Stage Acting
Going Once, Going Twice, Dead
2022, Butterfly Theatre, 16 New Street, Jersey
Octavia played Madame Le Beau in Elliot’s hilarious new comedy, featured on ITV. Photo credit: The National Trust for Jersey - Gary Grimshaw Photography
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2018, Butterfly Theatre, Kent’s Cavern, Torquay
In this four person ensemble production Octavia played Helena, Titania, Snout, Egeus and Peaseblossom. Directed by the RSC’s Aileen Gonsalves.
Much Ado About Nothing
2018, Don John, Exploding Whale, Katzpace, London. Directed by Mischief Theatre’s Ellie Morris.
Catching Up
2016 and 2018, Becka, Biting Block Theatre, performed at Etcetera Theatre / PBH Edinburgh Fringe / Theatre N16 / Stockwell Playhouse
Octavia co-wrote and performed Catching Up with fellow ArtsEd graduate Emily Schofield.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
2017, Gwendolen, UK/Jersey tour, Butterfly, Elle de Burgh
HANGMEN RE-HANGED
2016, Jenny, National Theatre & Omnibus, Marie McCarthy
ROMEO AND JULIET
2016 Juliet, UK tour, Butterly, Hayley Cusick
2015 Juliet, Germany tour and St James Theatre London, Butterfly, Nick Humphries
Reviews
Last Minute Theatre Tickets
"Octavia Gilmore is excellent”
London Theatre 1
“powerful and nuanced performance”
“comic timing is pin-sharp”
Beginners to the Stage
"gripping from start to finish”
“Gilmore's powerful and emotional performance as Becka was wholly believable"
Broadway Baby
"to be commended for pulling off a demanding piece of work with flare”
“highly watchable”
Ed Fringe Review
“Funny, cutting, tender and truthful performance”
British Theatre Guide
“Octavia Gilmore gives a fine performance”
