Emma Williams
Latest News on Emma Williams:
Cast Set For the Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize Concert (Oct 30, 2025)
Adam Guettel's MYTHS & HYMNS to be Presented at Union Chapel (May 8, 2025)
Review Roundup: SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented At Southwark Playhouse (Feb 4, 2025)
Cast Set For the Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize Concert (Oct 30, 2025)
Adam Guettel's MYTHS & HYMNS to be Presented at Union Chapel (May 8, 2025)
Review Roundup: SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented At Southwark Playhouse (Feb 4, 2025)
BIO
Olivier award nominated Emma Williams, made her West End debut as Truly Scrumptious in the original cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, when she co-starred with Love Story Producer Michael Ball. Subsequently she has been seen on stage in Desperately Seeking Susan at the Novello Theatre in which she played the title role, Zorro at the Garrick Theatre, A Model Girl for Greenwich Theatre and Tomorrow Morning for the New End Theatre. She starred opposite Bryn Terfel as Johanna in Sweeney Todd at the Royal Festival Hall and in 2009 she appeared as a guest singer in Michael Ball's 25th anniversary concert tour. Her film and television credits include Heartbeat, Where the Heart Is, Bleak House and Cosi.
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Emma Williams, Half A Sixpence
Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Emma WilliamsMrs. Henderson Presents
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actress in a Musical
Emma Williams, Love Story
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Actress In A Musical
Emma Williams, Zorro
Videos
VIDEO: Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser Sing 'Lily's Eyes' From THE SECRET GARDEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-08-24 12:15:19
Sherman Brothers Revue Returns to London for Two Weeks Only- Listen to a Track from the Album!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-07-28 09:30:34
STAGE TUBE: Emma Williams Talks About Olivier Nod For MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS!
by Carrie Dunn - 2016-03-02 03:14:52
STAGE TUBE: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS' Richard Schiff Reveals Alexandra Silber's 'The West Wing Song'!
by Stage Tube - 2012-11-11 19:43:44
News
Cast Set For the Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe in partnership with PW Productions have announced the star-studded cast that will appear at this year's Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe in partnership with PW Productions have announced the star-studded cast that will appear at this year's Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize.
Adam Guettel's MYTHS & HYMNS to be Presented at Union Chapel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025
West End performers will bring Adam Guettel’s song cycle Myths & Hymns to life in Union Chapel in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025
West End performers will bring Adam Guettel’s song cycle Myths & Hymns to life in Union Chapel in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented At Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025
SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented is now playing at Southwark Playhouse. See what the critics are saying about the production and read the reviews here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025
SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented is now playing at Southwark Playhouse. See what the critics are saying about the production and read the reviews here!
Review: SCISSORHANDZ: A MUSICAL REINVENTED, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Mica Blackwell - Jan 31, 2025
Much like the Inventor creating the titular character, Scissorhandz - A Musical Reinvented has a lot to love about it but could do with some tinkering to fix its narrative issues.
by Mica Blackwell - Jan 31, 2025
Much like the Inventor creating the titular character, Scissorhandz - A Musical Reinvented has a lot to love about it but could do with some tinkering to fix its narrative issues.
Photos: SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented Gets UK Premiere At Southwark Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025
Check out all-new photos from SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented, now playing at Southwark Playhouse for an exclusive 10-week engagement closing on 29 March.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025
Check out all-new photos from SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented, now playing at Southwark Playhouse for an exclusive 10-week engagement closing on 29 March.
Matthew Warchus Will Direct CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Reimagining Written by Enda Walsh
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024
A reimagining is underway of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Matthew Warchus will serve as director for the forthcoming film, which will be written by Enda Walsh.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024
A reimagining is underway of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Matthew Warchus will serve as director for the forthcoming film, which will be written by Enda Walsh.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Reimagining in Development
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024
Fire up those engines! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the classic family musical starring Dick Van Dyke, is being reimagined with a new film. The project is aiming for a theatrical release with Amazon MGM Studios, though dates are unknown at this time.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024
Fire up those engines! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the classic family musical starring Dick Van Dyke, is being reimagined with a new film. The project is aiming for a theatrical release with Amazon MGM Studios, though dates are unknown at this time.
Initial Cast Set For SCISSORHANDZ at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024
SCISSORHANDZ has found its lead cast! SCISSORHANDZ will open at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant from 23 January 2025. Learn more about the show and the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024
SCISSORHANDZ has found its lead cast! SCISSORHANDZ will open at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant from 23 January 2025. Learn more about the show and the cast here!
THE LIGHT HOUSE Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in February.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024
Love is a complicated business – and so is bringing a debut play to the stage. But writer and performer Alys Williams has successfully navigated both with her new show, The Light House, which brings love, light and hope to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre on 29 February.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024
Love is a complicated business – and so is bringing a debut play to the stage. But writer and performer Alys Williams has successfully navigated both with her new show, The Light House, which brings love, light and hope to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre on 29 February.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023
Check out photos from the opening night of the UK and Ireland tour of HAMILTON at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Tuesday 21 November 2023!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023
Check out photos from the opening night of the UK and Ireland tour of HAMILTON at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Tuesday 21 November 2023!
THE LIGHT HOUSE Comes to Leeds Playhouse in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023
Alys Williams' new play, The Light House, which brings love, light and hope to the Bramall Rock Void at Leeds Playhouse from 5-7 October.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023
Alys Williams' new play, The Light House, which brings love, light and hope to the Bramall Rock Void at Leeds Playhouse from 5-7 October.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 18, 2023
The annual CFT summer blockbuster delivers West End quality again at considerably more affordable prices - time to book a train or set the satnav
by Gary Naylor - Jul 18, 2023
The annual CFT summer blockbuster delivers West End quality again at considerably more affordable prices - time to book a train or set the satnav
Full Company Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 30, 2023
The full company has been announced for Adam Penford’s new production of The Sound of Music, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 10 July – 3 September
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 30, 2023
The full company has been announced for Adam Penford’s new production of The Sound of Music, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 10 July – 3 September
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; Audience of One Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; at Cookeville HE Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; Audience of One Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Michael D. Xavier, Simon Bailey, Emma Kingston & More to Take Part in Christmas Concert at The Actor's Church
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2022
A stellar line-up of 12 musical theatre Stars, along with host Michael D. Xavier, will bring festive stardust and glitter to Covent Garden's The Actor's Church on the Sunday before Christmas, as they perform in a special concert in aid of Children with Cancer UK (CwCUK) accompanied by the students of MX Masterclass (MXM).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2022
A stellar line-up of 12 musical theatre Stars, along with host Michael D. Xavier, will bring festive stardust and glitter to Covent Garden's The Actor's Church on the Sunday before Christmas, as they perform in a special concert in aid of Children with Cancer UK (CwCUK) accompanied by the students of MX Masterclass (MXM).
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY To Be Presented At Shepherd University
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2022
Shepherd University's contemporary theater studies program announces its production of The Thanksgiving Play. The comedy will be professionally performed on Broadway in 2023. The Shepherd University production will be the regional premiere.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2022
Shepherd University's contemporary theater studies program announces its production of The Thanksgiving Play. The comedy will be professionally performed on Broadway in 2023. The Shepherd University production will be the regional premiere.
VIDEO: Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser Sing 'Lily's Eyes' From THE SECRET GARDEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2022
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, the Tony Award-winning musical THE SECRET GARDEN returns to the West End for a one-night-only concert celebration at The London Palladium on Sunday 28 August. Watch Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser sing 'Lily's Eyes' here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2022
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, the Tony Award-winning musical THE SECRET GARDEN returns to the West End for a one-night-only concert celebration at The London Palladium on Sunday 28 August. Watch Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser sing 'Lily's Eyes' here!
Full Cast Announced For The Regional Premiere Of Natasha Gordon's NINE NIGHT at Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2022
Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse have announced the full cast who will star the regional premiere of Natasha Gordon's critically acclaimed play NINE NIGHT. This comedic and heartfelt production will play in Leeds from 24 September – 15 October ahead of transferring to Nottingham from 19 October – 5 November.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2022
Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse have announced the full cast who will star the regional premiere of Natasha Gordon's critically acclaimed play NINE NIGHT. This comedic and heartfelt production will play in Leeds from 24 September – 15 October ahead of transferring to Nottingham from 19 October – 5 November.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Emma Williams been in?
Emma Williams has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Emma Williams been in?
Emma Williams has appeared on London's West End in 8 shows.
What was Emma Williams's first West End show?
Emma Williams's first West End show was Privates on Parade which opened in 1977
What awards has Emma Williams been nominated for?
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Half A Sixpence, Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Mrs. Henderson Presents, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Love Story and Best Actress In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Zorro .
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