Pauline Collins
Latest News on Pauline Collins:
BLOOD BROTHERS Reveals Spring 2026 Cast and Tour Dates (Dec 17, 2025)
Tom Stoppard, Diane Keaton and More to be Honored With Broadway Marquee Dimming (Dec 1, 2025)
SHIRLEY VALENTINE Star Pauline Collins Passes Away at 85 (Nov 6, 2025)
BLOOD BROTHERS Reveals Spring 2026 Cast and Tour Dates (Dec 17, 2025)
Tom Stoppard, Diane Keaton and More to be Honored With Broadway Marquee Dimming (Dec 1, 2025)
SHIRLEY VALENTINE Star Pauline Collins Passes Away at 85 (Nov 6, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Secrets of a Windmill Girl
[ 1966 ] Pat Lord
[ 1966 ] Pat Lord
Shirley Valentine
[ 1989 ] Shirley Valentine
[ 1989 ] Shirley Valentine
City of Joy
[ 1992 ] Joan Bethel
[ 1992 ] Joan Bethel
My Mother's Courage
[ 1995 ] Elsa Tabori
[ 1995 ] Elsa Tabori
Paradise Road
[ 1997 ] Margaret Drummond
[ 1997 ] Margaret Drummond
One Life Stand
[ 2000 ] Karaoke Crowd
[ 2000 ] Karaoke Crowd
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
[ 2002 ] Thelma Caldicot
[ 2002 ] Thelma Caldicot
From Time to Time
[ 2009 ] Mrs Tweedie
[ 2009 ] Mrs Tweedie
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
[ 2010 ] Cristal
[ 2010 ] Cristal
Albert Nobbs
[ 2011 ] Mrs. Baker
[ 2011 ] Mrs. Baker
Quartet
[ 2012 ] Cissy Robson
[ 2012 ] Cissy Robson
Dough
[ 2015 ] Joanna Silverman
[ 2015 ] Joanna Silverman
The Time of Their Lives
[ 2017 ] Priscilla
[ 2017 ] Priscilla
TV Shows
Dickensian
Mrs. Gamp
Mrs. Gamp
Forever Green
Harriet Boult
Harriet Boult
Mount Pleasant
Sue
Sue
No, Honestly
Clara Burrell-Danby
Clara Burrell-Danby
Tales of the Unexpected
Eve Peregrine, Pat Lewis
Eve Peregrine, Pat Lewis
The Ambassador
Harriet Smith
Harriet Smith
Upstairs, Downstairs
Sarah
Sarah
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Pauline Collins, Shirley Valentine
winner
Drama League Awards - 1989 - Distinguished Performance Award
Pauline Collins, Shirley Valentine
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1989 - Best Actress - Play
Pauline Collins, Shirely Valentine
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1989 - Performance
Pauline CollinsSpecial Award
winner
Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Pauline Collins, Shirley Valentine
winner
Olivier Awards - 1988 - Actress of the Year in a New Play
Pauline Collins, Shirley Valentine
Olivier Awards - 1976 - Actress of the Year in a New Play
Pauline Collins, Engaged
Videos
VIDEO: Trailer for Dustin Hoffman's Directorial Debut - QUARTET
by Caryn Robbins - 2012-10-29 08:02:49
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for Dustin Hoffman's QUARTET
by Caryn Robbins - 2012-07-02 13:59:44
News
BLOOD BROTHERS Reveals Spring 2026 Cast and Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2025
Bill Kenwright production of the international hit musical, Blood Brothers has announced its Spring 2026 tour dates, opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2025
Bill Kenwright production of the international hit musical, Blood Brothers has announced its Spring 2026 tour dates, opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
Tom Stoppard, Diane Keaton and More to be Honored With Broadway Marquee Dimming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
The Broadway in Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has determined that Broadway’s lights will dim in honor of Tom Stoppard and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
The Broadway in Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has determined that Broadway’s lights will dim in honor of Tom Stoppard and more.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE Star Pauline Collins Passes Away at 85
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Pauline Collins, who played the title role in the solo play Shirley Valentine, has passed away.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Pauline Collins, who played the title role in the solo play Shirley Valentine, has passed away.
Autumn 2025 Cast Set For UK Tour of Bill Kenwright's BLOOD BROTHERS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
Bill Kenwright's production of Blood Brothers will continue later this year when the 2025 Autumn tour opens at Milton Keynes Theatre in August. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
Bill Kenwright's production of Blood Brothers will continue later this year when the 2025 Autumn tour opens at Milton Keynes Theatre in August. Learn more about the cast here!
Sean Keany and Cameron Patmore Join UK Tour of BLOOD BROTHERS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Bill Kenwright's award-winning production of the international hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK until April 2025 and has announced the cast for Spring dates.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Bill Kenwright's award-winning production of the international hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK until April 2025 and has announced the cast for Spring dates.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE Comes to the Dukes, Lancaster
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024
Mina Anwar will reprise title role in Willy Russell’s iconic one-woman show. The Octagon Theatre Bolton’s critically acclaimed 2020 production of Willy Russell’s beloved comedy, Shirley Valentine, is back and will come to The Dukes from Wed 12th - Sat 22nd March.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024
Mina Anwar will reprise title role in Willy Russell’s iconic one-woman show. The Octagon Theatre Bolton’s critically acclaimed 2020 production of Willy Russell’s beloved comedy, Shirley Valentine, is back and will come to The Dukes from Wed 12th - Sat 22nd March.
BLOOD BROTHERS Will Return On UK Tour This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024
Bill Kenwright Ltd's award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK with latest dates and venues announced for Autumn 2024, opening on 20 August at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024
Bill Kenwright Ltd's award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK with latest dates and venues announced for Autumn 2024, opening on 20 August at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE Returns To Pitlochry Festival Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
Pitlochry Festival Theatre will welcome back its award-winning production of the much-loved comedy Shirley Valentine this summer.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
Pitlochry Festival Theatre will welcome back its award-winning production of the much-loved comedy Shirley Valentine this summer.
Hedgerow Theatre Announces Willy Rusell's SHIRLEY VALENTINE To Run With The New Electric Ballroom In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2024
Hedgerow Theatre presents Willy Russell’s Shirley Valentine in repertory with Enda Walsh's The New Electric Ballroom, exploring life's potential. Don't miss this exciting production in February!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2024
Hedgerow Theatre presents Willy Russell’s Shirley Valentine in repertory with Enda Walsh's The New Electric Ballroom, exploring life's potential. Don't miss this exciting production in February!
BLOOD BROTHERS Returns to Theatre Royal Brighton Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2023
Bill Kenwright's production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers continues to tour across the UK. The much-loved musical, known for sell out houses across the country, returns to Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 October 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2023
Bill Kenwright's production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers continues to tour across the UK. The much-loved musical, known for sell out houses across the country, returns to Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 October 2023.
BLOOD BROTHERS UK Tour Sets New Dates and Venues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023
Bill Kenwright's legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK with latest dates, venues and casting revealed.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023
Bill Kenwright's legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK with latest dates, venues and casting revealed.
Tour Announced For The Premiere of WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022
Cahoots Theatre Company Ltd in association with Jamie Clark Theatre presents the UK premiere of William Humble's play Wodehouse in Wonderland, starring Robert Daws and directed by Robin Herford, on a UK Tour which opens at Malvern Theatres on 26 January 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022
Cahoots Theatre Company Ltd in association with Jamie Clark Theatre presents the UK premiere of William Humble's play Wodehouse in Wonderland, starring Robert Daws and directed by Robin Herford, on a UK Tour which opens at Malvern Theatres on 26 January 2023.
Sally Reid Will Play Shirley Valentine in Pitlochry Festival Theatre Revival of SHIRLEY VALENTINE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to open its Autumn season with television and stage actor Sally Reid (Scot Squad, BBC Scotland) starring in a brand-new revival of the much-loved award-winning comedy Shirley Valentine, Willy Russell's (Blood Brothers and Educating Rita) heart-warming story about a middle-aged, working-class Liverpool housewife whose life is transformed after a holiday in Greece.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to open its Autumn season with television and stage actor Sally Reid (Scot Squad, BBC Scotland) starring in a brand-new revival of the much-loved award-winning comedy Shirley Valentine, Willy Russell's (Blood Brothers and Educating Rita) heart-warming story about a middle-aged, working-class Liverpool housewife whose life is transformed after a holiday in Greece.
Full Cast Announced For BLOOD BROTHERS, Including the Return of Niki Colwell Evans and Sean Jones
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022
Bill Kenwright's legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, BLOOD BROTHERS returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this autumn. The much-loved musical, performed to sell-out houses on its recent UK tour and returns with gusto from 13 – 17 September 2022.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022
Bill Kenwright's legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, BLOOD BROTHERS returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this autumn. The much-loved musical, performed to sell-out houses on its recent UK tour and returns with gusto from 13 – 17 September 2022.
Shirley Valentine Comes to the Black Box Theater at Cotuit
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2022
The heroine in this actor's tour-de-force is an ordinary middle-class English housewife. As she prepares ‘chips and egg’ for dinner, she ruminates on her life and tells the wall about her husband, her children, her past…and an attractive offer from her best friend, inviting Shirley to join her on holiday in Greece to search for romance and adventure. Written by Willy Russell, Cotuit Center for the Arts’ production of Shirley Valentine is directed by Jay Stewart and stars Kristin Stewart as the titular Shirley.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2022
The heroine in this actor's tour-de-force is an ordinary middle-class English housewife. As she prepares ‘chips and egg’ for dinner, she ruminates on her life and tells the wall about her husband, her children, her past…and an attractive offer from her best friend, inviting Shirley to join her on holiday in Greece to search for romance and adventure. Written by Willy Russell, Cotuit Center for the Arts’ production of Shirley Valentine is directed by Jay Stewart and stars Kristin Stewart as the titular Shirley.
Theatre Royal Windsor Presents Bill Kenwright's Multi Award-Winning Production Of BLOOD BROTHERS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2022
Bill Kenwright's legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers returns to the stage in 2022 for a 16-week tour from 14 January at Theatre Royal Windsor. The much-loved musical, performed to sell-out houses on its recent 2021 UK tour and returns with gusto, running nationally from 14 January – 07 May 2022.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2022
Bill Kenwright's legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers returns to the stage in 2022 for a 16-week tour from 14 January at Theatre Royal Windsor. The much-loved musical, performed to sell-out houses on its recent 2021 UK tour and returns with gusto, running nationally from 14 January – 07 May 2022.
Casting Announced For BLOOD BROTHERS At Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021
Bill Kenwright's legendary production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers returns to the stage. The much-loved musical, which performed to sell-out houses and standing ovations on its most recent UK tour in 2019-2020, returns with gusto to Birmingham Hippodrome this November.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021
Bill Kenwright's legendary production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers returns to the stage. The much-loved musical, which performed to sell-out houses and standing ovations on its most recent UK tour in 2019-2020, returns with gusto to Birmingham Hippodrome this November.
BLOOD BROTHERS Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2021
In celebration of the musicals' relaunch, Lyn Paul returns for her farewell tour in the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, which she first made her own in London's West End.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2021
In celebration of the musicals' relaunch, Lyn Paul returns for her farewell tour in the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, which she first made her own in London's West End.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE Will Be Performed at The Esk Valley Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2021
Middle-aged Shirley Valentine, a bored housewife from Liverpool, takes a holiday to Greece with a friend who promptly abandons her for a holiday romance. Left alone, she meets the charming taverna owner, Costas.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2021
Middle-aged Shirley Valentine, a bored housewife from Liverpool, takes a holiday to Greece with a friend who promptly abandons her for a holiday romance. Left alone, she meets the charming taverna owner, Costas.
QUARTET Comes to Limelight Theatre This September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2020
Written by Ronald Harwood and directed by Gwen Browning at Limelight Theatre, Quartet is set in an aged care home with Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred ready to celebrate Verdi's birthday with an annual concert.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2020
Written by Ronald Harwood and directed by Gwen Browning at Limelight Theatre, Quartet is set in an aged care home with Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred ready to celebrate Verdi's birthday with an annual concert.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Pauline Collins been in?
Pauline Collins has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Pauline Collins been in?
Pauline Collins has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Pauline Collins's first West End show?
Pauline Collins's first West End show was Passion Flower Hotel which opened in 1965
What awards has Pauline Collins been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Shirley Valentine, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Shirley Valentine, Best Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shirely Valentine, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Special Award, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Shirley Valentine, Actress of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for Shirley Valentine and Actress of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for Engaged.
What awards has Pauline Collins won?
Pauline Collins has won several prestigious awards for her performances. She received the Outstanding Actress in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Shirley Valentine. Additionally, she earned the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards and the Best Actress in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, both for Shirley Valentine. She was honored with a Special Award for Performance from the Theatre World Awards. Collins also won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for Shirley Valentine. Furthermore, she was named Actress of the Year in a New Play at the Olivier Awards, again for Shirley Valentine.
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