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BIO

Theatre: The Power of Yes and Her Naked Skin (National Theatre); Me and My Girl (Sheffield Crucible); The Great Game (Tricycle); A Respectable Wedding (Young Vic); Where Do We Live (Royal Court); and All My Sons (West End). TV: "Frankenstein’s Wedding," "A Bouquet of Barbed Wire," "Poirot" "Lost in Austen," "Life Line," "Sinchronicity," "Sugar Rush," "Hex," "As If," "Love in a Cold Climate," "The Railway Children," "Wives and Daughters," "The Passion," "Junk," and "The Famous Five." Film: Kinky Boots, A Sound of Thunder, The Black Dahlia.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2026
Elaine

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Cast

[West End]
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Production, 2018
Audrey

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Jessica

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2014
Elvira

[Broadway]
National Theatre of Great Britain Production, 2012
Rachel Crabbe

[West End]
National Theatre Production, 2011
Guvnor No. 1

Movies

The Higher Mortals
[ 1993 ] Vicky
Willie's War
[ 1994 ] Annabel
Owd Bob
[ 1998 ] Maggie Moore
Snapshots
[ 2002 ] Narma 20 years old
A Sound of Thunder
[ 2005 ] Jenny Kre
Kinky Boots
[ 2005 ] Nicola
The Black Dahlia
[ 2006 ] Lorna Mertz
Murder in Samarkand
[ 2010 ] Nadira
All My Sons
[ 2011 ] Ann Deever
National Theatre Live: One Man, Two Guvnors
[ 2011 ] Rachel Crabbe
What If
[ 2013 ] Ellie
One Chance
[ 2013 ] Hydrangea
Matriarch
[ 2022 ] Laura
The People We Hate at the Wedding
[ 2022 ] Mimzy
Here
[ 2024 ] Virginia
Joy
[ 2024 ] Ruth Edwards

TV Shows

As If
Nicki Sutton
Atlantis
Medusa
Hex
Thelma Bates, Thelma
Silent Witness
Amy Marlow, Claire Ashen
The Famous Five
George
The Famous Five
Angela Clutterbuck
Geek Girl
Annabel Manners
Geek Girl
[ 2024-2025 ] Annabel Manners

News


THE MISANTHROPE With Sandra Oh Will Come to Cinemas From National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

National Theatre Live announced the cinema release of THE MISANTHROPE, starring Sandra Oh in her National Theatre debut. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, the production is adapted by Martin Crimp from Molière's classic satire.
Photos: Sandra Oh and More in Rehearsal For THE MISANTHROPE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

The National Theatre has released a first look at rehearsals for Martin Crimp’s new adaptation of Molière’s The Misanthrope. Learn more and check out the photos here!
Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.
Full Cast Set For THE MISANTHROPE Starring Sandra Oh
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh leads the full cast of THE MISANTHROPE at London's National Theatre, directed by Indhu Rubasingham in Martin Crimp's new verse adaptation of Molière's classic satire.
Interview: 'This Play Speaks To All Of Us': Actors Paapa Essiedu and Tom Glynn-Carney on NT LIVE's ALL MY SONS
by Christiana Rose - Apr 7, 2026

A polished NT Live filming of All My Sons arrives on screen as a compelling highlight of the National Theatre Live season on 16 April 2026, combining strong performances with assured direction. Led by Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, the play recording delivers emotional depth and tension layered in morality, which resonates far beyond the stage.
Claudie Blakley and Jemima Rooper to Star in WAS JANE AUSTEN GAY? at The Actors' Church
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Claudie Blakley and Jemima Rooper will join the discussion at The Actors' Church for 'WAS JANE AUSTEN GAY?', an Ideas in Concert event by the London Review of Books and CLS.
Full Cast Set For London Première of FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The cast has been announced for the London première of Jean-Philippe Daguerre's Farewell Mister Haffmann adapted by Jeremy Sams. Learn more about the show here!
DIE HARD Parody YIPPEE KI YAY is Coming to Chicago This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

On the 36th anniversary of DIE HARD’s original release in theaters, Broadway In Chicago and James Seabright will present YIPPEE KI YAY, Richard Marsh’s acclaimed rhyming retelling of classic (festive?) film Die Hard. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Australian Premiere DIE HARD Parody YIPPEE KI YAY Comes to Adelaide Fringe This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

After acclaimed UK and US tours and two years at the Edinburgh Fringe, where the show was named Pick of the Fringe, Yippee Ki Yay will make its Australian debut at Adelaide Fringe. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
YIPPEE KI YAY: One-Man Parody of DIE HARD to Play at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter with 'Yippee Ki Yay' - a hilarious one-man parody of the classic film 'Die Hard'! Book your tickets now for an evening of side-splitting entertainment!
Richard Marsh's YIPPEE KI YAY To Return For London Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2023

Following a critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022, a Christmas season at Islington's Kings Head Theatre and a UK tour, James Seabright will present Richard Marsh's achingly funny rhyming retelling of classic film Die Hard at Wilton's Music Hall this April. One of the Picks of the Fringe in The Stage and Recommended by The British Comedy Guide, this is a classic that's not to be missed. 
The Disney Bundle Announces Halloween Streaming Lineup
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2022

This year, Hulu’s iconic “Huluween,” now in its fifth year, and Disney+’s “Hallowstream” celebration make the Disney Bundle the ultimate destination for every kind of Halloween viewer, whether you’re looking for scares, sass, or even sports. Check out the complete lineup from Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN!
20th Digital Studio & Hulu to Partner for BITE SIZE HALLOWEEN
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2022

The films will expand directly on the shorts from the “BITE SIZE HALLOWEEN” collection, featuring previous writers or directors, or inspired by past shorts. The films deal with topical social issues such as mental health, ecological collapse, reproductive rights, interracial adoption and online hysteria.
BWW Review: 15 HEROINES, Jermyn Street Theatre Online
by Louise Penn - Nov 9, 2020

15 Heroines is a major new digital project by Jermyn Street Theatre in collaboration with Digital Theatre Plus. Taking Ovid’s Heroides as inspiration they reach back across thousands of years and into the cultures of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Africa, the heroines are rehabilitated and placed in a modern setting.
Jermyn Street Theatre Announces Casting For 15 HEROINES Casting
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2020

Following the announcement last month that Jermyn Street Theatre has joined forces with Digital Theatre to present the major production, 15 Heroines, today the theatre reveals the full casting for this groundbreaking project.
VIDEO: Broadway and UK Musicians of The Craze Perform 'The Brighton Line' From ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2020

The original line up of The Craze joined forces with some of their compadres from Broadway and the International tour to conclude the Lockdown Skiffle Sessions.
Broadway Rewind: James Corden Returns to Broadway in ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2020

Today we rewind to 2012, when One Man, Two Guvnors opened on Broadway. The play opened on April 18 at the Music Box Theatre, where it ran for 159 performances.
Acorn TV Features DVD Debut of BBC One's GOLD DIGGER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2020

Acorn TV will feature the DVD debut of BBC One's thrilling romantic drama GOLD DIGGER on August 11, 2020. Emmy award-winning actress Julia Ormond (Mad Men, Howard's End) and acclaimed actor Ben Barnes star in this twisty British 'domestic noir' about a woman who meets a much younger man on her 60th birthday.
BWW Feature: Our Favourite Outdoor Theatre Memories
by Marianka Swain - Jun 18, 2020

This summer, we're sadly not going to be seeing all the outdoor theatre that we've loved in past years - whether at venues like Regent's Park and Shakespeare's Globe or dedicated festivals and other open-air arts gatherings. So, until we can welcome all these wonderful events back again, BroadwayWorld reviewers are paying tribute to them with some of our favourite memories!
VIDEO: Watch a ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Reunion With James Corden and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2020

James Corden (Francis Henshall), Oliver Chris (Stanley Stubbers), Jemima Rooper (Rachel Crabbe), Nick Hytner (director) and Richard Bean (writer) reunited on a Zoom call to chat about One Man, Two Guvnors for National Theatre at Home!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jemima Rooper been in?

Jemima Rooper has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jemima Rooper been in?

Jemima Rooper has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Jemima Rooper's first West End show?

Jemima Rooper's first West End show was One Man, Two Guvnors which opened in 2011

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