Anne Raitt

Anne Raitt is a British actor and writer with a distinguished career spanning theatre, film, and television. She trained at the Edinburgh College of Speech and Drama, earning her LRAM qualification. Raitt’s early stage work includes performing as a witch in Macbeth during the 1964 Edinburgh Festival at the Assembly Rooms. She also participated in late-night folk music concerts alongside Brigit Forsyth during the same festival.

Raitt joined the Victoria Theatre-in-the-Round, where she contributed to documentaries devised by Peter Cheeseman and Peter Terson, showcasing her writing and singing talents. Her repertoire expanded to include performances in works by Chekhov, Shakespeare, and Sophocles. Her experience with classical theatre was further enriched through leading roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company at venues such as Stratford, the Aldwych, and the Donmar theatres.

In film and television, Raitt is perhaps best known for her role in Mike Leigh’s debut feature film, Bleak Moments (1971). She has also appeared in numerous television films and series produced by the BBC, STV, and Granada.

Residing in a small Scottish village since her early childhood, Raitt remains an active community member. She organises fundraising concerts with local children to support causes like Syrian refugees and The Red Cross. Her recent project, The Mother of All Burns, is set near her home. Additionally, Raitt collaborated with Brigit Forsyth to produce a folk music album titled Angel of the North.