TV favourite Ruby Bentall takes stage role with director who cast her mother 30 years ago in the classic comedy Abigail's PartyThe distinctive plays and films of Mike Leigh have introduced many strong female characters to audiences down the years. In fact, the director has often returned to work with a small group of actresses whom he can trust to create memorable roles " Alison Steadman, Sheila Kelley, Lesley Manvil…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:08PM on January 29, 2011