Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door

From the archive: Sheila Atim

Model, singer, actor, playwright (and MBE): Sheila Atim.

I recently ran into her again at the launch of Soho Theatre Walthamstow. We hugged.

When I asked when we'd see her back on stage, she smiled and said, "As soon as possible — I really miss it. I'm open to suggestions!"

My love for her as a performer is as pure as it is intense. Atim’s galvanising tu…