Hattie Ladbury

Hattie Ladbury (20 May 1974 – 20 January 2022) was a British actress known for her stage work. She was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and grew up in Britford. Ladbury attended South Wilts Grammar School for Girls and joined the Salisbury youth theatre group Stage '65 at the age of 10. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where she won the drama gold medal. Ladbury's notable stage roles include Catherine Winslow in The Winslow Boy, Silvia in The Game of Love and Chance, Gwendolen Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest, and Beatrice in Much Ado about Nothing. She also appeared in TV shows and movies.