philip arditti

Philip is an actor, writer, theatre maker and voiceover artist from Istanbul, now based in London. He is trilingual and works in English, Turkish and French.

He trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and first became known for his portrayal of Uday Hussein in House of Saddam on BBC/HBO.

Philip was part of the founding the Arcola Theatre and is currently in the steering committee of Mena Arts UK

acting

Finished filming RICO opposite Sheridan Smith in NO RETURN. 4 part drama for ITV by Danny Brocklehurst dir. John Alexander prod. Farah Abushwesha.

Audiobook OUT: 1940s Turkish classic : MADONNA IN A FUR COAT by Sabahattin Ali translated by Maureen Freely Available on AUDIBLE

writing & collaborations

on/off henry is a two hander devised show exploring nationalism from the perspective of outsiders. Made with fellow Globe Ensemble member Nina Bowers

Just completed R&D funded by ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND. https://twitter.com/parditti/status/1386643720464916480?s=20

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EXTINCT - a play about the tensions within a Turkish/Jewish family during the Gezi Park protests in 2013

MENA Arts UK

A new arts organisation for MENA+ live & recorded arts professionals in the UK. 

Directory of 300+ MENA talent, FREE skills workshops for members: for latest news  https://www.menaarts.uk

work
NO RETURN

Starring opposite Sheridan Smith

ITV Drama

Written by Danny Brocklehurst

on/off henry

Two hander devised 

Work-in-Progress

DOMINA

PRIMUS

Now out SKY

Guest role in 2 Eps

OSLO

Role : Uri Savir
Director : Bart Sher
National Theatre/West End

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GLOBE ENSEMBLE '19

SHAKESPEARE HISTORIES

GLOBE THEATRE

SANCTUARY

Role : Da Silva
Director : Oskar Thor Axelsson/Enrico Maria Artale
APPLE TV/STARZ

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HOUSE OF SADDAM

Role: Uday Hussein
Director: Alex Holmes
4 part mini series HBO/BBC

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showreel

voice demo
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