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Georgina Castle
Castle performing in Millennials (2022)
Born
Georgina Emily Castle

(1992-12-11) 11 December 1992 (age 31)
Other namesGeorgie Castle
Alma materCentral School of Speech and Drama
Years active2012–present
Partner(s)Simon Lipkin (2023-present, engaged)
FatherAndrew Castle

Georgina Emily Castle (born 11 December 1992) is an English actress. She is known for her work in musical theatre. In the West End, her roles include Sophie in Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre and Regina George in Mean Girls at the Savoy Theatre.

Early life and education

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Castle was born in the South London Borough of Sutton and grew up in Clapham,[1] the daughter of broadcaster and former tennis player Andrew Castle and Sophia (née Runham).[2] Her maternal grandparents are Swedish.[3] She is a descendant of Annie Besant through her paternal grandmother.[4]

In addition to playing sport with her sister Claudia, Castle took weekend Stagecoach drama classes as well as singing and ballet lessons. Castle attended Alleyn's School,[5] where she completed A Levels in English literature, religious studies, and psychology.[6] She went on to graduate from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting.[7]

Career

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In 2009 at age 16, Castle performed on Keith Jack's tour.[8] She guest starred in a 2012 episode of the BBC One police procedural New Tricks.[9] This was followed by an appearance in a 2014 episode of the medical soap opera Doctors.[10]

After graduating from drama school, Castle played Lisa Houseman on the 2015 UK tour of Dirty Dancing.[11] Castle made her West End debut in 2017 when she joined the cast of Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre as the lead character Sophie.[12] This was followed by roles in Twist and Shout at the Other Palace in 2018 and as Doralee Rhodes on the 2019 UK tour of 9 to 5 with Amber Davies.[13]

Castle appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella for its short-lived 2021 run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.[14] She returned to the Other Palace in 2022 for Millennials.[15]

Also in 2022, Castle starred as Jovie opposite Simon Lipkin in the West End revival of Elf at the Dominion Theatre.[16] Castle then reprised her role as Lisa Houseman in Dirty Dancing the following year, also at the Dominion.[17] She is currently portraying Regina George in the West End premiere of Mean Girls, a musical adaptation of the film of the same title.[18][19]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 New Tricks Alice Kemp Episode: "Love Means Nothing in Tennis"
2014 Doctors Lisa Harrison Episode: "Fear and Loathing"

Stage

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 Dirty Dancing Lisa Houseman UK tour
2017 Mamma Mia! Sophie Novello Theatre, London
2018 Twist and Turn Charlotte Skelton The Other Palace, London
2019 9 to 5 Doralee Rhodes UK tour
2021 Cinderella Marie The Other Palace / Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
2022 Millennials The Other Palace, London
Elf Jovie Dominion Theatre, London
2023 Dirty Dancing Lisa Houseman
2024 Mean Girls Regina George Savoy Theatre, London

References

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  1. ^ Olivia Emily (25 June 2024). "How Georgina Castle Became Regina George In Mean Girls: The Musical". Country and Town House. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  2. ^ Morgan, Sally (6 November 2022). "Andrew Castle and daughter Georgina open up about their close relationship and why this Christmas will be special". Hello!. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  3. ^ Longman, Will (1 September 2017). "Georgina Castle interview - 'I first saw Mamma Mia when I was 11 and I knew I wanted to play Sophie'". London Theatre. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  4. ^ Williams, Andrew (1 June 2012). "Andrew Castle: The first time I played tennis I fell in love with the ball". Metro. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Lights, music, action..." Alleyn's School. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  6. ^ Lambert, Victoria (14 July 2017). "Georgina Castle: 'Dad has that softer side that many people don't get to see'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 August 2024.(subscription required)
  7. ^ Body, Jamie (15 November 2022). "Actor Georgina Castle: 'Put your whole heart and soul into your dream'". The Stage. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  8. ^ Greenway, Heather (30 August 2009). "Scots Joseph star goes on musicals tour with GMTV host's girl". Daily Record. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Love Means Nothing in Tennis". BBC One. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  10. ^ Morris, Grace (28 November 2023). "Was Georgina Castle in Emmerdale? Everything you need to know". What to Watch. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  11. ^ Peterson, Tyler (20 April 2015). "Jessie Hart & Lewis Kirk to Join DIRTY DANCING UK Tour". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  12. ^ Crawley, Gillian (14 July 2017). "Mamma Mia! Georgina Castle's dream comes true as she is set to play lead in musical". Daily Express. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  13. ^ Wood, Alex (30 July 2019). "9 to 5 musical tour full casting announced joining Amber Davies, Caroline Sheen and Louise Redknapp". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  14. ^ "Rebecca Trehearn, Georgina Castle, Laura Baldwin & Gloria Onitiri join the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella". Musical Theatre Review. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  15. ^ Gans, Andrew (9 August 2022). "Millennials Musical Welcomes New Cast to London's The Other Palace August 9". Playbill. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  16. ^ Gans, Andrew (21 July 2022). "Simon Lipkin and Georgina Castle Will Star in West End Return of Elf Musical". Playbill. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  17. ^ Wood, Alex (21 October 2022). "Cast for "Dirty Dancing" in the West End revealed". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  18. ^ Wild, Stephi (20 June 2024). "First Look at Georgina Castle as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS in the West End". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  19. ^ "Georgina Castle Talks Regina George and Mean Girls". Wonderland. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
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