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BIO

Joanna trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in Acting and Musical Theatre.

Theatre includes: Emily in Zombies: The Musical and Eulpha Miziam in Confessions (The Other Palace); Mary in The Life (Southwark Playhouse) directed by Michael Blakemore; understudied and played Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre); Margaret in Fings Ain’t Wot They Used T’Be (Theatre Royal Stratford East) directed by Terry Johnson; u/s Beth/Meg/ KT in Merrily We Roll Along (Menier Chocolate Factory and Harold Pinter Theatre) directed by Maria Friedman; Tinker Bell in Lost Boy (Finborough Theatre and Charing Cross Theatre); Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (Kilworth House Theatre); Princess in Sleeping Beauty and Puss in Boots (Newbury Corn Exchange); Kimberley in Pages: Promised Land (Union Theatre); Glauke in Medea; Princess Atlanta in The Adventures of Jason and the Argonauts (Scoop Amphitheatre).
Workshops include: Sugar Kane in Sugar; What’s New Pussycat? directed by Scott Ellis; T’Aint A Bird directed by Tamara Harvey; Lost Boy (Liverpool Everyman); Chaosbaby (NT Studio); Painted Lady: The Princess Cariboo Scandal (Bristol Old Vic).
Other credits include: Mum’s The Word (Crazy Coqs); Carole King in Concert (BST, Hyde Park) and Lead Singer in The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable (Punchdrunk/National Theatre). As ‘Coco DuBois’, acclaimed burlesque compere and singer, credits include: headlining The Wam Bam Club (Royal Albert Hall), An Evening of Burlesque (National and Italian Tour) and The Hurly Burly Show (Duchess Theatre).

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2025
Ulla [Replacement]

[West End]
2024
Ulla

[West End]
2023
Clare

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2021
Ensemble / Susan / Cover Vivian Ward

[West End]
UK Premiere, 2017
Performer

[West End]
West End, 0
Ensemble

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THE PRODUCERS to Honour Mel Brooks's 100th Birthday With Special Ticket Offer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

THE PRODUCERS at London's Garrick Theatre will offer 100 tickets at £19.26 to mark Mel Brooks' upcoming 100th birthday, honoring his 1926 birth year, with Andy Nyman starring as Max Bialystock.
Photos: George Clooney Visits Richard Kind at THE PRODUCERS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

George Clooney recently paid a visit to The Producers at the Garrick Theatre in the West End on Monday 20 April, in support of his friend Richard Kind. Following the performance, Clooney posed with Kind and members of the cast. Check out photos here!
Photos: Inside THE PRODUCERS Gala Night at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

All new photos have been released from the gala performance of The Producers at the Garrick Theatre on Wednesday 25 March. Richard Kind is taking over the role of Max Bialystock for seven weeks only. Check out photos here!
Photos: Richard Kind Returns to THE PRODUCERS in the West End
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2026

A first look at Richard Kind in the major West End revival of The Producers at the Garrick Theatre has been revealed. Kind will star in the role of Max Bialystock for seven weeks only. See photos of him reprising his Broadway role now!
THE PRODUCERS Extends Run at the Garrick Theatre 
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

The Producers has extended its run at the Garrick Theatre, with performances now booking until 19 September 2026. Learn more here!
Review Roundup: Did THE PRODUCERS Go Right in the West End?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 16, 2025

Adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks’ 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics by Brooks and music by Brooks and Glen Kelly. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. Complications arise when the show unexpectedly turns out to be successful. What did the critics think of the show's transfer to the West End, after sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate factory?
Review: THE PRODUCERS, Garrick Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 15, 2025

It took over twenty years for a revival of Mel Brooks's The Producers to come to London and the diminutive Menier Chocolate Factory more than held its own for a sold-out and universally well-received show. Now it makes a triumphant move to the West End's Garrick Theatre and continues to prove that great comedy is simply timeless. 
Interview: ''Once You're Watching, You Don't Stop Laughing!': Actor Joanna Woodward on Bringing Ulla to the West End in THE PRODUCERS
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 1, 2025

After a sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory last year, The Producers returns to London, this time in the West End at the Garrick Theatre. Recently, we had the chance to talk with Joanna Woodward, who returns to The Producers in the role of Ulla, an actress from Sweden who dreams of being on Broadway. We discussed what it’s been like to return to the show and how this particular production has given Ulla more autonomy and authority than ever before.
Cast Set For West End Transfer of THE PRODUCERS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025

As rehearsals begin for the West End run, full casting has been announced for the transfer of the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of The Producers. Learn more here!
Creative Team Set For West End Transfer of Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

The full creative team has been announced for the West End Transfer of The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of The Producers with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and music & lyrics by Mel Brooks.
Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin Will Lead West End Transfer of THE PRODUCERS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2025

The Menier Chocolate Factory’s critically acclaimed sell-out production of The Producers with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and music & lyrics by Mel Brooks transfers to the West End.
Review Roundup: What Went Right for THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 11, 2024

The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is now open at the Menier Chocolate Factory, directed by Tony Award-winning Patrick Marber and Broadway choreographer Lorin Latarro.
Photos: THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Performances are underway for The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Check out all new photos here!
Review: THE PRODUCERS, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 11, 2024

Good things come to those who wait. Last seen in the West End way back in 2004, starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, Mel Brooks' satirical work of genius, The Producers, has finally goose-stepped its way to a glorious return to the London stage at the wonderful Menier Chocolate Factory.
Photos: THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has released all new rehearsal photos for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Check out the photos here and learn more about the production.
Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!
Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, and More Will Lead THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

As public booking opens for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting. Find out who's joining the cast here!
Photos: Go Behind The Scenes of THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2024

Go behind the scenes of the world premiere production of The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical, based on the best-selling novel by Audrey Niffenegger and the New Line Cinema film, with screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin. See photos from backstage here.
Review: THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE, Apollo Theatre
by Kerrie Nicholson - Nov 2, 2023

Premiering at the Storyhouse in Chester last year, the new musical has now made its West End home at the Apollo.
Video: Watch the New Trailer for THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023

An all new trailer has been released for the West End production of The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical. The world premiere production of The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical opens at the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End tonight, Wednesday 1 November.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joanna Woodward been in?

Joanna Woodward has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Joanna Woodward been in?

Joanna Woodward has appeared on London's West End in 7 shows.

What was Joanna Woodward's first West End show?

Joanna Woodward's first West End show was The Hurly Burly Show - Naughty But Nice! which opened in 2012

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