\n The beloved actress spoke to an intimate audience of around 100 people in Poole on Wednesday, February 11, as part of PIPELINE, a Lighthouse event series supporting new writing for studio drama.\n<\/p>\n
\n Ed Viney, writer and chair of the event, said: “We\u2019re very lucky having a venue like Lighthouse that is committed to presenting studio drama.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Alison Steadman at the Lighthouse in Poole this past Wednesday. (Image: Lighthouse Poole)\n<\/p>\n
\n During the evening, Ms Steadman shared stories from her six-decade career across film, television, stage, and radio.\n<\/p>\n
\n She reflected on the nature of her craft, saying her urge to perform began in childhood.\n<\/p>\n
\n Ms Steadman said: “I’ve made a living out of pretending to be someone else, which is very strange when you think about it.”\n<\/p>\n
\n She emphasised the importance of writing in performance, saying: “No matter how good the cast is and how great the performers are, if you haven\u2019t got a good script, you\u2019re nowhere.”\n<\/p>\n
\n When asked about her most iconic roles, Ms Steadman discussed Gavin and Stacey, Abigail\u2019s Party, Shirley Valentine, and Nuts In May, the 1976 BBC Play For Today filmed in Dorset.\n<\/p>\n
\n PIPELINE continues at Lighthouse on March 17, April 21, and May 20.\n<\/p>\n
\n Ed Viney\u2019s play Stolen Ram, the sequel to his earlier drama Pot licker, premieres in the Sherling Studio at Lighthouse on Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5.\n<\/p>\n