After graduating from Bristol University with a degree in drama Lucy worked extensively in the theatre as an actress and physical/circus performer in companies such as: Circus Senso, The Medieval Players, Ra Ra Zoo and performed nationally for example at:
- The Apollo Theatre, London
- Glasgow Citizens Theatre
- Hackney Empire
- Buxton Opera House
And internationally:
- Knoxville Festival of World Theatre
- The Munich Bienniale
- Southern Fantasies (festival) – Timna Oasis, Israel.
- Festival of Street Theatre, Archangel, Russia
Since becoming a professional Stunt Woman in 1990 she has performed numerous stunts for film and TV in popular favorites such as Casualty & East Enders, as well as Oscar winning films – Titanic & Braveheart. As a Stunt Co-ordinator she worked with the Director Hettie MacDonald on the critically acclaimed BBC Drama, White Girl.
She has doubled many actresses, including Helena Bonham-Carter, Helen Millen, Naomi Watts, Joanne Whalley, Gillian Anderson, Prunella Scales, Christina Ricci, Julie Walters, Emma Fielding, Kathy Burke, Tara Fitzgerald and Imogen Stubbs.
Click here to see her high fall with fellow stunt woman Tina Maskell in Peak Practice.