Life changed for Janice Connolly when Peter Kay spotted her as Barbara Nice in the final of North West Act of The year in Manchester. Since then she has worked with Kay on four TV projects and with Dave Spikey in the critically acclaimed "Dead Man Weds". She toured with Threee other Phoenix nights stars - Paddy McGuiness, Archy Kelly and Steve Edge on the very successful award nominated show - the aptly named "Jumping On The Bandwagon" .Connolly is now planning her own tour which will feature special guests including her Phoenix Nights pals.
Also a stand-up comedian, tours the UK regularly as character comedian, Stockport housewife, Mrs Barbara Nice.
Resident MC at The Gag Club, Birmingham.
She was awarded the BEM (Order of the British Empire Medal) in the 2017 Queens New Years Honours List for her services to Community Arts in the West Midlands. She is the Artistic Director for Women and Theatre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England.
