Michelle Collins plays it safe in surgical gloves as she signs autographs while leaving BBC studios amid coronavirus pandemic
She’s a soap star veteran who has made her home in the world of theatre.
And Michelle Collins took safety precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic as she wore surgical gloves to sign autographs while leaving the BBC studios on Saturday.
The actress, 58, appeared on Graham Norton’s BBC Radio 2 show to speak about her role in Harold Pinter’s play, The Birthday Party.
Safety first: Michelle Collins took the necessary safety precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic as she wore a pair of surgical gloves to sign autographs for fans on Saturday
Michelle cut a stylish figure in a faux fur black jacket and a grey leopard scarf, which she used to cover her neck and mouth.
She complemented the coat with blue bootleg jeans, black pointed stiletto boots and accessorised her outfit with a black bucket bag and blue tote.
The star appeared to be in good spirits as she chatted to fans while signing autographs.
Cosy: The actress, 58, wrapped up warm in a faux fur coat as she left the BBC studios on Saturday after speaking to Graham Norton on BBC Radio 2 about her role in The Birthday Party
She’s got style: Michelle complemented the coat with blue bootleg jeans and black pointed stiletto boots and accessorised her outfit with a black bucket bag and blue tote
Celebs galore: Another star to grace the Radio 2 studio was Vanessa Williams who looked chic in a blue fur collared coat with a pair of Leopard print boots
During her interview, Michelle asked Radio 2 listeners to support a petition to fund childhood cancer research.
She later took to Twitter to thank the host for having her and co-star Tristan Gemmill on to talk about their play The Birthday Party which will open on April 2 at Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham.
Pinter’s comedy is set in a boarding house, and follows a group of fractious characters arriving on a birthday.
Another star to grace the Radio 2 studio was Vanessa Williams, 56, who looked chic in a blue fur collared coat with a pair of Leopard print boots.
In true Ugly Betty style the actress, who is currently starring in City Of Angels in the West End, was accompanied by an assistant carrying coffee as she strutted her way out of the building.
Despite New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, closing Broadway with almost immediate effect and banning gatherings of 500 or more people, London’s West End has remained open.
An insider has revealed how ticket sales to popular theatre shows and musicals in the England capital have been affected by coronavirus, with cancellation rates among foreign tourists who are cancelling their travel plans to London on the rise.
A look at last minute theatre ticket retailer Today Tix shows a number of tickets available to see sell-out show Hamilton as soon as today, while a ticket at the end of the month costs as little as £62.50.
Meanwhile the cheapest tickets to see Wicked this month – a 2003 Broadway musical by Stephen Schwartz – are retailing for as little as £15.
Coffee please: In true Ugly Betty style the actress was accompanied by an assistant carrying coffee as she strutted her way out of the building