Ellen Robertson

Ellen is a British actress, writer / performer and comedian who can currently be seen in Netflix’s new limited series VLADIMIR. Ellen plays the role of Sid opposite Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall. This is an adaptation of Julia Jonas’ Novel.

Prior to this, Ellen was personally chosen by Bong Joon-Ho’s for a role in his latest feature, MICKEY 17 opposite Robert Pattinson. On screen, Ellen can also be seen in hit TV shows such as Series 6 of BLACK MIRROR where she shares scenes with Ayo Edebiri.

Onstage, in 2023, Ellen starred in ROBIN HOOD: THE LEGEND at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre as Marian. This followed on from Ellen’s critically praised work with Mike Bartlett having starred in his one woman show MRS DELGADO in 2022 and played the title role in his play SNOWFLAKE at the Kiln Theatre.

Ellen and her comedy partner Charly Clive make up the celebrated sketch group, BRITNEY. They adapted their eponymous sell-out debut live show for a BBC3 pilot, BRITNEY, which received nothing but 5 star and 4 star reviews.

Praise for Ellen in ROBIN HOOD:

“Ellen Robertson’s fierce Marian and her tumultuous relationship with the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham, Alex Mugnaioni: a deliciously camp and commanding villainous presence throughout the show.”  – Musical Theatre Review

 “Marian is given a radical overhaul (Ellen Robertson, fabulously rakish).” – The Guardian

 “The chief “goodie”, more or less, is the mischievous Marian, played by a fabulous Ellen Robertson.”  – Last Minute Theatre Tickets

Praise for Ellen in MRS DELGADO:

“Endless charisma… Robertson brings an entire street to life. The conjuring of these characters never feels virtuosic. Instead, it feels effortless” – The Guardian ★★★★

“Britney’s Ellen Robertson is terrific, bringing both women to life with marvellous clarity. She plays Helen as coiled, self-critical and anxious. Her Mrs Delgado, by contrast, is a treat – voice tanned to rawhide by fag smoke, hip cocked forward in the suggestion of something slinky, and eyebrow raised to skewer Helen’s fluttering entreatries like a butterfly on a pin.” – The Telegraph★★★★ 

“Ellen Robertson dazzles in Mike Bartlett’s topical and captivating one-woman show… Robertson’s narration is riveting from the start. In contrast to her jittery portrayal of Helen, as Mrs Delgado, she is measured and self-assured – yet still, she manages to retain a mystical storyteller status. Unafraid of silence, she holds our attention throughout.” – The Stage ★★★★

Ellen starred in the BBC pilot BRITNEY, alongside Charly Clive, an adaptation of their hit stage show.

In early 2022, Ellen starred onstage in Mike Bartlett’s play, a one-woman-show called MRS DELGADO.

Ellen Robertson played Poppy opposite Kaya Scodelario and Rufus Sewell in the hit BBC One Agatha Christie mini-series THE PALE HORSE, and has subsequently had roles in THE OUTLAWS, PLS LIKE, and IN MY SKIN, all for the BBC.

She is currently developing projects with Drama Republic, Baby Cow and NBC Universal.

Praise for Ellen in MRS DELGADO:

★★★★ “endless charisma… Robertson brings an entire street to life. The conjuring of these characters never feels virtuosic. Instead, it feels effortless” – The Guardian

★★★★ “Britney’s Ellen Robertson is terrific, bringing both women to life with marvellous clarity. She plays Helen as coiled, self-critical and anxious. Her Mrs Delgado, by contrast, is a treat – voice tanned to rawhide by fag smoke, hip cocked forward in the suggestion of something slinky, and eyebrow raised to skewer Helen’s fluttering entreatries like a butterfly on a pin.” – The Telegraph

“A dual triumph for Ellen Robertson… and her director, Clare Lizzimore” – British Theatre Guide

★★★★ “Ellen Robertson dazzles in Mike Bartlett’s topical and captivating one-woman show… Robertson’s narration is riveting from the start. In contrast to her jittery portrayal of Helen, as Mrs Delgado, she is measured and self-assured – yet still, she manages to retain a mystical storyteller status. Unafraid of silence, she holds our attention throughout.” – The Stage

“Ellen Robertson’s brilliant tour-de-force performance and Mike Bartlett’s eye for seemingly inconsequential detail in the bigger picture make this a riveting, funny, anxiously sad and thought-provoking evening” – The Fine Times Recorder 

She is currently developing projects with Drama Republic, Baby Cow and NBC Universal.

Praise for the BRITNEY pilot:

“The first time a brain tumour has ever been funny: It was ferociously funny, heartbreaking, and honest, and it’s the kind of show that makes me glad BBC Three is returning to television in February – BRITNEY deserves to be seen by as many people as possible.” – The i

“Much has been written about the rise of “sadcoms” — comedies that aren’t actually very funny, being more about the reality of emotional pain. Think FLEABAG or AFTER LIFE. BRITNEY seemed more of a “joycom”, despite revealing a premise potentially as bleak as any weepie of the week. Quite an achievement, and not what you might expect from a brief pilot that started out like a kooky rom-com about girly BFFs. Cue hyperreal visual flourishes and a tone switching on a sixpence between goofy joy and a sense of dread — and suddenly it was over, having fully earned a burning itch to find out what happened next. All in 20 minutes flat, which is going some.” – The Times

“Turning a brain tumour diagnosis into the stuff of comedy is no mean feat.. It’s sharp, funny and understatedly inspiring but so far it’s only a pilot. It surely deserves a full series.” – Metro

“The episode ends on a stark yet strangely feelgood cliffhanger. Will more episodes be made? Well, if the BBC doesn’t pick this up for a series it’s them that needs their heads examined.” – Beyond the Joke

“The script is awash with quirks that give the programme a distinctive, sparky atmosphere well matched to the pair’s friendship… Clive and Robertson’s performances and chemistry are as a natural as you could hope, and so utterly endearing, the viewer feels right there with them when the awful news come. But the warmth – and the silliness – gives hope that everything might be all right despite it all.  Yet, sadly, there isn’t a full series ready to binge, as this tender, witty pilot leaves you yearning to find out how the pair deal with the biggest of life’s issues through their love and humour.” – Chortle

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