Born Bonita Shawe in the United Kingdom, she is a British dancer who
became a successful theatre producer and director.
She was married to
Nigel Lythgoe,
director/co-creator/executive producer of
So You Think You Can Dance (2005),
between 1974 to 2007. They have two sons,
Simon Lythgoe and
Kristopher Lythgoe, along with four
grandchildren: Kyan, Tighe, Dominie and George.
In 1969, she auditioned for BBC's "Young Generation" dance troupe,
where she met her future husband, Nigel. She was a member of the troupe
until Nigel became it's choreographer. Bonnie eventually became a
successful choreographer.
Villain(1971)as Strip Dancer
The Sooty Show(1968)
To Sir, with Love(1967)as Purcel
Opening Night(2012)
So You Think You Can Dance(2005)
Children's Royal Variety Performance(1990)
Celebrity Name Game(2019)as Self
Studio 10(2013)as Guest Host, Self - Guest Co-Host
Behave Yourself!(2017)as Self
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!(2015)as Self - Contestant