Michael Hordern
Latest News on Michael Hordern:
From the West End to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Penelope Wilton's Stage Career (Sep 12, 2025)
Principal Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in the West End (Aug 21, 2025)
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Unveils Performance Schedule (May 9, 2025)
From the West End to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Penelope Wilton's Stage Career (Sep 12, 2025)
Principal Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in the West End (Aug 21, 2025)
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Unveils Performance Schedule (May 9, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1983 - Comedy Performance of the Year
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Principal Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
As rehearsals begin for the world premiere of PADDINGTON The Musical, the principal cast and further members of the creative team have been revealed. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
As rehearsals begin for the world premiere of PADDINGTON The Musical, the principal cast and further members of the creative team have been revealed. Learn more here!
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Unveils Performance Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025
The performance schedule has been revealed for PADDINGTON The Musical ahead of on sale next week. Learn more about the upcoming production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025
The performance schedule has been revealed for PADDINGTON The Musical ahead of on sale next week. Learn more about the upcoming production and see how to purchase tickets.
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Will Premiere at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025
PADDINGTON The Musical will receive its world premiere this Autumn - opening at the Savoy Theatre on 1 November. Full cast, creative team and performance schedule will be announced shortly.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025
PADDINGTON The Musical will receive its world premiere this Autumn - opening at the Savoy Theatre on 1 November. Full cast, creative team and performance schedule will be announced shortly.
Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collection
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020
BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020
BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.
Caroline Harker and Tim McMullan Will Lead RELATIVELY SPEAKING at Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2019
Casting is today announced for Wiltshire Creative's production of Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious West End hit comedy, Relatively Speaking, which runs at Salisbury Playhouse from 4 a?" 28 September.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2019
Casting is today announced for Wiltshire Creative's production of Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious West End hit comedy, Relatively Speaking, which runs at Salisbury Playhouse from 4 a?" 28 September.
Thelma Ruby Returns To The Stage At 93 Years Old For A Limited Run Of MOMMA GOLDA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018
After being crowned 2017 Oldie of the Year and appearing in the first two series of Jack Dee's critically-acclaimed sitcom Bad Move, the ninety-three year old star returns as Golda Meir in this renowned adaptation of William Gibson's Golda.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018
After being crowned 2017 Oldie of the Year and appearing in the first two series of Jack Dee's critically-acclaimed sitcom Bad Move, the ninety-three year old star returns as Golda Meir in this renowned adaptation of William Gibson's Golda.
Rubicon Theatre Presents KING LEAR Starring George Ball
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2018
Rubicon Theatre presents a timely and trenchant production of Shakespeare's tragedy KING LEAR as the centerpiece of the company's 20th Anniversary Season. Directed by Co-Founder James O'Neil, the production features a 20-member cast led by acclaimed actor and company memberGeorge Ball, who has starred in previous Rubicon productions of All My Sons, Man of La Mancha, and Jacques Brel… (New York, L.A., and international companies of the latter).
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2018
Rubicon Theatre presents a timely and trenchant production of Shakespeare's tragedy KING LEAR as the centerpiece of the company's 20th Anniversary Season. Directed by Co-Founder James O'Neil, the production features a 20-member cast led by acclaimed actor and company memberGeorge Ball, who has starred in previous Rubicon productions of All My Sons, Man of La Mancha, and Jacques Brel… (New York, L.A., and international companies of the latter).
BWW Interview: Actor David Birrell On New Musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
by Marianka Swain - Oct 13, 2016
David Birrell's extensive stage work ranges from An Enemy of the People at Octagon Theatre, Bolton, to Spamalot in the West End, as well as several years with the RSC. He's currently playing Badger in the highly anticipated new musical version of The Wind in the Willows, which features a book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowees and an original score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The production begins previews at Theatre Royal, Plymouth on 8 October.
by Marianka Swain - Oct 13, 2016
David Birrell's extensive stage work ranges from An Enemy of the People at Octagon Theatre, Bolton, to Spamalot in the West End, as well as several years with the RSC. He's currently playing Badger in the highly anticipated new musical version of The Wind in the Willows, which features a book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowees and an original score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The production begins previews at Theatre Royal, Plymouth on 8 October.
BWW Review: JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE Brings Favourite Literary Characters To The Stage
by Barry Lenny - Sep 2, 2016
Bertie Wooster is the archetypal English upper class twit.
by Barry Lenny - Sep 2, 2016
Bertie Wooster is the archetypal English upper class twit.
Review Roundup: PERFECT NONSENSE Starring Macfadyen and Mangan
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 14, 2013
Sean Foley's production of Perfect Nonsense starring Matthew Macfadyen and Stephen Mangan opened at the Duke of York's Theatre this week. It runs through 4 March. Sean Foley directs.
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 14, 2013
Sean Foley's production of Perfect Nonsense starring Matthew Macfadyen and Stephen Mangan opened at the Duke of York's Theatre this week. It runs through 4 March. Sean Foley directs.
Encore to Air SHOGUN, PILLARS OF THE EARTH This September
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2012
Following the U.S. television debut of 'The Crimson Petal and the White' on September 10, ENCORE's 'The Big Miniseries Showcase' continues with the premiere of the East meets West classic, SHOGUN on Monday, September 17th at 8pm ET/PT on ENCORE.
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2012
Following the U.S. television debut of 'The Crimson Petal and the White' on September 10, ENCORE's 'The Big Miniseries Showcase' continues with the premiere of the East meets West classic, SHOGUN on Monday, September 17th at 8pm ET/PT on ENCORE.
The Tabard Theatre Presents the 40th Anniversary Production of JUMPERS
by Nicole Heyman - Aug 22, 2012
An acrobat has been murdered at a party given by the manically depressive former musical comedy star, Dotty Moore, to celebrate the accession of a new Radical Liberal government. Her husband George, an ageing professor of moral philosophy, attempts to rehearse a lecture while ignoring the nearby corpse as his wife entertains his university boss and a chorus of gymnasts from the philosophy department. What follows is a murder mystery thriller displaying Tom Stoppard's verbal ingenuity within an anarchic comical setting of adultery, gymnastics and moon landings.
by Nicole Heyman - Aug 22, 2012
An acrobat has been murdered at a party given by the manically depressive former musical comedy star, Dotty Moore, to celebrate the accession of a new Radical Liberal government. Her husband George, an ageing professor of moral philosophy, attempts to rehearse a lecture while ignoring the nearby corpse as his wife entertains his university boss and a chorus of gymnasts from the philosophy department. What follows is a murder mystery thriller displaying Tom Stoppard's verbal ingenuity within an anarchic comical setting of adultery, gymnastics and moon landings.
Richard Pearson Passes Away at 93
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2011
According to published reports, actor Richard Pearson passed away yesterday in a home for retired actors. He was 93 years old.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2011
According to published reports, actor Richard Pearson passed away yesterday in a home for retired actors. He was 93 years old.
Elizabeth Spriggs Dies at 78
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2008
Elizabeth Spriggs died last week at the age of 78.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2008
Elizabeth Spriggs died last week at the age of 78.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael Hordern been in?
Michael Hordern has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael Hordern been in?
Michael Hordern has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Michael Hordern been nominated for?
and Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Rivals.
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