 An experienced stage actress, Croll is known most notably as playing the first black Cleopatra on the British Stage in Talawa Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra" in 1991.In 2013, Croll returned to the stage with Talawa Theatre Company to play the part of Kate Keller in their production of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons", starring alongside Don Warrington.Croll received good notices for her portrayal.