Writer / Performer
Anna can currently be seen featuring in the BBC One show DOPE GIRLS as ‘Anne’ as well as playing ‘Cherry’ in MOTHERLAND spinoff AMANDALAND also for the BBC.
She also features in drama THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT written by SARAH PHELPS and directed by SAUL DIBB, where she plays the regular role of D.I Golding as well as GHOSTS for BBC and STILL UP for Apple TV
Other recent credits include Flavia in HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE MOVIE, BBC’s LADHOOD, Romesh Ranganathan's pilot - THE REUNION, THE HARRY HILL SITCOM, the BBC's STILL OPEN ALL HOURS and SUCCESSION for HBO.
Anna starred as Cath in two series of THE REBEL, a comedy series for UKTV Gold, with Anita Dobson and Amit Shah. She also played the role of Jenny in Jimmy McGovern's MOVING ON. Before that, Anna had her own Channel Four sketch show with Katy Wix -ANNA & KATY.
Anna Crilly took her show, THE HALF, to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival and the VAULT Festival in London.
Reviews for The HALF:
Played superbly by Anna Crilly and Margaret Cabourn-Smith’ - Guardian
‘Ward's script is masterful... Filled with elegant one-liners. It works on every level' - Scotsman ****
‘Knockout performances full of wit, venom and extraordinary pathos... Beautiful, inspiring work.’ - Bechdel Theatre
Top 10 Theatre Shows at the Fringe – Evening Standard
One of the Best Shows to see at the Fringe – The Guardian
Top Theatre Pick at the Fringe - Metro
