Marion Bailey: A Character Actress

Since the 1970s, Marion Bailey has worked pretty consistently on screen and on stage in a huge variety of films, plays and TV shows. Today, she is currently starring in a brand new production of Medea, directed by Dominic Cooke at the brand new @Soho Place Theatre. The show explores the themes of injustice and revenge, and Marion kindly took the time to discuss how the show has remained relevant throughout the years. In this new production, audiences will also be treated to a lesser known translation by Robertson Jeffers, who Marion describes as "breathtaking". Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels will also be starring alongside Marion as Medea and Jason/Creon/Aegues respectively.Marion Bailey is perhaps best known to audiences for her collaboration with Mike Leigh on films such as Meantime, Secrets & Lies and Mr. Turner where she received universal critical acclaim for her portrayal of Mrs Booth. More recently, Marion also collected 2 SAG awards alongside Season 3 and 4 cast of Netflix drama The Crown for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. In this special interview, Marion also reveals her thoughts on controversy around the latest season of The Crown as well as which other Royal Family member she'd be interested in playing. Just after the Queen passed away last year, Marion also reprised the role of Q in Handbagged and she shares her memories of playing the role during that time of national mourning. Now, as she plays the Nurse in Medea,  Marion reflects on her 40 year career as a true character actress, collaborating with various acclaimed directors, writers and actors. We hear her share her gratitude to those who have supported her and it seems we still have a lot to look forward to from Marion Bailey in the years ahead.Medea plays at @SohoPlace Theatre until Saturday 22nd April.