Ursula Holden-Gill

Ursula Holden-Gill (born 21 March 1974) is a Storyteller and Educator known initially for her acting work, including her roles as school secretary Carol on Channel 4's comedy drama Teachers (2001–04), cancer sufferer Alice Dingle on ITV's Emmerdale (2004–06) and Miss Fitzgerald on CBBC’s Wolfblood[1] (2012-14).

Ursula Holden-Gill
Born (1974-03-21) 21 March 1974
NationalityEnglish
Alma materLancaster University
OccupationStoryteller and Educator
Known forEmmerdale, Teachers, There are Fairies in the Gutter
Websiteursulaholdengill.com

Career

Ursula Holden-Gill graduated from St Martin's College, Lancaster in 1996 with a BA Honours in Drama and Music before attaining an MA in Intercultural Storytelling at University of Lancaster and a PG Dip in Acting from the Drama Studio London. Alongside Holden-Gill's theatre[2] and radio credits[3], her screen credits include The Bill, Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll, Mrs Merton and Malcolm, Trial and Retribution, Doctor Willoughby, The Wyvern Mystery, People Like Us, Teachers,[4] Emmerdale, The Syndicate, Vera, In the Dark[5] and Wolfblood[1].

In 2007, Holden-Gill underwent teacher training at Unity College, Burnley where she attained full qualified teacher status and went on to establish herself as a professional storyteller and educator. She is currently an associate artist of Opera North and Settle Stories, an associate teacher of The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[6], storyteller in residence at Leeds General Infirmary[7] for the charity Henry Dancer Days and works within the community, education, entertainment and health sectors alike, both in the UK and abroad.[8] In 2012 Holden-Gill was voted Best Newcomer at the British Awards for Storytelling Excellence.[9]

Awards and nominations

References
  1. Wolfblood (TV Series 2012–2017) - IMDb, retrieved 16 April 2019
  2. Limited, TicketSource. "A Midsummer Night's Dream, Ursula Holden - Gill at Burnley Mechanics Theatre Basement Studio (accessed at rear)". www.ticketsource.co.uk. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  3. "BBC Radio 4 - Drama, Fragments". BBC. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  4. metrowebukmetro (2 March 2007). "Teachers star aims to be a real teacher | Metro News". Metro.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  5. "BBC One - In the Dark, Series 1, Episode 1". BBC. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  6. "Directory of LAMDA teachers" (PDF). Lamda. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  7. "Ursula Holden Gill: Storyteller & Tutor of Singing, Speech & Drama". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  8. "is200enough?". Is200enough.wordpress.com. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  9. "Outstanding Newcomer 2012 - Winner: Ursula Holden Gill | British Awards for Storytelling Excellence". Storyawards.org.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  10. "Ursula Holden Gill". Shrewsbury Folk Festival. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  11. Pennine Pens at http://www.penninepens.co.uk or email webmaster at penninepens.co.uk. "HebWeb News 2012: Ursula Holden Gill receives storytelling award". Hebdenbridge.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
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