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STAGE CREDITS

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 2005
Mrs. Overall [alternate]

Writing

Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Source Material

Awards and Nominations


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1979 - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright

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Faye Brookes, Brenda Edwards, and Kevin Clifton Will Lead The UK and Ireland Tour of CHICAGO

The cast has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October 2024.
Brand New Shows Set for Week Three at The Fringe

As Week 3 arrives at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, an array of talented artists at theSpaceUK are just embarking on their Fringe journey. See the lineup here!
LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD Announces 5th Anniversary Tour Dates

Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, the celebration of the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure written and performed by Paulus, has announced further tour dates for 2024/25.
Cast and Creatives Set For FLICKER at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

HFH Productions and Bethany Cooper Productions have announced the cast for Gabriella Foley’s Flicker. Zoë Templeman-Young directs Gabriella Foley, Kasper Hilton-Hille and Olivia Michi Shrenzel. The creative team is completed by Sound Designer Beth Lewis.
RITA, SUE, & BOB TOO! Will Embark on a 2025 UK Tour Starring Jake Quickenden

The smash hit stage version of cult classic comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! is set to embark on a new 10-week nationwide tour next spring.
Review Roundup: KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! Opens in the West End

Read the reviews for Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder in the West End! See what the critics are saying, and learn more about the show.
Eugene O'Hare Announced Winner of The Inaugural Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy

At a ceremony held at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night, Irish actor and playwright from County Down, Eugene O’Hare was announced as the winner of Birmingham Rep’s inaugural The Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy.
Sean Foley Will Step Down as Birmingham Rep's Artistic Director

Birmingham Rep announced that Sean Foley will step down as Artistic Director this summer following his forthcoming production of Withnail and I.
Giles Terera and Michael Benz Complete the Cast of POWER OF SAIL at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Giles Terera and Michael Benz join the cast of the European première of Paul Grellong's Power of Sail, directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.
Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Michael Ball & Bradley Jaden to Lead LES MISERABLES Arena Tour

Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden will share the role of Javert in the UK, leading a cast and orchestra of over 65 in the forthcoming World Tour of LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR. Learn more about the tour here including more about the cast, tour dates and more!
Cast Set For POWER OF SAIL at the Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced casting the European première of Paul Grellong’s Power of Sail. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.
Spring/Summer 2024 Tour Dates Set For LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD

Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, the celebration of the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure written and performed by Paulus  will return to delight audiences this year. Learn more about where to catch the show here!
Paulus Will Run A 'Get Your Show On The Road' Workshop in London in February

Veteran cabaret entertainer and educator Paulus (BBC1's All Together Now and ‘King of Cabaret' The Stage), is holding his inaugural Get Your Show on the Road workshop on Sunday 11 February 2024 from 10.30am-4.30pm at BOLD Elephant, London SE1.  
Interview: 'This Show is for Anyone Who Has Ever Wanted to Celebrate the Festive Season in Their Own Way': Ginger Johnson on GINGER ALL THE WAY! at Soho Theatre

Ginger Johnson, the recent winner of series five of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, is currently at the Soho Theatre “for a wild night in by the festive fireside” with her new show, Ginger All the Way!, which will include a range of Christmas classics done in a camp fashion with “more ham than a boxing day buffet.”
Michael Ball and Lucy St. Louis Join Lineup For MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization announced that two-time Olivier Award winner Michael Ball and West End sensation Lucy St. Louis will also headline the previously announced My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert. Tickets are available now.
Seven Dials Playhouse And Hive North's JOCK NIGHT Extended By Popular Demand

Seven Dials Playhouse and Hive North's Jock Night extended by popular demand. Catch the show from October 9th to November 11th, 2023. Press Night on October 12th.
JW3 Comedy Club Opens In Central London This Month

A brand new central London Comedy Club opens its doors from Wednesday 13 September 2023 at JW3 in NW3 with top comedians on the comedy circuit, in an inclusive and intimate venue - the JW3 Comedy Club!
The 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Announces Nominees For Best Comedy Show And Best Newcomer

Long-standing Edinburgh Comedy Awards Director Nica Burns, has today announced the nominees for the biggest prizes in live comedy, Sky Best Comedy Show and DLT Entertainment Best Newcomer celebrating the best up-and-coming comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the Victoria Wood Award to be announced on Saturday 26th August.
Nica Burns Officially Launches The 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Nica Burns, the longstanding Director of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, has officially launched the biggest awards in live comedy at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  
David Paisley Returns to the Stage in Adam Zane's JOCK NIGHT at Seven Dials Playhouse

Soap favourite David Paisley has been cast in Adam Zane's bold new comedy drama Jock Night at Seven Dials Playhouse. This unique exploration of contemporary gay life and relationships is produced by Hive North in association with Seven Dials Playhouse.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Victoria Wood written?

Victoria Wood has written 1 shows including Acorn Antiques (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Victoria Wood been nominated for?

Victoria Wood was nominated for the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for her work in Talent.

What awards has Victoria Wood won?

Victoria Wood won the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for her work in Talent.

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