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Clare Burt is an English actress and singer.[1] Her theatre work includes Coram Boy (2006), Cats, Aspects of Love, Sunday in the Park with George, Closer Than Ever, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Big Fish, and Pal Joey.
Key Information
Her screen credits include The Bill (1989–2005), Doctors (2003), Murder Investigation Team (2005), The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (2007), Criminal Justice (2008), Broken (2012), X+Y (2014), London Road (2015), Top Boy, (2013–2022), Holby City (2004–2022), and The Salisbury Poisonings (2020).
Early life
[edit]As a child she attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School.[2]
Career
[edit]Theatre
[edit]Burt is a member of the National Theatre company,[3] and has played in many productions, including: London Road (musical),[3] The Miracle, and as Mrs. Milcote in the 2006 production of Helen Edmundson's Coram Boy.[3] Her other productions include: Vernon God Little,[4] Closer Than Ever, Company, Nine, Spread a Little Happiness, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and Pal Joey.[3]
Her West End roles include Grizabella in Cats (New London Theatre), Rose Vibert in Aspects of Love (Prince of Wales Theatre), Celeste #2 in Sunday in the Park with George (Royal National Theatre), Susan in Company (Noël Coward Theatre), Fosca in Passion (Bridewell) and two new musicals by Howard Goodall: The Hired Man (London Astoria) and Girlfriends (Playhouse Theatre).[3]
Burt played the Witch in the 1998 Donmar Warehouse revival of Into the Woods.[3] She played Sandra opposite Kelsey Grammer in the musical Big Fish for its London premiere in late 2017. Burt starred as theatre director Joan Littlewood in a new musical Miss Littlewood for the Royal Shakespeare Company in summer 2018.[3]
Film and television
[edit]Her screen credits include The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (2007), Broken (2012),[3] X+Y (2014),[3] opposite Asa Butterfield, and Sally Hawkins, and London Road (2015),[3] Her television credits include Top Boy, (2013–2022), Criminal Justice (2008), Doctors (2003), Murder Investigation Team (2005), The Bill (1989–2005), Holby City (2004–2022).[3]
In 2020, she played Mo Cassidy in the BBC drama, The Salisbury Poisonings, alongside Anne-Marie Duff, Rafe Spall, MyAnna Buring and Mark Addy.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Burt was in a relationship with Larry Lamb from 1996 until 2016. They have two daughters, Eloise and Eva.[6]
Filmography
[edit]Burt's filmography includes:
- Holby City (television series, 2004, 2021–2022)
- The Bill (television series, 1989–2005)
- The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (film, 2007)
- Criminal Justice (television mini-series, 2008)
- Broken (2012)
- X+Y (2014)
- London Road (2015)
- The Salisbury Poisonings (2020)
- The Diplomat (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ Holden, Stephen (11 March 2010). "Her Two Faces: Belter and Crooner". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 September 2011.
- ^ "Sylvia Young Theatre School (Ex-students)". Sylvia Young Theatre School. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Clare Burt". National Theatre. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ Sinclair, Tracey (8 February 2011). "Exeunt: Vernon God Little". Exeunt Magazine. Retrieved 29 September 2011.
- ^ "Meet the cast of The Salisbury Poisonings". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ^ Ainhoa Barcelona (8 December 2016). "Larry Lamb moves on with new woman after splitting from partner of 20 years Clare Burt". hellomagazine.com.
External links
[edit]- Clare Burt at IMDb
Clare Burt
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Life
Early life and education
Clare Burt was born in England, though the exact date and location remain unconfirmed in public records. She entered the performing arts at a young age, demonstrating an early passion for stage performance. Burt's formative years were marked by her involvement in youth drama activities that nurtured her talents in acting and singing.[4] During her childhood, Burt attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, a renowned institution for training young performers in drama, dance, and music. The school's rigorous curriculum played a pivotal role in honing her skills, providing hands-on experience in theatrical techniques and vocal performance that would underpin her later career. As an alumna, she credits this environment with fostering her initial confidence on stage.[5][6] Burt's early interests were further shaped by her participation in The Young 'Uns, a children's drama group established by Sylvia Young in 1973. This ensemble performed old-time music hall routines for charity, offering Burt her first taste of collaborative performance and audience engagement, which ignited her lifelong dedication to the arts.[7]Personal life
Clare Burt was in a long-term relationship with actor Larry Lamb from 1996 until 2016.[8][9] During this partnership, they welcomed two daughters: Eloise Alexandra, born in 1999, and Eva-Mathilde, born in 2003.[10][11] Both Burt and Lamb share a background in acting, though their professional paths largely remained separate from their family life.[9] Following their separation, Burt has kept subsequent aspects of her personal life private, with no public details on further relationships as of 2025.[8]Career
Theatre
In 2016, Clare Burt received a nomination for the UK Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Musical for her leading role in the Sheffield Theatres production of Flowers for Mrs. Harris, competing against notable performers including Charlie Stemp for Half a Sixpence and Allyson Ava-Brown for The City Always Wins.https://musicaltheatrereview.com/uk-theatre-awards-2016-nominees-revealed/https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/sheffield-theatres-dominates-uk-theatre-awards-2016-winners She ultimately won the award at the ceremony held on October 9, 2016, at The Guildhall in London, recognizing her portrayal of the titular character in the musical adaptation of Paul Gallico's novel.https://www.stagefaves.com/blog/clare-burt-rebecca-trehearn-win-uk-theatre-awards-for-sheffield-musicals/https://www.officiallondontheatre.com/news/clare-burt-joins-kelsey-grammer-in-big-fish-404437/ This accolade highlighted her contribution to the production, which also secured the UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production that year.https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/sheffield-theatres-dominates-uk-theatre-awards-2016-winners Burt reprised the role in a 2018 revival at Chichester Festival Theatre. No further theatre-specific awards or nominations for Burt have been recorded through 2025. Burt has had a prolific theatre career, with notable roles at the National Theatre including Ronette in the original 2006 production of Coram Boy, Dot/Marie in Sunday in the Park with George (2006), and multiple appearances in London Road (2011, 2012, and the 2025 revival). Other credits include Miss Littlewood in the Royal Shakespeare Company's Miss Littlewood (2018), Big Mama in A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Almeida Theatre (2023), and Petula in the West End transfer of Old Friends (2023–2024).[1][2]Television
Clare Burt's television career spans over three decades, featuring guest appearances, recurring roles, and supporting parts in British dramas, often portraying strong, everyday women in procedural and character-driven series. She made her earliest notable television appearances in the police procedural The Bill, with multiple episodes spanning 1989 to 2005, including roles as Julie Anderson in "Just for the Crack" (2005) and Anne Bentley in episodes such as "An Ominous Warning," "Taking a Stand," and "A Different Ball Game" (all 2005).https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084987/characters/nm0123417/https://thebill.fandom.com/wiki/Just_For_The_Crack Burt has appeared in Holby City since 2004, including a recurring role as Madge Britton, the director of nursing at Holby City Hospital, from 2021 to 2022, appearing in numerous episodes across the series' run, with a more regular presence in later seasons focusing on storylines involving her autistic daughter Lizzie.https://holby.fandom.com/wiki/Madge_Brittonhttps://www.mencap.org.uk/blog/truth-behind-holby-citys-learning-disability-storyline In 2013, she portrayed DC Vicky Trovell, a homicide detective investigating drug-related crimes, in four episodes of the crime drama Top Boy during its second season.https://topboy.fandom.com/wiki/DC_Vicky_Trovell Burt appeared as Debbie Vickers, a mother dealing with family and community tensions, in the 2015 8-episode police procedural miniseries Cuffs.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4568288/ She played Doss Moore, the supportive mother of footballer Bobby Moore, in the 2017 biographical miniseries Tina and Bobby, appearing across its two episodes.https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/meet-the-cast-of-tina-and-bobby/ In 2020, Burt depicted Mo Cassidy, the wife of a victim in the Novichok poisoning scandal, in the six-part factual drama The Salisbury Poisonings.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10394886/characters/nm0123417/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/the-salisbury-poisonings-cast-bbc/ Her role as Maureen Long, a survivor of a brutal attack in the Yorkshire Ripper case, featured in two episodes of the 2023 true-crime miniseries The Long Shadow.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13323596/fullcredits/) In 2024, Burt had a recurring role as Sue Goodheart, a concerned family member entangled in a small-town mystery, across five episodes of the thriller series Passenger.https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/passenger-itv-cast/ That same year, she appeared as Dr. Pell, a medical professional offering guidance in personal crises, in two episodes of the romantic drama Alice & Jack.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28625003/ Burt portrayed Aunt Babe, a family matriarch in the criminal underworld, in four episodes of the prequel series Sexy Beast (2024).https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18259204/fullcredits/ In the political thriller The Diplomat (season 2, 2024), she played Jemma Doud, the First Minister of Scotland, navigating international tensions in key episodes.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17491088/characters/nm0123417/) Most recently, in 2025, Burt guest-starred as Eva Stirling in two episodes of Silent Witness (season 28, "Homecoming"), involving a complex murder investigation.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32621829/fullcredits/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026lgtFilm
Clare Burt's feature film credits are as follows:| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Scream for Help | Patty Sea | Michael Winnerhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088066/ |
| 2007 | The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey | Claire Hardwick | Bill Clarkhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0498361/ |
| 2012 | Broken | Mrs. Buckley | Rufus Norrishttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1441940/ |
| 2014 | X+Y (also known as A Brilliant Young Mind) | Doctor | Morgan Matthewshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt3149038/ |
| 2015 | London Road | Sue | Rufus Norrishttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt3573598/ |
| 2016 | The Levelling | Reverend Trusler | Hope Dickson Leachhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt5158522/ |
Awards and nominations
Theatre
In 2016, Clare Burt received a nomination for the UK Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Musical for her leading role in the Sheffield Theatres production of Flowers for Mrs. Harris, competing against notable performers including Charlie Stemp for Half a Sixpence and Allyson Ava-Brown, Jennifer Saayeng, and Nina Toussaint-White for Show Boat.[12][13] She ultimately won the award at the ceremony held on October 9, 2016, at The Guildhall in London, recognizing her portrayal of the titular character in the musical adaptation of Paul Gallico's novel.[14][15] This accolade highlighted her contribution to the production, which also secured the UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production that year.[13] No further theatre-specific awards or nominations for Burt have been recorded through 2025.Film and television
Despite her extensive screen career, Clare Burt has not received major individual awards or nominations, such as BAFTA or Emmy nods, for her film or television roles as of 2025. This contrasts with her stronger recognition in theatre, where she has earned accolades like the UK Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Musical for Flowers for Mrs Harris in 2016.[1] Burt has contributed to several award-winning or nominated productions in ensemble capacities. For instance, in the 2012 film Broken, where she portrayed Mrs. Buckley, the project won the British Independent Film Award for Best British Independent Film.[16] Similarly, her recurring role as Madge Britton in Holby City (2004 and 2021–2022) aligned with the series' multiple BAFTA Television Award nominations for Best Soap & Continuing Drama, including in 2008, 2012, 2020, and 2022.[17] In season 2 of Top Boy (2013), as DC Vicky Trovell, she was part of a series that later amassed over 30 award nominations, including BAFTA wins for Best Drama Series in 2024, though these honors primarily recognized subsequent Netflix seasons.[18] Her screen performances have earned critical notice within acclaimed ensembles, such as in Broken, praised for its emotional depth and naturalistic portrayals amid social realism, and The Salisbury Poisonings (2020), where her role as Mo Cassidy supported the miniseries' exploration of real-life events with balanced dramatic tension.[19]Filmography
Film
Clare Burt's feature film credits are as follows:| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Scream for Help | Patty Sea | Michael Winner[20] |
| 2007 | The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey | Claire Hardwick | Bill Clark[21] |
| 2012 | Broken | Mrs. Buckley | Rufus Norris[22] |
| 2014 | X+Y (also known as A Brilliant Young Mind) | Doctor | Morgan Matthews[23] |
| 2015 | London Road | Sue | Rufus Norris[24] |
| 2016 | The Levelling | Reverend Trusler | Hope Dickson Leach[25] |