Julie Walters criticises lack of roles for older female actors
Billy Elliot star joins list of theatre professionals speaking out against drama that ignores talents of older generationsJulie Walters has become the latest high-profile performer to criticise the paucity of dramatic roles for older female actors.The 62 year-old actor, whose major films include Billy Elliot and Calendar Girls, argued that the majority of drama, both on stage and screen, is being aimed at young audie…