Lara Wollington (born 30 March 2003)[1] is an English actress who was the voice of Lucy in the fourth season of 64 Zoo Lane and portrayed in West End theatre. She is best known for portraying the lead role of Matilda, in Matilda the Musical at London’s Cambridge Theatre.
Lara Wollington | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 March 2003 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Matilda the Musical |
Career
editAfter standing-by for the role of Young Fiona and the dual roles of Young Shrek and a Dwarf in Shrek the Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from September 2011 to February 2012, she began to play Matilda Wormwood in Matilda the Musical at Cambridge Theatre.[2][3] Wollington began performances in August 2012 and initially shared the role with Lucy-Mae Beacock, Hayley Canham and Chloe Hawthorn and later with: Elise Blake, Cristina Fray and Chloe Hawthorn. Her last show in Matilda was on 29 September 2013.[4] Her other appearances include "Big Brother's Big Mouth" and Princess Florrie in "Florrie's Dragons".[5] In 2012, she starred as Sammy Taylor in the horror film Young, High and Dead.[citation needed]
Wollington went on to perform the role of Sophie in the Birmingham Repertory Theatre's production of the BFG.[6] She was then cast in the original cast of Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre. In 2017, Wollington was cast as the female lead - Pandora - in The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ at the Menier Chocolate Factory from July to September. She was one of three girls cast, alongside Georgia Pemberton and Asha Banks.
Personal life
editWollington attended Spirit Young Performers Company and was a member of their Elite Musical Theatre Team and Elite Dance Troupe. She left the company claiming it took up too much of her time in 2018[7] She also attends ballet classes at Cheshunt Dancing School in Cheshunt Hertfordshire.[8] Wollington studied in Arts Educational Schools from 2022 until her graduation in 2025.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Young, High and Dead | Sammy Taylor | SYPC Youtube |
| 2014 | When You're A Wimp | Sienna | |
| School Song | Older Student | ||
| 2015 | Where Are The Boys | Ginny | |
| Jellicle Cats | Cat #7 | ||
| Coffee Break | Singer | ||
| No Boundaries | Dancer | ||
| Dollhouse | Doll | ||
| 2016 | Fat Sam Grand Slam | Singer | |
| I Will Prevail | The Mad Hatter | ||
| Dollhouse | Doll | ||
| Candy Store | Heather | ||
| 2017 | Blackout | Singer | |
| Waitress | Jenna | ||
| Movie Villains The Musical | Bellatrix Lestrange | ||
| Evolution Of Broadway | Fanny Brice/Becky | ||
| 2018 | Dear Evan Hansen | Zoe Murphy |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Florrie's Dragons | Princess Florrie | |
| 2014–2015 | Wanda and The Alien | Wanda | 2 episodes |
| 2010–2013 | 64 Zoo Lane | Lucy | Seasons 3-4 |
Theatre
edit| Year | Production | Role | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | Shrek The Musical | Standby Young Fiona | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane | 2011–27 February 2012 |
| 2012–13 | Matilda the Musical | Matilda Wormwood | Cambridge Theatre | 25 August 2012 – 29 September 2013 |
| 2014–15 | The BFG | Sophie | Birmingham Repertory Theatre | 27 November 2014 – 23 January 2015 |
| 2015 | Gypsy | Baby Louise | Savoy Theatre | 3 April–25 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Bring It On: The Musical | Campbell | West End Live | October 2016 |
| 2017 | The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13¾ | Pandora | Menier Chocolate Factory | 14 July-9 September 2017 |
References
edit- ^ "Lara Wollington". Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- ^ "Lucy-Mae Beacock, Hayley Canham, Chloe Hawthorn and Lara Wollington to Step in as Title Role in MATILDA in August". Broadwayworld.com. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ^ "RSC announces four new girls for West End Matilda". 9 August 2012. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ "Shrek the Musical Cast List". Londonmusicalsonline.com. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ^ "Lara Wollington". Matildathemusical.com. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ^ "The BFG". Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ "Lara Wollington - Spirit Young Performers Company". YouTube. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ "Lara Wollington - Matilda The Musical". Uk.matildathemusical.com. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
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