Hannah was the RSC’s Head of Casting from 2008-2022. Previously she worked as the Casting Assistant at the National Theatre (1998-2002), Deputy Head of Casting at the RSC (2003-2005) and Casting Director for Birmingham Rep (2005-2008).
She now works as a freelance Casting Director most recently working for the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester on productions of Great Expectations and Brief Encounter, and My Neighbour Totoro for the RSC. Later this year she will be working with Wales Millenium Centre on a stage adaptation of Pontypool. Hannah works with drama schools and industry organisations, advising actors on professional development and demystifying casting and directed the ArtsEd Actors final year showcase in both 2023 and 2024. She continues to work with the RSC’s Creative Learning and Engagement team as an Associate Learning Practitioner and NextGeneration:Act champion, is a former Trustee of both Northampton Theatres Trust and Tamasha, a fellow of the RSA and an RSC Associate Artist.