Sara Kestelman
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on Sara Kestelman:
Ronald Blythe's AKENFIELD Revived In Local Staging (Sep 3, 2025)
Postcript Productions to Present Richard Nelson’s THE APPLE FAMILY and THE GABRIELS at Park Theatre (Aug 19, 2025)
Over £70,000 Raised At The Acting For Others West End Flea Market (May 24, 2023)
Ronald Blythe's AKENFIELD Revived In Local Staging (Sep 3, 2025)
Postcript Productions to Present Richard Nelson’s THE APPLE FAMILY and THE GABRIELS at Park Theatre (Aug 19, 2025)
Over £70,000 Raised At The Acting For Others West End Flea Market (May 24, 2023)
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Zardoz
[ 1974 ] May
[ 1974 ] May
Lisztomania
[ 1975 ] Princess Carolyn
[ 1975 ] Princess Carolyn
Break of Day
[ 1976 ] Alice
[ 1976 ] Alice
Lady Jane
[ 1986 ] Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk
[ 1986 ] Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk
The Last Sparks of Sundown
[ 2014 ] Lydia Fairweather
[ 2014 ] Lydia Fairweather
The Physician II
[ 2025 ] Morrigan
[ 2025 ] Morrigan
TV Shows
Casualty
Mary Wynne, Geraldine Masters
Mary Wynne, Geraldine Masters
Crown Court
Ann Merritt QC, Ann Merrit
Ann Merritt QC, Ann Merrit
Holby City
Lillian Kendall, Clarice Parker, Lillie Mason
Lillian Kendall, Clarice Parker, Lillie Mason
Trial & Retribution
Judge Emily Hillard
Judge Emily Hillard
Slow Horses
[ 2022-2025 ] Lena
[ 2022-2025 ] Lena
Awards and Nominations
winner
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical
Sara Kestelman, Cabaret
Olivier Awards - 1983 - Actress of the Year in a New Play
Sara KestelmanThe Custom Of The Country
News
Ronald Blythe's AKENFIELD Revived In Local Staging
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Fifty years after Sir Peter Hall turned Ronald Blythe's best-known work Akenfield into a film, his daughter Jenny Hall will be directing the landmark work on rural Suffolk as a stage production.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Fifty years after Sir Peter Hall turned Ronald Blythe's best-known work Akenfield into a film, his daughter Jenny Hall will be directing the landmark work on rural Suffolk as a stage production.
Postcript Productions to Present Richard Nelson’s THE APPLE FAMILY and THE GABRIELS at Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
PostScript Productions will present rehearsed readings of Richard Nelson’s The Apple Family (Aug. 25) and The Gabriels (Sept. 1) at London’s Park Theatre. Featuring casts led by Jemma Redgrave, Owen Teale, Sara Kestelman, and Olivia Williams.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
PostScript Productions will present rehearsed readings of Richard Nelson’s The Apple Family (Aug. 25) and The Gabriels (Sept. 1) at London’s Park Theatre. Featuring casts led by Jemma Redgrave, Owen Teale, Sara Kestelman, and Olivia Williams.
Over £70,000 Raised At The Acting For Others West End Flea Market
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023
Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that more than £70,000 was raised at their most successful West End Flea Market to date, held on Saturday 20 May at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, with thousands of people enjoying the fun!
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023
Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that more than £70,000 was raised at their most successful West End Flea Market to date, held on Saturday 20 May at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, with thousands of people enjoying the fun!
Review: THE MILK TRAIN DOESN'T STOP HERE ANYMORE, Charing Cross Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 4, 2022
1960s Williams' play that cannot capture the magic of his work in the previous two decades
by Gary Naylor - Oct 4, 2022
1960s Williams' play that cannot capture the magic of his work in the previous two decades
Photos: First Look at Linda Marlowe & Sara Kestelman in THE MILK TRAIN DOESN'T STOP HERE ANYMORE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022
Tennessee Williams' rarely performed 'The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore', an extraordinary play set on an exclusive mountaintop villa off the Amalfi coast, is now playing at Charing Cross Theatre through 23 October, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022
Tennessee Williams' rarely performed 'The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore', an extraordinary play set on an exclusive mountaintop villa off the Amalfi coast, is now playing at Charing Cross Theatre through 23 October, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!
Linda Marlowe and Sara Kestelman to Star in THE MILK TRAIN DOESN'T STOP HERE ANYMORE at Charing Cross Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2022
Tennessee Williams’ rarely performed ‘The Milk Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore’, an extraordinary play set on an exclusive mountaintop villa off the Amalfi coast, is coming to Charing Cross Theatre 26 September - 23 October, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2022
Tennessee Williams’ rarely performed ‘The Milk Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore’, an extraordinary play set on an exclusive mountaintop villa off the Amalfi coast, is coming to Charing Cross Theatre 26 September - 23 October, 2022.
SHAKE Festival Present Rehearsed Reading of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2021
Jenny Caron Hall, Artistic Director of SHAKE Festival, today announces a rehearsed reading of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Following the success of previous livestreams, The Tempest, and Sonnets & Carols, the latest reading, directed by Caron Hall, will be streamed live for one night only on Wednesday 31 March at 7.30pm.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2021
Jenny Caron Hall, Artistic Director of SHAKE Festival, today announces a rehearsed reading of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Following the success of previous livestreams, The Tempest, and Sonnets & Carols, the latest reading, directed by Caron Hall, will be streamed live for one night only on Wednesday 31 March at 7.30pm.
Review Roundup: Tony Kushner Adapts THE VISIT at The National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2020
The Visit plays on the Olivier Stage at The National Theatre. Based on the play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt adapted by Tony Kushner, original English version by Maurice Valency. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2020
The Visit plays on the Olivier Stage at The National Theatre. Based on the play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt adapted by Tony Kushner, original English version by Maurice Valency. Read the reviews!
BWW Review: THE VISIT, National Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Feb 14, 2020
Three years after the National's enthralling revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America, the playwright returns with his new adaptation of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's tragicomic 1956 parable a?' which has also been turned into an Ingrid Bergman-starring film and a Kander and Ebb musical.
by Marianka Swain - Feb 14, 2020
Three years after the National's enthralling revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America, the playwright returns with his new adaptation of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's tragicomic 1956 parable a?' which has also been turned into an Ingrid Bergman-starring film and a Kander and Ebb musical.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE VISIT at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2020
The Visit plays on the Olivier Stage at The National Theatre until 13 May.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2020
The Visit plays on the Olivier Stage at The National Theatre until 13 May.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE VISIT at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2020
In the town of Slurry, New York, post-war recession has bitten. Claire Zachanassian, improbably beautiful and impenetrably terrifying, returns to her hometown as the world's richest woman. The locals hope her arrival signals a change in their fortunes, but they soon realise that prosperity will only come at a terrible price.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2020
In the town of Slurry, New York, post-war recession has bitten. Claire Zachanassian, improbably beautiful and impenetrably terrifying, returns to her hometown as the world's richest woman. The locals hope her arrival signals a change in their fortunes, but they soon realise that prosperity will only come at a terrible price.
THE VISIT Begins Rehearsals at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2019
In the town of Slurry, New York, post-war recession has bitten. Claire Zachanassian, improbably beautiful and impenetrably terrifying, returns to her hometown as the world's richest woman. The locals hope her arrival signals a change in their fortunes, but they soon realise that prosperity will only come at a terrible price.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2019
In the town of Slurry, New York, post-war recession has bitten. Claire Zachanassian, improbably beautiful and impenetrably terrifying, returns to her hometown as the world's richest woman. The locals hope her arrival signals a change in their fortunes, but they soon realise that prosperity will only come at a terrible price.
National Theatre Announces December 2019 " June 2020 Lineup; ROMEO & JULIET, SEA SICK, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019
The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for December 2019 - June 2020.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019
The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for December 2019 - June 2020.
National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019
The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019
The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020
The National Theatre Announces 15 Productions Of New Plays And Fresh Adaptations By Leading Writers
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2019
The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2019
The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.
Winners Announced For Acting For Others' Golden Bucket Awards 2019
by Julie Musbach - Feb 15, 2019
Theatrical charity, Acting for Others today announces the winners for the Golden Bucket Awards 2019. The ceremony took place at the Prince of Wales Theatre and was hosted by Carl Mullaney. The awards celebrate some of the most supportive and successful fundraisers who have helped the charity raise over £400K in the last twelve months both through bucket collections across UK theatres and a variety of events throughout the year.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 15, 2019
Theatrical charity, Acting for Others today announces the winners for the Golden Bucket Awards 2019. The ceremony took place at the Prince of Wales Theatre and was hosted by Carl Mullaney. The awards celebrate some of the most supportive and successful fundraisers who have helped the charity raise over £400K in the last twelve months both through bucket collections across UK theatres and a variety of events throughout the year.
BWW Review: PARADISE, Hampstead Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 8, 2019
Dusty Hughes' new play sees Hampstead Theatre putting together veterans of the venue. From Alice Hamilton at the direction (previously at the helm of Every Day I Make Greatness Happen earlier in the season) to Sara Kestelman (Filthy Business among others), the team is almost fully comprised of artists who've previously worked at that address, including Hughes, who premiered Bad Language in 1983 starrting Alan Rickman.
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 8, 2019
Dusty Hughes' new play sees Hampstead Theatre putting together veterans of the venue. From Alice Hamilton at the direction (previously at the helm of Every Day I Make Greatness Happen earlier in the season) to Sara Kestelman (Filthy Business among others), the team is almost fully comprised of artists who've previously worked at that address, including Hughes, who premiered Bad Language in 1983 starrting Alan Rickman.
Hampstead Theatre Announced First Three Productions of 2019
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2018
Hampstead Theatre has announced the first three productions of 2019.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2018
Hampstead Theatre has announced the first three productions of 2019.
Shakespeare's Globe To Host Andrew Logan's Fourteenth Alternative Miss World
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2018
Following a sell-out show in 2014, Shakespeare's Globe is delighted to announce the return of Andrew Logan's Alternative Miss World on Saturday 20 October. Joining Andrew as co-host will be actor Sara Kestelman.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2018
Following a sell-out show in 2014, Shakespeare's Globe is delighted to announce the return of Andrew Logan's Alternative Miss World on Saturday 20 October. Joining Andrew as co-host will be actor Sara Kestelman.
BWW CLOSE UP: NINE. El musical
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 23, 2018
El proximo 7 de junio tendra lugar en el Teatro Amaya de Madrid el estreno de la nueva produccion de NINEde la mano de Showtime Producciones, y para hacer la espera un poco mas llevadera, que mejor ocasion para hacer un repaso por la historia de este musical hasta nuestros dias.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 23, 2018
El proximo 7 de junio tendra lugar en el Teatro Amaya de Madrid el estreno de la nueva produccion de NINEde la mano de Showtime Producciones, y para hacer la espera un poco mas llevadera, que mejor ocasion para hacer un repaso por la historia de este musical hasta nuestros dias.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sara Kestelman been in?
Sara Kestelman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Sara Kestelman been in?
Sara Kestelman has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
What was Sara Kestelman's first West End show?
Sara Kestelman's first West End show was Cabaret which opened in 1993
What awards has Sara Kestelman been nominated for?
Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Cabaret and Actress of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for The Custom Of The Country.
What awards has Sara Kestelman won?
Sara Kestelman won the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for her role in Cabaret.
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