ABOUT LISA
Lisa Harmer is both a gifted actress and experienced writer. Her natural empathy and enthusiasm has made her in-demand in fringe theatre, impro, comedy and touring theatre. TV credits include BBC sitcoms and continuing drama as well as challenging and groundbreaking CH4 drama.
She also works in the corporate sector and is very experienced in role-play work for many 'blue-chip' clients. Please take a look at the showreels which offer a glimpse of her writing talents and acting expertise.
WORK
SHOWREEL
Duration 07:24
Features clips from:
LADY WHAT DOES - SHORT FILM
THE FEUD - SHORT FILM
EASTENDERS - BBC1
THE BILL - ITV
METROSEXUALITY - C4
SWEET DESERTS - FILM
METROSEXUALITY C4
Various Clips
Duration 01.45
The role of PEGGY in METROSEXUALITY was created for Lisa by writer and director Rikki Beadle-Blair.
CASUALTY BBC1
Duration 01.08
Lisa appeared in the BBC drama as a wedding celebrant.
CHALLENGE
Duration 02.19
Performed and written by Lisa Harmer
Short film about an empty-nester facing
a new chaper in her life
LATEST NEWS
Lady What Does... shaping 2020
Going down a storm at film festivals, this 6 min dark comedy is currently being developed for a series. Co-written and performed with Sara Jordan, we are going to be working together to expand the idea and make Vim-noire a new genre. Watch this space.
Hastings Women of Film and TV celebrates International Women's day
This Film festival of Female talent, included Lady What Does along with 10 films screened on 8th March 2020. Sponsored by Media Parents the event will be championing local Women in all different disciplines of the industry and at different stages of their career. For more info see http://blog.mediaparents.co.uk/
January 2019 - How to sell a house with unwanted guests
What better way to start the year than rehearse in a freezing 8 bedroom house in St Leonards with a talented crew of performers, director and design team all to die for... to bring my immersive site specific piece that I wrote over Christmas alive. PRICE ON APPLICATION teased Audiences with its playful humour as they were invited as prospective buyers to tour the house and learn of its hidden secrets... and chequered history. With links to real local Murderer George Chapman who was a key Whitechapel Ripper suspect; soon the laughter turned to unease. With a backdrop of inventive design by Margi Richardson and clever Direction from Leigh Shine - this Man in the Moon Theatre production sold out and received high acclaim. See blog for more info:
REVIEWS
2015 saw Lisa appearing in the self-penned A Day In The Life Of A Woman, which was a sell-out at Hastings Fringe.
engaging and thought provoking, entertaining and poignant, bitter and sweet Hastings Online Times
She was also cast as May in The UK premiere of The McGowan Trilogy by Seamus Scanlon at Kino Teatr, in association with New York's Cell Theatre and directed by Kira Simring.
Lisa Harmer was mesmerising as the demented May McGowan
The Scorching Lisa Harmer
Fantastic performance by a brilliant cast
Hastings Times
DINNER THRILLERS
Lisa is a writer, actor and producer of Dinner Thrillers, a new concept in site specific murder mystery events.
Original scripted dramas incorporate music to provide a show for an audience that either enjoy just sitting back and watching or those who are up for a bit of improvising.
If you are interested in hosting a Dinner Thriller, then please get in touch.
CONTACT
If you would like to discuss a film, TV, video or stage role you can contact Lisa Harmer's agent:
Mario Renzullo at Smart Management 020 7837 8822
For writing and project collaborations and Dinner Thrillers, speak with Lisa direct:
07960 718 397
