EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RIOT WOMEN STAR ROSALIE CRAIG
Actress Rosalie Craig has long been one of the most acclaimed names in British theatre, dazzling audiences in major West End musicals and celebrated productions, such as Company. Now, she’s bringing her stage-honed talent to the screen in Riot Women, a story about friendship, music and the experiences of women navigating midlife.
From starring in Sally Wainwright’s punk rock drama to her stage career, husband and personal life, here’s everything you need to know about Rosalie Craig.
Rosalie Craig's best movies and TV shows
Rosalie Craig in Riot Women
Rosalie Craig joined the cast of Riot Women as Kitty, the lead vocalist in the punk rock band, bringing her acclaimed stage presence to television.
Kitty is a troubled woman who has spent time in prison. She comes across as bolshie, but she's struggling to cope with physical and mental health issues, as well as traumas from her past. The band, which also includes Beth (Joanna Scanlan), Holly (Tamsin Greig), Jess (Lorraine Ashbourne), and Yvonne (Amelia Bullmore), offers a silver lining, though a long-buried secret threatens to tear them apart.
Speaking of her character, Rosalie said: "Like all great literary characters, there is a distance between who she is, what she feels and how she presents herself to the world.
"As you might expect from Sally’s writing, Kitty’s life is a rollercoaster - but the inspiring thing about her is that she’ll always get back up after being knocked down (or out!) in her own unique way. She’s funny too and gifted musically, even though she may not see it."
Rosalie Craig in Doc Martin
She made a guest appearance in the much-loved ITV drama Doc Martin, starring Martin Clunes. While her appearance was brief, it added to her growing list of TV credits and helped introduce her to a wider audience beyond theatre.
Rosalie Craig in The Hack
If you've been watching The Hack, you may recognise Rosalie from her portrayal of Rebekah Brooks, the former editor of The Sun and News of the World, who went on to become CEO of Rupert Murdoch’s media company, News UK.
The ITV drama delves into the notorious phone-hacking scandal that rocked British journalism in the early 2000s, exploring the power, politics and pressure inside one of the country’s most controversial media empires.
Rosalie Craig in Endeavour
The actress also appeared in the acclaimed ITV detective drama Endeavour, the prequel to the classic Inspector Morse series. Her performance was a memorable addition to the show’s strong line-up of guest stars.
Rosalie Craig in Moonflower Murders
She played two roles in Moonflower Murders, a gripping whodunit that is led by Lesley Manville and is based on Anthony Horowitz’s novel.
One of the characters she plays is Lisa Treherne, Cecily’s (Amy Griffiths) sister in the contemporary storyline, and the other is Melissa James, the 1950s murder victim.
Rosalie Craig in Miranda
The actress showed her diversity by swapping drama for comedy in the BBC sitcom Miranda, created and led by comedian and actress Miranda Hart.
Rosalie Craig in 1899
Rosalie also appeared in Netflix’s mystery-horror series 1899, the follow-up to the creators of Dark. The multilingual drama quickly built a cult following.
Rosalie Craig in The Pod Generation
You may recognise Rosalie from The Pod Generation, a Netflix sci-fi/comedy series about a rich couple (played by Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor) who pay to grow a baby in an artificial womb or "pod".
Rosalie Craig's theatre shows
Rosalie Craig in Company – “Being Alive”
One of Rosalie Craig’s most acclaimed roles came in the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company, where she made history playing a re-imagined female version of Bobby. Her powerful performance of the show’s closing number, “Being Alive,” became a defining moment of her career, earning widespread praise from critics and audiences alike.
Rosalie Craig in As You Like It
In the Shakespeare play As You Like It, Rosalie Craig played Rosalind. Her performance highlighted her classical training, proving that her talents extend far beyond musical theatre.
How old is Rosalie Craig?
Rosalie Craig was born in Nottingham on the 30th May 1981, making her 44 years old.
What happened to Rosalie Craig's face?
In the first episode of Riot Women, an altercation in a supermarket leaves Kitty with a cut on her face. As a result, the character carries a noticeable scar by her mouth throughout the series.
How did Rosalie Craig get her scar?
In real life, Rosalie Craig’s scar is a result of a stage accident during a production of A Christmas Carol in Birmingham in 2008, where she first met her now-husband while they were playing the Cratchits. “I had a huge stage accident, fell over a piece of set and smashed my arm to smithereens,” she told The Standard.
Despite the injury, she was determined to continue. “But I was adamant I was going back, partly because I had fallen in love with him, but also because I thought I would never get back on stage if I didn’t.”
Is Rosalie Craig married?
Yes, Rosalie Craig married Hadley Fraser, a fellow actor and singer, in 2014.
Does Rosalie Craig have children?
Yes, Hadley Fraser and Rosalie Craig have one child, a daughter called Elvie.
Does Rosalie Craig have Instagram?
Rosalie has an Instagram account under the username @rosaliemaecraig. She often shares behind-the-scenes photos from her projects, glimpses of life on stage and on set, as well as personal moments with family and friends.
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. A devoted bookworm and TV fan, she’s always immersed in the latest shows or catching the newest films and theatre productions. When she’s not writing, Arabella enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, playing board games and exploring the outdoors with her three dogs.
