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‘She spread love and naughtiness’: Simon Callow on directing Pauline Collins in Shirley Valentine Her natural performance in Willy Russell’s masterpiece seemed effortless but Collins found it hugely challenging – and still made every day a party

‘She spread love and naughtiness’: Simon Callow on directing Pauline Collins in Shirley Valentine

So sad to hear of the passing of the fantastic Pauline Collins . Her Willy Russell film Shirley Valentine was a fantastic success for BBC1 to schedule it for Christmas Day in 1992. Here is the promo. RIP Pauline

Re-watching Shirley Valentine ( for the umpteenth time) and balling my eyes out (again). Thank you, Willy Russell and the fabulous Pauline Collins for holding that particular mirror up to nature.
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RIP, Pauline Collins.

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RIP, Pauline Collins. Absolutely devastated 💔
"He kissed my stretchmarks!" Shirley Valentine is in my top five favourite ever films. 😔😔😔😔

Oscar nominee Pauline Collins has died at the age of 85.

Collins was nominated for Best Actress for reprising her Tony-winning performance in the film adaptation of Shirley Valentine (1989)

I'm surprisingly choked up about the passing of Pauline Collins, an actress who lived in your heart from the moment you saw her first performance. Wondrous in 'Upstairs Downstairs', but incandescent in 'Shirley Valentine', for which she received an Oscar nom. #RIP 😭

Shirley Valentine (1989)

Pauline Collins as the title Character

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Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies at aged 85 Her family said she died peacefully in her London care home having had Parkinson's for several years.

Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies aged 85

How very sad, created such an iconic character in Shirley Valentine. Also loved Pauline in The Ambassador.

R.I.P. Shirley Valentine

Pauline Collins in Shirley Valentine

Genuinely gutted to hear about Pauline Collins. This was a formative performance for me 😭

Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies at aged 85 Her family said she died peacefully in her London care home having had Parkinson's for several years.

BBC News - Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies at aged 85
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Rest in peace Pauline Collins.

Shirley Valentine will always be one of the best British movies of all time!

Shirley Valentine actor Pauline Collins dies aged 85 Family pays tribute to actor who was ‘bright, sparky, witty presence on stage and screen’ The Shirley Valentine actor Pauline Collins has died aged 85, her family have announced. She died peacefully, and surrounded by her family, in her care home in Highgate, north London, having had Parkinson’s disease for several years, they said. Continue reading...

Shirley Valentine actor Pauline Collins dies aged 85

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Shirley Valentine Experience the heartwarming, hilarious, and utterly inspiring story of Shirley Valentine

Shirley Valentine #CoastBoxOffice

El mític musical 'Germans de sang' arribarà al desembre al Teatre Condal - Revista Teatre Barcelona A partir del 13 de desembre el Teatre Condal estrenarà una nova versió de Germans de sang, el musical de Willy Russell, amb direcció de Daniel Anglès i direcció coreogràfica d'Ariadna Peya. Germans d...

GERMANS DE SANG 🎵 A partir del 13 de desembre el Teatre Condal estrenarà una nova versió de 'Germans de sang, el musical' de Willy Russell, amb direcció de Daniel Anglès i direcció coreogràfica d’Ariadna Peya. 🤩 Més > www.teatrebarcelona.com/revista/el-m...

We saw @hildabaker.bsky.social in Shirley Valentine on Saturday in Leeds. What a modern classic SV is and how Mina brought the character to life - so funny yet so touching. Hats off to actors who can give such heartfelt solo performances night after night, and twice a day on weekends!

Interview: Natalie Bassingthwaighte – Shirley Valentine is a career defining role for Natalie Natalie Bassingthwaighte will star in the hit play Shirley Valentine this April at Her Majesty’s Theatre

Interview: Natalie Bassingthwaighte – Shirley Valentine is a career defining role for Natalie >> https://glamadelaide.com.au/interview-natalie-bassingthwaighte-shirley-valentine-is-a-career-defining-role-for-natalie

Truly timeless writing is a gift to generations , “Shirley Valentine” is a pressie and a half. Mina Anwar @HildaBaker.bsky.social is incredible the humanity,humour, raw emotion feeds the soul. Thank you all and the genius Willy Russell . If you get chance, go !! (Blackpool,Leeds soon)

Amazing show. Saw Everyman show for the third time last week. Always poignant and hysterical
Saw Noreen as Shirley.
And a certain Willy Russell as Shirley. He was stunning
A true genius

Thankyou so much Peter. @willyrussell.bsky.social iconic play is a joy to perform.

The Everyman production of Shirley Valentine is joyous and the solo actress is brilliant throughout.

Just been to see Shirley Valentine at the @liveveryplay.bsky.social Liverpool. Absolutely superb. Go see its extended run while you can.

Saw Shirley Valentine at the Canberra Theatre tonight and LOVED it. I have loved the movie for a long time but adored Natalie Bassingthwaight in the one-woman show. If you have a chance to see it, I highly recommend it… brilliant performance and as always a fabulous story

The One Show - 19/03/2025 Julie Graham and Laura Aikman talk about BBC drama This City Is Ours, and Keith Allen talks about his EastEnders debut. Alex Jones and Clara Amfo present.

Super happy to have supplied #archive material from our Everyman & Willy Russell collections for a short piece on The One Show! Starts at 17:24: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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After a 30 performance sell out hit run of the show at Bolton Octagon I’m in Lancaster now at @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social until the 22nd March ! I’d love to see you there. Support your theatre ❤️ #ShirleyValentine @willyrussell.bsky.social

without saying alfie, fav michael caine film?

Educating Rita (1983)

The Michael Caine super class movie.

In a class of its own.

#Liverpool OTD - 1986: Willey Russell's new play Shirley Valentine opens at The Everyman

Shirley Valentine at the Everyman tonight. This is the second production I’ve seen, and the realisation that I’m now the same age as Shirley meant her ruminations on wasted life landed rather differently this time around.