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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
US Premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 2017
Mrs. Jarrett

[West End]
Royal Court Theatre Return Engagement, 2017
Mrs Jarrett

[West End]
National Theatre Production, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Marylou Baines/Mrs. Etherington/Dolcie Starr


Awards and Nominations

Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Actress

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Final Day To Vote In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!

It's the final day to vote in the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. Voting closes at midnight, so you've still got time to get those last votes in... 
Final Week To Vote In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; See The Current Standings!

It's the final week of voting for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. Voting closes on Friday, 25 March.
See The Current Standings In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!

Voting continues for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. See the current standings below, and cast your vote...
See The Current Standings In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!

Voting continues for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. See the current standings below, and cast your vote...
See The Current Standings In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!

Voting continues for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. See the current standings below, and cast your vote...
Shortlist Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!

Today, the shortlist is announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, celebrating the best of theatre - from the West End to shows around the country and online. CLICK HERE TO VOTE!
BWW Review: WHAT IF IF ONLY, Royal Court

What If If Only, the prolific Caryl Churchill's latest short play, explores incredibly complex issues of grief and time in its very short 20-minute run time. Premiering at the Royal Court, James Macdonald's production finds the humour and humanity in the text, which is brought to life with imagination.
The Top 20 New London Shows Opening In 2021

As theatre comes roaring back, this autumn and winter see plenty of exciting new productions, including big West End musicals and intriguing plays. Here are the shows that we’re most looking forward to seeing.
Casting Announcement For WHAT IF IF ONLY at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs

Linda Bassett and John Heffernan have been cast in Caryl Churchill's new play What If If Only, which will be directed by James Macdonald. With set design by Miriam Buether, lighting design by Prema Mehta, sound design by Christopher Shutt and assistant direction from Grace Duggan.
LITTLE WARS Returns To Stream.theatre

Following critical-acclaim, and due to popular demand, the digital revival of Steven Carl McCasland's Little Wars, will once again return for a limited streaming season.
BKLYN THE MUSICAL, SCARAMOUCHE JONES, CRUISE and More Available to Stream in March and April

stream.theatre is adding even more shows to their platform through March and April including 4 exclusive digital premieres of major new productions. For drama fans, Shane Richie stars a new revival of Scaramouche Jones by Justin Butcher, which premieres on 26 March.
Shane Richie to sStar in Digital Revival of SCARAMOUCHE JONES OR THE SEVEN WHITE MASKS

Much-loved and multi-talented stage and screen actor Shane Richie (EastEnders; The Entertainer; One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here) will take on the role of the titular tragic clown in the digital revival of Justin Butcher’s absorbing solo show, Scaramouche Jones.
Linda Bassett, Nancy Carroll, Nicholas Le Prevost and Danny Sapani Lead Jermyn Street Theatre's LOVE IN A WOOD

An all-star cast has assembled for an online reading of William Wycherley's 1671 comedy Love in a Wood, presented by Jermyn Street Theatre, conceived and directed by Hermione Gulliford, and performed in aid of Equity Charitable Trust.
LITTLE WARS & FALLING STARS to Stream in February

Juliet Stevenson leads an all-star female cast in this streamed production of  Steven Carl McCasland’s dinner party drama, Little Wars.  Joining Stevenson are Linda Bassett Debbie Chazen, Natasha Karp, Catherine Russell, Sarah Solemani and Olivier-recipient Sophie Thompson.
Ginger Quiff Media Streams GODSPELL, FALLING STARS, and LITTLE WARS

With theatres unable to operate under most tier restrictions, Thomas Hopkins and Michael Quinn of Ginger Quiff Media, the producers behind We Need A Little Christmas with Dame Maureen Lipman which is currently running on Stream.Theatre, remain committed to ensuring we get our culture fix online. 
LITTLE WARS Extends Run Through Lockdown

Due to popular demand, the digital revival of Steven Carl McCasland's 'dinner' party drama Little Wars, will be extending its run for three weeks to provide entertainment during the lockdown.
VIDEO: Watch the Teaser Trailer For the Streaming Production LITTLE WARS

An all new teaser trailer has been released for the all-star digital revival of Steven Carl McCasland’s Little Wars, starring Linda Bassett, Sophie Thompson, Juliet Stevenson and more! 
Juliet Stevenson and Sophie Thompson Lead Virtual LITTLE WARS Reading

Multi award-winning stage and screen actress Juliet Stevenson (Truly, Madly, Deeply; The Doctor, Almeida; Blindness, Donmar Warehouse) leads an all-star female cast in the online revival of Steven Carl McCasland's dinner party drama, Little Wars.
All-Star Cast Unite for Digital Revival of Steven Carl McCasland's LITTLE WARS

Multi award-winning stage and screen actress Juliet Stevenson (Truly, Madly, Deeply; The Doctor, Almeida; Blindness, Donmar Warehouse) leads an all-star female cast in the online revival of Steven Carl McCaslanda??s dinner party drama, Little Wars.
CALL THE MIDWIFE Begins Filming Ninth Season

Made by Neal Street Productions for BBC One, the award-winning drama series, Call The Midwife, has completed filming for a Christmas Special to be broadcast this year and has begun filming a new series of eight episodes for 2020.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Linda Bassett been in?

Linda Bassett has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Linda Bassett been in?

Linda Bassett has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Linda Bassett's first West End show?

Linda Bassett's first West End show was People which opened in 2012

What awards has Linda Bassett been nominated for?

and Best Actress (Evening Standard Awards) for Roots.

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