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Penelope Wilton STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Queen Mother

[West End]
London Tenth Anniversary Celebration, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
1971
Araminta


Penelope Wilton Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actress

Penelope WiltonTaken At Midnight

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Actress

Penelope WiltonThe Chalk Garden

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Actress

Penelope WiltonJohn Gabriel Borkman

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actress

Penelope WiltonThe Deep Blue Sea

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Show Of The Week: Tickets from £30 for BACKSTAIRS BILLY, Starring Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey, Ever Decreasing Circles) and Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast, Nine Perfect Strangers) star in Marcelo Dos Santos’ hilarious new comedy Backstairs Billy, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winning director Michael Grandage.

Review: BACKSTAIRS BILLY, Duke of York's Theatre

As the curtain rises, we’re met with a sea of pink – pink damask walls and heavy pink velvet curtains, with pink and white flowers adorning every available surface. This is the Garden Room at Clarence House (brilliantly designed by Christopher Oram), and the year is 1979.

Review Roundup: BACKSTAIRS BILLY, Starring Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans

Michael Grandage Company just celebrated opening night of Marcelo Dos Santos’ new comedy Backstairs Billy which looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon. Michael Grandage directs Penelope Wilton as the Queen Mother and Luke Evans as Billy.

Full Cast Set For The World Premiere of BACKSTAIRS BILLY

The full cast has been announced for the world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy which looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon. Find out who is starring here!

Michael Grandage Will Direct Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in the World Première of BACKSTAIRS BILLY

The world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon.

Rebecca Thornhill and Evelyn Hoskins Will Lead GYPSY at The Mill at Sonning Theatre

Rebecca Thornhill will star as Mama Rose and Evelyn Hoskins will play her daughter Louise in 'Gypsy' at The Mill at Sonning Theatre, running from 24 May - 15 July, 2023.

Over £75,000 Has Been Raised For Acting For Others at This Year's ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Ivy, West Street

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that over £75,000 has been raised at this year's One Night Only that returned to The Ivy, West Street on Sunday 4 December for the first time following the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Free CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOPS: With World Renown Acting Teacher Giles Foreman Announced In NYC And LA

Free three hour character transformation workshops with world renown acting teacher Giles Foreman will be held in person in New York City and Los Angeles. 

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of ORLANDO at the Garrick Theatre

Orlando officially opened last night at London's Garrick Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Cast Announced For SALT-WATER MOON at Finborough Theatre

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the UK premiere of David French's classic Salt-Water Moon opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 January 2023 (Press Nights: Thursday, 5 January 2023 and Friday, 6 January 2023 at 7.30pm). It's a splendid moon-filled night in Coley's Point in 1926.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Now Streaming Exclusively on Peacock

'Downton Abbey: A New Era' reunites the original principal cast, including Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA to Stream on Peacock

The film includes Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Tuppence Middleton, Lesley Nichol, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. 

VIDEO: Watch a Recap of the First DOWNTON ABBEY Film

The original principal cast of DOWNTON ABBEY will all once again return for the second film. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï will join the cast. Watch the recap of the first film now!

VIDEO: Colin Firth & Matthew Macfadyen Star in OPERATION MINCEMEAT Trailer

The film stars Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilton, and Johnny Flynn. It’s 1943. The Allies are determined to break Hitler’s grip on occupied Europe, and plan to launch an all-out assault on Sicily; but they face an impossible challenge - how to protect the invasion force from potential annihilation.

Official DOWNTON ABBEY Podcast to Launch Ahead of New Film

A brand new weekly re-watch podcast, Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast, hosted by Rotten Tomatoes awards editor Jacqueline Coley and broadcaster Anita Rani, features exclusive interviews and unrivalled behind-the-scenes access to the cast & creatives behind one of the world’s most beloved historical drama franchises.

VIDEO: New DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Film Trailer Released

From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast, including Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Imelda Staunton, Laura Haddock, and more.

Photo: Check Out a New DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Poster

The original principal cast of DOWNTON ABBEY will all once again return for the second film. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï will join the cast. The official trailer will be released tomorrow, February 15.

Netflix Sets AFTER LIFE Season Three Premiere

The critically acclaimed comedy-drama created by and starring Ricky Gervais returns for its final season with six new episodes. Set in the small fictitious town of Tambury, the show follows Tony, a writer for the local newspaper whose life is upended after his wife dies from cancer.

Jermyn Street Theatre Announces Outsiders Season

Today, Jermyn Street Theatre announces its Spring 2022 season. The Outsiders Season, which runs from mid-January to early July, features a World premiere by one of the UK's most respected playwrights, two European premieres, one London premiere and an eagerly awaited transfer of a critically praised musical thriller.

VIDEO: Watch the DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Teaser Trailer

The original principal cast of Downton Abbey will all once again return for the second film, including Harry Hadden-Paton, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Kevin Doyle, Allen Leech, and more.  In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï will join the cast. 

Penelope Wilton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Penelope Wilton has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Penelope Wilton has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

Penelope Wilton's first West End show was Pinter at the Pinter which opened in 2018

Penelope Wilton has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She has been nominated for Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for her performances in "Taken At Midnight," "The Chalk Garden," "John Gabriel Borkman," and "The Deep Blue Sea." She was also nominated for the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for her role in "The Chalk Garden." Additionally, she received a nomination for Actress of the Year in a New Play at the Olivier Awards for her performance in "The Secret Rapture."

Penelope Wilton has won several awards throughout her career. She received the Best Actress award at the Olivier Awards for her performance in "Taken At Midnight." Additionally, she was honored with the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for her role in "The Chalk Garden." These accolades highlight her talent and the recognition she has received for her exceptional performances on stage.

Penelope Wilton's next show will be Backstairs Billy which opens on 11/7/2023 on West End.

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