'I love the Tyne Valley, but I love being in town too' MY PLACE with Tim Healy by Katharine Capocci.Byline: Katharine Capocci GEORDIE acting treasure Tim Healy Tim Healy may refer to:
He is married to actress Denise Welch and they have two sons, Matthew, 18, and Louis, seven. Benwell-born Tim is a founder member of the Live Theatre, based on the Quayside quay·side n. The area adjacent to a quay or wharf or a system of quays, especially in a port city. quayside quay n → Kai m , Newcastle. He recently starred in the contemporary jazz musical, Looking for Buddy, at the Live Theatre, which ended its four-week run this month. Tim is currently involved in the Sunday for Sammy 2010 concert at the City Hall, Newcastle, a fundraising extravaganza he takes part in biennially to raise money for the Sammy Johnson Sammy Johnson was an English actor (born May 14 1949, Gateshead). Biography The son of Samuel Johnson and Thomasina (Tina) Scott, his birth name was Ronald Samuel Johnson. Memorial Fund, which distributes grants to help local performers further their careers. Where do you live? Alderley Edge in Cheshire. What's your dream house? My house in Northumberland. What's your favourite part of the North East? I love the Tyne Valley Tyne Valley may refer to:
Your favourite North East building? The Live Theatre on the Quayside. I'm a founder member since 1973. We had nowt nowt Noun N English dialect nothing [from naught] then. Now we have a beautiful professional theatre. Best holiday you've ever had? Going to Lapland when the boys were younger to see Santa. Favourite thing in your home? My Aga. If you could have one luxury, what would it be? To know my lines without all the hard work at home.. Recent projects? Looking for Buddy at the Live Theatre and also the Sunday for Sammy 2010 concert at the City Hall, Newcastle, which is a live fundraising concert I take part in bienially to raise money for the Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund, which makes grants to help local performers further their careers. Who or what is the love of your life? My family. Favourite shop? Marks & Spencer. I can get jeans the right leg length. Favourite restaurant? Chilli Banana, which is a Thai restaurant. Favourite pub? Crown Posada po·sa·da n. A Christmas festival originating in Latin America that dramatizes the search of Joseph and Mary for lodging. [American Spanish, from Spanish, lodging, from posar, in Newcastle. It's one of the few that have never changed. What is the last play or film you saw? The Pitmen Painters, which was a brilliant play. What book are you reading? Lemon Drops by Les Dawson. What are you listening to on your music player at the moment? Dire Straits albums, AC/DC and my son's band Drive Like I Do. Favourite TV programme? Match of the Day. I like watching goals. We're starved at Newcastle. What are you proudest of? My family. When and where were you happiest? Last night. Do you have any wisdom to share? Always try your best. What does the future hold? Who knows? I love working and I hope it keeps coming in.. CAPTION(S): PRODUCTIVE Tim Healy and Kevin Whately in a Sunday for Sammy fundraising event. |
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