Natalie Medlock Writer/Director Profile

Profile

Writer

Natalie is a British-born New Zealand actress, writer and burgeoning director. She’s best-known for co-writing and starring in HBO Max’s feature film There’s No I in Threesome, which garnered international acclaim from the likes of the New Yorker, the LA Times and The Guardian. Her other acting ventures have included roles in popular Kiwi shows such as long-running drama Shortland Street, The Almighty Johnsons, Auckland Daze, as well as Netflix’s Roman Empire and Amazon Prime series American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story. As a writer, Natalie has worked across both New Zealand and Australia - a career highlight being a story producer on Australia’s most popular soap Neighbours. She has written across most genres, and is great on, or leading a story table. A number of Natalie’s writing projects are currently in development with various media companies, such as NZ On Air and the New Zealand Film Commision. The latest being The Pact, a drama series based on a short film she wrote and directed (which did an acclaimed run on the festival circuit). Keep an eye out for it, as it is set to screen later this year.

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Career Biography

Awards.

2022NZTV Awards Finalist - Best Drama Series & Best Drama Script - The Pact / NZOA

Feature Film.

2020Nude TuesdayAngelique (Supporting)Dir. Armagan Ballantyne
2019There is no I in ThreesomeZoeMonsoon Pictures International
Dir. Jan Oliver Lucks
2018The Other Side of Heaven 2Jean GrobergDir. Mitch Davis
2017Monogam-ish Proof of ConceptZoe (Lead)Catch Casting - AKL
Dir. J. Ollie Lucks

Short Film.

2007Bad TripEnglish GirlNew Zealand Drama School Productions
Dir. Louis Sutherland
2006WrappedAnushka le CoqNew Zealand Drama School Productions
Dir. John Callen

Television.

2024VinceAlexis (Lead)Kevin & Co
Dir. David de Lautour
2023BouncersRach (Guest)Comedy Central
2017Roman Empire Series 2Servilia (Guest)Stephen David Entertainment
Dir. John Ealer
20161953 // American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner StoryLondon Reporter (1978)Dir. Richard Lopez
2016Funny GirlsMediaworks
2016Our NZ EscapeHerself (Presenter)Tui Productions
2015It's a Date RoleCarly Princess Pictures / ABC
Dir. Peter Hellier
2015The Yeti Show Perendale
Dir. Paul Casserly
2015Timothy - PilotThe NurseABC
Dir. Erin White
2012Auckland DazeNatalie (Recurring Guest)Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions
Dir. Kiel McNaugton
2012The Almighty JohnsonsNatalie (Guest)South Pacific Productions
2011Auckland Daze NatalieBrown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions Ltd
Dir. Kiel McNaughton
2010FeedbackNatalie (Core Cast)Great Southern TV Ltd
Dir. Matt Heath
2010Shortland StreetJill Kingsbury (Core )South Pacific Pictures
2008Diplomatic Immunity Series 1GraceSouth Pacific Pictures
2006Tough ActEnsembleDir. Stuart McKenzie

Theatre.

2019The Blind Date ProjectAnnaSilo Theatre
Dir. Sophie Roberts
2018PerplexLead - VariousDir. Silo Theatre
2014The Blind DateAnna (Lead)Silo Theatre
Dir. Tanya Goldberg
2013White Rabbit, Red RabbitSilo Theatre
Dir. Nassim Soleimanpour
2011ToysRoyale Productions
Dir. Cameron Rhodes/Toby Leach
2010AssassinsSqueaky Fromme (Lead)Silo Theatre
Dir. Oliver Driver
2010The Vagina MonologuesNatalie (Solo)The Basement Theatre
Dir. Craig Hall & Sam Shore
2009A Song For The Ugly KidsVariousBats Theatre, The Basement
2009Ensemble ProjectLeadSilo Theatre
Dir. Oliver Driver, Michael Hurst
2009Whero's New NetRedDir. Sam Scott
2008Blinkers & Spurs - Auckland Season, Basement TheatreLeadMedlock & Musgrove Productions
2008Blinkers & Spurs - Melbourne Fringe FestivalLeadMedlock & Musgrove Productions
Dir. Sophie Roberts
2008Blinkers & Spurs - Wellington Fringe FestivalLeadMedlock & Musgrove Productions
2008The Reindeer MonologuesCometDir. Camerson Rhodes
2007ArcadiaThomasinaNew Zealand Drama School Productions
Dir. Tim Spite
2007CompanyAmyNew Zealand Drama School Productions
Dir. Laurel Collins
2007VideoPerformer/Dancer/CollaboratorUnitec
2006Henry VI, parts I, II, IIIQueen Margaret, Hulme, SoldierNew Zealand Drama School Productions
Dir. Daved O'Donnell
2006The Laramie ProjectLeigh Fondakowski, Rebecca Hilliker, Jen, Mike MickelsonNew Zealand Drama School Productions
Dir. Miranda Harcourt
2005Henry VI, Part IIMargaretNew Zealand Drama School Productions
Dir. Vanessa Byrnes
2005Toi CabaretSolo/Ensemble singingNew Zealand Drama School Productions
Dir. Adrian Barnes

Web Series.

2020SextortionBelinda Bellows (Core)

Training.

The Bridge Project Shakespeare Masterclass - 2009, Dakin Matthews
Contemporary Dance, Unitec NZ - 2007, Kristian Larsen, Tamihana Paurini, Malia Johnston, Charles Koroneho, Charene Griggs
Devising Stories, Complicite, London - 2007, Antonio Gil Martinez
Neutral Mask, Complicite, London - 2007, Marcello Magni
Bachelor of Performing Arts, Toi Whakaari - 2005