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Noreen Kershaw (born 16 October 1950) is an English television actress and director. She trained at the Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre and Liverpool's Everyman Theatre, originated the title role of the play Shirley Valentine, later made famous by Pauline Collins.
Noreen Kershaw was born on 16 October 1950 in Bury, Lancashire, England, UK. She is a director and actress, known for Life on Mars (2006), Watching (1987) and G.B.H. (1991).
- Director, Actress
- October 16, 1950
- Noreen Kershaw
Noreen Kershaw is a British director and actress, born in 1950 in Bury, Lancashire. She has worked on films such as Life on Mars, Watching and G.B.H.
- October 16, 1950
- How Did You Get Into Acting?
- Do You Still Get Recognised from Life on Mars?
- How Did Directing Come About?
- What Attracted You to A Different Way Home?
- Why Do You Think The Play Was Such A Big Hit in Oldham First Time round?
- What Makes The Play Still Relevant Today?
- What Do You Like About Manchester?
- What Would You Change About Manchester?
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My Mum and Dad had a very busy chip shop and tried a few things to get me out of the house on a Saturday. Tried the Brownies – I wouldn’t dance round the toadstool (I think it was – this was a long time ago). Tried Irish dancing – I had two left feet. Tried elocution lessons – I loved the spoken word. Then it was down to brilliant teachers who enco...
Yes, that series really took off and now with box sets and repeats. A lot of people still seem to be watching it. My character Phyllis was great and had a real mouth on her. I’m glad because she gave as good as she got because at that time it seemed to be very much a man’s world in the police force and women officers were referred to as ‘skirts‘. I...
At Bury Convent, as it was then, we were encouraged to put shows on. I even had a teacher, Mrs Smith, who gave up her lunch times to coach me for drama school. I’ve always directed even when I was doing a lot more acting. Then one day I was doing the sit com Watching and I asked the director Les Chatfield what was needed to be a television director...
I’ve known Kenneth Alan Taylor for years and seen him in loads of things but never worked with him. So, I was not going to pass this chance by. Also, I love the Oldham Coliseum, as it’s a great to place work in. It has a great atmosphere when you come and see a play there and it’s filled with dedicated, happy people who work there.
Roy Barraclough was at the height of his Coronation Streetfame and people came to see him. But then they realised that the play is a little gem in itself and that’s why I wanted to do it.
There’s people of all ages on our streets that we hardly know. Here we get a look into some of these lives, their loneliness and what makes them tick and their humour. It’s really funny as well.
The people and Heaton Park – the lungs of Manchester. I get in there twice a day with Jimmy Riddle (the dog).
I think there should be a middle-sized theatre for grass roots productions in Manchester. The groups and actors who can’t get a foot in the door of the larger venues. I have nothing against ambitious projects, but they should also include and carry along and support local work including, writers, directors, technicians and actors. A Different Way H...
Learn about Noreen Kershaw's career in TV and theatre, from Life On Mars to Shirley Valentine and Corrie. Find out why she loves directing A Different Way Home at Oldham Coliseum.
Noreen Kershaw (born 16 October 1950) is an English television actress and director. Quick Facts Born, Occupation (s) ... Close. She trained at the Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre and Liverpool 's Everyman Theatre, originated the title role of the play Shirley Valentine, later made famous by Pauline Collins.
Mar 10, 2008 · NOREEN Kershaw is living proof that the stage lights of Lancashire shine just as bright as London's West End. The 57-year-old admits to taking to directing because...
Noreen Kershaw is an English actress and director who originated the role of Shirley Valentine and appeared in Life on Mars. She has also directed episodes of Coronation Street, Shameless, Emmerdale and River City.
