Currently Appearing
Hazel is currently appearing as OPHELIA in the West End production of HAMLET 2020.
Hazel has also recently participated in a documentary film by Tommy Reynolds and his online production of 'A Portrait of...'
Hazel has been cast as the Therapist in a highly anticipated film written and directed by Ella Greenwood starring Bukky Bakray.
About Hazel | Film TV & Theatre
Hazel Young is a British actor based in London working in Film, TV and Theatre. She is currently appearing in HAMLET in the West End as OPHELIA. View more about this production via HAMLET2020.com. If you're a director or casting director who wishes to watch her, please contact Hazel's representation for complimentary tickets.
Hazel trained at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance and her love of screen and stage combat has seen her study at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, along with The British Action Academy on their 'Gun Rush' and highly regarded 'Warrior Masterclass' courses.
Hazel trained at Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance
Recent Credits | Stage & Screen
STAGE:
Hamlet 2020, OPHELIA, West End, The White Space Covent Garden, Gary Lagden
The Seagull, NINA, The Barn Theatre, Tony James / 2020
Richard III, LADY ANNE, Studio 2, Jade Allen / 2019
Picnic, MADGE, Studio 2, Andrea Hazel-Lewis / 2019
SCREEN:
Self Charm, THERAPIST, Short, Ella Greenwood / 2020
A portrait of.., SELF, Documentary Short Film, Tommy Reynolds / 2020
Nightmare on 34th Street, NATASHA, Feature Film, James Crow / 2018
Grimm Heroes, BRIANNA STOKER, T.V. Pilot, Last British Dragon / 2018
Actor Training | For Stage & Screen
Hazel is passionate about her journey as an actress, she knows that the training never ends and she needs to always be thinking 'what's next'. She's studied at some of the top institutes in the U.K. for performance:
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'Acting 2 Years' - Rose Bruford - 2018/20
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Manuel Puro 21 Day Selftape Challenge
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Workshops with Faye Timby, Nikki Meadows, Orla O'connor, Shakyra Dowling, Leo Wolfe, Claire Harlow, Kate Bone, Ben Cogan, Lucy Amos and Jenna Bamberger.
2019
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'Acting 2 Years' - Rose Bruford - 2018/20
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'Gunrush Firearms for Film' at The British Action Academy
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'Warrior Screen Combat' Phase 1 and 2 at The British Action Academy
Hazel has extensive screen combat skills with traditional weaponry & firearms
2018
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'Close Encounters - Stage & Screen Combat' at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)
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'Character and Emotion Rasaboxes & Michael Chekhov Technique' - Rose Bruford
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'Acting 2 Years' - Rose Bruford - 2018/20
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Earlier
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'Creative Drama' - Birmingham School of Acting
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Spotlites Youth Theatre
Performance Skills | For Stage & Screen
Voice, Accents & Dialects
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Accents include: American General / American Southern / American New York / Southern England (native) / London and London Boroughs / English RP / Scottish General / Irish General
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Alto to Soprano 1
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Voice Over / Audio Book / Audio Drama / ADR
Sports
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Kayaking / Archery / Krav Maga P1 / Rock Climbing / Javelin / Paintball / Scuba Diving / Horse Riding / Pilates
Screen & Stage Combat
During her training she has covered an assortment of weaponry, fight styles and vocals to accompany the standard and advanced techniques required for stage and screen:
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Shield & Sword / 2 Handed Sword / Rapier / Double-ended Spear / Knife Fighting / Hand to Hand Combat / Military Firearms / Automatic & Hand-held Firearms
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Battle formations / Gladiator Fight Style / Brawls / Death and Dying Techniques / American Police Style Stance