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Emerald Fennell is a writer, director and actress.

Her debut feature film, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN starring Carey Mulligan, won her the ACADEMY AWARD and BAFTA for Best Screenplay.

She was Head Writer and Executive Producer of Season Two of KILLING EVE, for which she was nominated for the 2019 Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series, and the 2019 Golden Globe for Best Drama.

She has written three novels. Her first, SHIVERTON HALL, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2014 and was quickly followed by a sequel, THE CREEPER.Her most recent novel MONSTERS, called a “modern classic” by The Guardian, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal (2017), and published to great critical acclaim.

As an actress she has starred in films and series including Call the Midwife, Anna Karenina, and The Danish Girl . She most recently played Camilla Parker Bowles in Netflix’s THE CROWN.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor to Embark on Biggest Ever UK Headline Tour Including Royal Albert Hall Date

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025. Kicking off in Glasgow on 24th May and taking in 15-cities in total including Manchester, Newcastle, Cardiff and Bristol, the tour culminates at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi Cast in Emerald Fennell's WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Emerald Fennell's next film has found its lead stars. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are set to appear in the adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic novel Wuthering Heights from the Saltburn director. The actors will be playing Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, respectively. 
Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala to Honor Rita Moreno, Paul Mescal and Quentin Tarantino

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced details of its annual fundraising gala, to be held on October 19, 2024. The Academy Museum Gala will celebrate the acclaimed museum’s third anniversary and will honor Academy Award-nominated actor Paul Mescal; Academy Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno; and two-time Academy Award-winning and six-time Academy Award-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Shares PNAU Remix Of 'Murder On The Dancefloor'

The brand-new remix of the song sees multi-platinum selling electronic act PNAU team up with Sophie for a funky electro house version of the track. As well as their own hits, such as ‘Go Bang' and ‘Chameleon', PNAU have also worked with some of the biggest acts in the world, including penning a remix for Elton John and Dua Lipa.
Take That Confirm Their Return To Australia & New Zealand With This Life On Tour 2024

Take That has announced their return to Australia and New Zealand with their This Life On Tour 2024, featuring special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The tour will include seven dates across the two countries, visiting arenas and wineries.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Releases 'Murder On The Dancefloor' On 7' Vinyl For The First Time After SALTBURN Resurgence

Sophie Ellis-Bextor will release one of her most loved and successful songs ‘Murder on the Dancefloor' on 7” vinyl for the first time following the track charting back in the Top Ten at #8 for the first time in 22 years last week. Alongside the limited edition red 7”, she will also release a limited-edition red CD single, both are now available to pre-order.
Danielle Brooks, Ariana DeBose & More Receive 2023 AWFJ EDA Award Nominations

Female-directed movies receive strong recognition in the 2023 AWFJ EDA Award nominations. Find out which films made the cut. Danielle Brooks was nominated for Best Actress, Supporting for her performance in The Color Purple. Ariana DeBose received a nomination for EDA Female Focus: Best Animated Female for her voice performance in Wish.
SALTBURN is Coming to Prime Video This Month

Academy Award winning filmmaker Fennell (Promising Young Woman) brings us a beautifully wicked tale of privilege and desire. The cast includes Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe, and Carey Mulligan. Watch the video trailer now!
Video: Watch the Trailer For Emerald Fennell's SALTBURN

Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family’s sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten. Watch the video trailer now!
BAD CINDERELLA Plays Final Broadway Performance Today

Cinderella attends her final ball! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Bad Cinderella's final Broadway performance is Sunday, June 4 at the Imperial Theatre. The show closes after 33 previews and 85 regular performances.
Situation Project and BAD CINDERELLA Partner to Bring Over 2000 Students to Broadway

Situation Project, in partnership with the producers of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s BAD CINDERELLA and the NYC Department of Education, with generous support from The Ronald and Jo Carole Lauder Foundation and Mr. Robert and Dr. Dana Kraft, hosted matinee performances on April 19th and April 26th for students from under-resourced communities.
BAD CINDERELLA Announces Broadway Closing Date

The producers of Bad Cinderella have announced that the show will play its final performance at the Imperial Theatre this June.
BAD CINDERELLA to Livestream Opening of Act 2 Tomorrow

Bad Cinderella will be livestreaming thBad Cinderella will be livestreaming the opening of Act 2 on Tuesday, May 9th at 8:30pm! e opening of Act 2 on Tuesday, May 9th at 8:30pm! 
Andrew Lloyd Webber to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON on Monday After PHANTOM Closing

Legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is set to appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The appearance will come the day after The Phantom of the Opera closes on Broadway after over 35 years. Bad Cinderella, which also features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, recently opened at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway.
Dua Lipa Joins BARBIE Movie Cast

Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film will also star Margot Robie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferreria, Kate McKinnon, Ariana Greenblatt, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Issa Rae, Michael Cera, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Ncuti Gatwa, Emerald Fennell, Hari Nef, Sharon Rooney, and more. Check out a first look at Dua Lipa in Barbie here!
Savy Jackson to Star in BAD CINDERELLA For All Sunday Performances

Savy Jackson, the Cinderella alternate in Bad Cinderella, will be going on as Cinderella tonight (March 28) and on all Sunday performances starting this weekend! 
Broadway Buying Guide: March 27, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 27, 2023.
Interview: BAD CINDERELLA Choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter Talks Andrew Lloyd Webber, Being a Trailblazer & More

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Bad Cinderella choreographer, JoAnn M. Hunter!
Video: The Company of BAD CINDERELLA Celebrates Opening Night

The best of Broadway was at the Imperial Theatre to bring good vibes to opening night of Bad Cinderella! BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate and we are bringing you conversations with the cast and creative team in this video!
Photos: The Cast of BAD CINDERELLA Takes Opening Night Bows

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella opened March 23, at the Imperial Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

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