News about Willy Russell

In her simple ensemble, the actress, 42, put on a stunningly chic look, wearing light blue jeans, a navy jumper, and black knee-high boots.

You may not get to share a touching and personal chat with the Princess of Wales every day, but Natalie Rushdie's last month was just as bad as it was. Natalie had been invited to attend the second day of the Wimbledon tournament in London, and it was the perfect opportunity for her to say thank you.

EXCLUSIVE: A year after it was sung at her funeral, a charity single in honour of late Dame Deborah James will be announced today. Natalie Rushdie, a friend of the late cancer activist, has released Tell Me It's Not True with a video that can now be exclusive to Femail. Natalie filmed the song - a cover from Willy Russell's musical Blood Brothers - at Abbey Road studios, according to the emotional video.

CHRISTOPHER HART: They were once seen as sun-drenched and desirable in the 1980s and 1990s. However, today, the British people are still out of love with the conservatory. They're increasingly perceived as ugly, vulgar, old, and environmentally unsound, especially by younger home owners. And the number of them have decreased correspondingly from half a million built in 2006 to just 77,000 in 2017, down 81%.

The man who used to be Maurice Joseph Micklewhite turned 90 on March 14 - and not a lot of people knew it... or did they? Sir Michael Caine celebrated the milestone with his beloved Shakira, the actor's wife of 40 years, who is known for his more open-minded approach to film roles. Fans, relatives, and many others recognize the affable British star as a cultural icon, an actor whose number of famous film quotes have declined in cinematic history - and rightly so.

PATRICK MARMION: It's as if sunshine breaks through the stage when the curtain rises on Sheridan Smith's return to the West End. Willy Russell's onewoman story of a lonely, middle-aged Liverpool housewife is simply irresistible, with the warmth of her smile. And if you agree that this 1989 film starring Pauline Collins as Shirley and Tom Conti as Costas, her leery Greek lover, is untouchable, there is a good chance you'll love this two-and-a-bit hour solo performance even more. Sheridan is a pint of pints to the film's pint of Watney's Red Barrel, complete with cocktail umbrella.

On Tuesday, the actress, 41, put on a leggy appearance as she came into character as Shirley Valentine at the Duke Of York theatre in London. She began her 15-week stint in Willy Russell's one-woman play last week and has received rave feedback and standing ovations.

After another good performance of Shirley Valentine, Sheridan Smith left the Duke Of York theatre in London in a high mood. The actress, 41, began her 15-week appearance in Willy Russell's one woman play last week, garnering rave praise and standing ovations. Sheridan converted from her stage costume to a baseball cap, yellow jumper, and shiny joggers as she left the theatre.

On Friday, she will be seen on the stage in London's West End for the show's opening night. And just hours before Sheridan Smith's debut in Shirley Valentine, first glance photos of the actress in Willy Russell's one-woman performance at the Duke of York's Theatre were published. The talented actress, 41, was photographed wearing denim shorts and oversized pink tee tied up at one end as she pretended to bask in sunshine.

PATRICK MARMION: With the holidays disappearing into the rear-view mirror, and weeks more of bleak midwinter to survive, why not cheer yourself up by getting a few dates in your diary? 2023 seems to be a thrilling year for theatre, bucking the trend. Patrick Marmion's top advices are here. . .

Sheridan Smith is expected to return to the West End in the role of Shirley Valentine. According to The Sun, the actress, 41, will appear in Willy Russell's 37-year production, 37 years after it first appeared in theater. The one-character drama takes the form of a monologue by a middle-aged, working class housewife from Liverpool, which focuses on her dissatisfaction with life ahead of a transformative foreign holiday.