Michelle Collins pauses EastEnders role for stage show

Michelle Collins, known for her role as Cindy Beale in EastEnders, is taking another break from the BBC soap opera. This departure will allow her to perform in a one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Collins, who first appeared on EastEnders in 1988, returned to the show in 2023 after a long absence. Her character has been involved in several dramatic storylines, including an affair, attempted murder, and an explosion. The actress will be away for a month, returning after her stage performance. She has expressed excitement about the new role and the importance of portraying older women in prominent roles on screen.