Patricia Hodge
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BIO
Hodge made her West End debut under the watchful eye of Bob Fosse in Pippin at The National Theatre and has starred in classics like Look Back In Anger and A Little Night Music. Hodge has received three Olivier Award nominations and won the 2000 Olivier Award for her performance in Money at The National Theatre. Best known recently for playing Penny, the hilarious middle-class mother in the BAFTA-nominated television series Miranda (BBC One), Hodge has also enjoyed an illustrious career on the small screen. Her numerous TV roles have seen her star in iconic shows like Downton Abbey, Rumpole Of The Bailey Hodge and more recently the Golden Globe nominated A Very English Scandal.
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Patricia Hodge, Money
Patricia Hodge, Noel And Gertie
Patricia Hodge, The Mitford Girls
Videos
Video: Production Trailer for THE RIVALS at Orange Tree Theatre
by Gillian Blum - 2025-12-28 18:06:37
News
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Denville Hall, a residential care home for performing arts professionals, announced Theatre Gives Day, with ambassadors including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen making curtain call appearances across West End venues to support its £26 million Centenary Appeal.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 3, 2026
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is set to host a charity event, Supper with the Stars on May 13. The event is holding an online silent auction paired with the event, and one of the items available for bidding is a painting by Judi Dench.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
Go Live Theatre announced a special event West End Memories - Rosalyn Wilder in conversation with Patricia Hodge taking place on Monday 9 March 2026 at 7pm at The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 4, 2026
After staging a charming version of Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer two years ago, the Orange Tree's Tom Littler brings us Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 250-year-old comedy The Rivals. Like She Stoops to Conquer, Littler, along with associate Rosie Tricks, has almost rewritten the play, updating much of the language and making the setting the Wodehousian 1920s.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 28, 2025
Watch the production trailer video for Orange Tree Theatre's THE RIVALS, running through January 24, 2026, starring Zoe Brough, Kit Young, Robert Bathurst, Patricia Hodge, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Get a first look at production photos of The Rivals at the Orange Tree Theatre. The cast features Robert Bathurst (Anthony Absolute), Patricia Hodge (Mrs Malaprop), and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for The Rivals at the Orange Tree Theatre. See photos of Patricia Hodge, Robert Bathurst and more in the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
Beloved British actor Nigel Havers will embark on a new UK tour in Spring and Autumn 2026, following the success of his first nationwide outing. The acclaimed star of Chariots of Fire, Downton Abbey, and Private Lives promises audiences an evening filled with laughter, charm, and behind-the-scenes stories from his five-decade career in film, television, and theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the 250th Anniversary production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s comic classic The Rivals.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025
Master satirist Rory Bremner is back with an intimate show that combines his signature stand-up with candid conversation, accompanied by a rotating cast of special guest hosts. Learn more about the tour here!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025
BroadwayHD will exclusively broadcast the world premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert beginning Thursday, March 13.
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 Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2024
Just yesterday, Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, led the 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN. Check out photos from the special night!
by Louise Penn - Apr 30, 2024
Stephen Schwartz's 70s musical Pippin makes a triumphant return with a note perfect casting at Drury Lane's concert version, with Fosse-inspired choreography and costumes given a disco pride vibe. Alex Newell's vocals do not disappoint, Jac Yarrow is a fine lead, while Patricia Hodge is a poignant Berthe.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024
The latest stars have been announced to join Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, in the upcoming 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN, with the score performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023
Get a first look at Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge in Private Lives in the West End.
by Cheryl Markosky - Sep 14, 2023
A still very debonair Nigel Havers as dashing Elyot, and Patricia Hodge, very much at the top of her game as sensational Amanda – aged 72 and 75 respectively – command the stage of the newly refurbished Ambassadors Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023
The Shaw Society, the UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to celebrating the theatre and writings of Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, proudly announces the election of two esteemed theatre icons, Dame Sian Phillips and Patricia Hodge OBE, as Trustees.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 7, 2023
Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge star in a sparkling new production of Noel Coward’s immortal comedy of bad manners in the parts originally played by Coward himself and Gertrude Lawrence in the play’s 1930 premiere.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Patricia Hodge has not appeared on Broadway.
Patricia Hodge has appeared on London's West End in 8 shows.
Patricia Hodge's first West End show was The Mitford Girls which opened in 1981
Best Supporting Actress (Olivier Awards) for Money , Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Noel And Gertie and Actress of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Mitford Girls.
Patricia Hodge has received numerous accolades throughout her career. She won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Barefoot in the Park. Her performances have earned her multiple Tony Award nominations, recognizing her outstanding work on Broadway. Additionally, she received a Golden Globe nomination for her television work, demonstrating her versatility across different media. Her Emmy nominations further highlight her acclaimed performances in television productions. Throughout her extensive career in theater, film, and television, Patricia Hodge has been consistently recognized by major award-giving bodies for her exceptional talent and contributions to the performing arts. --- *Note: If you have the specific years, nominations, or additional awards that were in the original text, please provide them so I can include all details accurately.*
