Carolyn Bock
Carolyn Bock is an Australian stage,[1] film and television actress.
Career
Bock is the co-founder of The Shift Theatre, which was founded in 2009.[2] Bock, for twelve years, was the Associate Artistic Director of Rollercoaster Theatre, a theatre company that helps actors with disabilities.[3] In 2012, Bock released the book The Girls in Grey.[4] In 2023, Bock appeared in the film The Red Shoes.[5] In 2024, Bock was named in the cast for the film Love, Tea & Epiphany.[6] In 2025, Bock appeared in the play POTUS.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Newsreader | Ann Bertrand | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Almost Paradise | Cookie | 1 episode |
| Safe Home | Minister for Women | 1 episode | |
| 2018-21 | Wentworth | Detective Hydari | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | La Brea | Government Official | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Superwog | Mrs. Harwood | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Offspring | Andrea Lloyde | 1 episode |
| 2011-16 | Winners & Losers | Louise Wong | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Hunters | Willa Jackson | 1 episode |
| 2015 | The Beautiful Lie | Doctor | 1 episode |
| 2014 | INXS: Never Tear Us Apart | Jill Farriss | 2 episodes |
| The Doctor Blake Mysteries | Frances Trevorrow | 1 episode | |
| 2012 | Lowdown | PR Woman | 1 episode |
| 2000-11 | Neighbours | Rachael Bailey / Peggy Newton | 31 episodes |
| 2009 | Welcome to Cosmos | Commander Sagas | TV series |
| 2007-09 | City Homicide | Linda Wolfe | 11 episodes |
| 2007 | Bastard Boys | Interview | TV series |
| 2005 | Holly's Heroes | Mayor Jenkins | 5 episodes |
| Last Man Standing | Nicole | 1 episode | |
| The Secret Life of Us | Diana | 2 episodes | |
| 2003 | MDA | Clare Carter | 1 episode |
| 1999-03 | Stingers | Zara / Claire | 2 episodes |
| 1995-03 | Blue Heelers | Felicity Falcon-Price / Natalie Roberts / Judy / Jody | 9 episodes |
| 2002 | Murder in Greenwich | Caroline Fuhrman | TV movie |
| 2001 | Horace and Tina | Kim Tate | 26 episodes |
| 1999 | Silent Predators | Anita Young | TV movie |
| 1998 | Halifax f.p. | Pauline | 1 episode |
| 1997 | State Coroner | Helen White | 1 episode |
| 1996 | Ocean Girl | Kraya | 1 episode |
| 1995 | Janus | TV Reporter | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Stark | Sasha | 1 episode |
| Newlyweds | Emily | 1 episode | |
| 1991 | Chances | Rachel / Tracey | 6 episodes |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Love, Tea & Epiphany | Gini | |
| 2023 | The Red Shoes: Next Step | Miss Harlow | |
| 2021 | Some Happy Day | Ambulance Operator | film |
| 2020 | The Blood of God | Kirsty Benson | Short |
| 2017 | The Fox | Clare | Short |
| 2015 | Foetal Position | Harriet | |
| 2013 | Grandad | Carol | Short |
| 2012 | Sudden Night | The Woman | Short |
| Fish & Chips | Jan | ||
| 2011 | Vanished | Caterina Hill | |
| Room for Two | Emily | ||
| 2006 | Forged | Marla | |
| Irresistible | Sophie's nurse | ||
| 2005 | The Extra | Curtis' movie star | |
| 2004 | Josh Jarman | Attractive Theatre Actress | |
| 2003 | Max's Dreaming | Paula | |
| 2000 | Sensitive New Age Killer | Matt McKlean | |
| 1999 | Huntsman 5.1 | Shana | |
| 1998 | Derwent Envy | Mum | Short |
| 1996 | Zone 39 | Anne | |
| 1994 | Lucy Break | Hospitality Lady | |
| 1992 | The Surrogate | Jean | Short |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | POTUS | Harriet | Fortyfive Downstairs | |
| 2023 | Garage Girls | Three Birds Theatre | [8] | |
| 2023 | Prophet | Producer / Cast | Theatre Works | [9] |
| 2022 | #NoExceptions | La Mama | [10] | |
| 2018 | Hallowed Ground | Mary | La Mama | [11] |
References
- ^ "Session 10: Navigating the Mainstream". La Mama Theatre. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Carolyn Bock". Melbourne Academy of the Arts. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Carolyn Bock". The Shift Theatre. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "The Girls in Grey by Carolyn Bock, Paperback, 9780868199429 | Buy online at The Nile". www.thenile.com.au. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ Bennett, Laura (16 April 2023). "Aussie Release 'The Red Shoes: Next Steps' Shows Trauma Turn to Triumph - Hope 103.2". Hope 103.2. Archived from the original on 26 March 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ Hui, Jin (6 January 2024). "From Lara to London and back again". Geelong Independent. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Theatre review: POTUS, fortyfivedownstairs". 17 February 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Play salutes Garage Girl whose spark shone bright but went out too soon". www.thesenior.com.au. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Theatre review: Prophet, Theatre Works". 31 August 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "Theatre review: #NoExemptions". 2 May 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ Review, Arts (2 August 2018). "On the Couch with Carolyn Bock". Australian Arts Review. Retrieved 7 September 2025.