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Podcast: STAGES with Peter Eyers
Episode: 'You're Soaking In It' - Dance and Theatre Veteran, Robina Beard
Description: Born in the UK, Robina Beard wanted to be a ballerina and after migrating with her parents to Sydney in 1949, continued training in the Cecchetti method. She has contributed to many art forms and roles over an extensive career in Australia.
Robina Beard has graced Australian stages and screens for several decades. She is familiar to generations of Australians as Madge the Manicurist in the iconic Palmolive commercials in which she uttered the familiar catch-phrase - "You're soaking in it."
She has carved a fulfilling career as a performer, creative and teacher. She can now add author to the list...