Sophie Thompson
Latest News on Sophie Thompson:
EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full List! (Mar 5, 2026)
Jordan Matthew Brown, Caroline Festa and More to Star in ZACK at Mint Theater (Jan 23, 2026)
Review: WHEN WE ARE MARRIED, Donmar Warehouse (Dec 18, 2025)
EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full List! (Mar 5, 2026)
Jordan Matthew Brown, Caroline Festa and More to Star in ZACK at Mint Theater (Jan 23, 2026)
Review: WHEN WE ARE MARRIED, Donmar Warehouse (Dec 18, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actress in a Musical
Sophie ThompsonGuys And Dolls
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actress
Sophie Thompson, Clybourne Park
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Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress in a Musical
Sophie Thompson, Into The Woods
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress in a Musical
Sophie ThompsonInto The Woods
Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical
Sophie Thompson, Company
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Sophie ThompsonWildest Dreams
Videos
VIDEO: Watch the Teaser Trailer For the Streaming Production LITTLE WARS
by Stephi Wild - 2020-10-27 07:22:15
STAGE TUBE: First Look at the New Trailer for GUYS & DOLLS at London's Savoy Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-12-03 16:15:44
STAGE TUBE: Meet Jamie Parker, Siubhan Harrison, David Haig and Sophie Thompson of GUYS & DOLLS
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-11-03 07:49:36
News
EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!
Jordan Matthew Brown, Caroline Festa and More to Star in ZACK at Mint Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Mint Theater Company has revealed the complete cast of Zack, led by Jordan Matthew Brown in the title role of Zack by Harold Brighouse, Caroline Festa and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Mint Theater Company has revealed the complete cast of Zack, led by Jordan Matthew Brown in the title role of Zack by Harold Brighouse, Caroline Festa and more.
Review: WHEN WE ARE MARRIED, Donmar Warehouse
by Gary Naylor - Dec 18, 2025
Perfect medicine for the winter blues
by Gary Naylor - Dec 18, 2025
Perfect medicine for the winter blues
Photos: Siobhan Finneran, Samantha Spiro and More in WHEN WE ARE MARRIED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
You can now get a first look at When We Are Married at the Donmar Warehouse. Three couples, highly respected pillars of the Yorkshire community, gather to celebrate their joint silver wedding anniversaries.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
You can now get a first look at When We Are Married at the Donmar Warehouse. Three couples, highly respected pillars of the Yorkshire community, gather to celebrate their joint silver wedding anniversaries.
Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
Pianist Han Chen to be Presented In Williams Schuman Award Concerts At Miller Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025
The pianist Han Chen will participate in the William Schuman Award Concert at Columbia University's Miller Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025
The pianist Han Chen will participate in the William Schuman Award Concert at Columbia University's Miller Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
JUNIPER BLOOD, THE MAIDS, and WHEN WE ARE MARRIED Set For Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
With the critically acclaimed revival of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel currently playing, Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced three new plays for Autumn 2025/26.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
With the critically acclaimed revival of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel currently playing, Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced three new plays for Autumn 2025/26.
The Many Actors Make Art (MAMA) Exhibition Returns to Brixton
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
The Many Actors Make Art (MAMA) exhibition returns for its third time at Downstairs at The Department Store in Brixton, offering a platform for theatre actors and creatives to showcase their talents beyond the stage through visual art.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025
The Many Actors Make Art (MAMA) exhibition returns for its third time at Downstairs at The Department Store in Brixton, offering a platform for theatre actors and creatives to showcase their talents beyond the stage through visual art.
Miller Theatre At Columbia University Reveals 2025-26 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
Miller Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season—a combination of new and early music, as seen through its core series Composer Portraits, Early Music, and Jazz, alongside community hits Morningside Lights and Pop-Up Concerts.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
Miller Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season—a combination of new and early music, as seen through its core series Composer Portraits, Early Music, and Jazz, alongside community hits Morningside Lights and Pop-Up Concerts.
Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2025
Some diamonds in the rough, but why can't we choose for ourselves from the BBC archive?
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2025
Some diamonds in the rough, but why can't we choose for ourselves from the BBC archive?
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players 50th Anniversary Season Continues with THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will present one of Gilbert & Sullivan's most famed works, The Pirates of Penzance for a limited engagement of six performances on January 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2025 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, between 10th and 11thAvenues).
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will present one of Gilbert & Sullivan's most famed works, The Pirates of Penzance for a limited engagement of six performances on January 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2025 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, between 10th and 11thAvenues).
Review: PRESENT LAUGHTER, National Theatre At Home
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Nov 29, 2024
A festive treat lands just in time for Christmas
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Nov 29, 2024
A festive treat lands just in time for Christmas
Cast Set For HANSEL AND GRETEL at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast for Hansel and Gretel. Following last year’s run, this year's production is the Brothers Grimm’s classic story, with brand new songs.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast for Hansel and Gretel. Following last year’s run, this year's production is the Brothers Grimm’s classic story, with brand new songs.
Winter Season Set For National Theatre at Home With Andrew Scott, Ralph Fiennes, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024
National Theatre at Home, the National Theatre's pioneering streaming platform, has announced a collection of iconic productions and heartwarming stories are set to join the platform for the festive season.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024
National Theatre at Home, the National Theatre's pioneering streaming platform, has announced a collection of iconic productions and heartwarming stories are set to join the platform for the festive season.
Review: THE BALLAD OF HATTIE AND JAMES, Kiln Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 19, 2024
Somewhere in King’s Cross, a middle-aged woman sits at a piano and plays an original piece with surprising fluency. There begins Samuel Adamson’s tumultuous tale of two teenage musical prodigies whose lives become thoroughly entangled.
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 19, 2024
Somewhere in King’s Cross, a middle-aged woman sits at a piano and plays an original piece with surprising fluency. There begins Samuel Adamson’s tumultuous tale of two teenage musical prodigies whose lives become thoroughly entangled.
Review: NYGASP's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER Hit the Right Notes
by Sharon Ellman - Apr 8, 2024
This reviewer was completely in awe of such talent at the double-header of Gilbert and Sullivan's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER at Kaye Playhouse on April 7th!
by Sharon Ellman - Apr 8, 2024
This reviewer was completely in awe of such talent at the double-header of Gilbert and Sullivan's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER at Kaye Playhouse on April 7th!
Cast Set For New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' THE SORCERER and TRIAL BY JURY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will conclude the 49th season with a double bill of Gilbert & Sullivan’s first two extant collaborations, The Sorcerer and Trial By Jury.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will conclude the 49th season with a double bill of Gilbert & Sullivan’s first two extant collaborations, The Sorcerer and Trial By Jury.
Keegan Hosts Special Engagement with Northern Ireland's c21 Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
The Keegan Theatre has announced a special engagement with c21 Theatre Company, a Northern Irish touring theater company that champions new works and innovative storytelling.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
The Keegan Theatre has announced a special engagement with c21 Theatre Company, a Northern Irish touring theater company that champions new works and innovative storytelling.
Video: Watch MGM+'s BELGRAVIA: THE NEXT CHAPTER Trailer From THE GILDED AGE Creators
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023
The series stars Harriet Slater as “Clara Trenchard (née Dunn)”, Benjamin Wainwright as “Frederick Trenchard”, Edward Bluemel as “Dr. Stephen Ellerby”, Toby Regbo as “Rev. James Trenchard”, Hannah Onslow as “Emily Dunn”, Sophie Thompson as “Mrs. Dunn”, Claude Perron as “The Marquise D’Etagnac”, and more. Watch the video trailer now!
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023
The series stars Harriet Slater as “Clara Trenchard (née Dunn)”, Benjamin Wainwright as “Frederick Trenchard”, Edward Bluemel as “Dr. Stephen Ellerby”, Toby Regbo as “Rev. James Trenchard”, Hannah Onslow as “Emily Dunn”, Sophie Thompson as “Mrs. Dunn”, Claude Perron as “The Marquise D’Etagnac”, and more. Watch the video trailer now!
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Begin 49th Season With PATIENCE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) begins its expanded 49th season with its picturesque production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic send up of generational fads, Patience, not seen since 2017. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) begins its expanded 49th season with its picturesque production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic send up of generational fads, Patience, not seen since 2017. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sophie Thompson been in?
Sophie Thompson has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Sophie Thompson been in?
Sophie Thompson has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
What was Sophie Thompson's first West End show?
Sophie Thompson's first West End show was Company which opened in 1995
What awards has Sophie Thompson been nominated for?
Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Guys And Dolls, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for Clybourne Park, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Into The Woods, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Into The Woods, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Company and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Wildest Dreams.
What awards has Sophie Thompson won?
Sophie Thompson won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Into The Woods.
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