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Sheena Beckett

Birth name Sheena Robinson Occupations Singer, Dancer, Actress, Producer, Director, Choreographer Associated acts "Rebecca Storm", "Rowetta Idah", "Eva Cassidy", "Angnetha Foltskog"

Early Life

Sheena was born on 7th February 1982 in "Bury Lancashire" to mother Patricia a singer, and father David a cabaret agent. Her grandparents were also entertainers. On her Mother's side, her Grandfather was a club compare and "comedian", and her Grandmother a singer who performed with the "Joe Loss Orchestra". On her Fathers side her Grandmother was a dancer and it was on her influence that Sheena took up dancing, in particular Ballroom. Sheena's mother worked at Middleton Tower "Pontin's" alongside comedian "Lee Mack", and much of Sheena's childhood was spent here. Her parents separated when she was 12. She became pregnant with her first child at the age of 16, and had two children to her first long term partner. Sheena lived in "Abingdon, Oxfordshire" for 4 years.

Sheena is second cousin by marriage to "John Lennon". Sheena is best friends since childhood with Becky the daughter of musical theatre star "Rebecca Storm"

Personal Life

Sheena lives in Blackpool with her "musician" husband Allan and have three children.

Early Career

Sheena trained at the "Oldham Theatre Workshop" and Blackpool and Fylde performing arts college. Upon leaving, Sheena toured with blues and soul bands across the UK and "Ireland". The also appeared in "pantomime" as principle girl.

Theatre career

Sheena has appeared in the UK tour of "Evita". She toured with the UK's first "ABBA" tribute group Voulez Vous in ABBA The Story, playing the part of "Agnetha Fältskog". She has also toured with the original Commitments. In 2008 Sheena along with her husband Produced and Directed Pop Goes the 80's, a successful theatre show which toured the UK for over two years. Sheena has also appeared as "Eva Cassidy" and "Marilyn Monroe" .

Music

Sheena has appeared as a session vocalist with "Mark Owen" and "Billie Piper". Sheena has toured her own blues band and appeared at Blues festivals.

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