Rowan Robinson Explained
| Birth Place: | Salford, England |
| Alma Mater: | RADA |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years Active: | 2019–present |
| Othername: | Eve Rowan Robinson |
Rowan Robinson is an English actress. She is known for her roles in the film A Haunting in Venice (2023) and the ITV thriller Passenger (2024).
Early life
From Salford,[1] Robinson studied Musical Theatre at Pendleton College in Salford and later trained at RADA.[2] [3]
Career
Initially credited as Eve Rowan, Robinson made her television debut in a 2019 episode of the CBBC sitcom So Awkward.[4] A member of Meighan Youth Theatre, Robinson appeared as Abigail Williams in a stage production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible at Altrincham Garrick.[3] She played Velma Kelly in a performance of Chicago at Waterside Arts Centre in Sale, Greater Manchester in 2019.[5]
Robinson made her feature film debut as Alicia Drake in the Kenneth Branagh 2023 film A Haunting in Venice, a loose adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1969 novel Hallowe'en Party.[6]
In 2024, she appeared as Jo, alongside Jill Halfpenny, in a stage production of Shelagh Delaney's classic play A Taste of Honey at the Royal Exchange, Manchester.[7] [8] She received praise for her performance,[9] including Mark Brown in The Daily Telegraph describing her as "superb"[10] and Clive Davis in The Times describing her a "mercurial presence" who delivers a "remarkably mature performance".[11]
In March 2024, Robinson starred as Katie Wells in the Andrew Buchan written ITVX television series Passenger.[12] [13] She has an upcoming role in the HBO fantasy series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a Game of Thrones prequel.[14]
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|
| 2022 | Gym | | Short films |
| Am I Who | Sam |
| The Fight in the Dog | Al |
| 2023 | A Haunting in Venice | Alicia Drake | Film |
| 2024 | Passenger | Katie Wells | TV series, 6 episodes |
| TBA | The Wayfinders | Zaya | Post-production | |
Notes and References
- Web site: 18 March 2024 . 15 March 2024 . John . Anson . Taste of Honey stars excited about classic at Royal Exchange . Lancashire Telegraph.
- Web site: Rowan Robinson. RADA. 18 March 2024.
- Web site: 18 March 2024. RADA place for Eve Robinson. Messenger Newspapers. 16 August 2019.
- Web site: Radio Times. 18 March 2024. Passenger unveils mysterious first look at new ITVX thriller. James. Hibbs. 23 August 2023.
- Web site: Review: Meighan Youth Theatre Productions’ tenth anniversary show, Chicago. Julia. Taylor. 18 March 2024. 1 August 2019.
- Web site: 'A Haunting in Venice' Cast and Character Guide: Meet the Suspects. Alexandra. Miller. 31 October 2023. 18 March 2024. Collider.
- Web site: ‘Unbelievably relevant’: what can the explosive 1958 play A Taste of Honey tell us today?. The Guardian. 18 March 2024. Helen. Pidd. 11 March 2024.
- Web site: Jill Halfpenny to star in Royal Exchange's A Taste of Honey. February 12, 2024. Georgia. Luckhurst. 18 March 2024. The Stage.
- Web site: A Taste of Honey review. The Stage. Chris . Bartlett. 21 March 2024. 21 March 2024.
- Web site: Mark. Brown. A Taste of Honey: performances of great power – even with the cast’s backs to the audience. The Daily Telegraph. 21 March 2024. 21 March 2024.
- Web site: Clive. Davis. The Times. A Taste of Honey review —Shelagh Delaney’s debut still cuts deep. 21 March 2024. 22 March 2024.
- Web site: ITVX unveils first look at mysterious comic thriller Passenger. RTS. 18 March 2024. Harrison. Bennett. 16 August 2023.
- Web site: 'Passenger,' ITVX’s Thriller Series Starring Wunmi Mosaku, Reveals First Look Images (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 18 March 2024. 15 August 2023. Ellise. Shafer.
- Web site: 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Game of Thrones spinoff adds three new cast members. Wiki of Thrones. Ved. Prabhudesai. 24 July 2024. 8 August 2024.
