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I'm writing a sitcom at the moment about a provincial theatre and need some example actresses for the main character. What I want is someone in her 20s who will play the part of the entertainment's manager. She has lofty ambition but struggles to get any real stars.

She needs to appear sharp witted as those around her are either deluded or dumb. She will still be prone to mistakes like not recognising a star when she eventually sees one.

The reason I want names is so I can picture the person playing the role.

Any ideas?

Olivia Colman, from Green Wing, Peep Show and Mitchell and Webb. She's in her thirties, but she's good at that kind of mix of intelligence and dizziness.

Montserrat Lombard

How about whatsername from Hotel Babylon?

The dark haired girl. Keep forgetting her name but she alays seems so smug.

Quote: David Chapman @ April 18 2008, 9:14 PM BST

How about whatsername from Hotel Babylon?

The dark haired girl. Keep forgetting her name but she alays seems so smug.

Emma Pierson Lovey

she spells her name wrong too.

Emma Pierson!

Oh yes! There's someone I could work with! :D

How about Laura Solon?

http://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/l/2896/laura_solon

The woman from The IT Crowd maybe?

Quote: Marc P @ April 18 2008, 5:50 PM BST

Montserrat Lombard

Yeah, that's a good one.

Quote: Marc P @ April 18 2008, 5:50 PM BST

Montserrat Lombard

Annoying face, annoying voice; annoying.

Alice Lowe?

http://www.alicelowe.net

Quote: Splodge @ April 20 2008, 4:44 PM BST

Alice Lowe?

http://www.alicelowe.net

Good choice, but that websites annoying.

Quote: Matthew Stott @ April 20 2008, 4:19 PM BST

Annoying face, annoying voice; annoying.

That's good in comedy isn't it?

Sometimes??

How about Jocelyne Wildenstein?

Yes - I know she's not an actress but she's got a great face for radio - or Doctor Who.

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