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Willy Russell

Birth Place: ENGLAND

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Willy Russell STAGE CREDITS

Willy Russell Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
writer

Writing

Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter

Willy Russell Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Book of a Musical

Willy Russell , Blood Brothers

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding New Play

Willy Russell, Shirley Valentine

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Comedy of the Year

Willy RussellShirley Valentine

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Musical of the Year

Willy Russell, Blood Brothers

Olivier Awards - 1983 - Musical of the Year

Willy Russell, Blood Brothers

Olivier Awards - 1980 - Comedy of the Year

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Willy Russell News

Over £70,000 Raised At The Acting For Others West End Flea Market

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!

SHIRLEY VALENTINE Starring Sheridan Smith Celebrates 100 Sold Out Performances at The Duke of York's Theatre

The West End production of Willy Russell’s award-winning comedy Shirley Valentine starring Sheridan Smith tonight celebrates 100 performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London’s West End, with all 100 shows selling out.

JOHN B. KEANE'S THE MATCHMAKER To Play At Gaiety Theatre 8- 10 June

Due to many requests and overwhelming demand,  Michael Scott's iconic production of JOHN B. KEANE'S hilarious dramatic comedy THE MATCHMAKER starring Jon Kenny and Norma Sheahan is back at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin for three days only 8-10th June 2023! This production has been totally selling out theatres across the country with queues at the box office of many theatres and SOLD OUT notices posted on the doors of many others.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS & More Set for The Capitol Theatre Spring & Summer Season

The Capitol Theatre Port Hope has released a summer season filled with live theatre, concerts, comedy, and a galvanising series of special events.

Cape May Stage Sets 2023 Season Featuring SHIRLEY VALENTINE, Carole J. Bufford & More

Cape May Stage has announced its 34th season as Cape May's premier professional theater. They invite you to join them as they present the 2023 season filled with award- winning plays that will entertain you, make you feel, and make you think, all while enjoying an intimate theatrical experience in the historic Robert Shackleton Playhouse.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Sheridan Smith in SHIRLEY VALENTINE?

Sheridan Smith appears in the latest revival of a woman's quest to find herself after years of boredom and frustration. But what did the critics think?

Review: SHIRLEY VALENTINE, The Duke Of York's Theatre

Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine is nearly forty years old and, despite being firmly set in the 1980's, its issues of loneliness, bravery and the need for personal fulfilment still resonate deeply.

GUYS & DOLLS Leads our Top Ten London Shows for March

Spring is finally here and March is filled to bursting with some incredible shows.

Photos: First Look at Sheridan Smith in SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Duke of York's Theatre

All new photos have been released of Sheridan Smith in Willy Russell’s SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Duke of York’s Theatre, as the production begins performances tonight, Friday 17 February.

Tickets from just £24 for SHIRLEY VALENTINE

Tickets from just £24 for Shirley Valentine, starring Sheridan Smith

Photos: See Sheridan Smith in Rehearsals for SHIRLEY VALENTINE at The Duke of York's Theatre

Get a first look at photos of Sheridan Smith in rehearsals for SHIRLEY VALENTINE at The Duke of York’s Theatre!

Gray O'Brien Will Star In Perth Theatre's EDUCATING RITA

Award-winning ex-Corrie favourite, Scottish film and television actor Gray O'Brien is taking on the iconic role of Frank in Perth Theatre's production of Educating Rita.

SHIRLEY VALENTINE to be Presented at Metro Theatre in January

Metro Theatre will present Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell Thursday to Saturday, January 14 to January 29, 2023.

Sheridan Smith in SHIRLEY VALENTINE Extends Due To Demand

Sheridan Smith ,who just three days ago announced her return to the West End in Willy Russell's SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Duke of York's Theatre for 12 weeks, has now announced that she will extend that run by another three weeks due to phenomenal demand following the tickets going on sale.

Sheridan Smith Will Return to the West End in SHIRLEY VALENTINE in February 2023

A new production of Willy Russell's classic comedy SHIRLEY VALENTINE, starring Sheridan Smith and directed by Matthew Dunster, is coming to London's Duke of York's Theatre from Friday 17 February 2023 for 12 Weeks.

Photos: First Look at RITA, SUE, & BOB TOO! at St Helens Theatre Royal

St Helens-born actor Michael Parr – best known for his role as an Emmerdale bad boy – came home to perform in his hometown last night in the raucous comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! receiving a rapturous welcome. Check out all new photos here!

Michael Parr Stars in RITA, SUE, AND BOB TOO in St Helens Next Week

St Helens-born actor Michael Parr – best known for his role as an Emmerdale bad boy – is returning to his hometown next week to star in raucous comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! 

Review: SHIRLEY VALENTINE, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Shirley Valentine is a celebration of women, freedom and what it means to find yourself again. We meet Shirley, a bored, middle-aged wife and mother, when she’s contemplating what has happened to her youth, feeling stagnant and in a rut. Her children are all grown up and she frequently talks to the wall in her kitchen while preparing her husband’s regular evening meal of egg and chips. When her best friend offers to pay for a trip for two to Greece, she packs her bags, leaves a note on the cupboard door in the kitchen, and heads off for a fortnight of rest and relaxation. In Greece, she meets Costas, rediscovers herself, finds happiness, and everything she has been missing. She realises that there is more to life than the dull, mundane existence she leads back home. So now, Shirley has a big decision to make.

Vertigo Theatre Productions Announces Cast of BOUND Stage Adaptation

Award winning Vertigo Theatre Productions have announced the lead cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of the acclaimed movie BOUND written by the legendary Wachowskis (The Matrix, V For Vendetta, Cloud Atlas, Sense8) and adapted to the stage by Craig Hepworth (Porno Chic, Exam, Noir).

Hail MACBETH As It Returns To The Epstein Theatre Liverpool

Shakespeare’s most brilliant and bloody tragedy is returning to Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre this autumn.

Willy Russell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Willy Russell has written 3 shows including Blood Brothers (Bookwriter), John, Paul, George, Ringo...and Bert (Composer/Lyricist), Shirley Valentine (Playwright).

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Blood Brothers , Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Shirley Valentine , Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Shirley Valentine , Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Blood Brothers Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Blood Brothers and Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Educating Rita .

Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Shirley Valentine Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Blood Brothersand Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Educating Rita.

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