Anthropology by Lauren Gunderson at The English Theatre of Hamburg

Carolyn is originally from The Isle of Wight in the UK and trained at the Elmhurst Ballet School. She has worked extensively in theatre her entire career and over the past 5 years has expanded into acting for screen as well as working as an assistant director on Film and TV. THEATRE: Standby Diana Goodman NEXT TO NORMAL (Donmar & Wyndhams Theatre); Carol-Ann TO WONG FOO (UK Premiere); Mary Delgado JERSEY BOYS (Trafalgar Theatre); Rebecca Herskowitz RAGS(Original London Cast) Grace Farrell ANNIE (UK Tour and Ed Mirvish, Toronto); Marian Halcomb THE WOMAN IN WHITE (Charing Cross Theatre, London); Molly GHOST (UK Tour); Ellen Scott MISS SAIGON(Prince Edward, West End); Joelle GROUNDHOG DAY (Old Vic, London); Kathy Selden SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Kilworth); Sally Bowles CABARET (ACT, Aberdeen); U/S Kate/Lilli KISS ME KATE (Old Vic, London & Chichester Festival Theatre); THE WORLD GOES ROUND (Mac, Belfast), YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE ME (Other Palace, London); STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW (Pheasantry, London); Daughter THE MEMORY SHOW; Rose U/S Karen Holmes FROM HERE TO ETERNITY(Shaftesbury, West End); U/S Vivienne, Serena, LEGALLY BLONDE(Savoy, West End); U/S Lucy Harris JEKYLL & HYDE (UK Tour); U/S Gabriella, Taylor HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 (UK Tour); Serena, Mabel, Miss bell FAME (UK Tour); MAMMA MIA!(International Tour). Standby Mary Brown & Mom/Lloyd BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER (Turbine Theatre). Hannah | Family Liaison Officer VICTIMS. FILM: NEXT TO NORMAL Pre-Release (Liberator Film Productions Ltd). MISS SAIGON 25th Anniversary Performance (Universal Pictures: Brett Sullivan), FROM HERE TO ETERNITY(Omniverse Vision: Nick Morris),Computer Voice & 2nd AD COYOTE; Maria FAMILY OR FREEDOM; Hostess THE NECKLACE; Isabelle in VIATORUM (Cookie N Cream Productions); Rachel in IMBAS (Wolf Balance Productions) Jasmine in OUTSIDER (All Day Breakfast Pictures); Emily in FOREVER ENTIRELY YOURS (Frogspawn Film); Lucy in ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY (Valley Films); Female spy in THE SON OF SPIES AND WHISPERS (Ruff Ruff Dog Productions); Samantha Keyes in THE VERSION OF ME (Met Film Production). RECORDINGS: RAGS The Musical as Rebecca Hershkowitz, Original London Cast (Ghostlight Records); MISS SAIGON: The Definitive Live Recording, (Cameron Mackintosh Ltd); FROM HERE TO ETERNITYLondon Cast Recording (Omniverse Vision Productions). WORKSHOPS: Joelle in GROUNDHOG DAY (The Old Vic); Alex Shaw in THEN, NOW & NEXT, New British Musical showcase (The Delfont Room, Prince of Wales Theatre); Multiple characters in Then, Now & Next (Jon Robyns & Christopher J Orton).

Emma recently graduated from Drama Studio London. In 2023, Emma made her professional stage debut as Rosalind in an open-air production of AS YOU LIKE IT with Persever Productions. Emma’s credits whilst training include HAMLET, THE CRUCIBLE, A DOLL’S HOUSE, THE WOMAN IN WHITE, and THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISSOCIA. Emma is also a director in training.

We are excited to welcome Lennora Esi to The English Theatre of Hamburg, making her debut with us in the role of Raquel in ANTHROPOLOGY. A bilingual powerhouse—actress, singer, dancer, and writer—Lennora trained in Berlin, Munich, and at the New York Film Academy. Hamburg audiences may have seen her casting spells in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at the Mehr! Theater. She’s also wowed audiences as Deloris in SISTER ACT and toured Germany in THE GIRL WHO SAVED THE KING OF SWEDEN. On stage and on screen, from WEST SIDE STORY to international film festivals, Lennora brings energy, heart, and charisma to every role. We’re thrilled to have her with us—get ready to meet Raquel like you’ve never seen her before!

Before training at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts Catherine was a member of InterCut (International Cultural Unity Theatre) a company led by artists exiled from their native countries. On graduation she formed a theatre company to promote the role of women in all aspects of theatre which successfully toured the UK. She went on to work with the renowned Joint Stock Theatre Company playing Neeskin in THE POWER OF THE DOG by Howard Barker. She has worked extensively in Regional and London Theatres including Derby Playhouse, The Swan Worcester, Arcola Theatre, The Royal Court Theatre, Soho Theatre, The Young Vic Theatre, The Criterion and Theatre 503. Catherine has also lived and worked in Los Angeles. Recent work includes Hilda in NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH (Gordon Craig Theatre) Marjorie in 100 PAINTINGS (London Fringe) Mary in MOTHERLAND (Persever Productions). TV includes: Morag McNichol INSPECTOR LYNDLEY (BBC) Julie Vasalis – DOCTORS TO BE (BBC); Mahala – SELMA & CLARICE (S&C Productions); Mrs Levine – HANGMAN (Caroline Pires); various – THAT’S ENGLISH(Spanish TV) FILM includes: Kanya THE DREADFUL (currently in post-production); Claire – WHERE I BELONG (Cine Parallel); Edith – EDITH (mini productions) Judith – KINGSLAND (Jake Gabbay).