Acting

Stephanie Street

Born January 1, 1977 · Singapore City, Singapore (age 49)

Stephanie was born and raised in Singapore. She studied English at Cambridge University before going on to train on a scholarship at LAMDA. Her theatre work has taken place on the country's main stages and internationally, predominantly in new writing. She's worked with directors such as Peter Gill, Daniel Evans, Rufus Norris, Max Stafford-Clark, Tamara Harvey, Mike Longhurst, Polly Findlay and …

Known For

Attack the BlockAttack the Block · 2011
Attack the Block
6.52011
MovieActionComedy
A South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.
National Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful ForeversNational Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers · 2015
National Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers
6.02015
MovieDrama
India is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house. Sunil, twelve and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tall as Kalu the thief. Asha seeks to steal government anti-poverty funds to turn herself into a ‘first-class person’, while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate. But their schemes are fragile; global recession threatens the garbage trade, and another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that will destroy herself and shatter the neighbourhood.
On ExpensesOn Expenses · 2010
On Expenses
2010
MovieDramaTV Movie
Drama about journalist Heather Brooke's fight for the disclosure of MPs' expenses.
National Theatre Live: Our GenerationNational Theatre Live: Our Generation · 2022
National Theatre Live: Our Generation
2022
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Created from five years of interviews with 12 young people from across the UK, Our Generation is a captivating portrait of their journey into adulthood. Often too extraordinary to be fiction, this funny and moving play is for anyone who is – or has ever been – a teenager. Writer Alecky Blythe (London Road) brings her new verbatim play that tells the stories of a generation. Daniel Evans makes this directorial debut at the National Theatre. A production from National Theatre and Chichester Festival Theatre.
National Theatre Live: CoriolanusNational Theatre Live: Coriolanus · 2025
National Theatre Live: Coriolanus
2025
MovieDrama
Unrivalled in the art of war, undefeated on the field of battle, Coriolanus is Rome's greatest soldier. When a legendary victory brings the opportunity of high office, he is persuaded to stand for election. But while populist politicians tell the people what they want to hear, Coriolanus refuses to play the game. As Rome's most celebrated warrior becomes its most dangerous enemy, the future of the city and its hero hang in the balance.
SoundproofSoundproof · 2006
Soundproof
3.32006
MovieDrama
About the relationship between Dean, a young deaf man who is accused of murdering his flatmate, and Penny, the sign language interpreter assigned to his case.
LewisLewis · 2007
Lewis
7.62007
SeriesCrimeDrama
Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them.
SilkSilk · 2011
Silk
7.52011
SeriesDrama
Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.

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National Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful ForeversNational Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers · 2015
National Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers
6.02015
MovieDrama
India is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house. Sunil, twelve and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tall as Kalu the thief. Asha seeks to steal government anti-poverty funds to turn herself into a ‘first-class person’, while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate. But their schemes are fragile; global recession threatens the garbage trade, and another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that will destroy herself and shatter the neighbourhood.

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