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Joan Hickson

Date of Death: October 17, 1998

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1979
Delia

[West End]
Original London Production, 1973
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Grace


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Joan Hickson, Bedroom Farce


winner
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Joan Hickson , Bedroom Farce

Olivier Awards - 1977 - Comedy Performance of the Year

Joan HicksonBedroom Farce

News


Way Off Broadway Will Kick Off It's 30th Anniversary Season With Agatha Christie's A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED

Way Off Broadway kicks off its 30th Anniversary Season with Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced, a classic murder mystery filled with mixed motives, concealed identities, and a determined inspector. Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation.
2023 Dates Added To UK Tour Of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D

The UK Tour of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D has been extended into 2023, with dates added in Cambridge, High Wycombe, Birmingham, Kingston and Aberdeen. The brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff's acclaimed adaptation is directed by Philip Franks. The UK Tour opened on 9 September 2022 and has already received rave reviews.
Photos: First Look At Susie Blake In Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D UK Tour

Susie Blake, Sophie Ward and Joe McFadden will star in the brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff’s acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie’s THE MIRROR CRACK’D. See photos from the production.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of THE MIRORR CRACK'D

All new production photos have been released for the UK Tour of THE MIRROR CRACK'D which began performances at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne on 9 September 2022.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE MIRROR CRACK'D on UK Tour

All new photos have been released from rehearsals for the UK Tour of THE MIRROR CRACK'D which begins performances at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne on 8 September 2022.
Full Cast Announced For UK Tour Of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D

Original Theatre have announced the full cast of their brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff's acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D. The production, directed by Philip Franks, will begin its UK Tour at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne on 8 September 2022.
Sophie Ward and Joe McFadden Join Cast of THE MIRROR CRACK'D UK Tour

Sophie Ward and Joe McFadden join Susie Blake in the cast of the brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff's acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D. The production, directed by Philip Franks, will begin its UK Tour at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne on 8 September 2022.
Cast Announced For The Premiere Of Deborah McAndrew's Adaptation Of Arnold Bennett's Novel THE CARD

Claybody Theatre have today announced the casting for the premiere of Deborah McAndrew's stage adaptation of Arnold Bennett's celebrated 1911 novel The Card.  which opens at Fenton Town Hall from 29 June – 9 July.
Claybody Theatre to Stage World Premiere of THE CARD

Claybody Theatre is delighted to announce that this summer it will be presenting the world premiere of Deborah McAndrew’s (A Christmas Carol, Leeds Playhouse and Pride and Prejudice, Grosvenor Open Air Theatre) new stage adaptation with music of Arnold Bennett’s celebrated 1911 novel The Card.  
Cast Announced for BUSMAN'S HONEYMOON at The Mill at Sonning Theatre

The cast is today announced for ‘Busman’s Honeymoon’, a whodunnit with thrills and humour by Dorothy L. Sayers & Muriel St. Clare Byrne, directed by Brian Blessed at the Mill at Sonning Theatre.
Susie Blake Will Lead THE MIRROR CRACK'D at Darlington Hippodrome

The award-winning Original Theatre Company has announced Miss Marple's return to the stage in a brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff's acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D.
Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D Will Tour the UK Beginning in September

Original Theatre Company has announced Miss Marple’s return to the stage in a brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff’s acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie’s THE MIRROR CRACK’D. The production, directed by Philip Franks, will begin its UK Tour at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne on 8 September 2022.
Cast Announced For THE MIRROR CRACK'D

Wales Millennium Centre and Wiltshire Creative have today announced initial casting for the first ever UK stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's much-loved Miss Marple thriller The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side. The Mirror Crack'd will be a European Premiere, opening at Salisbury Playhouse on 15 February before touring to Dublin, Cambridge and Cardiff. The Mirror Crack'd will have an Opening Night on 25 February.
DON'T WAKE ME: THE BALLAD OF NIHAL ARMSTRONG to Open Brits Off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters, 4/1-20

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Nihal Theatre Company in association with Louise Chantal Productions to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of DON'T WAKE ME: THE BALLAD OF NIHAL ARMSTRONG, written by Rahila Gupta, directed by Guy Slater, and starring Jaye Griffiths. DON'T WAKE ME: THE BALLAD OF NIHAL ARMSTRONG begins performances on Tuesday, April 1 for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 20. Press opening is Sunday, April 6 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org.
Photo Coverage: NT50 - The National Theatre's Birthday Celebrations, With Dench, Mirren, And More!

From Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead to The History Boys, from The Mysteries to Angels in America, from Guys and Dolls to London Road - join us for a thrilling evening of live performance and rare glimpses from the archive, featuring many of the most celebrated actors who have performed on our stages over the past five decades and directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Photo Flash: Attic Playhouse's A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED

Attic Playhouse presentsAgatha Christie's 'A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED' adapted by Leslie Darbon - running from April 15 - May 29, 2011.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joan Hickson been in?

Joan Hickson has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Joan Hickson been in?

Joan Hickson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Joan Hickson's first West End show?

Joan Hickson's first West End show was The Card which opened in 1973

What awards has Joan Hickson been nominated for?

Joan Hickson has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "Bedroom Farce." Additionally, she received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. Hickson was also recognized with a nomination for Comedy Performance of the Year at the Olivier Awards for her work in "Bedroom Farce."

What awards has Joan Hickson won?

Joan Hickson has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her role in "Bedroom Farce".

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