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A multidisciplinary creative force

Haruka Kuroda

Actor | Voice-Over Artist | Fight Director | Intimacy Coordinator

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About Me

I am a Japanese actor, voice-over artist, fight director, BADC certified senior instructor and

a BECTU registered intimacy coordinator.

 

Nearly 3 decades of working in this creative, challenging and ever-changing industry in the U.K., I have cultivated an eclectic skill set that spans multiple creative disciplines.

Rather than feeling like a "Jack of all trades", I choose to think of myself as a bowl of delicious ramen noodles (bear with me, it will make sense in a sec!).

​A bowl of authentic ramen is a harmonious medley of contrasting unique flavours, colours, and textures. Similarly, my career brings together seemingly distinct elements—acting, voice work, fight directing, and intimacy coordination—into a unified whole. Like a skilled ramen chef, I blend these facets with care, ensuring that each project I undertake leaves collaborators with a sense of satisfaction, warmth, and inspiration.

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As an actor, I enjoy choosing productions and stories that bring joy and allow me to explore infinite creative possibilities. From My Neighbour Totoro (RSC) to a one-person Kamishibai storytelling shows that I create and produce with A Thousand Cranes Theatre Company, I love connecting with the audience with my passion for storytelling and share the magical imaginary world of theatre.

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On screen, my comic timing and playful energy have always served me well. Playing one of the series' regular characters Yasuko on all 7 series of the BBC cult comedy Ideal to presenting an award winning CBBC’s show Officially Amazing, I am fully committed to serve and entertain our audience whilst having an immense fun working with hugely talented artists and crews.

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Working as a fight director and intimacy director (for theatre)/ intimacy coordinator (TV& Film), my priority is to create a space which everyone involved are compassionately looked after so that they are able to fully commit to their creative challenges and produce their best work.

I offer my expertise and experience to bring authenticity, precision and excitement to those violent and/or intimate moments in every productions I work on. I thrive in collaborative process and I humbly trust that my creative flexibility will always lead me to discover greater physical storytelling. 

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As a Japanese creative professional in the U.K., I am deeply aware of the importance of representation in the arts. I actively seek opportunities to work with productions that elevate marginalized voices and advocate to showcase stories and talents from diverse cultural backgrounds. By collaborating with creators from all walks of life, I aim to contribute to a richer, more inclusive tapestry of storytelling.

When I’m not immersed in my work, you’ll often find me at home in Southend-on-Sea, exploring the local beach and parks with my partner JC and our spirited daughter, Iris-Mia.

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I am a proud member of Equity and currently serving as a Stage Actor committee member. 

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I am an Intimacy Coordinator on the BECTU IC Registry.

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Current & Upcoming shows

Carmen by Georges Bizet

Revival Dir: Jamie Manton

Book tickets: London Coliseum (8 Oct to 5 Nov)

Private Lives by Noel Cowards

Dir: Tanuja Amarasuriya

Book tickets: at Bolton Octagon Theatre (4 to 27 Sep), 

Mercury Theatre (1-11 Oct), Rose Theatre Kingston (14-25 Oct)

The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

Dir & Adapted by Mark Leipacher

Book tickets: Official Website (4 Sep to 22 Nov)

Small Hotel by Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Dir: Holly Race Roughan

Book tickets: Theatre Royal Bath (3-18 Oct)

Safe Space by Jamie Bogyo

Dir: Roy Alexander-Weise

Book tickets: Chichester Festival Hall (11 Oct - 8 Nov)

Don't Look Now adapted by NellLetshon

Dir: Douglas Rintoul

Book tickets: New Wolsey Theatre (9 to 25 Oct),

Salisbury Playhouse (29 Oct to 15 Nov)

Entertaining Mr Sloane by Joe Orton

Dir: Nadia Fall

Book tickets: at Young Vic (15 Sep to 8 Nov) 

Miss Saigon by Alain Boublil &  Claude-Michel Schonberg

Dir: Jean-Pierre Van der Spuy

Book tickets:  Miss Saigon Official Website (4 Oct to 1 Aug 2026)

Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf by Edward Albee

Dir: Cara Nolan

Book tickets: Leicester Curve (18 Oct to 8 Nov) 

Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, a new version by Kendall Feaver

Dir: Katy Rudd

Book tickets: National Theatre (17 Nov to 21 Feb 2026)

Enron by Lucy Prebble

Dir: Paul Foster

Book tickets: Guildhall School of Music and Drama (20 to 25 Oct)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

Dir: Holly Race Roughan & Naeem Hayat 

Book tickets: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse (15 Nov to 31 Jan 2026)

Siging' in The Rain 

Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green

Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed 

Dir: Ras Shaw

Book tickets: Manchester Royal Exchange (29 Nov to 18 Jan)

...... wow it has been a busy Autumn! And I am excited to announce that to end the year, I will be performing in:

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Scrunch created by Sara Argent & Kevin Lewis

Book tickets: Unicorn Theatre (30 Nov to 4 Jan 2026)

Gallery

Gallery

Headshots 

Haruka Kuroda's main headshot. She is wearing a leather jacket

Creative Portfolio

A production shot from Starcrossed. Mecucio and Tybolt in passinate embrace.

Testimonials/Reviews

One creative who should be lauded with praise? Haruka Kuroda, the Fight, Movement and Intimacy Director. In a show like Noises Off, things may look absolutely chaotic to the audience but everything is well-choreographed, ensuring quality and safety for every performance. Kuroda does a fantastic job of making the movements on stage look silly while ensuring that the play moves like a well-oiled machine as the world seems to fall apart for the characters on stage. 

Testimonials

Contact

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    Representation

    Acting/ Creative Agent

    Mildred Yuan

    Email - mildred@mildredyuan.com

    Tel - +4407737795288

    Voice-Over Agent

    Q Voice

    Email - info@qvoice.co.uk

    Tel - 020 3141 3737

    Contact

    © 2025 by Haruka Kuroda

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