Jacqueline Boatswain's life has been a harmonious blend of music, dance, and drama, with her journey beginning on June 22nd in Bedford. As a child, she showcased her innate musical talent, attending ballet school in London at the tender age of seventeen. For the next fifteen years, she mesmerized audiences with her singing and dancing skills in twelve West End shows, including the Royal Shakespeare Company's productions of 'Kiss Me, Kate', 'Jesus Christ, Superstar', and revivals of 'Carousel' and 'Chicago'.
As the years passed, Jacqueline's talent was recognized, and she was encouraged to explore her acting chops. In 2001, she landed her first role in the BBC production 'Doctors', returning as a semi-regular character. Her impressive performance caught the attention of the BBC, leading her to take on the role of the headmistress in the long-running school drama 'Grange Hill', a position she held for three years.
Since then, Jacqueline has appeared in numerous long-running series, including 'EastEnders', 'Casualty', and 'Hollyoaks', where she played the fan-favorite character Simone Loveday. Her impressive range has also seen her take on comedic roles in 'Bad Education' and three series of 'Cuckoo', as well as more dramatic parts in 'Shameless' as the pretentious Patreesha St Rose and a sinister scientist in the children's fantasy 'Wolfblood'.
On stage, Jacqueline has had the opportunity to showcase her talents in productions such as 'Coriolanus', 'One Monkey Don't Stop No Show', James Baldwin's 'The Amen Corner' alongside Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Sharon D. Clarke, and Sarah Rutherford's 'Adult Supervision', the latter three dealing with racial concerns. Her most recent appearances can be seen in ITV's 'Bancroft' and season two of 'Carnival Row' for Amazon, when it is released.
