Dawn French
Latest News on Dawn French:
Jennifer Saunders Will Lead THE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath This Autumn (Feb 13, 2026)
British Comedy Series CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Sets Paramount+ Premiere (Jan 22, 2026)
La Voix to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour (Nov 28, 2025)
Jennifer Saunders Will Lead THE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath This Autumn (Feb 13, 2026)
British Comedy Series CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Sets Paramount+ Premiere (Jan 22, 2026)
La Voix to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour (Nov 28, 2025)
BIO
French is a British actress, writer, comedian and presenter. French is best known for starring in and writing for the BBC comedy sketch show French and Saunders with her best friend and comedy partner, Jennifer Saunders, and for playing the lead role as Geraldine Granger in the BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley. She has been nominated for seven BAFTA TV Awards and won a BAFTA Fellowship with Saunders in 2009.
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British Comedy Series CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Sets Paramount+ Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-22 12:20:51
VIDEO: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Pantomime at The London Palladium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-15 12:42:36
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for Michael Grandage Company's RED
by Stephi Wild - 2018-02-16 08:26:04
VIDEO: First Look - New Trailer for ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-27 11:43:23
VIDEO: First Trailer for ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE Has Arrived!
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-02-18 12:06:17
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - James Corden Stars in Season 2 of THE WRONG MANS, Premiering Today
by TV News Desk - 2014-12-24 00:30:00
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Jennifer Saunders Will Lead THE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
Jennifer Saunders will star as Mrs Rafi, one of the greatest comic roles in British theatre, in the first major revival of Edward Bond's intoxicating The Sea for almost two decades.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
Jennifer Saunders will star as Mrs Rafi, one of the greatest comic roles in British theatre, in the first major revival of Edward Bond's intoxicating The Sea for almost two decades.
British Comedy Series CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Sets Paramount+ Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026
The Paramount+ original comedy series, Can You Keep a Secret? will premiere on Thursday, February 12, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. Check out a sneak peek from the series now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026
The Paramount+ original comedy series, Can You Keep a Secret? will premiere on Thursday, February 12, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. Check out a sneak peek from the series now.
La Voix to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
La Voix will star as Miss Hannigan, alongside Alex Bourne as Oliver Warbucks, in the UK and Ireland tour of the musical ANNIE, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
La Voix will star as Miss Hannigan, alongside Alex Bourne as Oliver Warbucks, in the UK and Ireland tour of the musical ANNIE, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre.
Jayde Adams Will Make Professional Theatre Debut in TREASURE ISLAND at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025
Bristol Old Vic announced the first cast member for its Christmas production Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure will be Bristolian legend, comedian and actor, Jayde Adams.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025
Bristol Old Vic announced the first cast member for its Christmas production Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure will be Bristolian legend, comedian and actor, Jayde Adams.
King's Head Theatre Appoints Sofi Berenger As Executive Producer and CEO
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MY MASTER BUILDER Starring Ewan McGregor and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.
ROBIN HOOD Becomes The London Palladium's Best-selling Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025
As the curtain fell on yesterday's closing performance of the annual West End spectacle of the Palladium Pantomime, this year's production Robin Hood has become the most successful of them all.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025
As the curtain fell on yesterday's closing performance of the annual West End spectacle of the Palladium Pantomime, this year's production Robin Hood has become the most successful of them all.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE at Studio 1 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; Studio 1 Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE at Studio 1 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Raleigh Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
ONE MAN MUSICAL To The Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024
Following a triumphant debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and two sell-out runs at Soho Theatre, which saw the brand-new musical receive rave reviews, One Man Musical will now transfer to the Underbelly Boulevard Soho in London's West End from Thursday 16th January to Sunday 2nd March.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024
Following a triumphant debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and two sell-out runs at Soho Theatre, which saw the brand-new musical receive rave reviews, One Man Musical will now transfer to the Underbelly Boulevard Soho in London's West End from Thursday 16th January to Sunday 2nd March.
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Raleigh Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Kerry Ellis, Cassidy Janson, and More Will Perform as Part of Westway Sessions Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
A series of Monday night concerts featuring six leading stars of the West End and Broadway will launch at the Vaudeville Theatre in 2025. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
A series of Monday night concerts featuring six leading stars of the West End and Broadway will launch at the Vaudeville Theatre in 2025. Learn more here!
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024
Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024
Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
MGCfutures Bursary Programme Opens Applications For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage has announced that the eighth MGCfutures Bursary Programme will open for applications on 8 November at 12pm and closes on 5 December at 12pm.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage has announced that the eighth MGCfutures Bursary Programme will open for applications on 8 November at 12pm and closes on 5 December at 12pm.
THE VICAR OF DIBLEY Comes to Harbour Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024
Harbour Theatre has received a higher calling and is blessing its divine audiences with a heavenly stage production of The Vicar of Dibley.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024
Harbour Theatre has received a higher calling and is blessing its divine audiences with a heavenly stage production of The Vicar of Dibley.
Trafalgar Theatres Wins Contract to Operate Guildford's G Live For Next 25 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
Trafalgar Theatres – the venues division of leading global live entertainment company Trafalgar Entertainment – has successfully won the contract to operate G Live in Guildford following a competitive bidding process.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
Trafalgar Theatres – the venues division of leading global live entertainment company Trafalgar Entertainment – has successfully won the contract to operate G Live in Guildford following a competitive bidding process.
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024
Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024
Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
Richard Herring's New Stand-up Show Comes To Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
Comedian Richard Herring will return to stand-up after six years with his new show Can I Have My Ball Back?, coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on 23 May.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
Comedian Richard Herring will return to stand-up after six years with his new show Can I Have My Ball Back?, coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on 23 May.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Dawn French been in?
Dawn French has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Dawn French been in?
Dawn French has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Dawn French's first West End show?
Dawn French's first West End show was Jack and the Beanstalk which opened in 2022
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