S∆DIE PICKERING
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Acting
Sadie began her career as an actress at a very young age in radio, television and theatre. Continuing to work alongside school, it was her passion. Alongside her jobs she would also source brilliant teachers and projects in the Manchester area (the contact theatre/royal exchange youth group/the zion centre).
At 18 she decided to apply for drama school and trained at Drama Centre London, graduating in 2008 with a First Class Honours degree. The training was of such a high level and she met some incredible people.
Following further work in the industry she reached a point where she decided to step away and try something completely different and help run her family's business 'The Yard' in Cheshire. After taking 5 years off she missed it and re-entered the industry and loves having her foot back in the door with a lot more life experience behind her.
Sadie believes as an actor you are constantly developing, even when you’re not acting. The more you grow in yourself, the better you become. She learnt so much from her fellow actors and has been lucky enough to work with some of the best.
"It’s about storytelling, it can be so powerful."
"This art form is so important in today's world. As an actor you are bringing your truth to portray and honour a character and the story you are telling."
Sadie takes so much pleasure in transforming and discovering a character at their core.
"The highlights of my career include Steel Magnolias UK tour (“Her performance is of touching poignancy” – What’s On Stage) where I was proud to share a stage with Isla Blair, Cherie Lunghi, Kacey Ainsworth, Cheryl Campbell and Denise Welch. Prior to this, another favourite role that I could really get my teeth into was Flick Mellor in the BAFTA-winning TV series Waterloo Road."
- Graduated with First Class Honours Degree in Acting from Drama Centre London
- Nominated for Laurence Olivier Bursary Award
- Nominated for Spotlight Prize
Full Credit List
Theatre
2018: Rachel Wyndham, 10:01 The Minute They Came, Shooting Fish
2013: Hermia, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Riverside Studios and Wirksworth Festival, Jagged Fence Productions
2012: Shelby, Steel Magnolias UK Tour, David Ian Productions
2012: Gloria, The Final Stage (Winner) ‘Seconds’ by Alex Clarke at The Pleasance Theatre
2010: Helen Hawkins, Love On The Dole, The Finborough Theatre, Jagged Fence Productions
1998: Young Molly, Jake’s Women, European Premiere, The Library Theatre Manchester
Television & Film
2020: Dr Fry, Hollyoaks, Lime Pictures, 5 episodes
2019: Denise Henderson, Casualty, BBC, 1 episode
2012: Maxine, Acts of Godfrey, Feature Film
2011: Ali Mowbery, Doctors, BBC, 1 episode
2010: Lottie Davenport, Popatron, Endemol, 6 episodes
2010: Jane, Splintered, Feature Film
2010: Louise, Material Girl, Carnival Film & Television, 4 episodes
2009: Tamsin Foxley, Doctors, BBC, 1 episode
2009: Gemma Price, The Fixer II, Kudos Film & Television, 1 episode
2009: Caitlin, Whatever It Takes, TV Movie, Twenty Twenty Television
2009: Flick Mellor, Waterloo Road Series 4, Shed Productions, 19 episodes
2005: Tessie, Dalziel and Pascoe, BBC, 1 episode
2004: Cathy Elder, Heartbeat, Yorkshire Television, 1 Episode
2002: Verity, At Home With The Braithwaites, Yorkshire Television, 2 episodes
2001: Bethan Davis, 24Seven, Granada Television, 2 series (26 episodes)
2000: Sarah, Children’s Ward, Granada Television, Series 12
Commercials
2018: Petrol Head, Hyundai, Chief TV