Emma Botham Profile

My most recent and proudest role was playing Amanda McLean in The End of Men, a stage adaptation of Christina Sweeney-Baird’s bestselling novel. I portrayed a Glaswegian doctor navigating immense loss during a devastating pandemic — an emotionally demanding role that allowed me to explore deep, human resilience. Although I’m naturally a friendly, bubbly person, I love diving into darker, more dramatic material that really tests me. I’m currently part of The Grey Space Acting Club, where we improvise weekly and learn to think fast — you never quite know what chaos the next prompt will bring! After an unusual career as a professional discus thrower, I’ve now turned my focus fully to acting. Having recently moved to London, I balance life as a chef while pursuing my passion for performance — with a heart firmly in theatre but an eye on developing my work in film and television.