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Leader Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Theatr Clwyd: House of the Dragon star to appear in new play
Theatr Clwyd, in Mold, is set to host the world premiere of The Red Rogue of Bala, written by newcomer Chris Ashworth-Bennion. The play, which will run from November 3 to 22, tells a darkly comedic story of "power, community, and change." It is inspired by Coch Bach y Bala, an infamous figure from the area known for his jailbreaking, poaching, and thievery, set against the backdrop of impending war. At the centre of the story is Bala, played by Simon Holland Roberts. Mr Roberts has appeared in Coronation Street and on stage at various prestigious venues such as the Donmar Warehouse and Chichester Festival Theatre. Simon Holland Roberts has been cast to play Coch Bach y Bala (Image: Theatr Clwyd) Joining him are Maxine Evans and Julian Lewis Jones, both familiar faces from popular TV shows. Ms Evans has appeared in Sky's Stella, Call the Midwife, Torchwood, Casualty, Holby City, and EastEnders. Mr Jones has starred in Justice League, Clint Eastwood's Invictus, and HBO's House of the Dragon. Maxine Evans of Call the Midwife, Torchwood, Casualty, Holby City, and EastEnders (Image: Theatr Clwyd) Rhys Ap Trefor, known for his long-running role in Pobol y Cwm and various other TV shows, will also join the cast. Wyn Bowen Harries, artistic director of Cwmni Pendraw, also joins the cast, bringing along his experience from Rownd a Rownd, Hinterland/Y Gwyll, Coronation Street, and Pobol y Cwm. Theo Woolford, currently on a UK tour of Dial M For Mayhem, and Mia Khan, who appeared in BBC Two's Mammoth, will also be part of the cast. Julian Lewis Jones, known for Justice League, Clint Eastwood's Invictus, and HBO's House of the Dragon (Image: Theatr Clwyd) Making his professional Welsh stage debut is Geraint De Carvalho, a recent graduate of East 15 Acting School, with past credits including The Cherry Orchard, Betrayal, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Completing the cast is Qasim Mahmood, known for his performances at the RSC, Hampstead Theatre, Birmingham Rep, and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Directed by Dan Jones, artistic director of Cardiff's The Other Room, the play promises a 'gripping' storyline featuring an ensemble cast of Welsh talent. READ MORE: KT Tunstall takes to the stage at Llangollen International Eisteddfod The creative team includes Mark Bailey as set and costume designer, Simisola Majekodunmi as lighting designer, Johnny Edwards as sound designer. Mared Williams is the play's songwriter and musical director, and Bethan Clark has been appointed fight director. Tickets for The Red Rogue of Bala can be purchased on the theatre's website at
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Coronation Street star has link to Sir Paul McCartney and other famous family members
A soap star who has appeared in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and more has a family connection to Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney - but he's not the only famous person she's related to Soap fans have been left stunned and amazed after realising a TV star is related to music legend Sir Paul McCartney. Fans of Emmerdale and Coronation Street will recognise Amy Robbins for appearing in both ITV soaps. She has played a recurring character named Christina Boyd since 2023 on the cobbles, and featured in six episodes of Emmerdale playing Defence Barrister Milligan during Meena Jutla's plea hearing. The 54-year-old actress has also appeared in Casualty, Holby City, Doctors, Hollyoaks and more, with a career on screen spanning back to 1997. But soap fans may be stunned to learn she has a surprising number of famous people within her family, including 83-year-old Beatles icon Sir Paul. On top of this, Amy's grandfather, Ted Robbins, was a prominent member of the Football Association, her brother, also named Ted Robbins, is an actor who has appeared in Phoenix Nights and Benidorm, and her sister, Kate Robbins, is a singer and actress who wrote the theme tune to Cilla Black's Surprise, Surprise and also starred in Silent Witness. She is also an aunt to Emily Atack, who's parents are Kate and the musician Keith Atack. Amy has been married to the actor and author Robert Daws since 2003 and together they have three children. Speaking of her famous family, Amy said, per the Express: 'We are never competitive with each other and we are all very close. My dad, Michael, worked in variety all his life and my mum, Elizabeth, sang. Showbusiness is in our DNA, it's a family business that has lasted generations." She was able to turn to her brother Ted for advice, appearing on Corrie - as he too has featured on the soap, playing Brendan Finch from 2015 until 2016. He advised her 'not to underestimate the feeling of standing in the Rovers for the first time.' Amy revealed: 'He said it would be overwhelming and he was right. His other piece of advice was not to call William Roache 'Ken' like he did. Ted bumped into William and accidentally said 'Hello Mr Barlow''. Sir Paul has a large family that includes a wide range of talented relatives. He is related to Amy by her mother, Elizabeth Robbins, who is Paul McCartney's first cousin. This means Amy shares a grandparent with Paul McCartney, making her his cousin, but one generation removed. The Yellow Submarine singer is dad to potter and artist Heather McCartney - who is the daughter of the late photographer Linda McCartney and the adopted daughter of Paul. His 55-year-old daughter, Mary McCartney, is a photographer, documentary filmmaker, and vegetarian cookbook author, and his 53-year-old daughter, Stella McCartney, is an acclaimed fashion designer. His son, James McCartney, 47, followed in his musical footsteps and has enjoyed some success as a musician and songwriter. He has released three albums: Me, released in 2013, The Blackberry Train, released in 2016, and Beautiful Nothing, released last year. James also contributed to albums by his parents, Paul and Linda McCartney. As well as being married to Linda from 1969 until her death in 1998, Sir Paul was famously married to the model Heather Mills from 2002 until 2008. His most recent marriage, to business woman Nancy Shevell, began in 2011.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders' Kojo star Dayo Koleosho's life away from soap including real name
Dayo Koleosho made his debut at Kojo Asare in BBC's Eastenders last year, having arrived in Walford alongside his brother Kobina Over the past few years, EastEnders has seen a flurry of new faces gracing Albert Square, along with some well-known names making a comeback. One of the major plotlines on the BBC soap last year revolved around George Knight (portrayed by Colin Salmon) discovering his biological family after being adopted as a child. The ensuing revelations led him to his two brothers, Kojo and Kobina, who eventually made their way to London. Kojo was introduced as a regular character, with actor Dayo Koleosho stepping into the role. He's since been embroiled in a fair share of drama, including an attack from Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and more recently, striking up a friendship with Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway). Let's delve into Dayo's life off-screen.... Who is Dayo Koleosho? Dayo, whose full name is Oludayo Koleosho, was born in 1984 in Stoke Newington, located in the London Borough of Hackney. The star is autistic, reports Belfast Live. Dayo is a long-standing member of Access All Areas, having been involved for over two decades. Access All Areas is a theatre group based in Hackney, specifically catering to adults with learning disabilities and is overseen by the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He graduated from Access All Areas' Performance Making Diploma in 2014, but made his professional acting debut in 2010 in an episode of BBC's Holby City. What has Dayo starred in? After his television debut, Dayo secured a part in BBC's Doctors as Michael Dunham, with his Access All Areas classmate Yvonne Swift playing his on-screen wife. Dayo's first foray onto the stage came in 2014 with the UK tour of Eye Queue Hear. His theatre credits have since expanded to include roles in productions like Behind Closed Drawers, Elexion, Madhouse, Jitney, and Imposter 22. Beyond Holby City and Doctors, Dayo has graced our screens in Channel 4's Damned and the BBC drama Strike. In 2023, he joined the cast of Casualty, bringing to life the character Jay Henderson in the episode Tinderbox. Dayo's EastEnders role Come 2024, it was revealed that Dayo would become a regular face on BBC One's EastEnders, portraying Kojo Asare in the iconic soap. Kojo, along with his brother Kobina (Jonathan Nyati), entered the scene as the long-lost siblings of George Knight. After finding George in Walford, Kojo makes the decision to settle down in London. On his EastEnders gig, Dayo expressed: "It's been absolutely amazing - I'm loving every minute of working with the cast and crew. It's an incredible storyline for Kojo and his family." He added: "It is a dream that has become reality. They are many surprises and I'm taking every opportunity to work creatively with other talented actors."
Wales Online
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Welsh Emmerdale star unrecognisable after 12 years as she launches unusual career move
Welsh Emmerdale star unrecognisable after 12 years as she launches unusual career move Sian Reese-Williams is best known for playing Gennie Walker on Emmerdale, in a role which saw her become a fan favourite - but she looks very different now Welsh Emmerdale star unrecognisable after 12 years as she launches unusual career move (Image: ITV ) Emmerdale's beloved Sian Reese-Williams looks quite different a dozen years on from her character Gennie Walker's dramatic demise. Welsh actress Sian rose to prominence portraying Gennie in the ITV soap, joining the cast in 2008. Gennie arrived in the Dales as Brenda Walker's (Lesley Dunlop) adoptive daughter. She quickly became a hit with viewers. Gennie was central to numerous major plots, including a string of unsuccessful romances before finding happiness with Nikhil Sharma (Rik Makarem). Tragically, in 2013, Gennie met her end when killer Cameron Murray (Dominic Power) killed her to hide his previous murder of Carl King (Tom Lister). Sian joined the soap in 2008 (Image: ITV ) Post-Emmerdale, Sian has been a regular on our screens, featuring in Netflix's Requiem and Holby City, as well as playing Sgt. Jane Cafferty in BBC's Line of Duty, reports Belfast Live. Article continues below In 2024, Sian unveiled her new artistic endeavour as a potter. She shared on X: "Hello. I make pottery now. I'll be selling these from next Friday so if you fancy a one-off piece of loveliness to brighten your January, head over to my insta." Sian also graced the Celebrity Side Hustles podcast in May, hosted by her ex-Emmerdale colleagues Roxy Shahidi and Matthew Wolfenden. The character was killed off (Image: ITV ) Discussing her foray into pottery, Sian disclosed: "As I was finishing series three of Hidden [a Welsh television drama that aired from 2018 to 2021], I knew it was going to be a real loss in my life. "Because A.) as an actor to have something that is even remotely constant is such a luxury and you just want to hold on to it and B.) I was proud of the show and loved it, and I'd had quite a rough few years, like life, it had been hard." After discovering a six-week pottery course in Cardiff, Sian decided to give it a go and found herself "completely obsessed" with the craft. The actress has switched up her hair "I just wanted something to have in the diary, because I hadn't cracked that downtime thing," she explained. Sian went on to say: "I've been really lucky in that for a long time I've been able to live on my acting work, but there are some years that's only just happening but there are other years where it's a bit nicer. "And that is wonderful, but it also means you have huge amounts of time on your hands when you're not working and it can be six months, a year, who knows?". She is now a potter (Image: IG ) Discussing how she utilised her free time, Sian mentioned: "I'd spent like a year out of work therefore that meant I spent every day of the year learning pottery and making it and I got quite good at it." This new venture turned out to be a positive move. She remarked: "So over the last year I've been working towards making it a business. It's a learning curve but it's so nice to have something else I'm passionate about." The soap actress has even begun to profit from her newfound pottery skills. She revealed: "I do little markets and I've started making things for restaurants, because I love food and I love boogie restaurants." Moreover, in addition to her new career, Sian also appears completely transformed. Her Emmerdale character was recognised for her glossy and sleek bob. Article continues below However, she now sports a different hairstyle - with Sian flaunting longer and wavy tresses that are a much lighter shade of brown. Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm
The Irish Sun
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
British TV star who quit acting to join OnlyFans looks unrecognisable 16 years after finding fame on E4 show
A BRIT TV star known for her role on teen drama Skins looks completely different 16 years after finding fame. The E4 beauty has also traded in her acting day job for a lucrative career on subscriber site OnlyFans - confessing the account and her 6 Megan Prescott looks completely different after finding fame on E4 series Skins Credit: Channel 4 6 The actress, third right, she played Katie Finch on the Bristol-based teen drama Credit: Chris McAndrew - The Times 6 She has now switched up acting for OnlyFans Credit: .instagram/@megartron Megan Prescott, 34, became a household name when she joined the third instalment of the gritty Bristol-based drama back in 2009. She played Katie Fitch, whose character was older twin to Emily, and who worked for her mum's wedding business. Megan last appeared on the - famed for its wild storylines about partying, drugs, sexual exploration and alcohol abuse - back in 2010. After Skins, the London-born star previously told how she was left frustrated by the acting industry because of the 'elitism' she experienced, having not been classically trained. read more skins She landed parts in Silent Witness, Holby City and several short films, alongside working on her own plays. Speaking as a guest on Megan also participated in three bodybuilding competitions, qualifying for an international championship yet her cash earner is now on the OnlyFans screen. She looks completely different from her red-headed character, who donned thick eye make-up and plentiful jewellery. Most read in Drama Megan has instead opted to embrace her natural brunette locks, styling them in loose waves for a glam look on social media. She has also experimented with chunky blonde highlights to freshen up her look. I was on Skins before working in a strip club to pay my rent - now I'm making even more flogging naked snaps to fund X-rated new show OPENING UP After the global pandemic crippled the arts industry and shut bars and clubs, Megan told how she turned to OnlyFans to help She previously told The Sun: 'If it wasn't for OnlyFans I wouldn't have been able to survive the last two years without working seven days a week in menial jobs. 'I started my page in April 2020 when the pandemic hit as I didn't get furloughed for a while. 'I had zero money and was told by a friend who has worked as a stripper for years that people were guaranteed to subscribe because they had watched me in Skins. What is OnlyFans? OnlyFans is a subscription content service based in London. As of 2023, it is thought to have more than 220million registered users and over three million content creators. Sex workers charge monthly fees for access to pictures, videos and more. While popular for porn, the site isn't exclusively designed with that in mind - anyone who wants to build up a fan base and charge them for it can set one up. Celebs like "Whether you're uploading tutorials, tips, behind-the-scenes footage or just endless selfies, a lot of your followers would be willing to pay for them," the company states. For every subscription that's sold to a viewer, performers get 80 per cent of the cash while OnlyFans gets the rest. It isn't limited to adult content, as it has become popular with physical fitness experts and musicians. 'I thought I may as well try and it went very well. I only do what I'm comfortable with and log on when I want to because it takes a lot out of you. 'It's not as emotionally draining as it was working at a strip club because you don't have to become nocturnal, bargain with people over prices and people are shockingly polite. 'They are much kinder than people are in real life. On Instagram, I have some 'It's really fun to ignore them because you know they are desperate for attention and I've been using it to inform my writing. 'I'm in a much more privileged position than some others in the sex industry but for me, it takes away the stress of paying bills and allows me to have the energy to be creative.' Recently, she told how Fringe Festival show last year. 6 Megan has switched up her red-headed look entirely Credit: Channel 4 6 The 32-year-old Londoner has embraced her natural brunette locks Credit: Supplied 6 She also dabbled in a career as a bodybuilder Credit: Instagram
