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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2011
Performer


Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Actress

Alison SteadmanThe Memory Of Water


winner
Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Actress

Alison SteadmanThe Rise And Fall Of Little Voice


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Evening Standard Awards - 1977 - Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress

Alison SteadmanAbigail's Party

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Video: New Trailer for Robbie Williams Movie Musical BETTER MAN

Paramount has released a new trailer for Better Man, the movie musical based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. Watch it now!
Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Rose Theatre

After its excellent recent revival at Stratford East, there is clearly still public and creative appetite for Mike Leigh's savage suburban comedy, Abigail's Party, now ending another national tour at the Rose Theatre in some style.
Guest Blog: Costume and Set Designer Anna Yates on Sustainability and Shag-Pile Carpet in ABIGAIL'S PARTY

Unlike what seems like the entire population of the UK, I didn’t know anything about Abigail’s Party when I began working on it with Jack Bradfield in May this year. I was, however, a big fan of Mike Leigh’s films because of his eccentric yet totally believable characters. I love his use of banal and repressed dialogue and there’s such an incredible combination of brutality and compassion in his work.
Video: Robbie Williams Portrayed as CGI Monkey in BETTER MAN Musical Trailer

Paramount has released the first trailer for Better Man, the movie musical based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. In the film, Williams stars as a CGI-monkey variation of himself, as shown in the new trailer.
Cast Announced For National Tour Of ABIGAIL'S PARTY Launching This Autumn

The cast for the national tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY this autumn has been revealed.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum

Following a sell-out tour of Japan in 2022, the original Japanese cast will perform this spectacular production for a strictly limited London season. Check out photos from opening night at the London Coliseum here!
Photos: Inside Gala Night For GREASE at the Dominion Theatre

Last night (13 June), GREASE celebrated its return to London's West End with a Gala performance at the Dominion Theatre. Guests in attendance included Arlene Phillips (Choreographer of Grease), Louise Redknapp (Teen Angel), Alison Steadman, Jason Manford, Suzanne Shaw, Tamzin Outhwaite and more. Check out photos here!
London Classic Theatre Extends UK and Ireland Tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY

London Classic Theatre has announced fourteen further venues for its smash-hit UK and Ireland tour. Abigail's Party extends its run for three months until 7 October.
TAPPED Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

A witty and sensitive portrayal of managing mental health within a family comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.
Lesley Manville, Sophie Thomspon, Alison Steadman, and Noma Dumezweni Will Guest Star at Crazy Coqs

Olivier Award-winning actress Lesley Manville will be the first star of stage and screen to be interviewed by Avril Freck (AKA Fiona Lindsay) as part of a brand new series of evenings of conversation, music and dancing to be held at London’s intimate live performance venue, The Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel.
Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Theatre Royal Winchester

This new production proves that Mike Leigh's classic black comedy is still as sharp and devastating as ever
Full Cast Announced for ABIGAIL'S PARTY UK & Ireland Tour

The renowned London Classic Theatre have announced the full cast for their UK and Ireland tour of Mike Leigh’s classic comedy, Abigail’s Party. 
London Classic Theatre Announce Cast For UK Tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY

London Classic Theatre has announced the full cast for their UK tour of Mike Leigh's classic comedy, Abigail's Party. Michael Cabot, the founder and artistic director of London Classic Theatre, directs Rebecca Birch (Beverly), Jo Castleton (Susan), Alice De-Warrenne (Angela), George Readshaw (Tony) and Tom Richardson (Laurence). 
MIKE LEIGH AT THE BBC Now Streaming on The Criterion Channel

In the seventeen years between his first two theatrical features (1971’s BLEAK MOMENTS and 1988’s HIGH HOPES), Mike Leigh, the great humanist of British cinema, sharpened his distinctive voice and famously improvisatory process at the BBC, where he directed a string of striking, bittersweet slice-of-life dramas built on sharply etched characters.
Theatre Director Nancy Meckler Releases New Book 'Notes From the Rehearsal Room'

Theatre director Nancy Meckler’s book Notes from the Rehearsal Room is intended for anyone interested, professionally or as a theatregoer, in what is involved in turning words on a page into a theatrical event.
Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour Next Year

London Classic Theatre has announced a new UK and Ireland tour of Mike Leigh’s classic comedy Abigail’s Party. The production opens at Theatre Royal, Winchester on 1 March 2023 before touring to a further nineteen venues.
Tour Announced For The Premiere of WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND

Cahoots Theatre Company Ltd in association with Jamie Clark Theatre presents the UK premiere of William Humble's play Wodehouse in Wonderland, starring Robert Daws and directed by Robin Herford, on a UK Tour which opens at Malvern Theatres on 26 January 2023.  
Planned Leicester Statue of Joe Orton Axed

A statue to commemorate murdered playwright Joe Orton has been scrapped. The Joe Orton Statue Appeal reached its target in 2019, having raised over £115,000 for the project. 
Nigel Osner's STILL TICKING Announced At The Camden Fringe

In January 2021 Nigel Osner nearly died when a routine operation went seriously wrong, leading to open heart surgery and a damaged lung. After four days in an induced coma he had to learn to walk again, Later in 2021 he managed to perform but needed further surgery before really improving. In January 2022 he was delighted he was able to create an eclectic new show. No mystery why it is called 'Still ticking!' The Camden Fringe will be its London debut.
Original Theatre Company Announces Judging Panel For Brand New Originals Playwriting Award

Original Theatre Company today announces the judging panel for their new playwrighting prize, the Originals Playwriting Award – Mike Bartlett, Sarah Butcher, Angel Coulby, Jack Holden, Nick Marston, Dafydd Rogers, Abdul Shayek and Rachel Tackley.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alison Steadman been in?

Alison Steadman has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Alison Steadman been in?

Alison Steadman has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Alison Steadman's first West End show?

Alison Steadman's first West End show was Blithe Spirit which opened in 2011

What awards has Alison Steadman been nominated for?

Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for The Memory Of Water, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice and Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress (Evening Standard Awards) for Abigail's Party.

What awards has Alison Steadman won?

Alison Steadman has won the Best Actress award at the Olivier Awards for her performance in The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice. She also received the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for her role in Abigail's Party.

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