Tag: British theatre
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Nabil Shaban obituary: Trailblazing actor and disability activist
Introduction The acting world mourns the loss of Nabil Shaban, a pioneering performer whose work shattered barriers for actors with disabilities. Performing in a wheelchair, he took on roles that challenged conventional notions of who could portray certain characters, and he used his platform to advocate for greater inclusion in theatre and film. From stage…
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Pauline Collins: Remembering the Shirley Valentine star who lit up the stage and screen
Pauline Collins dies at 85, leaving a lasting mark on stage and screen British actress Pauline Collins, best known for her iconic role in the 1989 Barcelona of theatre and film, Shirley Valentine, has died at the age of 85. The news was confirmed by her family, who said she died peacefully at her care…
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Pauline Collins, ’Shirley Valentine’ Star, Dies at 85
Veteran Actress Pauline Collins Dies at 85 British actress Pauline Collins, best known for her iconic role in Shirley Valentine and a long-running stage and screen career, has died at the age of 85. Her family confirmed the news, saying she passed away peacefully at her care home in Highgate after living with Parkinson’s disease…