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Andrew Agnew (actor)
Andrew William Agnew (born 28 September 1976) is a Scottish actor, singer and director. He is best known for playing the role of PC Plum in the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies programme ''Balamory'' and Walter in Scot Squad. Career His television career began with the BBC2 drama ''Fran's People'' where he played Colin the Chef. He then got his big break, cast as the police officer, PC Plum in CBeebies' ''Balamory''. Along with his acting career, Agnew has Directed for theatre and television, a Children's programme called '' Me Too''. before directing some of the new CBeebies and Tattie Moon hit series Woolly and Tig, series 1 & 2 and the special episode "Hola" filmed in Spain. He also appeared in the episodes "The Haircut", "Hogmanay" and "The Play" as Tam. He returned to the role of PC Plum in special CBeebies versions of the seasonal nature programmes ''Springwatch'' and the BAFTA award-winning ''Autumnwatch''. The character also appeared in continuity announcements dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balamory
''Balamory'' is a British live-action children's programme on BBC One, BBC Two and CBeebies for pre-school children, about a fictional small island community off the west coast of Scotland, named ''Balamory''. Four series were produced between 2002 and 2005 by BBC Scotland, with 253 episodes made (including a DVD-exclusive Christmas episode). The programme was created by Brian Jameson. To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, 25 episodes from Series 4 were added to BBC iPlayer on 30 August 2022. Characters There are eight central characters in ''Balamory''. Each character wears a distinctive colour of clothing and lives in a house of the same colour. * Miss Hoolie (played by Julie Wilson Nimmo) is the Balamory Nursery teacher. She is the main framing character and acts as a narrator for each episode. Her main colour is green and she lives in a green cottage, the inside of which is not seen as much as the others. * Archie (played by Miles Jupp) is an inventor who builds zan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swansea Grand Theatre
Swansea Grand Theatre is a performing arts venue in the centre of Swansea, Wales. The theatre stages plays, pantomimes and touring theatrical acts visiting Swansea. Swansea Grand Theatre was the base for the UK's only Russian ballet company, the Swansea Ballet Russe. History The theatre opened in 1897. Erected on the site of the former 'Drill Hall' it was designed for proprietors H H Morell and F Mouillot by architect William Hope of Newcastle, built by D Jenkins and opened by Madame Adelina Patti - a locally resident operatic diva. In 1968, the Swansea Grand was threatened with closure but, following a campaign led by its manager and artistic director John Chilvers, the theatre was saved. The Swansea Corporation (City Council) leased the building in May 1969 and bought it outright in 1979. The theatre was then refurbished and updated between 1983 and 1987 at a cost of £6.5m. A further £1m was spent on an Arts Wing which opened in 1999 (opened by Catherine Zeta Jones). The Ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Lapinskas
Matthew William Lapinskas (born 27 February 1989) is an English actor, known for portraying the role of Anthony Moon in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' from 2011 to 2012. He was a contestant in the eighth series of ''Dancing on Ice'', finishing as the runner-up with skating partner Brianne Delcourt. Early and personal life Lapinskas was born in 1989 in Surrey and is of Canadian and Lithuanian origin from his father's side. He studied for a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts at Brooklands College, and became a member of their theatre company, where he won a number of accolades for his performance in ''The Opposite of People''. He then went on to study at Italia Conti in London from 2007 to 2010, where he graduated with a BA (Hons) in Acting. Career Lapinskas played a student in the 2007 Stephen Surjik film ''I Want Candy'', and in 2011, he was cast in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', playing Anthony Moon. Of his casting, he said "I'm absolutely over the moon! It's be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gemma Hunt
Gemma Hunt (born 1 April 1982) is a British presenter who also used to be on the CBBC TV series ''Xchange''. CBBC Hunt joined the CBBC continuity team in 2002, since then she has presented on the CBBC Channel and also on BBC One and BBC Two. In 2004, she was noticed by CBBC series ''Xchange'' and later became a presenter until its close in 2006. She continued to present CBBC until its revamp in 2007. As well as her presenting duties she has made guest appearances on '' Blue Peter'' and ''Smile''. More recently she guest presented the food special of '' Best of Friends'' alongside Ortis Deley. She has filmed a series with Barney Harwood for CBBC called ''Barney's Barrier Reef'', which began airing on Monday 12 January 2009 at 7:30 on BBC Two. The show returned for a second series, now entitled ''Barney's Latin America''. She also made a guest appearance live on the CBBC Channel in ''Office'' on 5 August 2010 and was the main presenter on '' Swashbuckle''. Education Hunt attended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ace Bhatti
Ahsen Rafiq "Ace" Bhatti (born 13 September 1969) is a British actor who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He has appeared in numerous television series, including ''Cardiac Arrest'', '' Holding On'', '' NCS: Manhunt'', ''New Street Law'', ''Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee'', ''The Sarah Jane Adventures'' and ''EastEnders'' and ''The Good Karma Hospital''. Career Bhatti began acting at age fourteen starring in the children series ''Dramarama'', however it wasn't until the nineties until he furthered his career, for which he appeared in the British soap opera '' Family Pride'', '' Band of Gold'', '' Holding On'', and most notably as Dr Rajesh Rajah in ''Cardiac Arrest'', among many other television roles during this time. In 2002, Bhatti made a brief appearance in ''Bend It Like Beckham'', played the central character Dave in BBC Three's dark comedy ''Grease Monkeys'' (2003), and played flashy Ash Aslan in 2006's ''New Street Law''. In 2007, he took on a minor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Ellison
Jennifer Lesley Ellison (born 30 May 1983) is an English actress, former glamour model, television personality, dancer and singer. Ellison is perhaps best known for playing Emily Shadwick in the television soap opera ''Brookside'' until 2003, and as Meg Giry in the 2004 film adaptation of ''The Phantom of the Opera''. Ellison also starred on the reality television show ''Dance Mums with Jennifer Ellison'', the UK version of the American show ''Dance Moms''. Career Dance Ellison studied dance from the age of three, first at a dance school in Liverpool, then later at the Elizabeth Hill School of Dancing in St Helens. She has achieved examination passes with the Royal Academy of Dance and appeared on instructional videos for the academy. She has also taken examinations with the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) and won Ballet and Modern Dance titles at the IDTA Theatre Dance Championships in 1996 and 1997, and in addition was awarded the Carl Alan Award for ballet in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Aberystwyth Arts Centre (Welsh: ''Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth'') is an arts centre in Wales, located on Aberystwyth University's Penglais campus. One of the largest in Wales, it comprises a theatre (312 seats), concert hall (900 seats), studio (80 seats) and cinema (125 seats), as well as four gallery spaces and cafés, bars, and shops. History The University College of Wales, Aberystwyth began building Aberystwyth Arts Centre on its Penglais campus in the 1970s to serve the College, the town of Aberystwyth, and the surrounding counties. The first phase was the concert hall (the Great Hall), which opened in 1970. Designed by architect Dale Owen of the Percy Thomas Partnership, the building was awarded the RIBA Gold Medal for Architecture in Wales. The hall also received the Gold Medal for Architecture at the National Eisteddfod of Wales of 1971. The second and final phase was the theatre ('Theatr y Werin', literally ‘theatre of the people’), completed in autumn 1972 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hairspray (musical)
''Hairspray'' is an American musical with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on John Waters's 1988 film of the same name. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues. Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, the production follows teenage Tracy Turnblad's dream to dance on ''The Corny Collins Show'', a local TV dance program based on the real-life '' Buddy Deane Show''. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, leading to social change as Tracy campaigns for the show's integration. The musical opened in Seattle in 2002 and moved to Broadway later that year. In 2003 ''Hairspray'' won eight Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical, out of 13 nominations. It ran for 2,642 performances, and closed on January 4, 2009. ''Hairspray'' has also had national tours, a West End production, and numerous foreign productions and was adapted as a 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Ward (actor)
Bill Ward (born 5 May 1967) is an English actor. He is known for his soap opera roles as Mike Parker in Eastenders Charlie Stubbs in ''Coronation Street'' and James Barton in ''Emmerdale''. Early life Ward was educated at Oundle School and Bristol University where he obtained a degree in Modern British History, and worked as an advertising executive before beginning his professional acting career in the 1980s. Career He acted widely in theatre and television, joining the cast of ''Coronation Street'' in 2003, portraying local builder Charlie Stubbs, until 2007 when his character was killed by Tracy Barlow after a domestic abuse storyline. He made his second appearance in a major soap opera role as James Barton in ''Emmerdale'' beginning in 2013. However, Ward announced in August 2016 that he is quitting the soap, his character was killed off in October 2016. Outside acting, Ward is noted as a photographer. Bill Ward also had a role back in 2003 in BBC TV's ''EastEnders'', wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelsey-Beth Crossley
Kelsey-Beth Crossley (born 8 July 1992) is a British actress from Fleetwood, England, who played the part of Scarlett Nicholls, the secret teenage daughter of deceased millionaire Tom King and Carrie Nicholls on the ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. She made her first appearance in March 2007, and last appearance on 20 November 2012. Personal life In August 2021, Crossley announced that she was pregnant with her first child. On 30 December 2021, she announced the birth of her daughter, Winter. Background Crossley was a pupil at Bispham High School Arts College in Blackpool, England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe b .... She was put forward for an audition in ''Emmerdale'' by Blackpool-based children's casting agency, Scream Management, and from hundr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dean Sullivan
Dean Sullivan (born 7 June 1955) is an English actor and director, best known for playing Jimmy Corkhill in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Brookside'' (19862003). Early life Sullivan was born in Liverpool on 7 June 1955. He graduated from Lancaster University with a B.Ed. (Hons) and was a primary school teacher for six years before becoming an actor. He continued to work as a substitute teacher between roles before ''Brookside'' became his full-time job. Career Sullivan was a member of Liverpool's Epstein Theatre (then called the Neptune Theatre) and appeared in the Willy Russell play '' Breezeblock Park'' and the Phil Redmond play ''Soaplights'' at the Liverpool Playhouse. He joined ''Brookside'' in February 1986 and remained with the programme until it ended in November 2003, featuring in many of its most popular storylines during that time. In 1994, he offered to resign from the series when reading in his scripts that his character was to take ecstasy; he reportedly urged produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abi Titmuss
Abigail Evelyn Titmuss (born 8 February 1976) is an English actress, television personality and poker player. She is also a former glamour model and nurse. Early life and education Born in Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, Titmuss grew up in Ruskington, Lincolnshire; both of her parents were teachers. She took her A-levels at Kesteven and Sleaford High School, where she played the clarinet. When she was 17, her parents divorced and her father moved to Argyll, Scotland. Nursing Titmuss graduated from City University at the teaching hospital St Bartholomew's Hospital in 1998. She completed a nursing diploma, because she "was interested in becoming a doctor, but hadn't taken A level Chemistry" and became a staff nurse at London's University College Hospital. Television and radio Titmuss was hired as a roving reporter on the Channel 4 programme ''Richard & Judy'', in late 2003, and stated at the time that the job was "an absolute dream come true". [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
