Joanna Godwin-Seidl Actress
I'm an actor, director, and producer with a deep love for bold, human stories — the kind that ask questions, challenge expectations, and stay with you long after the lights go down. As Artistic Director of viennatheatreproject, I’ve brought powerful, internationally acclaimed plays to life on stage. I've also stepped in as performer with my own company and others when the script was too brilliant to miss.
Trained in the UK and based and still training in Vienna, I work across theatre, film, and voice — with a strong background in English-language productions, as well as experience in German. My on-screen work includes an independent feature, short films, and some TV Shows, and I’m a passionate voice artist with a flair for character, nuance, and storytelling.
Live performance is also a heartbeat for me — whether on stage or hosting events, I thrive in the energy of the moment and connecting with audiences directly.
I love the magic of collaboration and am always open to creative conversations that push boundaries and make meaning.
Overview
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), German (fluent), French (basic), Italian (basic)
BornGlossop, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Age range46 - 55
Height162 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe/Caucasian
Place of residenceVienna - Vienna (Austria)
Possible accommodationLondon - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Manchester - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Liverpool - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Edinburgh - Scotland (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), München - Bavaria (Germany), Berlin - Berlin (Germany), Salzburg - Salzburg (Austria), Poitier - Centre-Val de Loire (France), Paris - Île de France (France), Florence - Tuscany (Italy), New York (United States of America), North Carolina (United States of America), Los Angeles (United States of America), CHICAGO (United States of America), Melbourne (Australia), Coffs Harbour (Australia), Barcelona - Catalonia (Spain), Cape town (South Africa), Rom - Latium (Italy), Split - Splitsko-dalmatinska zupanija (Croatia)
Real nameWww,.joannnagodwinseidl.com
MembershipsIG Freie Theaterarbeit (Austria)
Contact
Alternative contact details:
+43 1 485 82 91 Fax (office)
+43 1 485 61 51
Horneckgasse 6
A-1170 Wien
Austria
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), German (fluent), French (basic), Italian (basic)
Dialects England (South East) (native dialect), Austrian (fluent), Cockney (fluent), England (North West) (fluent), Scottish (fluent), Yorkshire & Humberside (fluent)
Accents English (native accent), American (very good), American Southern States (very good), Australian (very good), German (very good), Manchester (very good), East European (good), French (good)
Dance Disco (good), Waltz (good), Dance training (basic), Highland dance (basic), Pole dancing (basic), Salsa (basic), Samba (basic), Scottish dance (basic), Standard dance (basic), Street dance (basic)
Singing. Choral Singing (good), Gospel (good), Classical (basic), Lieder (basic), Musical (basic), Stage singing (basic), Traditional folk (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Soprano
Musical instruments Piano (basic)
Sports Aerobics (good), Badminton (good), Cycling (good), Mountaineering (good), Skiing (good), Swimming (good), Basketball (basic), Billiards (basic), Bowling (basic), Canoe (basic), Horseback Riding (basic), Ice Skating (basic), Jogging (basic), Pilates (basic), Rollerskating (basic), Rowing (basic), Scuba Diving (basic), Table Tennis (basic), Yoga (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Artistic Director, Director, Improvisation, Narration, Poet, Storytelling, Translator, Workshop Director
Appearance
Age range 46 - 55
Height 162 cm
Build Feminine
Weight 61 kg
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Brown
Hair style straight long
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe/Caucasian
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Glasses No
Scars None
Training
Actors Coaching International
Ongoing weekly film acting course.
Robert Castle - Method Acting Workshop
2 x Annually
Performance Academy
Theatre Studies, Bexhill College
Awards/Nominations
2022
Austrian Film Festival - Special Mention (Austria)
- Award
for Narrator of short film / Hysterical Sisters
2020
Best Musical of the Decade (Austria)
- Nomination
for Nomination, Best Musical & Best Ensemble of the Decade, Broadway World / tick, tick...BOOM!
2020
Best Ensemble of the Decade (Austria)
- Nomination
for Nomination, Best Musical & Best Ensemble of the Decade, Broadway World / tick, tick...BOOM!
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Audio CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2021
King's Coronation
ORF, National Television
Television show
ORF
Directed by
Special Guest in talk show
Guest Role
2021 - 2021
Cafe Contagion
vienna theatre project
Network/Distributor: Theater Drachengasse
Variety show
Cabaret, Comedy, Drama, Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Also director of 7+ scenes
Member of Ensemble
2020
Barbara Karlich Show
ORF, Austrian National TV
Network/Distributor: ORF
Television show
Barbara Karlich
Directed by
Special Guest in talkshow
Guest Role
2020
Die Doppelte Frau
ORF
Network/Distributor: ORF
Documentary
Biography
Glitter and Doom
Directed by
Actor in Episode
2020 - 2023
1001 Nights Live and Online
1001 Nights Live and Online 4x Week/9pm CET
Network/Distributor: vienna theatre project
Other
Joanna Godwin-Seidl & Saman Giraud
Directed by
Reading with Saman Giraud on Social Media, gaining 3 millon klicks
Lead
CV - Film
2025 - 2026
Albrecht's Letzte Tag
Aneek Chaudhuri
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Aneek Chaudhuri
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2022 - 2023
CITY of SPIES
FFAB
Network/Distributor: Premiere Haydn Kiono Mai 2020
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Drama, Satire, Thriller
Phil Moran
Directed by
Rebecca
Guest Role
2011
Unseen
FFAB
Short film
Crime, Mystery
Phil Moran
Directed by
Jealous Woman
Supporting Actor
2011
The Case
FFAB
Short film
Crime
Phil Moran
Directed by
Gillian
Lead
2009
When I Die
PennyLane
Short film
Drama
A.K. Rhee
Directed by
Lead
2009
The Bad Date
ffab:uk
Short film
Comedy
Phil Moran
Directed by
Jody
Supporting Lead
CV - Theatre
2024 - 2024
ENGLISH
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project (VTP)
Theatre: VTP/ Theater Drachengasse
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2023 - 2024
N by Adrienne Pender
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: VTP, Theater Drachengasse
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2018
Barber of Seville
Festival Kirchstetten, Austria
Opera
Comedy, Opera
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Opera
Director
2022 - 2023
Relative Values by Noel Coward
Art for Charity/Studio Moliere
Theatre: Art for Charity
Theatre
Comedy
Dennis Kozeluh
Directed by
Moxie
Lead
2023 - 2028
The P Word by Waleed Akhtar
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: VTP/ Theater Drachengasse
Theatre
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2022
Dreck von Robert Schneider (German)
vienna theatre project
Theatre: Kultursommer Wien
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2023 - 2023
Airswimming
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: VTP, Theater Drachengasse
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Andy Hallwaxx
Directed by
Porph/Persephone
Lead
2022 - 2023
Lady Day at Emerson's bar and Grill
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: VTP, Theater Drachengasse
Musical Theatre
Concert, Drama, Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2021
Cafe Contagion
vienna theatre project
Theatre: VTP, Theater Drachengase
Cabaret
Comedy, Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
I Love You - Monologue
Supporting Lead
2021
Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Musical Theatre
Drama, Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl & Dave Moskin
Directed by
Director
2020 - 2021
Relative Values by Noel Coward
Art for Charity, Studio Moliere
Theatre
Comedy
Dennis Kozeluh
Directed by
Moxie
Lead
2020
Orpheus Descending
vienna theatre project
Theatre
Drama
Robert Castle
Directed by
Lady
Lead
2020
The Mountaintop by Katori Hall
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: VTP, Theater Drachengasse
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Pick of the Week, Austrian Press
Director
2019
The Flick by Annie Baker
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2016
Sarg Niemals Nie (German)
Theater Couch
Theatre: Theater Couch
Musical
Comedy, Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2016
The Invisible Hand, by Ayad Akhtar
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: VTP, Theater Drachengasse
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Pick of the Week, Austrian Press. Play of the Year, German Theatre Magazine
Director
2016
The Last Five Years, Jason Robert Brown
Brick 5, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Musical Theatre
Concert, Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2017
The Who and the What, by Ayad Akhtar
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2017
Building the Wall, by Robert Schenkkan
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: VTP, Theater Drachengasse
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2018
Guards at the Taj, by Rajov Joseph
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: VTP, Theater Drachengaqsse
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2018
Crossing Jerusalem by Julia Pascal
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2018 - 2019
Red by John Logan
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2017
ART, by Jasmina Reza
Brick 5, vienna theatre project
Theatre
Comedy
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2015
Marry Me a Little, Sondheim
vienna theatre project
Musical
Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2015
Frankie and Johnny at the Clare de Lune
Theatercouch, Wien
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Frankie
Lead
2015
DISGRACED
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2014
Music That Matters
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2014
Topdog/Underdog by Suzanne Lori Parks
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2014
4.48 Psychosis
Dialog im Dunklen Vienna Theatre Project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Theatre
Drama
Michael Smulik
Directed by
Lead
2014
[title of show]
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Musical
Comedy, Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2013
Hautnah (Closer), Patrick Marber (German)
Das Off Theater, Theaterverein Vision
Theatre: Theaterverein Vision
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2013
West End Spring
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Musical
Concert, Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2011
Dangerous Liaisons, Hampton (German)
Das Off Theater, Theaterverein Vision
Theatre: Theaterverein Vision
Theatre
Drama
Eva Drnek
Directed by
Mdme du Volange
Ensemble Leading Part
2011
Over the Threshold
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Musical
Drama, Musical
Kieran Brown & Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2011
Das Mädchen mit dem Schwefelhölzchen, Rory Sixx
Ronacher Theater Probebühne, Theater Couch
Theatre: Rory Sixx
Musical
Drama, Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2011
The Last Five Years, Jason Robert Brown
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Musical
Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2012
Ordinary Days, Adam Gwon
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Musical
Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2013
tick, tick...BOOM!
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Musical
Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Nomination, Best Musical & Best Ensemble of the Decade, Broadway World
Director
2012
Westend Winter
Theater Drachengasse, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Musical
Concert, Musical
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2011
Drama Queens and a King, Jane Martin
Theater Drachengasse, Vienna Theatre Project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Kathy Tanner
Directed by
Ensemble Leading Part
2011
How the Other Half Loves by Alan Ayckbourne
Kammeroper Wien, Art4Charity
Theatre: Art for Charity
Theatre
Comedy
Michael Smulik
Directed by
Mrs. Featherstone
Lead
2010
Vital Signs
Vienna Theatre Project
Theatre: Theater Drachengasse, Wien
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Kathy Tanner
Directed by
Ensemble Leading Part
2010
PERFECT WEDDING
Kammeroper Wien, Art4Charity
Theatre: Art for Charity
Theatre
Comedy
Michael Smulik
Directed by
Rachel
Supporting Lead
2008
A Moment on the Lips
Ensemble Theater, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Theatre
Drama
Emily Dickinson
Directed by
Anna
Ensemble Leading Part
2009
Dirt by Robert Schneider
Ensemble Theater, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2008
The Meeting, Jeff Stetson
Ensemble Theater, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
2008
Don't Dress For Dinner
Art4Charity
Theatre: Schlosstheater Schönbrunn
Theatre
Comedy, Farce
Kevin Brock
Directed by
Suzanne
Supporting Lead
2007
Vagina Monologues, Eve Ensler
Kosmos Theater, vienna theatre project
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Emmy Abrahamson
Directed by
Various monologues
Ensemble Leading Part
2006
Private Lives - Noel Coward
English Theatre Vienna, Art for Charity
Theatre: Art for Charity
Theatre
Comedy, Period drama
Jeff Sturgeon
Directed by
Amanda
Lead
1997
Macbeth, Shakespeare
VIS Theatre, VISPA Players
Theatre: VISPA Players
Theatre
Dinos Aristidou
Directed by
Witch
Member of Ensemble
1996
Teachers, John Godber
VIS Theatre, VISPA Players
Theatre: VISPA Players
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Malcolm Crick
Directed by
Lead
1996
Dangerous Liaisons, Christopher Hampton
VIS Theatre Vienna, VISPA Players
Theatre: VISPA Players
Drama
Malcolm Crick
Directed by
Cecile du Volange
Ensemble Leading Part
2002 - 2025
Director & Producer
www.viennatheatreproject.com
Theatre: vienna theatre project
Theatre
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Educational, Fairy tale, Farce, Musical, Mystery, Opera, Thriller, Tragedy
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director, casting director and producer all shows - ongoing
Director
1995
Speaking in Tongues
VIS Theatre, VISPA Players
Theatre: VISPA Players
Theatre
Comedy
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
1995
Plenty, David Hare
VIS Theatre, VISPA Players
Theatre: VISPA Players
Theatre
Drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
1995
Agnes of God
VIS Theatre, VISPA Players
Theatre: VISPA Players
Drama
VISPA Players
Directed by
Agnes
Lead
CV - Commercials
2023
Bet & Win
Bet & Win
Commercial
Commercial
Bet & Win
Directed by
Small voice dubbing role
Speaker/narrator
CV - Audio
2024
OPELLA
OPELLA -
Network/Distributor: OPELLA
Voice-over
GOSH Agency
Directed by
Member of Ensemble
2022
Vienna Fountains - Documentary
Voice-over
Biography
Johann Bauer
Directed by
Documentary, main voice
Lead
2022
Salzburger Festspiele
Glitter Doom
Network/Distributor: ORF
Dubbing
Biography
Lena Weiss
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2021 - 2021
Hysterical Sisters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxDLpiZmz2A
Network/Distributor: Chiara Schreder
Voice-over
Educational, Experimental, Informative
Chiara Schreder
Directed by
Narrator of short film
Speaker/narrator
2002 - 2022
Various Voice Roles
Network/Distributor: Blautöne, DMG, Gosh, Glitter Doom & More
Voice-over
Comedy, Commercial, Drama, Fairy tale, Other
Blautöne, DMG, Gosh, Glitter Doom & More
Directed by
Red Bull, Rafaello, 100 Jahre Salzburg, Wiener Wohnen, ORF & More
Speaker/narrator
CV - Other
2022
Arthouse International Film Awards Vienna
Reaktor Vienna
Network/Distributor: Reaktor Vienna
Event
Bernhard Kammel
Directed by
Host/presenter
2022 - 2025
Vienna Street Party
Christ Church Vienna
Network/Distributor: Christ Church Vienna
Event
Christ Church Vienna
Directed by
Annual Charity event
Host/presenter
2020 - 2023
1001 Nights Live and Online
1001 Nights Live and Online
Network/Distributor: vienna theatre project
Hosting/presenting
Action, Comedy, Drama, Erotic, Fairy tale, Family, Fantasy, Other, Period drama
Joanna Godwin-Seidl & Saman Giraud
Directed by
Live Reading on Social Media 4 x a week
Host/presenter
2018 - 2019
Indian Film Festival Vienna
Reaktor Wien
Network/Distributor: Reaktor Wien
Hosting/presenting
Bernhard Kammel
Directed by
2 years running MC
Host/presenter
2007
Black History Month Concert
Birdland, vienna theatre project
Network/Distributor: vienna theatre project
Event
Joanna Godwin-Seidl
Directed by
Director
