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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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Michael Grandage Company Production, 2013
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Award for Comedy

David WalliamsA Midsummer Night's Dream

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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.
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.
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!
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.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS To Play At London's Alexandra Palace Theatre 
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 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 3, 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.
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.
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!
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. 
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.
LIFE OF PI, THE KITE RUNNER & More Set for Everyman Theatre Cheltenham's Full 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024

Discover the exciting line-up of shows and performances at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. See the full lineup of shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Casting Announced for RSC'S BEN AND IMO, written by Mark Ravenhill
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 19, 2023

Samuel Barnett and Victoria Yeates will make their Royal Shakespeare Company debuts to play, respectively, Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst in the Company’s forthcoming production of Ben and Imo, written by Mark Ravenhill and directed by Erica Whyman.
Emma Corrin Becomes Patron Of MGCfutures
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

MGCfutures has announced that Emma Corrin becomes a patron, joining Judi Dench, Dawn French, Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, Daniel Radcliffe, Simon Russell Beale, Sheridan Smith, Aidan Turner, David Walliams and Ben Whishaw who already support the work of the charity.
Photos: First Look at York Theatre Royal's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

EastEnders and Goodness Gracious Me star Nina Wadia leads the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, this year’s fee-fi-fo-FUN family pantomime at York Theatre Royal from December 8 to January 7. Check out all new photos here!
Billy Porter Will Perform at the 2023 DKMS Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

DKMS, a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, will further its mission with a black-tie gala on Thursday, October 19th at New York's Cipriani Wall Street. Billy Porter is set to perform. Learn more about the event and how to attend here!
EDINBURGH 2023: THE SLIGHTLY ANNOYING ELEPHANT, Debating Hall At Gilded Balloon Teviot
by Christiana Rose - Aug 17, 2023

The Slightly Annoying Elephant has been adapted for stage by London's award-winning puppeteers, Little Angel Theatre from the David Walliams book of the same name, illustrated by Tony Ross. The elephant arrives unexpectedly on protagonist Sam’s doorstep creating mayhem in its wake #edfringe #childrenstheatre
Michael Grandage Will Direct Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in the World Première of BACKSTAIRS BILLY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023

The world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon.
Kevin Quantum Returns to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2023

International magic star Kevin Quantum returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with MOMENTUM, a show that rocks the audience with epic stunts and belly laughs. 
Birmingham Stage Company Reveals Cast For West End Return of HORRIBLE HISTORIES: TERRIBLE TUDORS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023

Birmingham Stage Company has announced the wicked cast for their West End return of Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors - Neal Foster, Emma Swan and Jack Ballard, in this delightfully gruesome production about one of history's most outrageous families.

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?

David Walliams has won the Award for Comedy at the Evening Standard Awards for his performance in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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