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Dawn French

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.

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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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Dawn French Is A Huge Twat! Dawn French Is A Huge Twat!
[West End]
2023
Performer
Jack and the Beanstalk Jack and the Beanstalk
[West End]
London Production, 2022
Dame Trot

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Henry Paker Will Embark on UK Tour With PENCIL CASE Photo
Henry Paker Will Embark on UK Tour With PENCIL CASE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

Comedian and illustrator Henry Paker announced a UK tour for his new show PENCIL CASE, combining stand-up comedy with live drawing. Paker has written for Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You?, and 8 Out of 10 Cats.
THE MERMAID to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut with Eleanor Morton Photo
THE MERMAID to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut with Eleanor Morton
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026

Comedian Eleanor Morton returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with THE MERMAID, a stand-up show blending mythology, folklore, and personal experience to examine gender, beauty standards, and bodily autonomy.
Julian Clary Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe After 17 Years With FULLY DILATED Photo
Julian Clary Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe After 17 Years With FULLY DILATED
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

Julian Clary will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time in 17 years with FULLY DILATED, a limited ten-show run at Assembly Rooms' Music Hall, promising intimate revelations and his signature camp comedy.
Joanna Pickering Will Be Directed by BAFTA-Winner Philip John at Hay Festival Photo
Joanna Pickering Will Be Directed by BAFTA-Winner Philip John at Hay Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Joanna Pickering will bring her solo play DON'T HARM THE ANIMALS to Hay Festival, directed by BAFTA winner Philip John. The piece addresses PTSD and sexual assault and will be staged in the Bookshop Garden Marquee.
French and Saunders Will Play The Ugly Sisters in CINDERELLA Pantomime Photo
French and Saunders Will Play The Ugly Sisters in CINDERELLA Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

The 11th season of The London Palladium Pantomime has been announced and comedy legends French & Saunders will reunite on stage in the West End for the first time in 17 years in the magical rags-to-riches fairytale Cinderella.
Jennifer Saunders Will Lead THE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath This Autumn Photo
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.
British Comedy Series CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Sets Paramount+ Premiere Photo
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.
La Voix to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour Photo
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.
Jayde Adams Will Make Professional Theatre Debut in TREASURE ISLAND at Bristol Old Vi Photo
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.
King's Head Theatre Appoints Sofi Berenger As Executive Producer and CEO Photo
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.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MY MASTER BUILDER Starring Ewan McGregor and More Photo
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.
ROBIN HOOD Becomes The London Palladium's Best-selling Pantomime Photo
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.
ONE MAN MUSICAL To The Underbelly Boulevard Soho Photo
ONE MAN MUSICAL To The Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 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.
Kerry Ellis, Cassidy Janson, and More Will Perform as Part of Westway Sessions Concer Photo
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!
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary Photo
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!
MGCfutures Bursary Programme Opens Applications For 2024 Photo
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.
THE VICAR OF DIBLEY Comes to Harbour Theatre Photo
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.
Trafalgar Theatres Wins Contract to Operate Guildford's G Live For Next 25 Years Photo
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.
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway Photo
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!
Richard Herring's New Stand-up Show Comes To Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Photo
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.
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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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