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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Josie James

[West End]
London Revival, 1988
Ensign Nellie Forbush

[West End]
Original London Production, 1982
Emma [Replacement]

[West End]
London Production, 1980
Sonia Walsk

[West End]
Original London Production, 1979
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1972

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1980 - Actress of the Year in a Musical

Gemma Craven, They're Playing Our Song

News


Casting & Creative Team announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s TELL ME ON A SUNDAY
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2025

This underrated musical romance, from the award-winning composer of The Phantom of the Opera and Sunset Boulevard, follows a young English girl who has recently landed in New York.
BWW Interviews: Charlotte Jaconelli On BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT And SHE LOVES ME!
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 3, 2015

Swapping concert halls and TV studios for the intimacy of one of London's leading fringe theatres might be a challenge, but it's one Charlotte Jaconelli is looking forward to.
Supermodels, Soledad O'Brien and Sheldon Harnick Set for The Paley Center, Beg. 7/17
by Movies News Desk - Jul 13, 2012

The Paley Center for Media has announced its July 2012 events, featuring the New York premiere of the HBO documentary film ABOUT FACE: SUPERMODELS THEN AND NOW, Soledad O'Brien, Sheldon Harnick, and more. See below for further details.
Charlie Dimmock To Make Stage Debut In CALENDAR GIRLS
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 9, 2010

The gardener is to take over from Gemma Atkinson on the tour of the Tim Firth play. Anne Charleston, Sue Holderness and Gemma Craven also join the cast.
New Dates And Cast Announced For CALENDAR GIRLS UK National Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 6, 2010

From Monday 3 May, the touring production of 'CALENDAR GIRLS' will star Elizabeth Bennett (‘Joyce Jowett' in 'Heartbeat' and was in the film of 'Calendar Girls') as ‘Marie', Anne Charleston (‘Madge' from 'Neighbours') as ‘Jessie - Miss January', Gemma Craven (‘Cinderella' in the film 'The Slipper and the Rose' and 'They're Playing Our Song' opposite Tom Conti in the West End) as ‘Chris - Miss October'
Beechey Sings Sondheim, Schwartz, Finn and Maltby and Shire on Debut CD
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009

Annalene Beechey who starred in the West End productions of 'Marguerite', 'Wicked' and 'Beauty & The Beast', will release her debut solo album next month. The CD features arrangements by Peter White, Jonathan Williams and Richard Taylor. Featured vocalists include Julian Ovenden (Marguerite, Annie Get Your Gun), Rebecca Lock (Avenue Q, Phantom of the Opera) and Simon Greiff (Saturday Night Fever, Spamalot).
Connie in They're Playing Our Song at the Menier
by Robert Gould - Jul 25, 2008

Connie Fisher makes a welcome return to the stage this week as she begins previews in the Marvin Hamlish/Carole Bayer Sager/Neil Simon musical They're Playing Our Song at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Previews of the show, which will be directed by Fiona Laird, begin on July 25 prior to an August 4 opening. The production will run till September 28.
Tell Me On A Sunday At Laurie Beechman Theatre Thru 5/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2008

A New York return after 22 years! The Alloy Theater Company presents 'Tell Me On A Sunday' with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black and Richard Maltby, Jr. and stars 2007 MAC award nominee Maxine Linehan. The show will run on Sundays from now through May 18th at The Laurie Beechman Theater @The West Bank Café 407 W42nd Street.
UK Roundup - Avenue Q, Simon Callow, Sondheim, Eastwick
by Jake Brunger - Jul 31, 2005

Avenue Q secures London transfer, Simon Callow dons Fosco's fat suit, Sondheim gets more birthday celebrations and The Witches of Eastwick receives its amateur premiere

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gemma Craven been in?

Gemma Craven has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Gemma Craven been in?

Gemma Craven has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Gemma Craven's first West End show?

Gemma Craven's first West End show was Trelawny which opened in 1972

What awards has Gemma Craven been nominated for?

and Actress of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for They're Playing Our Song.

What awards has Gemma Craven won?

Gemma Craven won the Actress of the Year in a Musical award at the Olivier Awards for her performance in They're Playing Our Song.

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