Sheila Hancock is one of the UK’s best loved and most prolific actors. Her work spans theatre, radio, television and film and she is also a successful writer. Sheila is currently performing as Mother Superior in Sister Act to rave reviews.
Her other theatre credits include: The Birthday Party at the Lyric Hammersmith, the role of ‘Fraulein Schneider’ in Cabaret in the West End, for which she won an Olivier Award, and the Clarence Derwent award.
She played ‘Mum’ in the Liverpool Playhouse production of The Anniversary (a role played by Bette Davis, while Sheila played the daughter-in-law, in the original film version), which then transferred to the West End and appeared in The Arab Israeli Cookbook at the Gate Theatre, Under The Blue Sky at the Royal Court Theatre, Vassa at the Albery Theatre in the West End and In Extremis at the Royal National Theatre.
Earlier work...
Her other theatre credits include: The Birthday Party at the Lyric Hammersmith, the role of ‘Fraulein Schneider’ in Cabaret in the West End, for which she won an Olivier Award, and the Clarence Derwent award.
She played ‘Mum’ in the Liverpool Playhouse production of The Anniversary (a role played by Bette Davis, while Sheila played the daughter-in-law, in the original film version), which then transferred to the West End and appeared in The Arab Israeli Cookbook at the Gate Theatre, Under The Blue Sky at the Royal Court Theatre, Vassa at the Albery Theatre in the West End and In Extremis at the Royal National Theatre.
Earlier work...
- 3/18/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
The Grumpy Old Women really rocked Lady Gaga’s Poker Face on tonight’s Let’s Dance For Sport Relief and the half naked backing dancers certainly didn’t hurt the routine.
Taking part was Lesley Joseph, Susie Blake, Linda Robson and Jenny Eclair and the post-menopausal bunch were so well disguised, that we couldn’t even identify the one in the green outfit who was showing way too much crotch! Perversely, we found ourselves trying to work out which granny was the hottest. We have decided on the one in blue.
Jack Dee made us laugh when he claimed that the old dolls “made hip replacements sexy again”.
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Taking part was Lesley Joseph, Susie Blake, Linda Robson and Jenny Eclair and the post-menopausal bunch were so well disguised, that we couldn’t even identify the one in the green outfit who was showing way too much crotch! Perversely, we found ourselves trying to work out which granny was the hottest. We have decided on the one in blue.
Jack Dee made us laugh when he claimed that the old dolls “made hip replacements sexy again”.
Related posts:Let’s Dance for Sport Relief 2010: Grumpy Old Women do Poker Face (Video)Cheryl Fergison can’t do Ice Ice Baby on Let’s Dance For Sport Relief 2010Let’s Dance For Sport Relief 2010: Who is dancing in show three?...
- 3/13/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
It was no surprise to us when the Grumpy Old Women were voted through to next week’s Let’s Dance final. Those old dolls really rocked Lady Gaga’s Poker Face and the half naked men certainly didn’t hurt the routine.
Taking part was Lesley Joseph, Susie Blake, Linda Robson and Jenny Eclair and so well disguised were they, that we couldn’t even identify the one in the green outfit who was showing way too much crotch!
How do you think the Gow will do against Katy Brand, Cheryl Fergison, Richard Arnold and Kate Garraway and Debra Stephenson in next week’s final? Leave your comments below.
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Taking part was Lesley Joseph, Susie Blake, Linda Robson and Jenny Eclair and so well disguised were they, that we couldn’t even identify the one in the green outfit who was showing way too much crotch!
How do you think the Gow will do against Katy Brand, Cheryl Fergison, Richard Arnold and Kate Garraway and Debra Stephenson in next week’s final? Leave your comments below.
Related posts:Let’s Dance For Sport Relief 2010: Who is dancing in show three?Kimberley Walsh to be judge on Let’s Dance for Sport ReliefLet’s Dance For Sports Relief 2010: Who is dancing tonight?Katy Brand, Linda Robson,...
- 3/6/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
As part of this year’s Sports Relief efforts, the BBC is running another series of celebrity based ‘Lets Dance.’
This year’s group will include Katy Brand, Rufus Hound and Shappi Khorsandi represent the world of comedy, alongside some of the nations favourite Grumpy Old Women, Jenny Eclair, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph and Susie Blake. Also performing over the series will be the cast from Holby City, the news presenters and Olympians Mark Foster, Iwan Thomas, Leon Taylor, Dalton Grant, Heather Fell and Jamie Baulch.
Let’s get cracking on tonight’s show. We are hoping that someone will be as funny as Robert Webb or can anyone remember Christian and Minty’s hilarious dance last year? Classic! First up is comedian…..
Rufus Hound:
Rufus took to the stage to perform Cheryl Cole’s ‘Fight For This Love’, dressed in full military getup. We particularly loved the revealing...
This year’s group will include Katy Brand, Rufus Hound and Shappi Khorsandi represent the world of comedy, alongside some of the nations favourite Grumpy Old Women, Jenny Eclair, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph and Susie Blake. Also performing over the series will be the cast from Holby City, the news presenters and Olympians Mark Foster, Iwan Thomas, Leon Taylor, Dalton Grant, Heather Fell and Jamie Baulch.
Let’s get cracking on tonight’s show. We are hoping that someone will be as funny as Robert Webb or can anyone remember Christian and Minty’s hilarious dance last year? Classic! First up is comedian…..
Rufus Hound:
Rufus took to the stage to perform Cheryl Cole’s ‘Fight For This Love’, dressed in full military getup. We particularly loved the revealing...
- 2/20/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
The first group of celebrities competing in Let’s Dance For Sport Relief, have been announced today.
Katy Brand, Rufus Hound and Shappi Khorsandi represent the world of comedy, alongside some of the nations favourite Grumpy Old Women, Jenny Eclair, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph and Susie Blake.
Also taking to the dance floor will be sporting greats such as footballers Peter Shilton and Rodney Marsh, snooker legends Willie Thorne and Dennis Taylor and comedians confirmed so far are Jack Dee and Frank Skinner.
This year’s contestants will be judged by an all-new and exciting panel that sees the judging line-up change for all four shows.
Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones return to host the show which kicks off Saturday 20 February 2010 on BBC One.
Each week a celebrity act (a mix of solo dancers, duos and groups) will perform a number of famous dances such as Single Ladies (Beyonce), Greased Lightning...
Katy Brand, Rufus Hound and Shappi Khorsandi represent the world of comedy, alongside some of the nations favourite Grumpy Old Women, Jenny Eclair, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph and Susie Blake.
Also taking to the dance floor will be sporting greats such as footballers Peter Shilton and Rodney Marsh, snooker legends Willie Thorne and Dennis Taylor and comedians confirmed so far are Jack Dee and Frank Skinner.
This year’s contestants will be judged by an all-new and exciting panel that sees the judging line-up change for all four shows.
Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones return to host the show which kicks off Saturday 20 February 2010 on BBC One.
Each week a celebrity act (a mix of solo dancers, duos and groups) will perform a number of famous dances such as Single Ladies (Beyonce), Greased Lightning...
- 2/3/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Former Coronation Street star Wendi Peters has admitted that she does not want to be known as ill-tempered in real life. The 41-year-old actress, who played scheming Cilla Battersby-Brown on the ITV1 soap, is currently appearing in a touring production of comedy show Grumpy Old Women 2. The project sees her joining forces with Jenny Eclair and former co-star Susie Blake (Bev Unwin) to complain about the annoyances of everyday life. Discussing the project in an interview with The Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen, (more)...
- 11/5/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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