Judy Norman stars in Nokia Mobile’s emotional advert shot by Hollywood director Justin Chadwick, accompanied by Freya Riding’s Lost Without You.
The ad tells the story of a grandmother, played by Judy, and her relationship with her grandson, who is just starting at university. The pair use their phones to keep in touch, but for the holiday the he has plans for a special surprise for her…
Judy Norman has been on the road with Pipeline Theatre in their celebrated piece, Spillikin, since November. Spilikin tells a story of the love between a lady and a humanoid robot, and is a collaboration between Pipeline and Engineered Arts.
The first leg of the tour finished at the end of November in Danby after garnering some brilliant reviews. Praise for Judy includes:
“Judy Norman’s Sally is exquisitely observed, thought provoking and belligerent.” Northern Echo
“But let’s not forget Judy Norman as the older Sally, her nuanced performance from rage and confusion to childlike adoration and wistfulness is stunning. Her final scene as she emerges wizened, shaking and barely able to speak is heartbreaking – I had to look away.”
West Briton ★★★★★
“Judy Norman was excellent as Sally, desperately trying to retain her memories and still clinging to her youth.”
Stage Talk ★★★★
The second leg of the tour will kick off at Plymouth Theatre Royal on 31st January, and visits the Pleasance, Islington for a week in March.
Filming has just finished on the feature length black comedy Dead Fred being produced by TF Film Productions & Gull Films in Hampshire and Judy Norman was in good company with the cast. The film also stars Sandra Dickinson and Jane How, click on the image of them below to hear an interview with Julian How on BBC Radio Solent about the film:
Dead Fred is now in post production and is being made by TF Film Productions Ltd and FRYFILM Ltd and is described as a modern take on classics such as Arsenic and Old Lace and The Lady Killers. Further details on the film can be seen on the website here.