Tributes have been paid to an actress who died backstage after performing at a Nottingham theatre. Josephine Melville passed away backstage at Nottingham Playhouse following her performance in the play Nine Night on Thursday, October 20.
The actress, who played Tessa Parker in EastEnders during the 1980s, was starring as Maggie in production. Josephine received immediate assistance from Nottingham Playhouse first aiders and a medically qualified member of the Nine Night audience. She was quickly treated by paramedics but sadly passed away at the scene.
In a joint statement, co-producers of the play Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse said their thoughts and deep condolences were with Josephine’s family. They added support was being offered to her family, onstage and production crew and all staff.
