Anna Scher

Anna Valerie Scher (26 December 1944 – 12 November 2023) was an Irish-born British teacher known for her contributions to drama education.

Early life and education Born in Cork, Ireland, she was the eldest of four daughters of Eric, a dentist of Lithuanian-Jewish descent, and Claire (née Hurwitz). Scher was educated at St Angela's Convent in Cork, where she was the only Jewish student and developed an early interest in tap-dancing and stage performance. These classes grew in popularity and included future actors Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson among their attendees. She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2013.

Personal life Scher married Charles Verrall in 1976. Verrall died in 2023, one month before Scher. They had a son.