Acorn Antiques: The Musical

Acorn Antiques: The Musical

2006 · 157 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

Acorn Antiques: The Musical! is the all-singing, all-dancing and fully overalled stage version of the beloved TV spoof. The triumphant West End production brought together Julie Walters (Mrs Overall), Celia Imrie (Miss Babs) and Duncan Preston (Mr Clifford) - the original cast of the series. It was directed by Sir Trevor Nunn ("Les Miserables", "Woman in White", "Starlight Express") and written by Julie's understudy, the award-winning Victoria Wood. Filmed during the sell-out run at the beautiful Haymarket Theatre, the musical features an all-star supporting cast of Josie Lawrence, Neil Morrissey & Sally Ann Triplett.

Directed by Trevor Nunn · Written by Victoria Wood

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Cast

Julie Walters Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (Not Bingo Nights)
Victoria Wood Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (On Bingo Nights)
Celia Imrie Miss Babs
Duncan Preston Mr. Clifford
Neil Morrissey John / Tony
Josie Lawrence Donna / Bonnie
Sidney Livingstone Ken / Mr Minchin
Sally Ann Triplett Miss Berta
Gareth Bryn Steve / Hugh
Jenna Boyd Hatcheck Girl / Mimi
Lorraine Chappell Suzi / Papergirl / Young Mrs O / Evelyn
Daniele Coombe Sally / Miss Wellbelove / Debra

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