Laura DawkesLaura Dawkes is a Welsh actress. She is best known for playing Anna in Frozen on London's West End.Early life and educationOriginally from Cardiff, Dawkes worked in high school as a Disney princess impersonator. Dawkes graduated from Emil Dale Academy in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre.Performing careerDawkes made her West End debut in Frozen. For her performance as Anna, Dawkes received a nomination for Best Professional Stage Debut. Dawkes also appears in the proshot version of the musical, which premiered on Disney+ in June 2025.