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Rebecca Thornhill was born in Dartford, England and trained at the Arts Educational School until 1988. While still a student, she appeared in cabaret at the Royal Albert Hall, the Waldorf Hotel and Maxims de Paris in London. Her first professional engagement was at a Dougie Square Spectacular in Cannes. She appeared in the TV film "Eye on L.A!" as well as a cinema advertisement for Levi Jeans. In 1994 she toured in a production of "Me, and My Girl."

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Rebecca Thornhill STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2021
Mrs. Wormwood [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Original Production, 2013
Karen Holmes

[West End]
London Revival, 2006
Julie

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Winifred Banks [Replacement]

[West End]
London Revival, 2003
Evelyn Nesbit

[West End]
Original London Production, 2000
Sukie [Replacement]

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1998
Gertie Cummings

[West End]
London Production, 1997
Babette


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REHAB THE MUSICAL Will Transfer to the West End

Following a 2022 run at the Playground Theatre, Rehab, will once again bring you on an emotional journey through the soaring highs, and tragic lows, of the ‘guests' of the Glade Rehab Centre – this time at an exciting new venue

Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and More Nominated For 2023 UK Theatre Awards

The nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced. Among those with many nominees are Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and more. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Review: GYPSY, The Mill At Sonning

One thing is certain in the world of theatre: there will always be revivals of Gypsy. The combination of Arthur Laurents' layered book, Jule Styne's razzmatazz-filled score and the incisive, character-driven lyrics by Stephen Sondheim has made the show an enduring hit.

Photos: First Look at Rebecca Thornhill, Evelyn Hoskins & More in GYPSY at The Mill at Sonning

Get a first look at photos of Gypsy starring Rebecca Thornhill as Mama Rose and Evelyn Hoskins as Louise!

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY (UK TOUR), New Wimbledon Theatre

If John Steinbeck had been asked to create a musical, it may have looked something like this. Soundtracked by the songs of Bob Dylan, Girl From The North Country is, at heart, a bleak meditation on untimely death; not just physically due to illness, murder and suicide (though that’s here too) but also spiritually due to the death of ambition, the death of hope and, most cruelly, the death of love.

Full Cast Announced For GYPSY at The Mill at Sonning

The full cast has been announced for 'Gypsy' at The Mill at Sonning Theatre, running from 24 May - 15 July, 2023.

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.

Photos: First Look at GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Dublin & UK Tour

The new Dublin & UK Tour production of Girl From The North Country is opening tonight in Dublin at the 3 Olympia Theatre. Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan. The production embarks on its first UK tour in August following its opening tonight. Get a first look at photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

All new rehearsal images has been released from the new Dublin & UK Tour production of Girl From The North Country.

Full Casting Announced For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Dublin and UK Tour

Full casting is today announced for the award-winning smash-hit production of Girl From  The North Country, written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The  Weir, The Seafarer) with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan.

BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY, King's Theatre, Glasgow

Hairspray has returned to Glasgow at the nicest “Kings” in town! The show follows the antics of aspiring teen dancer, Tracy Turner, and her dreams of dancing on TV and ending segregation in her 1960s Baltimore community.

John Thomson Will Join HAIRSPRAY at Blackpool Winter Gardens This Christmas

Television and comedy star John Thomson (Cold Feet, The Fast Show) will join the smash hit UK tour of Hairspray as Wilbur Turnblad this Christmas for three weeks at Blackpool Winter Gardens (13 December – 2 January).

Brenda Edwards, Norman Pace and Alex Bourne Will Star in HAIRSPRAY at Theatre Royal Brighton

It has been announced that musical theatre star and television presenter Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, The X Factor, Loose Women and Songs of Praise) will star as Motormouth Maybelle in the UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray.  Comedy legend Norman Pace (ITV's The Hale and Pace Show) will play Wilbur Turnblad alongside West End leading man Alex Bourne (Annie, Mamma Mia!, We Will Rock You) as Edna Turnblad.

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of CAKE & THE MAN IN THE CEILING, Part of MTFESTUK 2021

MTFESTUK 2021sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and giving audiences an insight into the process of creating new work and the art of collaboration.

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of MTFESTUK 2021 Musicals FAR FROM HEAVEN & #50DAYS

The Festival sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and giving audiences an insight into the process of creating new work and the art of collaboration.

Brenda Edwards, Norman Pace and Alex Bourne Join The Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour

Musical theatre star and television presenter Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, The X Factor, Loose Women and Songs of Praise) will star as Motormouth Maybelle in the UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray. 

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of February 15 - THE WELLSONGS PROJECT, Survival Guide For SIX Fans, and More!

This week's list includes The Wellsongs Project, featuring Kate Baldwin, Ethan Slater, and more. Plus, check out Don't Lose Your Head: Life Lessons from the Six Ex-Wives of Henry VIII, which has been described as 'An Unofficial Survival Guide for Fans of the Musical Six.'

BWW Review: ONE NIGHT ONLY PRESENTS... FROM HERE TO ETERNITY

Last night certainly was a theatrical experience like no other as we celebrated the musical production of From Here To Eternity on the only platform we are currently able to do these things - online. The show played in the West End for six months across 2013-2014 where it gained a huge fan following, many of whom were in attendance from all over the world last night.

Over £600,000 Raised For Acting For Others COVID-19 Fund

Theatrical charity, Acting For Others will distribute funds raised across its 14 member charities to support theatre workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sir Tim Rice, Stuart Brayson and Original Cast Members of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY to Reunite for ONE NIGHT ONLY

SimG Productions and Musical Theatre Radio have joined forces to present 'One Night Only' on Monday 22nd June at 7.30pm (GMT). This unique, virtual, interactive event will reunite cast and creatives from the original West End production of 'From Here To Eternity'.

Rebecca Thornhill FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Rebecca Thornhill has not appeared on Broadway.

Rebecca Thornhill has appeared on London's West End in 8 shows.

Rebecca Thornhill's first West End show was Beauty and the Beast which opened in 1997

Rebecca Thornhill has been nominated for the Best Supporting Performance in a Musical category at the Olivier Awards for her role in "Singin' In The Rain".

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