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[West End]
2025
Rev. Canon Chasuble

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Original West End Production, 2018
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Cecily Hitchcock to Make Edinburgh Festival Fringe Debut With FAMILY RECIPE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Comedian Cecily Hitchcock, whose sketches have amassed over 25 million online views, will bring her debut stand-up hour FAMILY RECIPE to the Pleasance Cellar at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Hampstead Theatre to Host Star-Studded Fundraising Auction in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

A star-studded silent auction offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences has launched in support of Hampstead Theatre raising vital funds to support the playwrights, artists and audiences of the future.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Starring Olly Alexander & Stephen Fry
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 1, 2025

No one could accuse Max Webster's flamboyant production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest of being subtle. A new cast takes the reins from the National Theatre's hugely successful production last year and moves onto the intimate Noël Coward stage, bringing with them the biting wit, vibrant costumes and sexual fluidity that made this show such a hit.
Cast Set For West End Transfer of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for the West End transfer of its production of The Importance of Being Earnest as rehearsals get underway. Learn more here!
Stephen Fry and Others Join THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further casting for the West End transfer of its critically acclaimed production of The Importance of Being Earnest.  Learn more here!
Photo: First Look at Hugh Dennis Guest Starring in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

This week, Hugh Dennis is treading the boards at the West End's Criterion Theatre as the narrator in Bleak Expectations.  Check out the photo here!
Hugh Dennis Joins BLEAK EXPECTATIONS as Guest Narrator For One Week Only
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

Comedian and actor Hugh Dennis will join the cast of Caroline Leslie’s production of Mark Evans’ Bleak Expectations as the Guest Narrator for one week only from 11-16 July at London’s Criterion Theatre.
BWW Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Laurence Batley Theatre Online
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 23, 2021

The Importance of Being Earnest is probably Oscar Wilde’s best-known play. Now over a century old, the satirisation of society’s desire for wealth and status holds true today. Now adapted by Yasmeen Khan, the story moves to the north of a modern-day, multi-cultural England where the cast is focused on social media, numbers of followers and Nando’s.
Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury Announces Season of Socially-Distanced Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2020

Following on from the fun-sized pantomime Nurse Nellie Saves Panto (Friday 11 December - Sunday 3 January), the season will be a rich mix of music, comedy, dance and drama, designed to lift your spirits and celebrate the shared experience of live performance once more.
Chichester Festival Theatre Announces Autumn Season Update and Spring Season Preview
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2020

Following the COVID-19 lockdown until 2 December, Chichester Festival Theatre has had to cancel or postpone some of the shows in the Autumn season.
Hugh Dennis, Mel Giedroyc, and Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir Join KEEP OUR DOORS OPEN Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2020

Since the Covid-19 lockdown began, more than 10 million people have enjoyed the music that continues to be produced from St Martin-in-the-Fields from the safety of their own homes. Now, they are holding a one-off digital concert with performers who know and love the space.
Shakespeare Schools Foundation Wins Award With Campaign Fronted By Hugh Dennis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020

Cultural education charity Shakespeare Schools Foundation has been named 'Best Children's Charity' in the Big Give Christmas Challenge Awards for their campaign in December 2019.
Kings Theatre Confirms Funding For Regeneration Project
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2020

A historic theatre - which has hosted a range of stars from Laurel and Hardy to Michael McIntyre and Romesh Ranganathan - is set to surpass its former glory thanks to a significant injection of cash.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge Launches Production Company
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 23, 2020

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is launching her own production company, Wells Street Films, according to Deadline.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge Wins the SAG Award for Female Actor in a Comedy Series!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 19, 2020

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has won the 2020 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for starring in the Amazon Prime series Fleabag.
Cirque Du Soleil's LUZIA Rains Supreme As It Makes Its European Debut At the Royal Albert Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020

Cirque du Soleil tonight marked its return to London's Royal Albert Hall with the star-studded European Premiere of LUZIA. Marking Cirque du Soleil's 30th anniversary in the UK, the beautiful production themed around 'A Waking Dream of Mexico' LUZIA will be performed in the iconic London venue until 1 March 2020.
VIDEO: Phoebe Waller-Bridge Accepts Two Awards for FLEABAG at the 2020 GOLDEN GLOBES!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 6, 2020

Fleabag took home two awards during the 2020 Golden Globes on Sunday, January 5! The series took home Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy and the show's creator, Phoebe Waller-Bridge won the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge Wins Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 5, 2020

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has won the 2019  Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for starring in the Amazon Prime series Fleabag. The 77th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS are airing live on NBC, hosted by Ricky Gervais.
FLEABAG Wins the Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 5, 2020

Fleabag has won the 2019 Golden Globe Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy. The 77th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS are airing live on NBC, hosted by Ricky Gervais.
Hugh Dennis Supports Shakespeare Schools Foundation's Big Give Christmas Challenge Appeal
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2019

Shakespeare Schools Foundation (SSF) is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, from 3rd - 10th December, with a campaign fronted by comedian and actor Hugh Dennis, a Patron of the charity. All donations made during this week will help SSF empower more children from disadvantaged backgrounds with the confidence they need to succeed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hugh Dennis been in?

Hugh Dennis has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Hugh Dennis been in?

Hugh Dennis has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Hugh Dennis's first West End show?

Hugh Dennis's first West End show was The Messiah which opened in 2018

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