Guernsey actress wins award in national competition
"It's a dark comedy even though it feels very sad and deep with a lot of emotion, there is a good amount of humour," said Ms Tapp.Ms Tapp, who trained in musical theatre and is a dance teacher, said acting was out of her comfort zone and she was nervous to perform.She said: "For all the other plays I've done, this one was the one I was most nervous for."Acting comes with so many risks and you have to take bigger risks and be more authentic to human experience."You want to do people's stories justice because people have gone through the emotions we are trying to portray, and we want to make sure it's done right."
Ms Tapp said the award has "boosted" her confidence in acting. She said: "I would love to do some more plays, I don't know what yet, but I'm sure it's not too far down the line because I can't stay away from the stage."Her advice to aspiring actors was to take risks and experiences. "There are so many opportunities in Guernsey so have a look around. Also, watch theatre, it is completely inspiring…find the theatre you like," she added.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
11 minutes ago
- The Sun
Amy Schumer stuns fans as she uses a walker after surfing accident and secret spinal surgery
AMY Schumer has left fans stunned after capturing herself using a walker. The Emmy award-winner actress, 44, revealed her secret spine surgery after admitting her lower back was "killing" her. 5 5 The New York-born star was seen donning a orange jumper and pink trousers as she stood at the bottom of the stairs with her silver frame. Amy flashed a wry smile as she clutched onto the handles of the support device. She told her followers: "Since my surfing injury back in the day my L5 has been killing me. "Today I got a laminectomy! "It's a short recovery and when I'm feeling better I will buy a bra!" She then added she had suffered a horse riding injury prior to surgery and said: "I took a deep breath and got my 44 year old, bad backed a** right back up on that horse and rode and trotted and it sent a message to those (riding students) and myself." The NHS stays of the procedure: "Lumbar decompression surgery is a type of surgery used to treat compressed nerves in the lower (lumbar) spine. "It's only recommended when non-surgical treatments haven't helped. "The surgery aims to improve symptoms such as persistent pain and numbness in the legs caused by pressure on the nerves in the spine." Amy suffered her surfing injury in high school. CHANGING FIGURE Amy recently revealed she has been taking weight loss jab Mounjaro. Showing off her svelte figure while on a yacht, Amy looked amazing in the black and white swimsuit number. With her blond locks pulled back into an up-do, Amy posed beneath the sunshine as she looked out to the ocean. In March, the Trainwreck star revealed she was taking Mounjaro in an Instagram video. In the video she shared, she noted how the drug is not covered by insurance unless a patient has diabetes or severe obesity. "Which most of the internet thinks I have," she joked. "But I'm having a really good experience with it, and I wanted to keep it real with you about that." Amy previously confessed to having taken Ozempic and having a "horrible experience" with it. Speaking on The Howard Stern show, she said: "I have this gene, GDF15, which makes you extremely prone to nausea, which is why I was so sick during my pregnancy. "So, I tried Ozempic almost three years ago and I was, like, veteran. "I was, like, vomiting — and then you have no energy. But other people take it and they're all good. God bless them." She explained how she "lost 30 pounds so quick" but noted how the nausea she experienced was awful. Last year, the actress and director revealed she had been diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome, which was caused by having steroid injections in high doses. The star, who has now "got rid" of the syndrome, first announced news of her diagnosis in early 2024 in the News Not Noise Substack newsletter. 5 5
Daily Mail
11 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Olly Murs shares the reason he can now 'relate to his mum's sadness' over his 15-year estrangement from his twin brother Ben
Olly Murs has revealed that becoming a parent has helped him to 'relate to his mum's sadness' over his estrangement from his twin brother Ben. The singer, 40, has not spoken to his sibling since he missed his wedding in late 2009 to take part in The X Factor semi-finals. And in a joint interview with his wife Amelia for The Sunday Times Magazine, Olly shared that since they welcomed their first child, daughter Madison, last year, he's had greater understanding of the impact the fall-out had on the family. He said: 'Now I'm a parent I can relate more to my mum's sadness that my twin brother, Ben, and I have been estranged since 2009, though I've got nothing but love and respect for him.' 'This year I've been on tour and I've got a new album out later in 2025. I joined Robbie Williams on stage in June and it was great to catch up with him — he's been like a big brother to me over the years.' Olly and Amelia are set to welcome their second child together later this year, after tying the knot in 2023. The singer added that he's planning to be much more present this time around, after leaving home just days after Madison's birth to support Take That on tour. He said: 'Two days after Madison was born I had to go on tour supporting Take That. Amelia had lots of support around her as her mum came to stay and my parents live near us in Essex, but it was hard and I felt guilty. 'We both understand that my work isn't like a regular job — but second time round I'm not going anywhere.' The Dear Darling hitmaker previously shared the long-term impact his fall-out with his brother has had on him, admitting he 'struggles with loneliness.' He told The Times last year: 'When you've been in the womb with someone, you struggle with loneliness. I had to deal with it when my twin and I went on our separate lives. 'I was desperate to be around people, could not sit in a room alone.' At the time, Olly did not give any indication of whether he and his brother will ever be on speaking terms again but did share that his life goal is now to be the best husband and father he can be. He added: 'My aim in life is to be a great husband and father - that's where my future lies. I'd love my career to continue as it is, but when you get married and become a dad, you just want to be the best for them.' In a joint interview with his wife Amelia, Olly shared that since they welcomed their first child last year, he's had greater understanding of the impact the fall-out had on the family Following the fall-out, Ben also distanced himself from his parents and their sister. On their feud, Ben told Daily Mail in January 2017: 'I was very close to my parents, but fame and greed changed everything. 'My parents wanted this bright, shiny Olly with the money who can give them the VIP lifestyle. They liked hanging around with Simon Cowell, or going to Bon Jovi concerts – they loved their VIP selfies. 'I'm not interested in anything like that, I have a lovely life with my wife and kids.' But Olly is still keen to make amends with his brother at some point. On burying the hatchet, the media personality explained: 'I still want to make that change with my brother.' Asked by Lorraine Kelly in 2018 if he though the rift could ever heal, Olly said: 'I hope so, of course, it's mad because every year I think about it, (will it be) nine years, 10 years. 'I did text him for his birthday but he changed his number. Christmas has never been the same.'
Daily Mail
11 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Aussie rock star brothers share heartbreaking news as their lauded filmmaker father dies: 'He pushed us sons hard'
US-born filmmaker Bill Leimbach, who emigrated to Australia 47 years ago, has died. His sons, Louis Leimbach, 35 and Oliver Leimbach, 37, of the Aussie band Lime Cordiale, took to Facebook to announce the sad news on Saturday. The pair did not share any details of their father's passing, including his age, but did confirm that he died on August 5, surrounded by his family. Best known for his documentaries, Bill worked on the much-loved Channel Seven series The World Around Us (1979-2000) with famed British natural historian Sir David Attenborough. He was also a producer who made the highly acclaimed Australian war drama Beneath Hill 60 starring Brendan Cowell (Love My Way) in 2010. Born in San Diego, California, Bill was a surfer in his youth, and later trained as a filmmaker in London, and entered the film industry there in the 1970s. He worked for the BBC and the British Film Institute, where he met visiting Australian filmmakers like Peter Weir (The Last Wave), Bruce Beresford (Breaker Morant) and Phil Noyce (Dead Calm). Deciding he 'loved' Australians and impressed by the new films being made Down Under in the 1970s like Picnic at Hanging Rock, Bill moved to Sydney in 1978. Bill also won acclaim for his camera work on the French-produced Oscar-nominated documentary Raoni (1978). His first major film was a documentary about Indigenous film star David Gulpilil, Walkabout to Hollywood (1980). He later made the popular travel series Outback Adventures (1998-1999) and the acclaimed history documentary, Gallipoli: The Unknown Stories (2005). In a career spanning over five decades, Bill also made films for National Geographic, PBS, SBS, the ABC and the BBC. He also worked for the Nine, Seven and Channel 20 networks. 'Not many people can say they had a dad like Bill,' his sons shared on their father's own Facebook page. 'He was a filmmaker, a grandpa, a husband, a Yank-turned-Aussie, and a huge presence.' Elsewhere in their tribute, the Leimbach brothers shared little-known family history. 'By the time the hippie movement was in full swing, Dad was into photography and had started travelling,' they said. 'When he was conscripted to fight in Vietnam, he fled to South America. Eventually, they caught him - so he faked insanity and was institutionalised. The plan worked, but after they let him out, he left the States for good,' they wrote. His sons also shared intimate details about their relationship with their father. 'He pushed us sons hard - but almost in the same breath, he'd tell us to take a f***ing break,' they said. 'He knew how to turn a holiday into a tax deduction. 'Dad never grew up. He was a cheeky bugger with an infectious giggle, always trying to shock you with something inappropriate. It's a lesson for all of us. Be carefree and don't take life too seriously because one day you'll be dead. 'You'd hardly ever see Dad without our merch on. 'He was our best mate, and we were always trying to impress him. We'll miss you, Dad.' They concluded: 'Written by his sons, but sending love from the whole family.' Bill shares two daughters, Carli and Tania, with his first wife. After separating, he met his second wife, Karen, a music teacher, with whom he shares sons Oliver and Louis, who formed Lime Cordiale in 2009.
