NOW (September-October-November 2011)
NEW SHOWREEL: http://vimeo.com/27351312
Jeanette started filming on the feature film 'Hackney's Finest' in October. This project was started then delayed and Jeanette is thrilled to be back on board playing, Jane the ballsy (mutton dressed at lamb) Courier Office Owner.
http://www.ioniafilms.com/ ( Framestore) An on-set clip of filming in action can been seen on Jeanette mobile me gallery. WARNING contains strong language and material that may offend some viewers. http://gallery.me.com/publicsolitude
Just finished appearing in: New writing from around the world THE WINDSOR FRINGE KENNETH BRANAGH AWARD for NEW DRAMA WRITING playing Susan in " All those Endearing Young Charms " by Peter Harrison
"I was completely drawn in: full credit to the wonderful actress" Jenny Seagrove judge for THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS, Kenneth Branagh Award new Writing Windsor Festival 2011
Here's the detail on other work recently completed
2011
Helen in 'The Echo' the breathtaking new play by Grace Knight , with a great review for Jeanette. http://orpheos.co.uk/the-echo/
Karla (lead) Online Mini Series 'The Machine of Death http://vimeo.com/25945020 Episode 8 Released July 2011
The Nurse in 'Sally's Appetite'.( Ealing Studios).http://www.sallysappetite.com/
Northern Chums Sky Living Promo
DVD, Val Brides Mum, THE WEDDING. 'TAKE A LOOK AT ME NOW', Boy Meets Girl. The End, Danny Bell
The Manager in Mike Bartlett dark two hander 'Contractions' Karamel Club Mountview Director Hannah Joss
'And You Are' Wayward Women debut film will be release to festival this year. Jeanette continues to collaborate on new writing, working on a film and a play. Watch this space!
WHAT NEXT
BAFTA WINNER 'Do Not Erase' Jeanette Rourke "Outstanding, powerful, touching, poignant. Feature Film sequel shooting March 2012.
Some old ( but possibly interesting) news!
2010 finished with Jeanette in 'Rotten Wedding' at York Theatre Royal with trailblaze theatre company, playing the Brides Mum and then on to the role of an unforgiving Nun, working with Theatre of the Damned at The Etcetera. Nominated 'Best Off West End'. A sell out run away success.
Lots of forum and some immersive theatre saw Jeanette collaborate with a rich wealth of talent on a wide range of projects, including roles as an alcoholic/addict and a bully. Jeanette also reprised 'Under The Sofa' by Tim Price with The Collective for Harry Bradbeer, who described Jeanette's performance as "unforgettable".
Jeanette kicked off the 2010 playing the Journalist in Play on Words for threescompnay at The Tristan Bates, so it's been a busy year all round so far.
2009 Jeanette ended a magically rewarding year playing Patricia, the cannibalistic mum in 'You Shouldn't Have' at the theatre 503, great fun. Other 2009 projects included:
Filming on the feature film 'FIT' Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blare in which Jeanette played the role of Tegs's Mum then straight on to 'Pornography' a complex and moving play by Simon Stephens Directed by Harry Burton. Both, rich and rewarding experiences.
Awarded a fellowship for 'European Act' in association with RADA, The International Institute of Performing Arts, and The Actors Center. Jeanette collaborated with Luminaries and performers from around the world: working in London, Paris and Berlin. "A truly remarkable opportunity to train and collaborate with some of the finest talent and artistic minds, including, Fiona Shaw, Janet Suzman, Muriel Mayette, Sandrine Ray, Larry Silverberg and Beverly Blankenship to name but a few. I am reinvigorated and fully ready for the next adventure"
Work included: 'Under the Sofa' by Tim Price at the Gielgud Theatre Directed by Matthew Lloyd.
Review: 'The Stage' By Susan Elkin July 20, 2009 'Under The Sofa' Directed by Matthew Lloyd "And artistically the results are really quite extraordinary. It will be a long time before I forget the charismatic acting of Jeanette Rourke from new work with a global edge."
Also in 2009. Jeanette co-founded Wayward Women Films (www.waywardwomenfilms.com) writing, Directing and performing in their debut film "And You Are"