Janice Connolly, performing under the persona Barbara Nice, is a British comedian and actress who reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. A veteran of the UK comedy circuit, she is widely recognized for her work with Peter Kay in the series Phoenix Nights, where she portrayed Holy Mary, and her recurring role as Sheila Wheeler in Coronation Street. She utilizes an immersive character style that invites audience participation, a format she recently showcased during her national Fun tour and the multi-venue Mrs. Barbara Nice’s Christmas Cracker series. Connolly’s contribution to the arts extends beyond the stage through her leadership at Women & Theatre, which earned her a British Empire Medal for services to community arts. Recent television appearances include a role in the series Small Prophets alongside McKenzie Crook. Her content prioritizes regional British culture, community spirit, and lighthearted domestic observational humor, often captured while traveling the UK rail network to tour stops in Leamington Spa and Settle.