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Catrin Stewart (born 29 January 1988) is a Welsh actress, known for playing Jenny Flint in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who (2011–2014), Emma Morris in the Sky One comedy drama Stella (2012–2017) and PC Gina Jenkins in the S4C crime drama Bang (2017–2020). She also portrayed Lily in Misfits (2010–2011).

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Early life and education

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Stewart grew up in Cardiff, Wales,[citation needed] and attended the Welsh-language secondary school Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr. From a young age, she performed at the annual eisteddfod, a competitive festival of the arts between schools.[1] Her mother used to tell her that she was "the one in the school concert she could hear out of everyone" as she was so passionate about acting. She went to drama classes from the age of 10 to 15, where she was mainly trained for television.[1] At the age of 16, she joined the National Youth Theatre of Wales and went on to study at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.[2] Before graduating, Stewart had already appeared in the BBC One medical drama Casualty (2007), as well as the films Hearts of Gold (2003) and Crusade in Jeans (2006).

Career

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In 2011, she joined the main cast of the Sky One comedy series Stella (2012–2017), portraying Emma Morris, the "sweet, loving and funny" daughter of Ruth Jones' titular character.[3][4][5]

In 2012, Stewart took on the leading role of Juliet in Headlong's production of Romeo and Juliet.[1] Kate Kellaway of The Observer called her performance "one of the most captivating and touching [she has] seen."[6] The following year, she made her London theatre debut in Longing at the Hampstead Theatre, playing opposite Tamsin Greig and Iain Glen.[7]

In 2015, she starred in The Library Suicides [cy], a twisty thriller from director Euros Lyn.[8] The film won the Best Performance in a British Feature Film award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, becoming the first Welsh-language film to do so.[9][10][11] Stewart was also nominated for the Seymour Cassel Award for Outstanding Performance at the Oldenburg International Film Festival.[12]

In a 2017 interview,[13] Catrin Stewart reflected on her role as Jenny in Doctor Who, sharing that her favourite memory was working with Matt Smith on set. She mentioned the excitement of being part of the show and how the audition process was simple, with just one initial audition. When asked about returning to Doctor Who, she expressed enthusiasm, particularly about the possibility of working with a female Doctor.

In 2023, she appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Olivia Dean.[14]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2003 Hearts of Gold Maud Powell Television film
2006 Crusade in Jeans Cecile
2012 Frail Chloe
2015 The Library Suicides [cy] Nan Wdig / Ana Wdig Welsh-language film
2016 Connie Dolly Diggs Short film
2019 Dirt Ash Meat Rhian
The Return of the Yuletide Kid Catrin
2020 The Arborist Laura Short film
Cwch Deilen / Leaf Boat Celyn (voice) Welsh-language short film
2021 The Walk Maeve Short film
One for the Road Erin

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Casualty Michelle Stevenson Episode: "A World Elsewhere"
2010–2011 Misfits Lily 2 episodes
2011–2014 Doctor Who Jenny Flint 6 episodes:
2012–2017 Stella Emma Morris 34 episodes:
  • Main role in series 1–3
  • Guest appearances in series 5–6
2017–2020 Bang PC Gina Jenkins Main role, 14 episodes
2020 Cyswllt / Lifelines Mabli Welsh-language S4C drama; 3 episodes
2022 Casualty Amy Trenshaw Episode: "First Date"
2023 Doctors Olivia Dean Episode: "Bundle of Joy"

Stage

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Year Title Role Venue
2010 The Devil Inside Him Dilys National Theatre Wales
2012 Romeo and Juliet Juliet Headlong
2013 Longing Kleopatra Hampstead Theatre
2014 The Cherry Orchard Anya Ranevskaya Young Vic
2015 The Jew of Malta Abigail Swan Theatre
Love's Sacrifice Bianca
2016 1984 Julia London Playhouse
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Maggie Theatr Clwyd
2019 Valued Friends Marion Rose Theatre Kingston
2022 Hamlet Guildenstern / Reynaldo / Player Queen Bristol Old Vic

Web

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 All Shook Up! Cerys Matthews
2012 "Vastra Investigates" Jenny Flint Prequel to the Doctor Who episode "The Snowmen"
2013 "The Battle of Demons Run: Two Days Later" Sequel to the Doctor Who episode "A Good Man Goes to War"

Audio and radio dramas

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Year Title Role Production
2009 The Night Horse Nansi BBC Radio 4
2010 True to My Land Janet
2011 Direct Red Nurse
Rock of Eye Lauren
Giving It Back Laura
2012 The Diary of Samuel Pepys Mary Mercer / Lady Jemima
Apple Jelly Janie
2013 Aberystwyth Noir: It Ain't Over till the Bearded Lady Sings Calamity Jane
2014 From A to Z Suzie
2015 Torchwood Meredith Bevan Big Finish Productions
2017 The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield Killian
2018–2019 The Citadel Christine Barlow BBC Radio 4
2018 News from Nowhere Ellen
Twenty Four Hours from Tulse Hill Lisa
Home Katie BBC Radio Wales
2019 The Eighth of March Jenny Flint Big Finish Productions
Curious Under the Stars Fleur BBC Radio 4
2019–present The Paternoster Gang Jenny Flint Big Finish Productions
2020 Relocation Ensemble Actor BBC Radio Wales

Audiobook narration

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Accolades

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Awards

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Nominations

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References

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Catrin Stewart (born 29 January 1988) is a Welsh actress from Cardiff, best known for her portrayal of Jenny Flint, a Victorian-era swordswoman and member of the Paternoster Gang, in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who across series 6, 7, and 8 (2011–2013), as well as the 2014 special "Deep Breath." Stewart trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where she honed her skills before embarking on a multifaceted career spanning television, theatre, and film. In television, she has appeared in prominent British series including Stella on Sky One, where she played Emma Morris across three seasons; Misfits on E4; Casualty and Doctors on BBC One; and Bang on S4C and BBC Wales, a crime drama that earned a BAFTA Cymru award for Best Drama in 2018. Her more recent television credits include the role of DS Gina Jenkins in Bang's second series (2020). On stage, Stewart has built an extensive portfolio with leading British theatre companies, including performances as in Hamlet at the Bristol Old Vic (2023); the lead in during its West End transfer; Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Theatr ; Seren in Kill Thy Neighbour at Theatr (2024); and roles in productions such as and Love's Sacrifice. She has also appeared in works by the National Theatre of Wales (Mametz and The Devil Inside Him), Headlong (), and other venues like the () and (). In film, Stewart earned critical acclaim for her as the identical twin sisters Nan and Ana in the Welsh-language thriller The Library Suicides (2016), directed by , winning the Best Performance in a British Feature award at the . Her additional film work includes Royal Kill List (2024) and the (2022) as Laura, which won the Short Film Award in 2024.

Early years

Early life

Catrin Stewart was born on 29 January 1988 in , , to a Welsh family. She grew up in and attended Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr, a Welsh-language . From a young age, Stewart showed a passion for performing, participating in school concerts where her mother noted her standout talent. She also took part in the , a traditional Welsh competitive festival of arts involving recitation and singing among schools. Stewart developed an early interest in acting, beginning local drama classes at age 10, which focused primarily on television performance training and continued until she was 16. At 16, she joined the of Wales, where she spent six weeks rehearsing plays with peers, an experience that solidified her commitment to the craft. Following this, Stewart transitioned to formal training at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

Education

Catrin Stewart began her formal involvement in the through youth programs and early training opportunities. From the age of 10 to 16, she attended drama classes in , with a focus on techniques for television. At age 16, she joined the of , participating in an intensive six-week rehearsal period for a play production, which solidified her dedication to a professional career. Stewart pursued higher education at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD), enrolling in 2007 for the three-year BA (Hons) Acting program. This intensive, performance-based course equipped her with foundational skills in voice, movement, and character development, alongside practical experience in theatre, screen, and radio mediums. During her studies, she appeared in student-led productions, including roles as Waitress, Kit, and Shona in Caryl Churchill's , directed by Elizabeth Freestone. The RWCMD curriculum emphasized classical theatre techniques, including work on Shakespearean and other heightened texts, which formed a core part of her training in textual analysis and performance styles. As a Welsh institution, the program also incorporated elements reflective of Welsh cultural contexts, aligning with Stewart's background in a Welsh-language . Prior to completing her degree, she gained initial on-screen experience through minor roles, such as in the Hearts of Gold (2003) and an episode of Casualty (2007). Upon graduating in 2010, Stewart transitioned to professional work with her debut role in National Theatre Wales's The Devil Inside Him, marking the beginning of her entry into the industry.

Professional career

Breakthrough and television roles

Stewart's breakthrough came with her role as Lily, a with cryokinetic abilities, in the E4 superhero comedy-drama Misfits in 2010. Appearing in the second episode of series 2 and the fourth episode of series 3, the character navigated supernatural challenges in a gritty urban setting, marking Stewart's first significant television exposure and showcasing her ability to blend humor with dramatic tension. Her prominence grew substantially through her portrayal of Jenny Flint in the science fiction series from 2011 to 2014. As the resourceful Victorian-era maid and wife to the detective Madame Vastra, Stewart joined the recurring alongside Vastra and the butler Strax, appearing in key episodes including "A Good Man Goes to War" (2011), "" (2012), "" (2013), "" (2013), and "Deep Breath" (2014). The gang's adventures in emphasized themes of loyalty, intellect, and interspecies relationships, with Jenny's to Vastra contributing to the series' exploration of queer representation in a historical context, earning fan acclaim for its progressive storytelling. In 2012, Stewart took on the role of Emma Morris in the comedy-drama Stella, set in the working-class Welsh valleys of . Portraying the eldest daughter of the titular single mother Stella Jackson, Emma evolved from a naive young woman navigating family dynamics and first love to a more independent figure, including her career as a and to tech enthusiast Krispin, across 34 episodes spanning series 1–3 and 5–6. The series' authentic depiction of Welsh community life highlighted Stewart's versatility in lighter, character-driven narratives. Stewart further solidified her television presence as Detective Sergeant Gina Jenkins in the bilingual Welsh thriller Bang (2017–2020), a S4C production filmed in . In the 14-episode series, she played the determined police officer investigating local crimes while grappling with her estranged brother Sam's involvement in a dangerous gun-related conspiracy, blending family drama with noir elements in a post-industrial Welsh backdrop. The show's success, including a award, underscored its impact on Welsh-language television. Additional guest roles, such as in the 2023 episode "" of the Doctors, demonstrated Stewart's range in everyday dramatic scenarios, where her character faced personal tragedy with a partner during a medical consultation. These television appearances, spanning sci-fi, , and genres, established Stewart as a prominent figure in British , particularly in Welsh-produced content and iconic series like Doctor Who, enhancing her reputation for authentic portrayals of complex, resilient women.

Theatre and recent developments

Stewart began her professional theatre career shortly after graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, with early roles in productions such as at the Curve in 2011, where she played Shelly. Her breakthrough on stage came in 2012 with the role of Juliet in Headlong's touring production of , directed by , which earned praise for her portrayal of the character's emotional depth. This led to her London debut in 2013 as Kleopatra in William Boyd's at the , directed by Nina Raine, a Chekhov-inspired play that highlighted her ability to navigate complex family dynamics. She took on the role of Anya in Katie Mitchell's The Cherry Orchard at the Young Vic in 2014. In 2015, Stewart joined the Royal Shakespeare Company for a season at the Swan Theatre, performing as Abigail in The Jew of Malta directed by Justin Audibert and as Bianca in Love's Sacrifice directed by Matthew Dunster, roles that showcased her versatility in classical and Renaissance drama. These performances marked a significant step in her theatre profile, building on her television success in series like Stella to establish her as a prominent stage actor. She then played Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Theatr Clwyd in 2016. That same year, she played the lead role of Julia in the West End transfer of George Orwell's 1984 by Headlong at the Playhouse Theatre. In a 2016 interview with The Stage, Stewart discussed the challenges of balancing high-profile TV work with theatre's intensity, noting that stage roles allowed her to explore deeper character arcs unavailable in shorter screen formats. Stewart's theatre work continued to evolve in the late 2010s and early 2020s, with notable appearances such as Marion in Valued Friends at the Rose Theatre Kingston in 2019, where she reflected on the play's themes of friendship and ambition in a Theatre Weekly interview. In 2022, she played multiple roles including Guildenstern, Reynaldo, and Player Queen in John Haidar's production of Hamlet at the Bristol Old Vic, a modern-dress interpretation that was live-streamed on BBC Four in 2023, extending its reach to broader audiences. That same year, she portrayed Elin in Joe Murphy's adaptation of A Hero of the People at the Sherman Theatre, addressing themes of community and environmental ethics. In 2024, Stewart returned to Welsh theatre as Seren in Chelsey Gillard's Kill Thy Neighbour, a co-production between Theatr Clwyd and Torch Theatre that premiered in Mold and toured to , exploring tensions around second homes and family secrets in rural . Reviews commended her performance for carrying pivotal plot twists with nuance and emotional authenticity. Post-2020, Stewart's career has shifted toward more diverse projects, including voice work in ' Doctor Who audio dramas featuring the , with releases continuing through 2025. She has also embraced independent films such as the Welsh-language animated short Cwch Deilen / Leaf Boat (2020), where she voiced Celyn, and The Walk (2021) as , alongside bilingual television that incorporates her Welsh heritage. This trajectory reflects a deliberate move toward versatile, culturally rooted roles that blend stage, screen, and audio mediums, as evidenced by her involvement in projects like the S4C/BBC series Bang (2017–2020), which she has cited as pivotal for highlighting bilingual storytelling.

Filmography

Film

In 2006, she appeared as Cecile in the international adventure film Crusade in Jeans, a co-production adapting Thea Beckman’s about a boy time-traveling to the . Her breakthrough in Welsh-language cinema came in 2016 with the thriller The Library Suicides (Y Llyfrgell), directed by , where she portrayed the dual role of identical twin sisters Ana and Nan seeking revenge for their mother's death; the film earned a nomination for Best Film. That same year, Stewart starred as Dolly Diggs (also credited as Connie) in the short film Connie, a drama exploring themes of identity and performance. In 2019, she played Rhian in the short Dirt Ash Meat, a tense family drama based on Owen Sheers' work, depicting the impact of the foot-and-mouth outbreak on a Welsh hill farm. Also in 2019, Stewart appeared as Catrin in the comedy-drama The Return of the Yuletide Kid (also known as Christmas Kid), following a former child actor returning home for the holidays. The year 2020 saw her in two shorts: as Laura in The Arborist, a poignant story of grief and familial reconciliation centered on a dying memorial tree, directed by Clare Sturges; and providing the voice of Celyn in the animated Welsh-language short Leaf Boat (Cwch Deilen), which explores the anxieties of a new . In 2023, she featured in the horror short Find You Here, a folkloric tale of a toxic couple encountering supernatural forces at an abandoned scare event. In 2022, she played Laura in the short , directed by Jo Smyth, a about a woman confronting and .

Television

Stewart began her screen career with a minor role as Maud Powell in the 2003 TV film Hearts of Gold, a set in the during . Stewart began her television career with guest appearances in British medical dramas. In 2007, she portrayed Michelle Stevenson in an episode of the series Casualty. She made multiple guest appearances in the soap opera Doctors across various episodes from 2009 to 2023, including the role of in the 2023 episode "." In 2010, Stewart appeared as Lily in the second series of the E4 superhero drama Misfits. She reprised the role in the third series in 2011. That same year, she debuted as Jenny Flint in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, appearing in the episode "A Good Man Goes to War." Her subsequent Doctor Who appearances as Jenny Flint occurred in 2012 ("The Snowmen"), 2013 ("The Crimson Horror" and "The Name of the Doctor"), and 2014 ("Deep Breath"). From 2012 to 2017, Stewart played the recurring role of Emma Morris in all six seasons of the comedy-drama Stella. In 2015, she starred as The Girl in the short-form Night Shift. Stewart took on the lead role of PC/DS Gina Jenkins in the first two seasons of the / crime drama Bang, which aired from 2017 to 2020. Additional television credits include Mabli in the 2020 S4C pandemic drama Lifelines (also known as Cyswllt 9). In 2022, she returned to Casualty as Amy Trenshaw in the episode "." In 2024, she appeared as in three episodes of the Sky History drama series Royal Kill List.

Stage

Stewart's stage career encompasses a diverse array of roles in both classical and modern works, often highlighting her versatility in portraying complex female characters across prestigious venues. In 2011, she portrayed Hilde Wangel in Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea at the Royal Exchange Theatre in , directed by Sarah Frankcom, a performance that contributed to her nomination for the Award for emerging actors under 30 in classical roles. Stewart took the lead role of Juliet in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet for Headlong's 2012 touring production, directed by , where her portrayal of the young lover was praised for capturing the character's youthful impulsiveness and emotional depth in a modern-dress that toured venues including the Nuffield Theatre in . The following year, in 2013, she played Kleopatra in William Boyd's at , directed by Nina Raine, an adaptation of short stories that explored themes of unfulfilled desire; her role as the passionate, modern counterpart to a Chekhovian figure added a layer of contemporary intensity to the ensemble. In 2014, Stewart appeared as Anya in Chekhov's at the , directed by , bringing youthful optimism to the role amid the production's innovative, immersive staging that emphasized the play's themes of loss and change. During the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2015 season at the Swan Theatre in , she performed in two productions: as in John Ford's 'Tis Pity She's a Whore (retitled Love's Sacrifice for the staging), directed by , and as in Christopher Marlowe's , directed by Justin Audibert, roles that showcased her in Jacobean and Elizabethan revenge tragedies with gender-flipped casting elements. Stewart returned to Welsh theatre in 2016 as Maggie in Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Theatr Clwyd in Mold, directed by Rob Hastie, delivering a dynamic performance as the determined wife navigating family secrets and mendacity in the American South. That same year, she originated the role of Julia in George Orwell's 1984, adapted and directed by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan for Headlong, transferring to the West End's Playhouse Theatre, where her depiction of the rebellious lover contributed to the production's immersive, dystopian intensity that ran for several months. In 2019, Stewart played Marion in Stephen Jeffreys' Valued Friends at Rose Theatre Kingston, directed by Michael Fentiman, a revival exploring 1980s London flat-sharing and personal ambitions, with her character representing the group's evolving dynamics over a decade. She took on multiple roles—Guildenstern, Reynaldo, and Player Queen—in William Shakespeare's Hamlet at Bristol Old Vic in 2022, directed by John Haidar, a bold, intimate production starring Billy Howle that broadcast nationally and emphasized psychological tension in Elsinore. In 2024, Stewart starred as Seren in Lucie Lovatt's Kill Thy Neighbour, a dark comedy co-produced by Theatr Clwyd and Torch Theatre, directed by Chelsey Gillard, addressing rural Welsh housing tensions and family secrets; her performance as the returning daughter brought emotional depth to the play's satirical exploration of community and inheritance during its run in Mold and .

Audio and other media

Stewart has been active in audio dramas, particularly within the universe through . In 2015, she portrayed Meredith Bevan in the audio release One Rule, a story set in the pre-television era of the organization, exploring themes of alien artifacts and institutional intrigue. She also reprised her role as Jenny Flint, the maid and companion to Madame Vastra, in the series, which began in 2015 and features the Victorian-era detective trio solving supernatural cases; the series has produced multiple box sets, with new installments released as recently as December 2024 and March 2025, including crossovers with other elements like the . On , Stewart has appeared in several dramatizations up to 2020. She starred as the lead in the 2014 anthology From A to Z, an adaptation of short stories by spanning the , highlighting diverse narratives from historical to contemporary settings. In the ongoing adaptation of A.J. Cronin's , she played key roles across multiple series starting in 2019, including Christine in later episodes that delve into and personal dilemmas in 1930s . Additionally, she featured as Fleur in the comedy-drama Curious Under the Stars in 2019, contributing to its whimsical tales of village life in rural . Stewart has narrated audiobooks, focusing on science fiction and Welsh literature. In 2021, she provided narration alongside Dan Starkey for the audiobook adaptation of Mark Gatiss's Doctor Who: The Crimson Horror, a novelization of the Eleventh Doctor episode involving Victorian horror and alien threats. She also narrated Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach for Audible, bringing her Welsh accent to the fantastical adventure of a boy's escape with oversized insects. In other media, Stewart has contributed to various audio projects, including voice work in Welsh-language productions.

Accolades

Awards

Catrin Stewart received the Best Performance in a British Feature award at the 2016 for her dual role as the twin sisters Nan and Ana in the Welsh-language thriller The Library Suicides (Y Llyfrgell), marking the first time a Welsh-language earned this honor. In 2017, she won the award at the HorrorHound (H2F2) for her dual performance as the ventriloquist Dolly Diggs and the dummy in the short horror film Connie, directed by Cat Davies.

Nominations

Throughout her career, Catrin Stewart has received several nominations recognizing her versatile performances in theatre and film. In 2010, she was nominated for the Award for her portrayal of Hilde Wangel in Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea at the Royal Exchange Theatre in , an accolade that honors emerging classical actors under 30. Stewart's film work has also garnered attention from international festivals. For her dual role as the twins Nan and Ana in the Welsh-language thriller The Library Suicides (2016), she received a nomination for the Award for Outstanding Performance at the Oldenburg International , highlighting her ability to convey complex psychological depth. In short films, Stewart earned a nomination for at the GenreBlast in 2017 for her dual role as Dolly Diggs and the dummy in the comedy-horror Connie, showcasing her comedic timing and physicality. The film itself received multiple nods at the festival, underscoring the ensemble's impact. These nominations reflect Stewart's growing recognition in both intimate settings and genre-driven cinema, affirming her range across mediums without securing wins in these instances.

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