In February 2015, Ryan starred in the Derby Theatre's "Solace of the Road" playing the characters Holly and Solace. The "Derby Telegraph" reviewer, Susie Brighouse, said of her performance: "Rebecca Ryan perfects the complex art of acting by a subtle change of tone to clarify what Solace is thinking, as well as deftly changing between the personalities of Holly and Solace throughout the play." Alfred Hickling of "The Guardian" wrote: "It’s hard to think of an actor more capable of veering between the ages of 12 and 27 at any given moment Ryan."