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Hannah Jane Fox (born 13 January 1976) is an English theatre and television actress. She is best known for playing the leading female role of Scaramouche in the original West End production of the Queen jukebox musical We Will Rock You.[1]

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Education

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Fox is an alumna of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating in 1997.[2]

Career

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Theatre

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Fox's first professional role after graduating was Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show (1997) at The English Theatre Frankfurt, Germany.[3] She then joined the original London productions of Rent (1998) at the Shaftesbury Theatre, understudying Maureen,[4] and Taboo (2002) at The Venue, playing Virus.[5]

In 2002 Fox was cast as Scaramouche in the original production of We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre, playing the role for four years.[1] She featured on the live cast recording, and sang the role alongside Brian May and Roger Taylor at the Party at the Palace, a concert to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.[6]

Fox also played the title role in Hackney Empire's Dick Whittington (2008), the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves at the Gordon Craig Theatre (winning Best Female Villain at the 2019 Pantomime Awards), Twiggy's mother in Close Up: The Twiggy Musical at the Menier Chocolate Factory (2023), and Felicia Taylor in Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! (2024) at the Ambassadors Theatre, London.

Television

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Fox played the role of Sharon, the mother of the title character, in CBBC sitcom Millie Inbetween (2014-2018). She has also appeared in several television series created by We Will Rock You writer Ben Elton, including the roles of Vicky in Blessed (2005), Cheryl in The Wright Way (2013), and Mrs. Scratchit in Upstart Crow (2018). Her guest television appearances include episodes of The Bill, EastEnders and Call the Midwife.[7]

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Hannah Jane Fox (born 13 January 1976) is an English actress renowned for her contributions to theatre and television, particularly in musicals and family-oriented sitcoms. She trained at the before embarking on a career that spans stage performances and screen roles. Fox first gained significant recognition for originating the role of in the original West End production of the Queen We Will Rock You, which premiered at the Dominion Theatre in 2002 and ran until 2014. Prior to this breakthrough, she appeared as an understudy in the original London cast of the musical Rent at the in 1998. Her theatre credits also include starring as Dick Whittington in the at the during the 2007–2008 season. On television, Fox portrayed the series regular role of Sharon (also known as Mum), the mother of the titular character, in the CBBC sitcom from 2014 to 2018. She has made guest appearances in prominent British series, including as Steph, as Rosemary Mason, and The Wright Way as Cheryl Dolores. Additionally, Fox has a background in music, having released singles such as "Falling" and "Up All Night." In recent years, Fox continues to engage with traditions, having performed in such productions since childhood; she is scheduled to play the in at the Norwich Theatre Royal from 6 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. A mother of three, she also pursues creative outlets like , writing, and composing .

Early life and education

Early life

Hannah Jane Fox was born on 13 January 1976 in London, England. She grew up in a working-class family in a single-parent household, which shaped her early experiences in the city. Fox attended a grammar school in London, where she benefited from the educational opportunities it provided. Her upbringing fostered an early interest in the performing arts, influenced by stories from her mother about life in 1960s Soho, including encounters with cultural icons like Twiggy and The Beatles, as well as the era's vibrant hippy culture. These narratives sparked her passion for theatre and storytelling. This foundation in her formative years led her to pursue formal drama training later on.

Education

Fox was awarded a full to the in , where she pursued formal training in . During her time at the academy, her studies emphasized theatre and performance skills.

Career

Theatre

Fox began her professional theatre career in the original London production of Rent at the Shaftesbury Theatre, where she served as understudy for the role of Maureen from April 1998 to 1999. In 2002, she originated the role of Virus in the West End musical Taboo at The Venue, a production that ran from January 2002 to April 2003 and explored the 1980s New Romantic scene through Boy George's experiences. That same year, Fox joined the original West End cast of the Queen jukebox musical We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre, taking on the leading female role of Scaramouche opposite Tony Vincent as Galileo. She performed the part for four years, from May 2002 until January 2006, contributing to the show's long run of over 2,000 performances and earning praise for her vocal prowess in numbers like "Somebody to Love." In 2008, Fox starred in the title role of Dick Whittington in the pantomime at Hackney Empire, delivering a high-energy performance noted for its thigh-slapping humor and strong chemistry with co-stars in romantic duets. Fox returned to pantomime in 2019 as the Wicked Queen Narcissia in and the Seven Dwarfs at the Gordon Craig Theatre in , a production running from November 2018 to January 2019 that featured actor as Prince Simon. Her portrayal of the villainous queen, marked by campy menace and audience interaction, was a highlight, helping the show win Best at the 2019 Great British Awards; these awards, organized by , celebrate outstanding contributions to pantomime traditions, with the Best Female Villain category recognizing excellence in antagonist roles that drive panto's comedic and dramatic elements. Fox received the Best Female Villain award for her work, underscoring her impact in the genre. In 2023, she portrayed Nell Hornby, Twiggy's mother, in the world premiere of : The Twiggy Musical at the , a Ben Elton-directed show that chronicled the model's life with a mix of hits and original songs; Fox's performance brought emotional depth to the family dynamics amid the production's mixed reviews for its tonal shifts. The following year, Fox played , a true-crime , in the West End transfer of Kathy and Stella Solve a ! at the Ambassadors Theatre from June to September 2024, earning acclaim for her bitchy, multifaceted turn that also encompassed the character's scheming sister. Looking ahead, Fox is set to appear as the in the pantomime at Theatre Royal, scheduled from December 6, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

Television

Hannah Jane Fox began her television career with guest appearances in the early , gradually transitioning to more prominent recurring roles in British sitcoms and dramas. Her breakthrough television role came as (née McDonald) in the children's sitcom , which aired from 2014 to 2018 across five series. In the show, Fox portrayed the divorced mother of teenage daughters Millie and Lauren, navigating co-parenting challenges with her ex-husband Jake and his new partner Gloria, while fostering family dynamics centered on the girls' adjustment to split households and blended family interactions. The series, created by Elaine Fox and Helen Black, followed the siblings' everyday adventures, with Sharon depicted as a supportive yet flawed parent balancing work and personal life. Earlier, Fox appeared as , a singer in a , in the Blessed (2005), a -created series about a single father raising two children while managing his career; she featured in all eight episodes of the single season. In 2013, she played Cheryl Dolores, a recurring colleague in the workplace comedy The Wright Way, another project centered on health and safety regulations at a council office, appearing in five episodes of the series. Fox has made several notable guest appearances in established British series. She portrayed Marianne Moore in the ITV police drama The Bill, specifically in the 2007 episode "On the Edge," where her character was involved in a storyline about a shooting and family tensions. In EastEnders, she guest-starred as Steph, an employee at a recruitment agency, in the BBC One soap's episode aired on 23 May 2017 (episode #5498), assisting character Michelle Fowler in a job-related plot. More recently, in the BBC period drama Call the Midwife, Fox appeared as Rosemary Mason in season 12, episode 7 (aired 12 February 2023), depicting a mother expecting her fifth child amid 1960s family and community challenges in Poplar. Additionally, she featured as Mrs. Scratchit in the 2018 Christmas special "A Crow Christmas Carol" of Ben Elton's BBC Two comedy Upstart Crow, a satirical take on Shakespearean life.
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