David Walliams
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BIO
David Walliams has taken the literary world by storm and his brilliantly funny stories are adored by children the world over. He has achieved unprecedented critical acclaim and quickly developed a reputation as a natural successor to Roald Dahl. His books have been translated into over 45 languages and sold over 9.5 million copies in the UK alone. One of his most successful titles Gangsta Granny was adapted for the stage in November 2015 by Birmingham Stage Company and continued on tour until January 2017.
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Award for Comedy
David Walliams, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Videos
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BILLIONAIRE BOY at Bloomsbury Theatre in an All New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-30 09:51:05
VIDEO: Facebook Watch Presents 'An Evening with Elton John'
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-25 15:05:39
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for Michael Grandage Company's RED
by Stephi Wild - 2018-02-16 08:26:04
News
Matt Lucas Joins OLIVER! West End Cast For Six Weeks Only
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Matt Lucas will star as Fagin in Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, for 6 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre in London beginning in September. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Matt Lucas will star as Fagin in Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, for 6 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre in London beginning in September. Learn more here!
Robbie Scott Departs TRAINSPOTTING Due to Injury; Lewis Kidd Takes Over Role of 'Renton'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Trainspotting the Musical has shared a casting update for the role of Renton. The previously announced Robbie Scott is stepping down from the role due to an injury he sustained during rehearsals.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Trainspotting the Musical has shared a casting update for the role of Renton. The previously announced Robbie Scott is stepping down from the role due to an injury he sustained during rehearsals.
Greenwich Theatre To Present THE LITTLE MERMAID, ROMEO AND JULIET, and More in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Greenwich Theatre has announced its Spring Summer 2026 season featuring the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America The Beautiful, a vivid new Romeo and Juliet, The Little Mermaid and the 2026 Greenwich Theatre Pantomime
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Greenwich Theatre has announced its Spring Summer 2026 season featuring the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America The Beautiful, a vivid new Romeo and Juliet, The Little Mermaid and the 2026 Greenwich Theatre Pantomime
Neil LaBute's AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL and More Set for Greenwich Theatre Spring/Summer 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Greenwich Theatre has unveiled its Spring Summer 2026 season featuring the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America The Beautiful, The Little Mermaid, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Greenwich Theatre has unveiled its Spring Summer 2026 season featuring the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America The Beautiful, The Little Mermaid, and more!
Full Cast Set For SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
Birmingham Rep has announced the complete cast for the World Premiere of the much anticipated play-with-songs, Sherlock Holmes and The Twelve Days of Christmas, written by Humphrey Ker and David Reed.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
Birmingham Rep has announced the complete cast for the World Premiere of the much anticipated play-with-songs, Sherlock Holmes and The Twelve Days of Christmas, written by Humphrey Ker and David Reed.
THERE'S A SNAKE IN MY SCHOOL Will Embark on UK Tour Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2025
A brand-new theatre tour based on David Walliams' number one bestselling book, THERE'S A SNAKE IN MY SCHOOL! will kick off next year. The musical will open at Derby Theatre in March.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2025
A brand-new theatre tour based on David Walliams' number one bestselling book, THERE'S A SNAKE IN MY SCHOOL! will kick off next year. The musical will open at Derby Theatre in March.
INSIDE NO. 9 STAGE/FRIGHT Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
Following a sold-out West End season, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are taking the critically acclaimed Inside No.9 Stage / Fright to theatres around the UK this autumn, with the tour arriving in Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 9 – Sat 13 Sep.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
Following a sold-out West End season, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are taking the critically acclaimed Inside No.9 Stage / Fright to theatres around the UK this autumn, with the tour arriving in Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 9 – Sat 13 Sep.
Opera Collective Ireland Performs Irish Premiere of Errollyn Wallen's CAUTIONARY TALES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Opera Collective Ireland will present Cautionary Tales by Errollyn Wallen - a cheeky, high-energy opera for children and families, touring this September for a limited run.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Opera Collective Ireland will present Cautionary Tales by Errollyn Wallen - a cheeky, high-energy opera for children and families, touring this September for a limited run.
Agatha Christie Series TOMMY & TUPPENCE Greenlit at BritBox
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2025
UK streamer BritBox is moving forward with Tommy & Tuppence, a six-part contemporary adaptation of the Agatha Christie novels and short stories featuring the detective characters.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2025
UK streamer BritBox is moving forward with Tommy & Tuppence, a six-part contemporary adaptation of the Agatha Christie novels and short stories featuring the detective characters.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MY MASTER BUILDER Starring Ewan McGregor and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.
ROBIN HOOD Becomes The London Palladium's Best-selling Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025
As the curtain fell on yesterday's closing performance of the annual West End spectacle of the Palladium Pantomime, this year's production Robin Hood has become the most successful of them all.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025
As the curtain fell on yesterday's closing performance of the annual West End spectacle of the Palladium Pantomime, this year's production Robin Hood has become the most successful of them all.
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024
Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024
Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
MGCfutures Bursary Programme Opens Applications For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage has announced that the eighth MGCfutures Bursary Programme will open for applications on 8 November at 12pm and closes on 5 December at 12pm.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage has announced that the eighth MGCfutures Bursary Programme will open for applications on 8 November at 12pm and closes on 5 December at 12pm.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS To Play At London's Alexandra Palace Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024
HORRIBLE HISTORIES - LIVE ON STAGE returns to London with A HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS, offering a festive theatrical experience. Presented by the Birmingham Stage Company, this show is perfect for holiday entertainment.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024
HORRIBLE HISTORIES - LIVE ON STAGE returns to London with A HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS, offering a festive theatrical experience. Presented by the Birmingham Stage Company, this show is perfect for holiday entertainment.
David Walliams' AWFUL AUNTIE Visits Brighton Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 2, 2024
The bestselling children's author David Walliams and the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of the family adventure Awful Auntie from Thu 10 Oct to Sat 12 Oct 2024.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 2, 2024
The bestselling children's author David Walliams and the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of the family adventure Awful Auntie from Thu 10 Oct to Sat 12 Oct 2024.
AWFUL AUNTIE Comes to Milton Keynes in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024
The bestselling children’s author David Walliams and the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of the family adventure Awful Auntie.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024
The bestselling children’s author David Walliams and the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of the family adventure Awful Auntie.
Mia Overfield Will Play Snow White in Fairfield Halls' Family Panto SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024
Further casting has been announced for this year's pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which will play at Fairfield Halls in the Ashcroft Theatre from 13 December 2024 – 05 January 2025, with a press performance on Sunday 15 December at 3pm.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024
Further casting has been announced for this year's pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which will play at Fairfield Halls in the Ashcroft Theatre from 13 December 2024 – 05 January 2025, with a press performance on Sunday 15 December at 3pm.
HAIRSPRAY, HEATHERS, and More Set for Autumn Season 2024 at Milton Keynes Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024
Learn more about the lineup for the Autumn 2024 season at Milton Keynes Theatre, featuring Hairspray, Heathers, 101 Dalmations, and more!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024
Learn more about the lineup for the Autumn 2024 season at Milton Keynes Theatre, featuring Hairspray, Heathers, 101 Dalmations, and more!
Cast Set For FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
The cast has been announced for the empowering hit musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, coming to The Other Palace this summer.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
The cast has been announced for the empowering hit musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, coming to The Other Palace this summer.
Darlington Hippodrome Reveals Summer 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
The curtain has gone up on Darlington Hippodrome’s new summer season of shows! Learn more about the full season lineup here.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
The curtain has gone up on Darlington Hippodrome’s new summer season of shows! Learn more about the full season lineup here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has David Walliams been in?
David Walliams has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has David Walliams been in?
David Walliams has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was David Walliams's first West End show?
David Walliams's first West End show was A Midsummer Night's Dream which opened in 2013
What awards has David Walliams been nominated for?
and Award for Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream.
What awards has David Walliams won?
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