Stacey Dooley’s Career Evolution: Balancing Theatre, Documentary Making, and Motherhood in 2025

9 September 2025 Celebrity

A New Chapter in an Illustrious Career

Stacey Dooley, alongside Kevin Clifton, has made waves in the entertainment industry with their collaboration in the theatrical production ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’, marking their first joint stage work since winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2018.

The production has garnered significant public attention, dominating headlines and search trends. By August 2025, their performances have been consistently selling out theaters and receiving stellar reviews, establishing them as a formidable force in theatre.

Continuing Documentary Legacy

While embracing her theatrical career, Dooley hasn’t abandoned her journalistic roots. In 2025, she has been working on ‘Stacey Dooley: Shoplifting’, a BBC Three documentary investigating the rise of shoplifting in the UK. Known for her fearless approach to investigative reporting, Dooley has spent over a decade illuminating complex social issues worldwide, from sex trafficking in Cambodia to the fashion trade in India, and exploring domestic affairs from unique angles.

Personal Life and Professional Balance

Off-stage, Dooley and Clifton are parents to their daughter Minnie, born in January 2023. The couple currently resides in Merseyside, northwest England, successfully managing to balance their touring commitments with family life.

Looking to the Future

The success of their current theatrical venture shows no signs of slowing down, with the tour scheduled to continue through June 2026, featuring performances across various venues including the Kings Theatre in Glasgow, Sunderland, and Milton Keynes. Many upcoming shows are already sold out, demonstrating the production’s remarkable popularity.

Having spent 18 years in documentary filmmaking, Dooley continues to work with like-minded individuals in the industry. She acknowledges the positive changes in representation within the entertainment sector while noting that there remains room for further growth and improvement.