Julie Barclay

Julie Barclay appeared in Coronation Street for two episodes on 1st August 2014 as Meg Ollerenshaw - the fierce and strong willed owner of Uncle Albert's military medal.

An actress since 1984, Julie was born in Hertfordshire but has lived in Wales since she was 16 and trained at the Welsh College of Music and Drama. She has appeared in Torchwood, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Good Arrows and Belonging. She plays 'Pam' in 'Pride' directed by Matthew Warchus to be released in September 2014 and 'Lizzie' in High Tide produced by Long Arm Films.

Her most recent theatre roles include 'Bertha' in Boeing Boeing and 'Nurse' in Romeo and Juliet for Black Rat Productions, the title role in Maudie's Rooms produced by Sherman/Cymru and Roar Ensemble. She has worked for Hull Truck Theatre in the original cast of 'Salt of the Earth' by John Godber and for West Yorkshire Playhouse, Northcott Theatre in Exeter and Soho Theatre.

She directs for The Welsh Fargo Stage Company and Be:spoken Theatre and teaches for the Young Actors Studio based at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.