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Hannah Waddingham's extensive work in the theatre includes the role of The Witch in The Wizard of Oz (opposite Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope), Desiree in A Little Night Music (Garrick Theatre and Menier Chocolate Factory), The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (a role she originated in the West End, and played on Broadway), Into The Woods (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Bad Girls The Musical (West Yorkshire Playhouse), A Chorus of Disapproval (Theatr Clywd), Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Likes of Us (Sydmonton Festival), The Beautiful Game (Cambridge Theatre) and Lautrec (Shaftesbury Theatre). She has been twice nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical (in 2007 for Spamalot and in 2010 for A Little Night Music).

Her television credits include My Hero, William and Mary, Coupling and Footballers' Wives.
In 2015 she joined the cast of the fifth season of the HBO series Game of Thrones as Septa Unella, as well as appearing in the 2012 feature film adaptation of Les Miserables and 2018 British psychological thriller Winter Ridge in a primary role. She portrays the role of Sofia Marchetti in Netflix's Sex Education and Rebecca Welton in Apple TV's Ted Lasso.

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Hannah Waddingham STAGE CREDITS

[London]
2017
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 2011
Wicked Witch of the West

[West End]
London Production, 2006
Lady of the Lake, et al.

[London Fringe]
Reading, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
The Lady of the Lake [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2003
Satan

[West End]
Original London Production, 2000
Performer

Hannah Waddingham Productions

 
[West End, 2012]
Performer

Hannah Waddingham Movies

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
[ 2008 ] Elizabeth Maddox
Into the Woods
[ 2011 ] The Witch
Les Misérables
[ 2012 ] Factory Woman 2
Meet Pursuit Delange: The Movie
[ 2015 ] Maddie Forrester
The Gatehouse
[ 2016 ] The Agent
Winter Ridge
[ 2018 ] Joanne Hill
The Hustle
[ 2019 ] Shiraz
Hocus Pocus 2
[ 2022 ] The Witch Mother

Hannah Waddingham TV Shows

Coupling
Jenny Turbot
William and Mary
Penelope
Hollyoaks: Let Loose
Mrs. Robertson
Footballers' Wives
Jools
The Only Boy for Me
Melissa
My Hero
[ 2003-2006 ] Lula, Thermowoman, Miranda
M.I.High
Alannah Sucrose
Marple
Lola Brewster
My Family
[ 2010-2011 ] Katie
Bad Education
Loretta
Benidorm
Tonya
Not Going Out
[ 2011-2014 ] Jane
Partners in Crime
Blonde Assassin
Doctors
[ 2008-2015 ] Becky Harmison, Rhonda Stowell, Jacky Parnell
In the Club
Dr. Stone
Josh
Phillipa
Game of Thrones
[ 2015-2016 ] Septa Unella
The Entire Universe
Time & Space
12 Monkeys
Magdalena
Bad Move
Imelda
Krypton
[ 2018-2019 ] Jax-Ur
Midsomer Murders
Mimi Dagmar
Murder, They Hope
Chief Inspector Henrietta Shepherd
Ted Lasso
[ 2020-2021 ] Rebecca Welton
Sex Education
[ 2019-2021 ] Sofia Marchetti
Tom Jones
Lady Bellaston
Krapopolis
Deliria

Hannah Waddingham Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actress in a Musical

Hannah WaddinghamKiss Me, Kate

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment

Hannah Waddingham, A Little Night Music

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actress In A Musical

Hannah Waddingham, Monty Python's Spamalot

Hannah Waddingham Videos

Hannah Waddingham News


Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham Take Over Marketing for THE FALL GUY


Hey, you guys! Hannah Waddingham has been brought in to market the The Fall Guy in a series of new promos. In the Ryan Gosling-led comedy, Waddingham plays a producer of the film in which Gosling works as a stuntman. In the meta promos, Waddingham, Gosling, and co-star Emily Blunt try their hand at marketing campaigns to help sell the movie. They attempt to utilize social media platforms and even recruit some athletes from the sports world. Watch the videos here!

Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of KRAPOPOLIS on FOX - Sunday, April 21, 2024


Get all the scoop on KRAPOPOLIS, airing on FOX on Sunday, April 21, 2024! Featuring the voices of Emmy Award-winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones), Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows), Pam Murphy (Mapleworth Murders) and Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel), and more. Watch a video!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 16, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Videos: GUYS & DOLLS, HADESTOWN, and More Perform at the Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out some of the evening's performances, including Hadestown, A Strange Loop, Guys & Dolls, and more!

Video: The Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Performs 'Born to Lead' at the Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the cast of Operation Mincemeat who performed 'Born to Lead'. Watch the video here!

Video: NEXT TO NORMAL Cast Performs a Medley at the 2024 Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Next to Normal, who took the stage to perform a medley of songs from the show. The medley included 'I Miss the Mountains', 'Superboy and The Invisible Girl' and 'I'm Alive'. Watch the video here!

Video: Hannah Waddingham Opens the 2024 Olivier Awards With 'Anything Goes'


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Waddingham opened the ceremony with a performance of 'Anything Goes' to kick off the festivities! Watch the video here!

Video: Tom Francis Performs 'Sunset Boulevard' at the 2024 Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Sunset Boulevard who performed 'Sunset Boulevard' during the ceremony. Check out the video here!

Video: Olivier Awards Honour Those We've Lost With 'In Memoriam' Segment


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Each year the Olivier Awards takes a moment during the ceremony to remember those members of the London theatre community who have sadly passed away in the previous year.

How to Stream the 2024 Olivier Awards in the U.S., Canada, and Australia


The 2024 Olivier Awards will be able to streamed on BritBox in the U.S., Canada, and Australia this weekend.

The Broadway 2023/24 Season by Olivier Award Winners


This Sunday, London's biggest theatre stars come together to celebrate the 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. While it might take some time for this season's nominees to make it across the pond (NOTE: Sunset Boulevard, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, and Stranger Things: First Shadow have already announced plans to transfer next season), you can catch past Olivier-winning productions on Broadway now.

Hannah Waddingham, James Corden, and More Join Animated THE SMURFS MOVIE


The Smurfs are back! After the Smurfs franchise had a bit of a boost with 2011's live-action The Smurfs, it was announced on Thursday that an all-star cast would be joining the previously announced Rihanna in a new animated reboot. See the cast here!

Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners


The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 5, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

NEXT TO NORMAL, HADESTOWN, and More Will Perform at the 2024 Olivier Awards


The performances have been announced for the 2024 Olivier Awards 2024!  The Awards will take place on Sunday 14th April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. 

Hannah Waddingham And More Take Home 2024 Royal Television Society Awards


Winners have been announced for the 2024 Royal Television Society program awards. 

Scoop: Coming Up on KRAPOPOLIS on FOX - Sunday, March 24, 2024


Get all the scoop on KRAPOPOLIS, airing on FOX on Sunday, March 24, 2024! There is a major god opening on Mt. OLYMPUS and Deliria decide to mentor the nerdy minor god Salt for the spot as a way to spite her rival, Athena. Watch a video preview with Hannah Waddingham now!

Aaron Taylor-Johnson Wants to Star in a Musical


Aaron Taylor-Johnson is ready to show off his musical skills. The Bullet Train star has revealed that he wants someone to write a musical for him to star in. Taylor-Johnson is a self-proclaimed lover of tap dancing. He grew up studying gymnastics and was one of the few boys in a dance academy full of girls.

Video: Watch Ryan Gosling & Emily Blunt in the FALL GUY Trailer


He’s only the stuntman, but he’s stealing the show. Watch the new trailer for THE FALL GUY, starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, and Stephanie Hsu. Watch the video traler and get tickets to see the film in theaters now!

Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of KRAPOPOLIS on FOX - Sunday, March 17, 2024


Get all the scoop on KRAPOPOLIS, airing on FOX on Sunday, March 17, 2024! Featuring the voices of Emmy Award-winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones), Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows), Pam Murphy (Mapleworth Murders) and Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel), and more. Watch a video!

Hannah Waddingham FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hannah Waddingham been in?

Hannah Waddingham has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Hannah Waddingham been in?

Hannah Waddingham has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Hannah Waddingham's first West End show?

Hannah Waddingham's first West End show was The Beautiful Game which opened in 2000

What awards has Hannah Waddingham been nominated for?

Hannah Waddingham has been nominated for several awards, including Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for her performances in "Kiss Me, Kate," "A Little Night Music," and "Monty Python's Spamalot."

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