Rising star Niamh Blackshaw discusses her new role as Agnes in the rebooted Waterloo Road, her journey from dancer to actress, and the unique experience of filming on a former school.
Niamh Blackshaw is about to make her debut as conflicted and rebellious Agnes in Waterloo Road For young and rising star Niamh Blackshaw, a career in acting is going from strength to strength. After a critically acclaimed tenure as Juliet Nightingale in Hollyoaks, she has since played a key role in Jenna Coleman series The Jetty and has landed a long-term part in Waterloo Road , playing rebellious newcomer Agnes.
‘Agnes was described to me as a committed evangelical Christian who’s very firm in her beliefs and has a strong moral compass in the service of justice – but also has a rebellious streak and will do what’s necessary to defend her beliefs.’ What transpires in the series is her falling onto the radar of the corrupting force Schuey. Could this be a relationship that drives Agnes off the rails? Niamh pondered to me: ‘They begin as strangers, really, because Agnes is new to the school.
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