Natalie Casey
Natalie Casey | |
|---|---|
| Born | Natalie Casey 15 April 1980 Rawtenstall, Lancashire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, comedienne |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Television | Donna Henshaw in Two Pints Carol Groves in Hollyoaks |
| Spouse | Paul Kemp |
Natalie Casey (born 15 April 1980) is an English actress, television presenter and singer. She is best known for her long-running roles playing Carol Groves in the TV series Hollyoaks from 1995 to 2000 and playing Donna Henshaw in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps from 2001 to 2011.
Early life
Casey was born in Rawtenstall, Lancashire.[1] At the age of three her single "Chick Chick Chicken" reached number 72 in the UK Singles Chart in 1984.[2][3] This made her the youngest person ever to have a recording in the United Kingdom chart.[4] At this time, she appeared on the BBC's Saturday Superstore and asked Boy George to take her to the toilet. In the 2008 live special of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Casey performed the single for the first time in over 20 years.[citation needed]
She attended Oldham Theatre Workshop with longtime friend Antony Cotton who appeared in Coronation Street. Her older sister is actress Anna-Jane Casey.[citation needed]
Television work
Casey played Carol Groves from the first episode of Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in which she remained for over five years. In 2001 Casey joined the cast of Two Pints of Lager playing Donna Henshaw alongside Hollyoaks co-star Will Mellor. Casey and Mellor were the only two original main characters to appear in all nine series. The final episode was broadcast on 24 May 2011.
Casey was the spokeswoman for a Pizza Hut advert.[when?][citation needed]
Theatre work
In the summer of 2007, Casey played Serena Katz in a hit run of the musical Fame at the Shaftesbury Theatre, and in February 2008 she began playing the role Julia in the pre-West End UK tour of The Wedding Singer. Her other stage credits include The Vagina Monologues (Palace Theatre, Manchester), Hobson's Choice (Watermill Theatre opposite her sister Anna-Jane Casey), Flint Street Nativity (Liverpool Playhouse), Well at the Trafalgar Studios, and the Apollo Theatre, opposite Sarah Miles and most recently Ado Annie in Oklahoma! at the Chichester Festival Theatre. She took over from Denise Van Outen in Legally Blonde at The Savoy Theatre as Paulette from 26 April 2011. In March 2012 she played Angela in the revival of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party at the Menier Chocolate Factory, later transferring to Wyndhams Theatre, London.
On 29 June 2012, it was confirmed that Casey would be playing the role of Judy Bernly in the first UK tour production of the Broadway musical 9 to 5. The tour began at the Manchester Opera House on 12 October 2012.[5] She appeared in the UK tour production of 9 to 5 in a cast which includes Bonnie Langford and Jackie Clune. She appears in 'Sex and the Three Day Week'.[citation needed]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Death in Venice | Young Girl |
| 1995–2000 | Hollyoaks | Carol Groves |
| 1999 | Brookside: Double Take | Moria |
| 2000–2001 | MTV Select | Presenter |
| 2001 | Big Brother's Little Brother | Co-presenter with Dermot O'Leary |
| 2001–2011 | Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps | Donna Henshaw |
| 2002 | 24 Heaven | Presenter |
| 2003 | 24 Access all areas | Presenter |
| 2005 | Chopratown | Annie Deaver |
| 2009 | Missing | Gemma Winter |
| 2010 | Changing Faces | Narrator |
| 2013 | People Like Us | Narrator |
| 2014 | Dinner Date | Narrator |
References
- ^ http://www.whatsonstage.com/west-end-theatre/news/05-2007/20-questions-with-natalie-casey_21119.html
- ^ "The girls are back". Kent Online. KM Group. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 96. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Gambaccini, Paul; Rice, Tim; Rice, Jonathan (1994). British Hit Singles. London: Guinness. ISBN 0-85112-633-2.
- ^ "Cast: Bonnie Langford clocks in for 9 to 5: The Musical". Whatsonstage. (Whatsonstage). 29 June 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2012.