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English film, stage and TV actress

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Joanne Mitchell Born (1971-07-30) 30 July 1971 (age 54) London, England Occupations Actress, Director, Producer Years active 1995–present Spouse Dominic Brunt (m. 2003) Website mitchell-bruntfilms.com www.joanne-mitchell.com

**Joanne Mitchell** (born 30 July 1971) is an English actress, director, and producer. In 2011 she co-founded Mitchell Brunt Films with husband and *Emmerdale* colleague [Dominic Brunt](/source/Dominic_Brunt) and has worked as producer, writer, and/or director on several of the company's films.

## Career

Mitchell trained at [The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School](/source/Bristol_Old_Vic), where she met future husband [Dominic Brunt](/source/Dominic_Brunt). After graduating she embarked on a varied career in theatre and TV, including four roles in TV soap *[Emmerdale](/source/Emmerdale)*. Mitchell's theatrical roles have included [*Macbeth*'s](/source/Macbeth) Lady McDuff, Hermia in [*A Midsummer Night's Dream*](/source/A_Midsummer_Night's_Dream) and Rosaline in [*Love's Labours Lost*](/source/Love's_Labours_Lost). She has also played Valerie in Conor McPherson's [*The Weir*](/source/The_Weir) and Jenny in Alan Ayckbourn's *Family Circles*.

Since forming Mitchell-Brunt Films, Mitchell has expressed a desire to push boundaries and to merge drama and horror in unique ways. She wrote and produced four short films *The Mighty Witch Killers of Pendle Hill*, *Shell Shocked, Sybil, The Outing* - the latter two she also Directed*.* She then co-starred in the claustrophobic chiller *[White Settlers](/source/White_Settlers)* (2014)[1] and the Manchester-set *Habit* (2016). She conceived, produced and starred in the zombie drama *Before Dawn* (2013) and 'female revenge' thriller *Bait* (2015).[2][3]She also produced *Attack* *of the Adult Babies, Evie* and *Wolf Manor* (aka *Scream of The Wolf*). Her first directed feature film, [*Broken Bird,*](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Broken_Bird_(film)&action=edit&redlink=1) was released in 2024.[4]

## Emmerdale

Mitchell has had four roles in *[Emmerdale](/source/Emmerdale)*. Her first in the long-running rural soap was in 2003, when she played DS Karen Barnborough in two episodes. She had further roles as Midwife Yeo and Susan Davies and, in 2016, took over the role of Sandra Flaherty.[5]

## Filmography

Television Programme Episode Role Year Notes Justice “There for the Grace of ...” Jenny Woods 2011 [6] Coronation Street Marsha Westbrook Sonographer 2018 2009 [7] Waterloo Road Series 3 #6 Series 5 #7 TV Reporter Mrs Turner 2007 2009 [8][9] Doctors “Scrub Away, Scrub Away” ”Who Do You Think You're Kidding?” ”Born Again” Rosie Richardson Carmen Perry Josie Maray 2007 2008 2016 [10][11][12] A Touch of Frost “Dead End” Joan Atkins 2008 [13] Holby City “Is There Something I Should Know?” Heather 2007 [14] Bodies Series 2 #6 Jo Lyons 2005 [15] Heartbeat “Daniel” Paediatric Nurse 2004 [16] Emmerdale #17,434 onwards #15,291/94;#143,00/12 #13,492/94 Sandra Flaherty Susan Davies Midwife Yeo DC Barnborough 2016 2009 2006 2003 Bad Girls “Common Criminal” Jude 2001 [17] The Maze House Jo Holding On Series 1 #4 Caroline [18] Casualty “Duty of Care” Louise Austin 1995 [19]

Film Film Role Year Notes Licence to Live Paula 1994 TV movie The Way of the Monkey's Claw Matka Draak 2011 Shortcuts to Hell (Vol 1) Hannah 2013 Before Dawn Meg/Writer/Producer White Settlers Flo 2014 Bait Dawn Greenwood 2015 Porridge Prosecuting Counsel 2016 Habit Katy Pandora Martha Attack of the Adult Babies Producer 2017 Sybil Director/Producer/Writer 2018 Evie Producer 2021 Wolf Manor (Scream of the Wolf) Producer 2022 The Outing Director/Producer Broken Bird Director/Writer 2024

Theatre Production Role Venue Year Notes Alma and Gustav Mahler Alma Mahler Bridgewater Hall, Manchester A Sense of Justice Millie Perth Theatre 2005 [20][21] 84 Charing Cross Road Megan/Maxine Nick Brooke No.1 Tour 2004 The Weir Valerie Bolton Octagon [22][23] Fallen Angels Jane Salisbury Playhouse A Phoenix Too Frequent Dynamene Salisbury Playhouse Betrayal Emma Nick Brooke No.1 Tour Hamlet Ophelia Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler The Weir Valerie Royal Court 1997 [24] Melonfarmer Kathy Plymouth Theatre Royal 2000 Macbeth Lady MacDuff Orange Tree, Richmond Family Circles Jenny Orange Tree, Richmond 1996 Romeo and Juliet Juliet Orange Tree, Richmond All In the Wrong Belinda Orange Tree, Richmond 1991 Black Sea Sarah Paines Plough Jungle Book Mother Wolf The Swan Stratford Mansfield Park Julia Bertram The Redgrave Stags and Hens Maureen Edinburgh Festival

Radio Production Role Broadcaster Year Notes Writing the Century II Ada Reese BBC Radio Four 2016 Edward Elgar's The Crown of India India BBC Radio Three 2015 The Treehouse Clare BBC Radio Four 2014 Writing the Century I Mrs Trim / Tracy Clarke BBC Radio Four The Testament of Jessie Lamb Mum BBC Radio Four 2013 [25] The Journey Sophie BBC Radio Four 2010 [26] Caesar Price Our Lord Mum BBC Radio Four 2008 [27] The Paston Letters Joan / Alice / Emily BBC Radio Four 2006 [28] On It Jo Woolly Back Productions

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["White Settlers"](http://www.timeout.com/london/film/white-settlers).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["A gritty role in dark tale about loan sharks"](http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/what-s-on/cinema/a-gritty-role-in-dark-tale-about-loan-sharks-1-7443655).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Felperin, Leslie (3 September 2015). ["Bait review – smarter-than-usual Brit squeaker"](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/sep/03/bait-review-smarter-than-usual-brit-squeaker). *The Guardian*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15908894/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15908894/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Metro.co.uk, Duncan Lindsay for (18 February 2016). ["Another lady for Paddy Kirk? Actor Dominic Brunt's wife is in Emmerdale now!"](http://metro.co.uk/2016/02/18/another-lady-for-paddy-kirk-actor-dominic-brunts-wife-is-in-emmerdale-now-5703541/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [*There for the Grace of...*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1887181/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [*Coronation Street #17507*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1422240/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** [*Waterloo Road #3.6*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1144784/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [*Waterloo Road #5.7*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1544524/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [*Scrub Away, Scrub Away*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1191821/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [*Who Do You Think You Are Kidding?*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1273904/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** [*Born Again*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6249418/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** [*Dead End*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1191821/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** [*Is There Something I should Know?*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0995168/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** [*Bodies #2.6*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0797170/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** [*Daniel*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0598822/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** [*Common Criminal*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0517999/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** [*Holding On*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124241/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** [*Duty of Care*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096555/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["A Sense of Justice review at Perth Theatre - Review - Theatre - The Stage"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161220181441/https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/2005/a-sense-of-justice-review-at-perth-theatre/). Archived from [the original](https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/2005/a-sense-of-justice-review-at-perth-theatre/) on December 20, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Fisher, Mark (1 February 2005). ["A Sense of Justice"](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2005/feb/02/theatre3). *The Guardian*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** News, Manchester Evening (12 August 2004). ["The Weir @ Bolton Octagon"](http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-news/the-weir--bolton-octagon-1155916). {{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: |last= has generic name ([help](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:CS1_errors#generic_name))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Theatre review: The Weir at Octagon Theatre, Bolton"](http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/weir-rev).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["The Weir, Royal Court, London"](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/the-weir-royal-court-london-1250060.html). *[Independent.co.uk](/source/Independent.co.uk)*. 11 July 1997. [Archived](https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220609/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/the-weir-royal-court-london-1250060.html) from the original on 2022-06-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** ["The Testament of Jessie Lamb, Dangerous Visions - BBC Radio 4"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b02zc016).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** ["The Journey, Afternoon Drama - BBC Radio 4"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00q3kw2).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** ["Caesar Price our Lord, Afternoon Drama - BBC Radio 4"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00dl0k1).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** ["The Paston Letters"](http://www.radiolistings.co.uk/programmes/p/pa/paston_letters__the.html).

## External links

- [Mitchell-Brunt Films website](http://www.mitchell-bruntfilms.com/)

- [Joanne Mitchell](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0593449/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Mitchell-Brunt Films at BFI](https://web.archive.org/web/20161220182633/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/51ba445e34e50/)

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