witty, satirical script...Talented, energetic...' ****
THE SCOTSMAN "...it was Olivia Chappell's performance as, amongst many other characters, Lady (Cherie) Macblair that stole the show. Whereas Shakespeare’s leading lady was conniving, calculating and ultimately cold-blooded, Chappell's Cherie is a far more sympathetic and warm character. Not to mention amusing."
INDIE HUB "Ever since I worked with Olivia Chappell on 'Who Will Save Us Now?', I've wanted to cast her in the lead role of something. She's an incredibly gifted actress who's willing to workshop scripts in rehearsal to get the most out of them. I pretty much wrote this script with her in mind from the beginning. She is no stranger to satire either, having recently featured in the Edinburgh Fringe hit 'MacBlair'."
CYRUS BALES - Writer/Comedian "If presentation is everything, then Olivia Chappell…had everything. Immaculately presented, she also had that immediate allure of complete confidence in her own abilities. Given the difficult, indeed bizarre, piece…she managed to…intrigue and entertain…”
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RAINBOW RICHES CASINO
Commercial Comedy |
RAINBOW RICHES CASINO
Commercial Comedy |
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VISITOR
Feature film Thriller |
ŠKODA ENYAQ iV
Commercial To-camera presenting |
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CAMILLA IN THE LOOKING GLASS
Short Film Drama |
NIGHT LIVES
TV Pilot Comedy (Mockumentary style) |
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THE UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
Short Film Comedy |
LOST FOR WORDS
Short Film Bio-Pic Period Drama |
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EXCESS BAGGAGE
Sketch Comedy (sit-com style collaboration) |
CONQUER THE HANDES
Sketch Comedy (25Hr Quick Fire Comedy Festival challenge) |
Voiceover & Radio
RADIO | ADR | EDUCATIONAL | COMMERCIALS | COMPUTER GAMES
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CREDITS INCLUDE
Olivia has a home studio and can work remotely. |
VOICE REEL |
Listen...
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Windlands 2 (game play clip reel)
VR Computer Game Princes Rah and character voices |
Energy Solutions Oxfordshire
Commercial / Web Explainer Curious/upbeat |
Cendyn Hotel CRM
Web Explainer Informative/logical |
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Lost Hearts - The Horror Lab
Radio Drama - Horror Narrator (60s West Country) |
Who Will Save Us Now?
Radio Comedy Multiple character voices |
Radio Sketch Comedy
Sketch Demo Multiple character voices |
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Whisky Wars - Towton Productions
Radio Drama - Historic Lady MacCullen (60s Scottish) 
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What Did You Do In The War Mama? - Towton Productions
Radio Drama - Historic fantasy comedy Lady Haig (40s RP) 
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DEXIT: Demonic Exit
Radio Comedy - The Comedy Store
Prime Monster / Margaret Thatcher
Radio Comedy - The Comedy Store
Prime Monster / Margaret Thatcher
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Filmmaking
The Springhead Film Company is a London based production company specialising in narrative film projects and creative video content.
Olivia is an Associate Producer of the company and an integral part of development and production.
Driftwood, the company's first short film, co-produced by Olivia, won the Coup de Coeur in Cannes and was long-listed for a BAFTA in 2014. The team is passionate about creating exceptionally high-quality, inspiring content and working with the best talent in the UK independent film industry. Their debut feature film, Sorority is screening at festivals now.
Olivia is an Associate Producer of the company and an integral part of development and production.
Driftwood, the company's first short film, co-produced by Olivia, won the Coup de Coeur in Cannes and was long-listed for a BAFTA in 2014. The team is passionate about creating exceptionally high-quality, inspiring content and working with the best talent in the UK independent film industry. Their debut feature film, Sorority is screening at festivals now.
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SORORITY
Feature Film (trailer) Drama Actor |
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DRIFTWOOD
Short Film (trailer) Drama Co-Producer |
MAN DIDN'T WALK ON THE MOON
Music Video Producer / Actor |
Oxford International Short Film Festival
Olivia is part of the founding team of OXISFF. As well as being on the judging panel, she also lends her presenting skills to host their awards ceremony. The Oxford International Short Film Festival (OXISFF) celebrates the diversity and creativity of short films. They champion local Oxfordshire filmmakers and celebrate the best in international screen talent.
Accepting both fictional and documentary films, this boutique festival provides a high-calibre platform for new and established talent to come together and showcase their work. Set in Oxford's historic surrounding, intimate Q&As with prolific industry professionals punctuate a packed weekend of varied and inspiring short films.
The festival is proving itself a jewell in Oxford's cultural calendar, proudly becoming an integral part of its artistic community. Aside from a star-studded main event and awards evening on the Saturday, OXISFF hold a family friendly Sunday that includes workshops for young, aspiring filmmakers and relaxed, accessible screenings.
Accepting both fictional and documentary films, this boutique festival provides a high-calibre platform for new and established talent to come together and showcase their work. Set in Oxford's historic surrounding, intimate Q&As with prolific industry professionals punctuate a packed weekend of varied and inspiring short films.
The festival is proving itself a jewell in Oxford's cultural calendar, proudly becoming an integral part of its artistic community. Aside from a star-studded main event and awards evening on the Saturday, OXISFF hold a family friendly Sunday that includes workshops for young, aspiring filmmakers and relaxed, accessible screenings.
Coaching & Teaching
For coaching and workshop enquiries, contact Creative Utopia Ltd.
Founded by Olivia, they provide bespoke services on how to utilise creative skills in your career and business.
Founded by Olivia, they provide bespoke services on how to utilise creative skills in your career and business.
Spurring from her passion for Arts in education and how creative skills benefit young people and corporate industries, Olivia founded Creative Utopia in 2016. They work with TEDx speakers, businesses, charities and young people to build strong communication that radiates confidence, creativity and charisma.
Presentation Skills
Voiceover technique
TED talks
Podcast Hosting
Team-Building
Voiceover technique
TED talks
Podcast Hosting
Team-Building
Contact
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REPRESENTATION:
JWL Soho Works, The Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JJ +44 (0)20 3865 0932 http://jwl-london.com agents@jwl-london.com |
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