Angela's journey in the world of acting began at a tender age of eight, when she made her stage debut as a little orphan girl in the production of "The Dawn of Happiness". However, her early start was soon met with a setback, as a police officer deemed her too young to perform and refused to allow her to take the stage.
Undeterred, Angela continued to pursue her passion for acting and the following year, she auditioned at The Old Vic Theatre. Her talent and dedication eventually paid off, as she was praised by a newspaper at the age of ten, which referred to her as a "consummate little actress".
As she entered her teenage years, Angela's skills continued to flourish, and she began to appear in Shakespearean productions, as well as singing and dancing in musicals and pantomimes. Her impressive performances earned her the reputation as the "toast of London".
After a brief retirement at the age of 18, Angela returned to the stage, appearing in numerous plays, including those written by the renowned playwright Emlyn Williams. Williams, who was particularly fond of Angela's work, went on to write several plays specifically for her, including "Night Must Fall", "The Winslow Boy", "Morning Star", and "The Light of Heart".
Angela's personal life was also marked by a long and happy marriage to theatre producer Glen Byam Shaw, which lasted from 1931 until his passing in 1975. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the world of theatre, Angela was awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1975.
