Tom Harwood
Tom Harwood
Actor
Tom is a British actor, currently based in Brisbane. Tom’s experience comes from working consistently over the last few years in theatre as well as film and television. Tom is also a writer, producer and film composer.
Biography
Tom grew up in London until he was 12 and a coastal town in Spain until he was 16 where he joined a local drama group. He performed in a number of stage productions as a teenager. After moving back to London for many years the acting subsided and a career in the fast paced city became the norm.
It wasn’t until moving to Australia in his thirties that he rekindled that love and passion for the arts and dove head first into his acting training. Now 8 years into his adult acting career Tom has notched up a number of credits in film and television including some major US shows as well as theatre in Sydney and has not looked back since. Tom has recently written and produced his own short films, winning a number of awards on the global festival circuit. Tom has also taken his hand to film composing and works from his home studio marrying his love of both film and music.
Marvin’s Room is Tom’s first Ad Astra appearance and first stageplay here in Brisbane. He is very much looking forward to sharing his version of Dr Wally with you all.
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Reviews
Tom Harwood and Liam Wallis round out the ensemble expertly as they alternate their mixed roles seamlessly, both supporting their team and standing out on their own.
Michael James - Frooty Magazine | Read full review
Tom Harwood and Liam Wallis also play multiple character roles, representing the breadth of characters drawn to the big city at that time, all affected by the epidemic.
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read full review
The ensemble was rounded out by Tom Harwood in multiple smaller roles, all played with conviction.
Elise Lawrence - Backstreet Brisbane | Read full review
The Ad Astra production shows great team work and sensitivity, the cast show moments of brilliance as they spell out the challenges and journey that were faced with as a community.
Lilian Harrington - Absolute Theatre | Read full review
Completing the cast was Madeleine Little as Doctor Emma Brookner, Luke O’Neill as Ben Weeks and finally, Tom Harwood and Liam Wallis as multiple characters. They maintained the strong energy of the performance and did justice to a heavy story.
Annabel Gilbert - TheatreHaus | Read full review
Other Theatre, Film/TV
Tom has worked consistently over the last few years in theatre, film and television as well as in an abundance of short films. Some highlights include
Theatre
2021 - True West, Flight Path Theatre, Sydney - Saul Kimmer
2019 - Boy out of the Country, Bondi Pavillion, Sydney - Hunter
2018 - Things Not To Do After A Breakup, Flight Path Theatre, Sydney - Mitch/Mason
2016 - Annie, Zenith Theatre, Chatswood - Rooster Hannigan
Film / TV
2022 - Young Rock, NBC/Universal - Coach Jim
2022 - The Wilds, Amazon - Officer Comden
2022 - Everything in Between - Rabs
2020 - Einstein Himself - Marcel Grossman
2018 - Head Above Water - British News Reporter
Training
2019 - 2021 - AMAW Sydney, Los Angeles and New York, Anthony Meindl
2017 - 2019 - Sydney Actors Association
2015-2017 - Actors Pulse
2015 - Screenwise
Representation
TCM - Sydney Therese Clifford info@tcmagency.com.au
Reviews
“Tom Harwood shows skilful comic talent as the forgetful Dr Wally – a gift of a character part.
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read full review
Tom Harwood as Dr Wally is another comedic highlight of this production. As the forgetful mishearing doctor, Harwood creates comedy even in the toughest of situations.
Jake Goodall | Read full review
Harwood's performance as Hunter is well formed, delivering an honest presentation that expresses a good connection between the performer and character, so everything feels innate.
Broadway World | Read Review
Of special note is actor Tom Harwood, delicious and quirky, appearing on stage as five cleverly different characters, that progress the story arc.
Sydney Arts Guide | Read Review
Tom Harwood who does a fabulous job of juggling five very different characters.
What’s on Sydney | Read Review
The roles of Hannigan’s shyster brother Rooster (Tom Harwood) and female sidekick Lily St Regis (Emma Frisina) burst onto the stage, and in or out of disguise, with considerable verve. Their song Easy Street featuring the desperate Miss Hannigan is quite the slick rendition with a nice use of the stage.
Sydney Arts Guide | Read Review
Awards
Tom picked up a best actor award at Short and Sweet Festival in Sydney in 2018. He has also picked up a number of awards for his short film, Where Rosemary Goes which he wrote, produced and acted in which did very well on the global festival circuit across 2021 and 2022 including Best Short Film, Best Drama and Best Ensemble. He also picked up a recent Best Script award for another of his short films, Matthew at the annual World Monologue Film Festival