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BIO

Olivier award nominated Emma Williams, made her West End debut as Truly Scrumptious in the original cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, when she co-starred with Love Story Producer Michael Ball. Subsequently she has been seen on stage in Desperately Seeking Susan at the Novello Theatre in which she played the title role, Zorro at the Garrick Theatre, A Model Girl for Greenwich Theatre and Tomorrow Morning for the New End Theatre. She starred opposite Bryn Terfel as Johanna in Sweeney Todd at the Royal Festival Hall and in 2009 she appeared as a guest singer in Michael Ball's 25th anniversary concert tour. Her film and television credits include Heartbeat, Where the Heart Is, Bleak House and Cosi.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2016
Helen Walsingham

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2010
Jenny Cavilleri

[West End]
Original London Production, 2008
Luisa

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2004
Shelley Parker

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Truly Scrumptious

[West End]
Original London Production, 1977
Performer


Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Emma Williams, Half A Sixpence

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Emma WilliamsMrs. Henderson Presents

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actress in a Musical

Emma Williams, Love Story

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Actress In A Musical

Emma Williams, Zorro

News


CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Reimagining in Development

Fire up those engines! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the classic family musical starring Dick Van Dyke, is being reimagined with a new film. The project is aiming for a theatrical release with Amazon MGM Studios, though dates are unknown at this time.
Initial Cast Set For SCISSORHANDZ at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant

SCISSORHANDZ has found its lead cast! SCISSORHANDZ will open at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant from 23 January 2025. Learn more about the show and the cast here!
THE LIGHT HOUSE Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in February.

Love is a complicated business – and so is bringing a debut play to the stage. But writer and performer Alys Williams has successfully navigated both with her new show, The Light House, which brings love, light and hope to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre on 29 February.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour

Check out photos from the opening night of the UK and Ireland tour of HAMILTON at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Tuesday 21 November 2023!
THE LIGHT HOUSE Comes to Leeds Playhouse in October

Alys Williams' new play, The Light House, which brings love, light and hope to the Bramall Rock Void at Leeds Playhouse from 5-7 October. 
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Chichester Festival Theatre

The annual CFT summer blockbuster delivers West End quality again at considerably more affordable prices - time to book a train or set the satnav
Full Company Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Chichester Festival Theatre

The full company has been announced for Adam Penford’s new production of The Sound of Music, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 10 July – 3 September
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; Audience of One Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; at Cookeville HE Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; Audience of One Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Michael D. Xavier, Simon Bailey, Emma Kingston & More to Take Part in Christmas Concert at The Actor's Church

A stellar line-up of 12 musical theatre Stars, along with host Michael D. Xavier, will bring festive stardust and glitter to Covent Garden's The Actor's Church on the Sunday before Christmas, as they perform in a special concert in aid of Children with Cancer UK (CwCUK) accompanied by the students of MX Masterclass (MXM).
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY To Be Presented At Shepherd University

Shepherd University's contemporary theater studies program announces its production of The Thanksgiving Play. The comedy will be professionally performed on Broadway in 2023. The Shepherd University production will be the regional premiere.
VIDEO: Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser Sing 'Lily's Eyes' From THE SECRET GARDEN

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, the Tony Award-winning musical THE SECRET GARDEN returns to the West End for a one-night-only concert celebration at The London Palladium on Sunday 28 August. Watch Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser sing 'Lily's Eyes' here!
Full Cast Announced For The Regional Premiere Of Natasha Gordon's NINE NIGHT at Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse

Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse have announced the full cast who will star the regional premiere of Natasha Gordon's critically acclaimed play NINE NIGHT. This comedic and heartfelt production will play in Leeds from 24 September – 15 October ahead of transferring to Nottingham from 19 October – 5 November.
Mark Feehily Will Make His West End Debut in THE SECRET GARDEN in Concert at the London Palladium Next Month

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, the Tony Award-winning musical THE SECRET GARDEN returns to the West End for a one-night-only concert celebration at The London Palladium on Sunday 28 August.
The Friday 5(+1) on Saturday: THAT WOMAN - THE DANCE SHOW

That Woman - The Dance Show is produced by Tennessee Playwrights Studio and directed by Molly Breen. This production has been co-created with the following Nashville choreographers: Molly Breen, Caitlin Del Casino, Brandon Johnson, Thea Jones, Cornell Kennedy, Jodie Mowrey (Director of Choreography), Schuyler Phoenix, Rachel Simons, Brittany Stewart, and Emma Williams. 
THAT WOMAN- THE MONOLOGUE SHOW and THAT WOMAN- THE DANCE SHOW to Be Presented in Tandem at the Darkhorse Theatre

The Darkhorse Theatre is set to stage tandem productions of That Woman- The Monologue Show and That Woman- The Dance Show. Ticket for all shows are now on sale at tnplaywrights.org. The Monologue Show will take place for one night only, while the Dance Show will perform on multiple days. Find more information about the shows and performance schedules below. 
Mark Feehily, Hadley Fraser, and More Will Lead THE SECRET GARDEN in Concert This Summer!

Tony award-winning musical, The Secret Garden, based on the 1911 novel of the same name, returns to the West End for a one-night-only concert celebration. Find out when, where and how to get tickets.
AN EVENING WITH THE GOOD ENOUGH MUMS CLUB Comes to Pleasance Islington in April

An Evening with the Good Enough Mum's Club is coming to Pleasance Islington for two performances on 30th April.
Sky Arts to Broadcast CAMERON MACKINTOSH - THE FIRST 50 YEARS Documentary

Sky Arts will broadcast a new documentary Cameron Mackintosh - The First 50 Years on Monday 27 December 2021 at 7pm, a two-hour programme featuring Mackintosh’s life as a producer told through his own eyes and those of his friends and colleagues including his most famous writer collaborators.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Emma Williams been in?

Emma Williams has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Emma Williams been in?

Emma Williams has appeared on London's West End in 7 shows.

What was Emma Williams's first West End show?

Emma Williams's first West End show was Privates on Parade which opened in 1977

What awards has Emma Williams been nominated for?

Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Half A Sixpence, Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Mrs. Henderson Presents, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Love Story and Best Actress In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Zorro .

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