Helena Lymbery

Helena Lymbery has enjoyed an extensive stage career, working alongside companies which include the National Theatre, Royal Court, Royal Exchange, Bush, Leeds Playhouse, Young Vic, English National Opera, Pentabus, Sonia Friedman Prods and Paines Plough.

During this time, she has enjoyed roles in major productions such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End, where she portrayed Madam Hooch, Petunia Dursley, and Dolores Umbridge. More recently, Helena played Christabel in the world-premiere of David Hare’s Grace Pervades, which opened at the Theatre Royal Bath and originated the role of Dr Jakes in the hit National Theatre production of Ballet Shoes.

Further stage credits include: Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear; Treasure Island, This House, The Cat in the Hat, …some trace of her, Women of Troy, Attempts on her Life, Iphigenia at Aulis, His Dark Materials, Wicked Yaar, Henry V (National Theatre), Richard III, Henry V, Measure For Measure (Globe), Britannicus, Watership Down, The Magic Carpet (Lyric, Hammersmith),  Run Sister Run (Soho Theatre/Sheffield Theatres/Paines Plough), Dear Elizabeth (Gate Theatre), Queen Margaret (Royal Exchange Theatre), Pity, Rough Cuts, God Bless the Child, The Laws of War (Royal Court), Wolves Are Coming For. 

Helena’s TV credits include Doctor Foster, playing the role of Mrs. Walters, Father Brown,Oliver Twist, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, The Bill, and Alastair McGowan’s Big Impression. Helena also featured in the film adaptation of London Road; based on the National Theatre’s highly acclaimed verbatim musical directed by Rufus Norris.