Dora Bryan
Latest News on Dora Bryan:
Oldham's Coliseum Theatre Will Be Refurbished and Reopen Next Year (Jul 9, 2024)
Off Broadway Cast Recording Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER To Be Released On JAY Records (Jun 30, 2023)
Rosemary Ashe Stars In ADORABLE DORA on UK Tour (Oct 5, 2022)
Oldham's Coliseum Theatre Will Be Refurbished and Reopen Next Year (Jul 9, 2024)
Off Broadway Cast Recording Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER To Be Released On JAY Records (Jun 30, 2023)
Rosemary Ashe Stars In ADORABLE DORA on UK Tour (Oct 5, 2022)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
The Fallen Idol
[ 1948 ] Rose
[ 1948 ] Rose
Once Upon a Dream
[ 1949 ] Barmaid
[ 1949 ] Barmaid
The Cure for Love
[ 1949 ] Jenny Jenkins
[ 1949 ] Jenny Jenkins
The Perfect Woman
[ 1949 ] Model in'shop
[ 1949 ] Model in'shop
The Interrupted Journey
[ 1949 ] Waitress
[ 1949 ] Waitress
Now Barabbas
[ 1949 ] Winnie
[ 1949 ] Winnie
Traveller's Joy
[ 1950 ] Eva
[ 1950 ] Eva
No Trace
[ 1950 ] Maisie
[ 1950 ] Maisie
The Blue Lamp
[ 1950 ] Maisie
[ 1950 ] Maisie
Something in the City
[ 1950 ] Waitress
[ 1950 ] Waitress
Circle of Danger
[ 1951 ] Bubbles Fitzgerald
[ 1951 ] Bubbles Fitzgerald
The Quiet Woman
[ 1951 ] Elsie
[ 1951 ] Elsie
Bikini Baby
[ 1951 ] Lady in Charge of Publicity
[ 1951 ] Lady in Charge of Publicity
Scarlet Thread
[ 1951 ] Maggie
[ 1951 ] Maggie
Files from Scotland Yard
[ 1951 ] Minnie Robinson
[ 1951 ] Minnie Robinson
High Treason
[ 1951 ] Mrs. Bowers
[ 1951 ] Mrs. Bowers
Made in Heaven
[ 1952 ] Ethel Jenkins
[ 1952 ] Ethel Jenkins
Glory at Sea
[ 1952 ] Glad Flanagan
[ 1952 ] Glad Flanagan
Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard
[ 1952 ] La Fosse
[ 1952 ] La Fosse
The Ringer
[ 1952 ] Mrs. Hackett
[ 1952 ] Mrs. Hackett
Twilight Women
[ 1952 ] Olga
[ 1952 ] Olga
Miss Robin Hood
[ 1952 ] Pearl
[ 1952 ] Pearl
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
[ 1952 ] Peggy Stebbins
[ 1952 ] Peggy Stebbins
Vampire Over London
[ 1952 ] Tilly
[ 1952 ] Tilly
13 East Street
[ 1952 ] Valerie
[ 1952 ] Valerie
The Fake
[ 1953 ] Barmaid
[ 1953 ] Barmaid
The Intruder
[ 1953 ] Dora Bee
[ 1953 ] Dora Bee
Both Sides of the Law
[ 1953 ] Prostitute at Police Station
[ 1953 ] Prostitute at Police Station
Mad About Men
[ 1954 ] Berengaria
[ 1954 ] Berengaria
Shop Spoiled
[ 1954 ] Customer
[ 1954 ] Customer
You Know What Sailors Are
[ 1954 ] Gladys
[ 1954 ] Gladys
Fast and Loose
[ 1954 ] Mary Rawlings, the maid
[ 1954 ] Mary Rawlings, the maid
See How They Run
[ 1955 ] Isa
[ 1955 ] Isa
As Long as They're Happy
[ 1955 ] May
[ 1955 ] May
The Cockleshell Heroes
[ 1955 ] Myrtle
[ 1955 ] Myrtle
You Lucky People!
[ 1955 ] Sgt. Hortense Tipp
[ 1955 ] Sgt. Hortense Tipp
The Green Man
[ 1956 ] Lily
[ 1956 ] Lily
Carry on Sergeant
[ 1958 ] Norah
[ 1958 ] Norah
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
[ 1958 ] Telephonist
[ 1958 ] Telephonist
Desert Mice
[ 1959 ] Gay
[ 1959 ] Gay
Operation Bullshine
[ 1959 ] Pvt. Cox
[ 1959 ] Pvt. Cox
Hello London
[ 1960 ] Barmaid
[ 1960 ] Barmaid
Follow That Horse!
[ 1960 ] Miss Bradstock
[ 1960 ] Miss Bradstock
A Taste of Honey
[ 1961 ] Helen
[ 1961 ] Helen
The Night We Got the Bird
[ 1961 ] Julie Skidmore
[ 1961 ] Julie Skidmore
The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery
[ 1966 ] Amber Spottiswood
[ 1966 ] Amber Spottiswood
The Sandwich Man
[ 1966 ] Mrs De Vere
[ 1966 ] Mrs De Vere
Two a Penny
[ 1967 ] Ruby Hopkins
[ 1967 ] Ruby Hopkins
Hands of the Ripper
[ 1971 ] Mrs Golding
[ 1971 ] Mrs Golding
Up the Front
[ 1972 ] Cora Crumpington
[ 1972 ] Cora Crumpington
Screamtime
[ 1983 ] Emma
[ 1983 ] Emma
Apartment Zero
[ 1988 ] Margaret McKinney
[ 1988 ] Margaret McKinney
Mirrormask
[ 2005 ] Aunt Nan
[ 2005 ] Aunt Nan
TV Shows
Absolutely Fabulous
Dolly, Millie
Dolly, Millie
Last of the Summer Wine
Roz, Ros
Roz, Ros
Awards and Nominations
winner
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Dora BryanThe Birthday Party
Videos
BWW Interview: Russell Grant Talks STRICTLY and THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCE
by Marianka Swain - 2016-10-28 03:00:01
News
Oldham's Coliseum Theatre Will Be Refurbished and Reopen Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024
Oldham's Coliseum theatre will reopen next year following a campaign to save it after its 2023 closure. The venue is set to be refurbished and will reopen by Christmas 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024
Oldham's Coliseum theatre will reopen next year following a campaign to save it after its 2023 closure. The venue is set to be refurbished and will reopen by Christmas 2025.
Off Broadway Cast Recording Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER To Be Released On JAY Records
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023
Raise Your Hands! The Off Broadway cast recording of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. will be released on JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of the Off Broadway production who gathered this week at Manhattan Studios to lay down the tracks.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023
Raise Your Hands! The Off Broadway cast recording of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. will be released on JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of the Off Broadway production who gathered this week at Manhattan Studios to lay down the tracks.
Rosemary Ashe Stars In ADORABLE DORA on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022
West End Diva Rosemary Ashe pays tribute to national treasure Dora Bryan in a tour of Adorable Dora. opening at the Lighthouse Theatre, Poole on 19 October before visiting Guildford, Bromley, Bingley, Bracknell, Surbiton and Hastings.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022
West End Diva Rosemary Ashe pays tribute to national treasure Dora Bryan in a tour of Adorable Dora. opening at the Lighthouse Theatre, Poole on 19 October before visiting Guildford, Bromley, Bingley, Bracknell, Surbiton and Hastings.
Broadway and West End Stars Share Their Theatre Memories in Celebration of World Theatre Day
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 27, 2021
March 27 marks World Theatre Day! Although we can't be together to celebrate, we can still reminisce on the fun of theatre in our lives.
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 27, 2021
March 27 marks World Theatre Day! Although we can't be together to celebrate, we can still reminisce on the fun of theatre in our lives.
Photo Flash: Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Opening of Irving Berlin's CALL ME MADAM on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020
Americans were listening to 'Goodnight, Irene' and Bing and Gary Crosby's interpretation of a 1914 song by Irving Berlin, 'Play a Simple Melody.' And Berlin's new musical, Call Me Madam, was opening at New York's Imperial Theater with an advance of over one million dollars, by far the largest in Broadway history.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020
Americans were listening to 'Goodnight, Irene' and Bing and Gary Crosby's interpretation of a 1914 song by Irving Berlin, 'Play a Simple Melody.' And Berlin's new musical, Call Me Madam, was opening at New York's Imperial Theater with an advance of over one million dollars, by far the largest in Broadway history.
A TASTE OF HONEY At Trafalgar Studios Enters Its Final Four Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2020
A Taste of Honey at Trafalgar Studios must end on Saturday 29 February 2020.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2020
A Taste of Honey at Trafalgar Studios must end on Saturday 29 February 2020.
National Theatre Production of A TASTE OF HONEY Opens in the West End This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019
Bijan Sheibani's (Barber Shop Chronicles, The Arrival) production of A Taste of Honey returns to the West End for the first time in 60 years this week, opening on Thursday at Trafalgar Studios. The remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play written by Shelagh Delaney when she was just 19 will play a limited 12-week run in a co-production with Trafalgar Theatre Productions, with a press night on Monday 9 December.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019
Bijan Sheibani's (Barber Shop Chronicles, The Arrival) production of A Taste of Honey returns to the West End for the first time in 60 years this week, opening on Thursday at Trafalgar Studios. The remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play written by Shelagh Delaney when she was just 19 will play a limited 12-week run in a co-production with Trafalgar Theatre Productions, with a press night on Monday 9 December.
Photo Flash: GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES At Union Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2019
At the Union Theatre, Abigayle Honeywill stars as Lorelei and Eleanor Lakin as Dorothy, with Freddie King, George Lennan and Aaron Bannister-Davies as would-be suitors as well as Maria Mosquera, Tom Murphy, Virge Gilchrist, Ashlee Young, Arran Bell, Esme Bacalla-Hayes, Florence Beaumont, Jasmine Davis, Jo Bird, Lewis Rimmer, Liam Dean, Patrick Cook and Stephen Loriot.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2019
At the Union Theatre, Abigayle Honeywill stars as Lorelei and Eleanor Lakin as Dorothy, with Freddie King, George Lennan and Aaron Bannister-Davies as would-be suitors as well as Maria Mosquera, Tom Murphy, Virge Gilchrist, Ashlee Young, Arran Bell, Esme Bacalla-Hayes, Florence Beaumont, Jasmine Davis, Jo Bird, Lewis Rimmer, Liam Dean, Patrick Cook and Stephen Loriot.
The National Theatre's Production Of A TASTE OF HONEY Will Transfer To The West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2019
The National Theatre today announced that Bijan Sheibani's (Barber Shop Chronicles, Dance Nation) production of A Taste of Honey, the remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play written by Shelagh Delaney when she was just 19, will transfer to the West End immediately following a nine-week UK tour. A Taste of Honey will play a limited 12-week run at Trafalgar Studios from 5 December in a co-production with Trafalgar Theatre Productions, with an opening night on Monday 9 December. Tickets will go on sale to the general public from 11 October.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2019
The National Theatre today announced that Bijan Sheibani's (Barber Shop Chronicles, Dance Nation) production of A Taste of Honey, the remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play written by Shelagh Delaney when she was just 19, will transfer to the West End immediately following a nine-week UK tour. A Taste of Honey will play a limited 12-week run at Trafalgar Studios from 5 December in a co-production with Trafalgar Theatre Productions, with an opening night on Monday 9 December. Tickets will go on sale to the general public from 11 October.
Jodie Prenger Stars In The National Theatre's Production Of A TASTE OF HONEY At The Marlowe Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019
Jodie Prenger stars in the National Theatre's production of A Taste Of Honey at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, next month.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019
Jodie Prenger stars in the National Theatre's production of A Taste Of Honey at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, next month.
National Theatre's A Taste of Honey to tour to Edinburgh in 2019
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 7, 2019
The National Theatre today announced a UK tour of Bijan Sheibani's production of A Taste of Honey, Shelagh Delaney's remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play, which was first produced in the Lyttelton Theatre in 2014, designed by Hildegard Bechtler and reconceived in an exciting new production, featuring a live on-stage band, for the tour.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 7, 2019
The National Theatre today announced a UK tour of Bijan Sheibani's production of A Taste of Honey, Shelagh Delaney's remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play, which was first produced in the Lyttelton Theatre in 2014, designed by Hildegard Bechtler and reconceived in an exciting new production, featuring a live on-stage band, for the tour.
The National Theatre Will Tour Shelagh Delaney's A TASTE OF HONEY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2019
The National Theatre today announced a UK tour of Bijan Sheibani's production of A Taste of Honey, Shelagh Delaney's remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play, which was first produced in the Lyttelton Theatre in 2014, designed by Hildegard Bechtler and reconceived in an exciting new production, featuring a live on stage band, for the tour.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2019
The National Theatre today announced a UK tour of Bijan Sheibani's production of A Taste of Honey, Shelagh Delaney's remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play, which was first produced in the Lyttelton Theatre in 2014, designed by Hildegard Bechtler and reconceived in an exciting new production, featuring a live on stage band, for the tour.
New Album 'Lost West End Revues' Celebrates London's Forgotten Revues
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2018
Following the critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an 'Essential New Release') and 'Lost West End Vintage 2', Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Revues' to be released on November 30th 2018.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2018
Following the critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an 'Essential New Release') and 'Lost West End Vintage 2', Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Revues' to be released on November 30th 2018.
Full Cast Announced For A TASTE OF HONEY at The Epstein Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2018
After a fantastic repertory Shakespeare double-bill in April, award-winning Daniel Taylor Productions return to Liverpool's Epstein Theatre from Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 October, with a new production of the hard-hitting and gritty drama A Taste Of Honey and today, producers can reveal the full cast.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2018
After a fantastic repertory Shakespeare double-bill in April, award-winning Daniel Taylor Productions return to Liverpool's Epstein Theatre from Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 October, with a new production of the hard-hitting and gritty drama A Taste Of Honey and today, producers can reveal the full cast.
'Lost West End Vintage 2,' an Album of London's Forgotten Musicals 1943-1962, is Released Today
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018
Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2', released and available in stores from today.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018
Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2', released and available in stores from today.
New Double Album 'Lost West End Vintage 2' Celebrates London's Forgotten Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2018
Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2' to be released on July 27th 2018.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2018
Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2' to be released on July 27th 2018.
Pittsburgh CLO's TTHE FULL MONTY Opens July 6
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY will take it all off at the Benedum Center this summer July 6 - 15. With a book written by Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and the music/ lyric talents of David Yazbek (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), this duo cooks up an aggressive crowd-pleaser that is both highly-entertaining and charmingly uplifting.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY will take it all off at the Benedum Center this summer July 6 - 15. With a book written by Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and the music/ lyric talents of David Yazbek (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), this duo cooks up an aggressive crowd-pleaser that is both highly-entertaining and charmingly uplifting.
Daniel Taylor Productions Present Shelagh Delaney's A TASTE OF HOUNEY At The Epstein Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2018
After a fantastic repertory Shakespeare double-bill in April, award-winning Daniel Taylor Productions return to Liverpool's Epstein Theatre this October, with a new production of the hard-hitting and gritty drama A Taste Of Honey.
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2018
After a fantastic repertory Shakespeare double-bill in April, award-winning Daniel Taylor Productions return to Liverpool's Epstein Theatre this October, with a new production of the hard-hitting and gritty drama A Taste Of Honey.
Cast Recording Announced for Off-Broadway's UNEXPECTED JOY
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018
Jump For Joy! The Off-Broadway cast recording of the New York premiere production of the new musical Unexpected Joy, with book and lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Janet Hood (Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens with Bill Russell), will be recorded and released by JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of The York Theatre Company production who will gather at Sear Sound Studios (353 West 48th Street) on Monday, May 14, 2018 to lay down the tracks for the recording.
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018
Jump For Joy! The Off-Broadway cast recording of the New York premiere production of the new musical Unexpected Joy, with book and lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Janet Hood (Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens with Bill Russell), will be recorded and released by JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of The York Theatre Company production who will gather at Sear Sound Studios (353 West 48th Street) on Monday, May 14, 2018 to lay down the tracks for the recording.
BWW Interview: Russell Grant Talks STRICTLY and THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCE
by Marianka Swain - Oct 28, 2016
Since winning hearts during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, partnered by Flavia Cacace, actor and astrologer Russell Grant has starred in Hairspray, Grease and The Wizard of Oz. He's now hosting The Golden Age of Dance, a celebration of great dance numbers from classic films like Top Hat, Follow the Fleet, Swing Time and Shall We Dance, featuring a company of West End dancers and The Novello Orchestra. The show is at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 13 November and Wales Millennium Centre on 15 November.
by Marianka Swain - Oct 28, 2016
Since winning hearts during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, partnered by Flavia Cacace, actor and astrologer Russell Grant has starred in Hairspray, Grease and The Wizard of Oz. He's now hosting The Golden Age of Dance, a celebration of great dance numbers from classic films like Top Hat, Follow the Fleet, Swing Time and Shall We Dance, featuring a company of West End dancers and The Novello Orchestra. The show is at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 13 November and Wales Millennium Centre on 15 November.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Dora Bryan been in?
Dora Bryan has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Dora Bryan been in?
Dora Bryan has appeared on London's West End in 8 shows.
What was Dora Bryan's first West End show?
Dora Bryan's first West End show was The Water Gipsies which opened in 1955
What awards has Dora Bryan been nominated for?
and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for The Birthday Party.
What awards has Dora Bryan won?
Dora Bryan won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in The Birthday Party.
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