Meet The Cast

“It was all a dream…”

Doris, Marge and Mary first met as young girls at the same dance class, before life (quite rudely) sent them off in different directions. Years later, they were reunited by chance – and it quickly became clear that fate had other ideas. Deciding there was still plenty of life left after their bus passes, they dusted off their dancing shoes and got things moving.

From three… to a full troupe of spirited Grannies.

What began as three has grown into a full troupe of spirited Grannies, each bringing their own flair, energy, and excellently questionable decision-making to the mix.

A car park. Weekly rehearsals. Questionable choreography.

These days, they meet (more or less weekly) in a Waitrose car park to choreograph routines… much to the delight of passing motorists, who show their appreciation with enthusiastic horn-honking and yelling (?!). Now with new recruits joining and a diary that’s filling up nicely, the group has evolved from a chance reunion into something altogether more formidable… a well-oiled (if slightly unpredictable) performance machine.

And now… time to meet the ladies of Granny Turismo!

Marlene Waddawangga

Marlene is our Antipodean import, currently in the UK in search of love (and/or a visa… and/or a Visa card). An avid DJ, she’s rarely happier than behind the decks getting a mashup! She first dipped a toe into show business after being crowned Miss Outback Beauty (Least Hairy)… a title she still brings up at every opportunity.
Edwina Appletree

Straight out of Essex and already causing a stir, Edwina has arrived with her funky tunes and a brand new “hybrid” trolley, she’s no fossil – it’s green all the way! Bringing a whole new energy to the team, Edwina has very much put the “mental” in “environmental”… and she’s not about to tone it down!
Margery Long

Hailing from north of the border but long settled in the south, Marge once had a need for speed as a keen motor biker. These days she channels that same energy into modern dance – with equal commitment and slightly less protective gear. She once played the ukulele on Opportunity Knocks. It didn’t.
Doris Day

Originally from Liverpool and our most senior member, Doris is a woman of mystery. Always the first to arrive and very much the daredevil rider, she keeps her cards close to her chest and her standards quietly high. Deep, thoughtful, and not one for small talk… she’s very much the muscle of the group.
Betty Higgins

As a young woman, Betty’s dreams were cut short when she was asked to leave Beauty School for trying some rather unusual techniques on her classmates. Since joining the troupe she’s bounced back with gusto, delighted to be part of something again. What she lacks in social finesse, she more than makes up for in determination… and an unwavering belief in her methods.
Gladys Go-Lite-Lee

Gladys has enjoyed a gleaming career ever since being plucked from the nursery to become the face of Brasso 1946. A life in “the Business” inevitably followed, and her polished routines soon caught the eye of the legendary John Tiller. The rest, as they say, is history… and she will absolutely tell you about it.
Joy Toogood

Joy is our little ray of sunshine, never without a smile and a song close at hand. Her first name is technically Esmeralda, but as we always say—Joy is her middle name. Whether lifting spirits or gently stealing the spotlight, she brings warmth wherever she goes… intentionally or otherwise.
Mary Barker

Tragically, the wonderful Mary is no longer with us, following the passing of Ric Taylor, who brought her to life, in March 2021. His infectiously positive energy remains woven into the very fabric of the act, present in every performance and every laugh. He is deeply missed by us all x