Pip Cook
All headshots by Phil Sharp
The Old Life Story...
Pip has always wanted to be an actor, ever since she was 3 and put on shows as a Clown she'd invented called Tissue Roll Roll.
The peak of her acting career was getting the leads in all the primary school shows:
-Smiley Shark in Smiley Shark
-Jack Frost in Jack Frost
-Elmer The Elephant in Elmer The Elephant
-The Little Angel in The Little Angel
Luckily, being cast in such prominent roles at such a young age didn't turn little Pip into a diva, just a kid that had found her absolute jam, she was going to be an actor and nothing would stop her...
After attending the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, she started her venture into the industry and has been part of some amazing projects, scroll to see the journey so far.
She now lives in York with her dog, Joni.
Drama School Training
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School BA Acting (Hons)
Other Training
National Youth Theatre
Wise Children Summer Residency
Clowning with Spymonkey
Theatre Making with Wardrobe Ensemble
Main Bases
(can stay in these locations long term for employment)
York (main base/home)
Yorkshire
Brighton
Bristol
London
Pip also has family & friends dotted about all over the UK (& world!) so often will be able to find bases for jobs.
Playing Age
Height
5 foot 7
Nationality
Eye Colour
Blue
Skills
Devising
Dance
Highly skilled Ballroom & Latin
Movement
Singing
Puppeteering
Graphic Design
Painting
Clowning
Running
Credits
Viola/Maria in Twelfth Night
Stage
Director: Sally Crooks
Venue: Cornwall/South West Tour
Company: Miracle Theatre
5th May until 30th August
Edie in The Thankful Village
Stage
Director: Kate Bramley
Venue: York Theatre Royal & Tour
Company: Badapple Theatre
7th April until 4th May 2025
Jenna/Alice/Connie/
Bridget in
I Love You Mum,
I Promise I Won't Die
Stage
Director: Elliot Montgomery
Venue: UK Tour
Company: Tie It Up Theatre
17th Feb until 27th March 2025
Belle/King/Queen/
Puppeteer & Others in Sleeping Beauty & The Beast
Stage
Director: Richard Kay
Venue: Yorkshire Tour
Company: Rural Arts/Badapple Theatre
25th Nov until 5th Jan 2025
Hilda/Falcon/Nonna & Others in The Regalettes
Stage
Director: Kate Bramley
Venue: UK Tour
Company: Badapple Theatre
9th Sept until 17th Nov 2024
Pusomori in The Stopping Place
Stage
Director: Dominic Hingorani
Venue: Stratford Great Hall
Company: Brolly Productions
8th June until 6th July 2024
An Unexpected Christmas (Improv)
Stage
Director: Rachael Walsh
Venue: Bristol Improv Theatre
Company: Bristol Improv Theatre
Christmas 2022
Theatre
CURRENT
BUGLIGHT X WHITESTONE WORKS
I took part in a residency run by Buglight Theatre, a weekend of playing with new writing, with a team of facilitators, directors, writers and actors. It was an inspiring weekend full of devising and delving into different genres. The pieces will now be developed by the writers following the ideas cooked up and we will be performing them at Slung Low in July.
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CHRISTMAS CAROL
I am currently working on a brand new take of A Christmas Carol with my partners in crime at Papermouse Theatre. 2 actors: 1 actor takes on Scrooge, the other takes on all the rest...and yes, ladies and gentlemen that's lucky me! All the Cratchits, yes. Mr & Mrs Fezziwig, yes. Oh, and all the ghosts!
Expect puppetry, japes & plenty of wigs, hats & moustaches.
@ MICKLEGATE SOCIAL, in YORK SAT 12th DECEMBER & SUN 13th DECEMBER, tickets, promo and all that jazz coming soon.
Research & Development
Quite Unsuitable For Women
Director: Bella Spinks/Red Gray
Company: Stitched Up Theatre
2025
Hometown
Director: Anna Gallon
Company: 4 Wheel Drive
2024
Getting Closer
Director: Georgina Botham
Company: Theatre Royal Haymarket
2024
Wise Children Residency
Director: Emma Rice
Company: Wise Children
2023
This Is Who I Am
Director: Sebastian Aguirre
Company: ice&fire
2022
Training Credits
Kali in Stockholm|Caroline Bingley in Pride & Prejudice|Penelope Twinkletime/Puppeteer in Pied Piper|Lady Macduff in Macbeth|Catherine in View From The Bridge
