EPISODE · Nov 14, 2018 · 1H 10M

Actor - Maggie Blinco

from STAGES with Peter Eyers · host Peter Eyers

Maggie Blinco is an octogenerian who carries with her a life-time of experiences to fuel each character she plays. As an actor, she claims to be in a category 'all of her own' as far as roles go; especially when there doesn't seem to be many roles for actors in her age bracket. She didn't come to acting until late. Having done theatre at university, it wasn't until her late 30s that she turned professional. So how has she managed longevity in what can be a pretty tough industry? And what are the work opportunities like when you're in your 80s? Embracing all mediums; she has done it all - television, film and made her mark creating many wonderful characters in the theatre, from classical to contemporary repertoire. Maggie is also a fine cook! And a great raconteur! She is the inventor of 'dinch' - a Sunday afternoon gathering, between lunch and dinner, where she gathers a cast of impressive characters to 'chew the fat' and 'wax lyrical' over a tremendous banquet prepared by the perfect hostess - Maggie Blinco!