Meet The Dots
Ella-Louise
What is your nickname? Ellabella, Sm’Ells, Ella-Umbrella
Who have you met and fan-girled at a gig? Bruno Mars (his gig not mine!), and The Countess of Wessex
What do you do in your spare time? I’m Mummy to a toddler, so ‘spare’ time is spent jumping in muddy puddles.., or sleeping if I’m lucky!
Favourite song. Ever!? Vintage has to be Glenn Miller’s Mooonlight Serenade (I’m not crying, I have dust in my eye!), or basically anything, ever, by Michael Jackson.
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would star in it? Gwyneth Paltrow
What would the film title be? ‘Patience is a Virtue’
Michelle
What is your nickname? Shelby
Who have you met and fan-girled at a gig? The Queen! It was a pretty exciting moment to be metres away from her. Fay Tozer from Steps was another, especially as the Polka Dots grew from a Musical that she had appeared in
What do you do in your spare time? I’m an Event Manager during the day so spend most of my time travelling around the world (it’s a tough job but somebody has to do it!)
Favourite song. Ever!? Do Your Thing by Bassement Jaxx
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would star in it? Meryl Streep ( back the day!)
What would the film title be? ‘Those in Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones’
Joanne
What is your nickname? – Jo Jo
Who have you met and fan-girled at a gig? – The cast of Ello Ello and Russell Grant
What do you do in your spare time? – I volunteer at The National Animal Welfare Trust, love watching a period drama and having a cheeky glass of prosecco!
Favourite Song. Ever? – Dolly Parton 9-5 (fav karaoke number) but fav dots number – Beer Barrel Polka!
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would star in it? – Jennifer Lawrence
What would the film title be? ‘Made in Dover’!
Katie
What is your Nickname? K, Don Head, K to the D, and I think Kerry is the only person that calls me Kitty Kat.
Who have you met and fangirled at a gig? Ooooh I’ve met some pretty fun people gigging with the Dots but nothing beats meeting Diana Ross in a show I did years ago. That was pretty epic!
What do you do in your spare time? I am a brand new mum to a 2 month old so gone are my days of multitasking between Netflix and an ASOS browse!!
Favourite song ever? Way too hard!! I can’t pick one! Classic favourites include Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Free Falling and ( because I have to include a show tune ) I currently can’t turn off Waving Through a Window from Dear Evan Hansen.
If Hollywood made a movie about your life who would star in it? Hmmm maybe Sarah Jessica Parker or wishful thinking Emma Stone….although I just asked my husband and he said a young Barbara Streisand lol!
What would the film title be? Winging it!!
Bethan
What is your nickname? Betty-Boo (thanks Dad)
Who have you met and fan-girled at a gig? I did get a bit speechless meeting the lovely Darcey Bussell
What do you do in your spare time? I play Thomas the Tank Engine (at the insistence of my toddler!)
Favourite song. Ever!? A cheesy boogie favourite, either “Wake me up before you go-go” or “December 1963”
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would star in it?Maybe Drew Barrymore?
What would the film title be? ‘Happy’
Louisa
What is your nickname? Lulabelle.
Who have you met and fan-girled at a gig? Can I substitute ‘gig’ with ‘play’ and say Harold Pinter? They say never meet your idols but they were wrong here. He was captivating.
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would star in it? Well, I’m pretty sure she’s busy at the moment, but give Renée Zellwegger a call, would you?
What would the film title be? “Woah, Nelly!”
Favourite song ever? Creep by Radiohead.
Kerry
What is your nickname? Kez, Kezza, Packer, Bijoux
Who have you met and fan-girled at a gig? So many! my favourites would be Jay Kay from Jamiroquai, Gaz Coombes and Damon Albarn.. I was the least cool person in the room every time 🙁
What do you do in your spare time? Spending time with my little girl Romy, family and friends. Very partial to a good quiz night!
Favourite song. Ever!? It changes, but I would say all time it’s a toss up between ‘Misty’ by Johnny Mathis and ‘Love to the nines’ by Prince (very hard question)
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would star in it? Vivien Leigh
What would the film title be? ‘We’re all mad here’
Elise
What is your nickname? I don’t really have a nickname as my name doesn’t really shorten! Bettsy calls me Els… that’s as rock and roll as it gets!
Who have you met and fan-girled at a gig? I once stalked Lee from Steps in the local Co-Op.
What do you do in your spare time? I’m currently in the middle of planning my wedding! So all things wedding are my current hobby. And if I can do it with a gin and tonic in hand then even better! The rest of the time is spent going to the theatre, or walking my dachshund, Minnie.
Favourite song. Ever!? Of the Dots songs I’m a big fan of Route 66. Best song ever… (!?) ummmm Tragedy by Steps (you understand the stalking incident…) or a bit of Frank Sinatra.
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would star in it? Meryl Streep – there’s no part that woman can’t play.
What would the film title be? “Work in Progress” (and let’s face it … it would defo be a straight to DVD … or even worse – a channel 5 weekday afternoon movie!)
Lucy
What is your nickname? Lulu
Who have you met and fan-girled at a gig? I was particularly giggly meeting Michel Roux Jr. and Paul Hollywood!
What do you do in your spare time? I love to bake, go on long walks with my dog Hector, and go to the theatre!
Favourite song. Ever!? Anything by ‘The Carpenters’ – but if I had to choose, probably ‘Close to You’…or and ‘Yesterday Once More’.
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would star in it? If I could choose, probably Debbie Reynolds circa. ‘Singing in the Rain!’
What would the film title be? It would have to be a musical entitled ‘Life is just a bowl of cherries!’