Jill Halfpenny
Latest News on Jill Halfpenny:
Jill Halfpenny Joins PRIVATE LIVES at The Royal Exchange Theatre (Jan 8, 2026)
Broadway Streaming Guide: January 2026 - Where to Watch GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK & More (Jan 1, 2026)
Further Performances Added For WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at @sohoplace (Sep 6, 2024)
Jill Halfpenny Joins PRIVATE LIVES at The Royal Exchange Theatre (Jan 8, 2026)
Broadway Streaming Guide: January 2026 - Where to Watch GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK & More (Jan 1, 2026)
Further Performances Added For WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at @sohoplace (Sep 6, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Jill Halfpenny, Legally Blonde
winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Jill Halfpenny, Legally Blonde
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Danielle Hope Talks Oz, Crawford & More on Oliviers Red Carpet
by Robert Diamond - 2011-03-13 19:18:15
STAGE TUBE: LEGALLY BLONDE UK: Meet and Greet: The First Read Through
by Robert Diamond - 2009-12-05 10:17:15
STAGE TUBE: LEGALLY BLONDE West End - Music Video: 'So Much Better'
by Eddie Varley - 2009-09-30 10:42:13
News
Jill Halfpenny Joins PRIVATE LIVES at The Royal Exchange Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
Olivier-winning stage and screen actor Jill Halfpenny will return to the Royal Exchange Theatre in Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES, playing the role of Amanda Prynne. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
Olivier-winning stage and screen actor Jill Halfpenny will return to the Royal Exchange Theatre in Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES, playing the role of Amanda Prynne. Learn more here!
Broadway Streaming Guide: January 2026 - Where to Watch GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 1, 2026
2025 has ended its run to make room for a brand new year. Find out what to stream at the top of the new year, including FX's The Beauty, Wonder Man, a new Mel Brooks documentary, and highly anticipated new seasons of fan-favorite shows like Bridgerton, Shrinking, and The Traitors.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 1, 2026
2025 has ended its run to make room for a brand new year. Find out what to stream at the top of the new year, including FX's The Beauty, Wonder Man, a new Mel Brooks documentary, and highly anticipated new seasons of fan-favorite shows like Bridgerton, Shrinking, and The Traitors.
Further Performances Added For WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
Further performances announced for WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour. The award-winning international hit continues to captivate audiences with its unique theatrical experience.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
Further performances announced for WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour. The award-winning international hit continues to captivate audiences with its unique theatrical experience.
Jonathan Pryce, Michael Sheen & More to Star in WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024
The international hit White Rabbit Red Rabbit challenges a fearless performer to take centre stage with no preparation, no director and no idea what will greet them as they open a sealed envelope and take out the script. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024
The international hit White Rabbit Red Rabbit challenges a fearless performer to take centre stage with no preparation, no director and no idea what will greet them as they open a sealed envelope and take out the script. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For A TASTE OF HONEY at Royal Exchange
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
The cast has been set for A TASTE OF HONEY by Shelagh Delaney and directed by Emma Baggott at Royal Exchange. Performances run 15 March – 13 April.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
The cast has been set for A TASTE OF HONEY by Shelagh Delaney and directed by Emma Baggott at Royal Exchange. Performances run 15 March – 13 April.
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2023
Step aboard this suspenseful journey as you dive into the gripping world of Rachel Watson. Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins, and adapted for film by Universal Pictures, this Regional Premiere will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2023
Step aboard this suspenseful journey as you dive into the gripping world of Rachel Watson. Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins, and adapted for film by Universal Pictures, this Regional Premiere will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Photos: First Look at SPY FOR SPY at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023
Spy for Spy – the world premiere of Kieron Barry’s innovative new two hander play – will open starring Olive Gray (Halo) and Amy Lennox (Cabaret) at Riverside Studios this summer, playing the Hammersmith venue’s Studio 3 from Thursday 15 June to Sunday 2 July, with a press night on Tuesday 20 June.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023
Spy for Spy – the world premiere of Kieron Barry’s innovative new two hander play – will open starring Olive Gray (Halo) and Amy Lennox (Cabaret) at Riverside Studios this summer, playing the Hammersmith venue’s Studio 3 from Thursday 15 June to Sunday 2 July, with a press night on Tuesday 20 June.
Suranne Jones Will Host Post-show Q&A Event For SPY FOR SPY at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023
Suranne Jones, the multi-award-winning actor best known for starring roles in Gentleman Jack, Vigil, Doctor Foster and Scott and Bailey, will host a special Q&A event on Saturday 24 June after the 7.30pm show, fielding questions for playwright Kieron Barry, and cast members Olive Gray and Amy Lennox.
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023
Suranne Jones, the multi-award-winning actor best known for starring roles in Gentleman Jack, Vigil, Doctor Foster and Scott and Bailey, will host a special Q&A event on Saturday 24 June after the 7.30pm show, fielding questions for playwright Kieron Barry, and cast members Olive Gray and Amy Lennox.
Olive Gray and Amy Lennox Will Star in SPY FOR SPY at Riverside Studios Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023
Spy for Spy – the world premiere of Kieron Barry's innovative new two hander play – will open starring Olive Gray (Halo) and Amy Lennox (Cabaret) at Riverside Studios this summer, playing the Hammersmith venue's Studio 3 from Thursday 15 June to Sunday 2 July, with a press night on Tuesday 20 June.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023
Spy for Spy – the world premiere of Kieron Barry's innovative new two hander play – will open starring Olive Gray (Halo) and Amy Lennox (Cabaret) at Riverside Studios this summer, playing the Hammersmith venue's Studio 3 from Thursday 15 June to Sunday 2 July, with a press night on Tuesday 20 June.
Comedy Series TEN PERCENT to Premiere on Sundance Now and AMC+
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 6, 2022
Sundance Now is set to release the first season of the upcoming original comedy series Ten Percent. The show's two-episode premiere is set for Friday, April 29 on Sundance Now and AMC+. An encore airing of the first episode will debut linearly on BBC AMERICA Sunday, May 1 with one episode weekly thereafter.
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 6, 2022
Sundance Now is set to release the first season of the upcoming original comedy series Ten Percent. The show's two-episode premiere is set for Friday, April 29 on Sundance Now and AMC+. An encore airing of the first episode will debut linearly on BBC AMERICA Sunday, May 1 with one episode weekly thereafter.
The Old Vic Announces Two New Monologues To Mark International Women's Day
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2021
Today, The Old Vic announces two new commissions for International Women's Day to be screened as part of the Your Old Vic programme.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2021
Today, The Old Vic announces two new commissions for International Women's Day to be screened as part of the Your Old Vic programme.
Young Vic Directors Program Launches New Genesis Network Website
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2019
The Young Vic Directors Program announces the launch of a new, improved Genesis Network website. The website has been updated and developed to better facilitate the community and peer-support at the heart of the Young Vic Directors Program, the only scheme of its kind, which has been running for nearly twenty years. The program currently serves nearly 1,000 directors, designers and producers living in the UK at the early stages of their career.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2019
The Young Vic Directors Program announces the launch of a new, improved Genesis Network website. The website has been updated and developed to better facilitate the community and peer-support at the heart of the Young Vic Directors Program, the only scheme of its kind, which has been running for nearly twenty years. The program currently serves nearly 1,000 directors, designers and producers living in the UK at the early stages of their career.
Young Vic Announces Complete Casting For IN A WORD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019
The Young Vic today announces the complete cast for Lauren Yee's critically acclaimed in a word, directed by Genesis Future Directors Award recipient Dadiow Lin.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019
The Young Vic today announces the complete cast for Lauren Yee's critically acclaimed in a word, directed by Genesis Future Directors Award recipient Dadiow Lin.
BWW Interview: Chelsea Halfpenny Talks 9 TO 5 at the Savoy Theatre
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Sep 16, 2019
Known to audiences for her roles in Casualty and Emmerdale, Chelsea Halfpenny has recently taken on the role of Judy Bernly in Dolly Parton's feel-good musical, 9 to 5, replacing Amber Davies. BroadwayWorld sat down with Chelsea to talk about joining the show, Dolly Parton's music and her theatre idols.
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Sep 16, 2019
Known to audiences for her roles in Casualty and Emmerdale, Chelsea Halfpenny has recently taken on the role of Judy Bernly in Dolly Parton's feel-good musical, 9 to 5, replacing Amber Davies. BroadwayWorld sat down with Chelsea to talk about joining the show, Dolly Parton's music and her theatre idols.
Strictly Star Ian Waite Waltzes Into Worthing Panto
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2019
Worthing Theatres have announced that Strictly Come Dancing favourite Ian Waite will star as Dandini in their magical family pantomime, Cinderella, at the Pavilion Theatre this Christmas.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2019
Worthing Theatres have announced that Strictly Come Dancing favourite Ian Waite will star as Dandini in their magical family pantomime, Cinderella, at the Pavilion Theatre this Christmas.
Photo Flash: The Stars Come Out for Press Night for ADMISSIONS at Trafalgar Studios
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2019
Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) stars in Admissions, from the writer of acclaimed hit Bad Jews, direct from New York's Lincoln Centre Theater, the producers of Oslo.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2019
Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) stars in Admissions, from the writer of acclaimed hit Bad Jews, direct from New York's Lincoln Centre Theater, the producers of Oslo.
NO. 9 Announces Cast for Fifth Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 18, 2019
With filming underway for the fifth series of the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Inside No. 9, a host of talented actors are set join masterminds Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton as they create six brand new stand-alone stories which promise to bring more exceptionally twisted tales to BBC Two.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 18, 2019
With filming underway for the fifth series of the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Inside No. 9, a host of talented actors are set join masterminds Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton as they create six brand new stand-alone stories which promise to bring more exceptionally twisted tales to BBC Two.
Babou Ceesay and Jill Halfpenny to Star in BBC One's DARK MON£Y
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2018
Bafta-nominated Babou Ceesay (Damilola, Our Loved Boy, Best of Enemies) and Jill Halfpenny (Three Girls, In The Club) are to lead the cast of a new thought-provoking four-part drama, Dark Mon£y for BBC One.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2018
Bafta-nominated Babou Ceesay (Damilola, Our Loved Boy, Best of Enemies) and Jill Halfpenny (Three Girls, In The Club) are to lead the cast of a new thought-provoking four-part drama, Dark Mon£y for BBC One.
The Old Vic Announces Global Twitter First In Celebration Of 200th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2018
Today, ahead of its 200th birthday, The Old Vic announces a major collaboration with Twitter that will see the first ever global 'marathon broadcast' from a theatre across the social media platform.
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2018
Today, ahead of its 200th birthday, The Old Vic announces a major collaboration with Twitter that will see the first ever global 'marathon broadcast' from a theatre across the social media platform.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 2-8
by Nora Dominick - Apr 8, 2016
Gearing up for Live #Ham4Ham to return? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'
by Nora Dominick - Apr 8, 2016
Gearing up for Live #Ham4Ham to return? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jill Halfpenny been in?
Jill Halfpenny has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Jill Halfpenny been in?
Jill Halfpenny has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
What was Jill Halfpenny's first West End show?
Jill Halfpenny's first West End show was Legally Blonde which opened in 2010
What awards has Jill Halfpenny been nominated for?
Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde and Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde.
What awards has Jill Halfpenny won?
Jill Halfpenny won the Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for her role in Legally Blonde.
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