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Ellen Hardy

Ellen Hardy actor
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Ellen Hardy

Graduation Year: 2026

Graduation Course: One Year Course

She/Her

Ellen’s love of acting started with Mrs Peabody, her imaginary childhood friend. Prior to OSD, she studied at the National Youth Theatre, the University of Leeds, and École Philippe Gaulier in Paris, where she revelled in exploring the complex role of Electra. As a comedy writer and performer, she has taken two critically acclaimed sketch shows to the Edinburgh Fringe and reached the 2025 Semi-Final of Leicester Square Theatre’s ‘Sketch Off’. Always eager to delve into new artistic mediums, Ellen co-designed a drone light show for Paramount+ over Sydney Harbour Bridge. Beyond her creative endeavours, she enjoys ice skating, surfing and is a qualified yoga instructor.