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Shobna has just finished filming the role of Ray in the upcoming feature film Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. She became a household name for her role as Anita in Victoria Wood’s Dinnerladies and as Sunita in Coronation Street. She trained at Manchester University, Trinity Laban, Goldsmith’s College, London, Darpana Academy for Performing Arts, India and has a post graduate in teaching dance from Middlesex University.

Theatre credits include Cinderella (Lyric Hammersmith), Richard II (The Globe), Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (The Apollo Theatre), Daisy Pulls It Off (The Park), Anita & Me (Birmingham Rep/Touring Consortium), Grease (Leicester Curve), Mamma Mia International Tour 2015- 2016, Jon Godber’s April in Paris (Derby Playhouse/ National Tour), B!rth, Hunger for Trade, Come Closer Pretend You Have Big Buildings, Cafe Vesuvio (Royal Exchange, Manchester), The Jungle Book, (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Dinnerladies, Girl’s Night (National Tour), The Vagina Monologues (Mark Goucher Ltd), Romeo and Juliet (Leicester Haymarket), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Tara Arts/National Tour) and How High is Up (West Yorkshire Playhouse).

Film credits include Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (New Regency/Film4/Warp Films), Finding Fatimah (British Muslim TV), Junkhearts (Coded Pictures) and BAFTA award winning short film, Shadowscan (BFI).

She has also written and directed the critically acclaimed comedy show for young women The Masala Girls.

Television credits include 4Stories – On the Edge (Blacklight Productions), Doctor Who (BBC), Moving On (LA Productions), River City (BBC Scotland), Treasure Champs (CBeebies), Edith (BBC), Casualty (BBC), Doctors (BBC), Coronation Street (ITV), Hold The Sunset (BBC), In the Club (BBC), Eastenders (BBC), New Street Law (BBC), Magnolia (BBC), Paranoid (ITV1/Red/Netflix), You, Me and Them (UKTV Gold), The Slammer (CBBC), Jackanory (CBBC), Bedtime Stories (Cbeebies), Coming Up (Channel 4), Where The Heart Is (ITV1) and dinnerladies (BBC). As a panellist she was seen on Call My Bluff, Have I Got News For You, Countdown and was a regular on ITV’s Loose Women until 2014. She was a semi- finalist in Celebrity Masterchef for the BBC had appeared in Soapstar Superstar and Stars in their Eyes for ITV.

Documentaries include: River Walks (BBC1), Empires Children (Channel 4), Back In Time For Tea (BBC2), Disappearing and Discovering Britain (More4).

Shobna has also worked extensively as a dancer and choreographer in regional theatres and also in community and education settings across the UK. Between 1992 and 1994 she was a dance animateur for Yorkshire and Humberside,

She has an honorary doctorate from The University of Huddersfield and is Chancellor of The Children’s University, Oldham.

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Photos: First Look at EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE UK Tour


Check out photos of the Everybody's Talking About Jamie UK Tour.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of the UK Tour of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE


The 2023-24 UK Tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie officially opened at The Lowry in Salford yesterday evening, 12 September 2023. Check out all new photos from opening night here!

Darren Day Joins the Cast of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE


Darren Day will join the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie as Hugo/Loco Chanelle from 21 November – 30 December 2023. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets to see Darren Day here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK and Ireland Tour of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE


Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, sold out UK & Ireland Tour and Amazon studios award-winning film, the 2023-24 UK Tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie opens at The Lowry in Salford on 7 September 2023. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Kevin Clifton, Giovanna Fletcher and Sam Bailey Join the UK Tour of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE


Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical, has announced further casting for the 2023-24 UK Tour. Find out who's starring in the show here!

Photo: First Look At Ivano Turco In EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Tour


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical, has to released a first look at Ivano Turco (Get Up, Stand Up!, Cinderella) as Jamie New.

Hayley Tamaddon Joins The 2023-24 UK and Ireland Tour of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical, has announced the return of Hayley Tamaddon (Coronation Street, Emmerdale) as Miss Hedge, having previously appeared in the West End production at the Apollo Theatre.

London Dates and Initial Casting Announced For The UK Tour of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE


The smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie has announced initial casting for its second UK & Ireland tour and London performances at the Peacock Theatre from Monday 5 February to Saturday 16 March 2024

WOW Festival Will Feature Exclusive Screening of Suzie Miller's PRIMA FACIE


WOW Festival London will present an exclusive one-off screening of Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer, on International Womens Day (8 March) at the BFI Southbank.

WOW - WOMEN OF THE WORLD Announces Day Pass Events For 2023 London Festival


WOW - Women of the World has announced the first guests for its 2023 London Festival, which returns to the Southbank Centre to mark International Women's Day, supported by The WOW Foundation's Global Founding Partner, Bloomberg.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Will Embark on UK Tour Next Year


Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, sold-out UK & Ireland Tour and  Amazon studios award-winning film, the smash-hit, critically acclaimed and award-winning  musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie embarks on a second UK Tour from September  2023 into 2024.

BWW Interview: Christina Bianco talks THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE on its UK Tour


Christina Bianco chats about her love of The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice, the challenges of playing a comedic tragic character and the positive response to her performance in Funny Girl.

Theatre Royal Brighton Announces Season; SIX, THE CHER SHOW, and More!


Theatre Royal Brighton's new What's On Guide is out now! Packed with top quality entertainment, there's a fabulous choice of shows from dazzling musicals to gripping dramas, dance and comedy. With something for all ages and artistic tastes, audiences will be spoilt for choice. 

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Arrives In Milton Keynes


Everybody's' Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel-good musical sensation, is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre on 19 April. West End star Layton Williams reprises the role of Jamie New. Straight from the West End, Shane Richie (I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here, EastEnders) will play Hugo/Loco Chanelle. Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies) also re-joins the cast to play Ray.

Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE


New photographs and a trailer have been released from the rehearsal room of the UK touring production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright.  The new production opens on 23 March at MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton and tours until 16 July. 

Rehearsals Start For THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE UK Tour


Rehearsals have started this week for the new UK touring production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright.

Photos: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Celebrates Opening Night at Center Theatre Group


Go inside the North American premiere of the West End hit musical 'Everybody is Talking About Jamie.'

VIDEO: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Cast Performs on THE LATE LATE SHOW


Cast members of the North American premiere of the West End hit musical 'Everybody is Talking About Jamie' performed on The Late Late Show With James Corden last night.

BWW Review: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at The Ahmanson Theatre


“It was just what we needed!” Ahmanson Theatre audiences' response to the opening night of EVERYBODY LOVES JAMIE was absolutely joyous and triumphant.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Cast to Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN


Cast members of the North American premiere of the West End hit musical 'Everybody is Talking About Jamie' will perform on The Late Late Show With James Corden tonight! 

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