Evelyn Hoskins (born 13 May 1988) is an English actress best known for her role as Shona Wark in the British BBC1 hospital drama series ''

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''. Hoskins's other television appearances include an appearance in ''

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'', also as Shona Wark, '' A Confession'', ''

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'', and a part in the E4 comedy drama ''

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'' in which she appears as Lucy, a shape-shifter.

Personal life

Hoskins grew up in Somerset and attended Arts University Bournemouth, UK where she graduated with a BA (Hons) in Acting course. She was previously engaged to Gavin & Stacey actor

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until 2018.

Acting career

Hoskins's stage debut was playing the part of Thea in '' Spring Awakening'' at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre on 23 January 2009. Her other stage appearances include the role of Martha in ''

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'' at Birmingham Rep and Piper in ''

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'' at The National Theatre Studio. Hoskins played Nicky in the 2014 touring production of '' This Is My Family''. She has previously played as Carrie White in the Southwark Playhouse's production of '' Carrie''. Hoskins also played Cecile Caldwell in ''

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'' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019. Hoskins played the role of Dawn in ''

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'' at the

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from 27 January 2020 until 14 March 2020. Her run in the show was cut short as a result of the

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, which forced ''Waitress'' to close on 14 March 2020. She recently reprised the role of Dawn in the ''Waitress'' UK tour with Jenna being played by

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until January 2022 then

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thereafter. Sandra Marvin was also cast as Becky with

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as Dr Pomatter. The tour finished on 20 August 2022 at

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Stage work

Television appearances

References

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