Here We Go star Alison Steadman has revealed the real reason why her theatre days are behind her.
The Gavin and Stacey star, 78, opened up about the heartbreaking decision during an appearance on This Morning today (Friday, July 25).
Her decision comes months after an accident in Dubai left her in a wheelchair for eight weeks. Back in February, Alison revealed that she “went flying” after tripping on an uneven pavement. She flew back to the UK and had treatment at home. However, she said the pain she’d endured had been “terrible”.
Here We Go star Alison Steadman on This Morning today
Speaking to new host Olivia Attwood and Dermot O’Leary, Alison discussed her new series of her show, Here We Go, which will air on the BBC. However, she also spoke about why she won’t be acting on stage any more.
“This breaks my heart. You don’t want to do theatre any more,” Dermot said. “Stage fright?” Olivia chimed in.
“Yeah, really. I’ve put my shift in and it was my favourite thing. I absolutely loved it, but no more,” Alison replied.
Alison’s stage career
Alison has enjoyed an illustrious stage career, spanning decades.
After leaving the East 15 acting school, she began her stage career in Lincoln, portraying schoolgirl Sandy in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. She portrayed the monstrous Beverley in Abigail’s Party, a role she later reprised when the show was adapted for television.
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