Mel Smith
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3Arts Awards Announces Grantees Of $150K Next Level/Spare Room Awards (Nov 9, 2022)
15th Annual 3Arts Awards Grants Half A Million To Chicago's Women Artists, Artists Of Color, and Deaf and Disabled Artists (Nov 1, 2022)
BWW Review: AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE, Richmond Theatre (Mar 1, 2022)
3Arts Awards Announces Grantees Of $150K Next Level/Spare Room Awards (Nov 9, 2022)
15th Annual 3Arts Awards Grants Half A Million To Chicago's Women Artists, Artists Of Color, and Deaf and Disabled Artists (Nov 1, 2022)
BWW Review: AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE, Richmond Theatre (Mar 1, 2022)
STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1986 - The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement
Mel Smith, The Gambler
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3Arts Awards Announces Grantees Of $150K Next Level/Spare Room Awards
3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, announced the recipients of the third annual 3Arts Next Level/Spare Room Award—a $50,000 unrestricted cash award given to three women visual artists who are past 3Arts awardees—during its 15th annual 3Arts Awards Celebration hosted virtually on November 7, live on YouTube.
3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, announced the recipients of the third annual 3Arts Next Level/Spare Room Award—a $50,000 unrestricted cash award given to three women visual artists who are past 3Arts awardees—during its 15th annual 3Arts Awards Celebration hosted virtually on November 7, live on YouTube.
15th Annual 3Arts Awards Grants Half A Million To Chicago's Women Artists, Artists Of Color, and Deaf and Disabled Artists
3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, honors the milestone 15th anniversary of the 3Arts Awards with nearly half a million dollars in unrestricted grants to Chicago artists.
3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, honors the milestone 15th anniversary of the 3Arts Awards with nearly half a million dollars in unrestricted grants to Chicago artists.
BWW Review: AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE, Richmond Theatre
Retirement concerns and empty-nest syndrome will be familiar issues to many and are ripe for both exploration and satire. Despite these juicy subjects, Belinda Lang’s adaptation of Gérald Sibleyras and Jean Dell’s comedy An Hour And A Half Late, has amusing moments, but fails to make a lasting impression.
Retirement concerns and empty-nest syndrome will be familiar issues to many and are ripe for both exploration and satire. Despite these juicy subjects, Belinda Lang’s adaptation of Gérald Sibleyras and Jean Dell’s comedy An Hour And A Half Late, has amusing moments, but fails to make a lasting impression.
VIDEO: Belgrade Theatre Celebrates International Women's Day 2021
On Monday 8 March, the Belgrade Theatre is marking International Women's Day 2021 by reaching out to some of Coventry's most inspiring women who have helped support local communities over the last 12 months.
On Monday 8 March, the Belgrade Theatre is marking International Women's Day 2021 by reaching out to some of Coventry's most inspiring women who have helped support local communities over the last 12 months.
BWW Interview: Griff Rhys Jones Talks LMTO's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
London Musical Theatre Orchestra return to the Lyceum Theatre for their annual festive concert spectacle of A Christmas Carol. This year's Ebenezer Scrooge, Griff Reese Jones, speaks to BroadwayWorld about all things Dickens.
London Musical Theatre Orchestra return to the Lyceum Theatre for their annual festive concert spectacle of A Christmas Carol. This year's Ebenezer Scrooge, Griff Reese Jones, speaks to BroadwayWorld about all things Dickens.
Griff Rhys Jones Will Lead London Musical Theatre Orchestra's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Concert
According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, the production will be led by Griff Rhys Jones as Scrooge. Additional casting has not yet been announced.
According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, the production will be led by Griff Rhys Jones as Scrooge. Additional casting has not yet been announced.
Richard Sparks Returns to Edinburgh Fringe with MARGARITA DREAMS
In 1978 Richard Sparks wrote the Schoolmaster Sketch and gave it to Rowan Atkinson, who premiered it in Having a Ball at Hampstead Theatre. A few months later Rowan performed the sketch in The Secret Policeman's Ball.
In 1978 Richard Sparks wrote the Schoolmaster Sketch and gave it to Rowan Atkinson, who premiered it in Having a Ball at Hampstead Theatre. A few months later Rowan performed the sketch in The Secret Policeman's Ball.
EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Margarita Dreams
BWW speaks to writer Richard Sparks about bringing Margarita Dreams to the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
BWW speaks to writer Richard Sparks about bringing Margarita Dreams to the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Richard Sparks Returns to Edinburgh Fringe with MARGARITA DREAMS
In 1978 Richard Sparks wrote the Schoolmaster Sketch and gave it to Rowan Atkinson, who premiered it in Having a Ball at Hampstead Theatre. A few months later Rowan performed the sketch in The Secret Policeman's Ball.
In 1978 Richard Sparks wrote the Schoolmaster Sketch and gave it to Rowan Atkinson, who premiered it in Having a Ball at Hampstead Theatre. A few months later Rowan performed the sketch in The Secret Policeman's Ball.
Last Chance To See Major West End Revival Of THE MISER
Audiences have four weeks left to see a major West End revival of Moliere's classic comedy The Miser.
Audiences have four weeks left to see a major West End revival of Moliere's classic comedy The Miser.
Arts Alliance Illinois Celebrates 35 Years and Honors Renée Fleming at Benefit Luncheon
Arts Alliance Illinois, under the leadership of Executive Director Claire Rice and Board Chair Brooke Flanagan, Director of Institutional Advancement at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, welcome artistic, business, creative, and philanthropic leaders from across Illinois to the organization's Fifth Annual Benefit Luncheon on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Palmer House Hilton, located at 17 East Monroe Street in Chicago. Guest check-in and a reception begin at 11:15am, with the seated luncheon following promptly at noon.
Arts Alliance Illinois, under the leadership of Executive Director Claire Rice and Board Chair Brooke Flanagan, Director of Institutional Advancement at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, welcome artistic, business, creative, and philanthropic leaders from across Illinois to the organization's Fifth Annual Benefit Luncheon on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Palmer House Hilton, located at 17 East Monroe Street in Chicago. Guest check-in and a reception begin at 11:15am, with the seated luncheon following promptly at noon.
Mathew Horne Will Join Griff Rhys Jones And Lee Mack In THE MISER In London's West End
Full casting has today been announced for a major West End revival of Moliere's classic comedy The Miser. The full cast, which includes Mathew Horne, join previously announced Griff Rhys Jones who returns to the West End stage after a five year absence and Lee Mack who makes his West End debut.
Full casting has today been announced for a major West End revival of Moliere's classic comedy The Miser. The full cast, which includes Mathew Horne, join previously announced Griff Rhys Jones who returns to the West End stage after a five year absence and Lee Mack who makes his West End debut.
BWW Interview: Composer Howard Goodall On ETERNAL LIGHT's New York Debut
Composer Howard Goodall's remarkable career ranges from lauded choral works to West End musical Bend It Like Beckham, the Emmy Award-winning score for HBO film Into the Storm, and themes for beloved British TV shows like Mr Bean, Blackadder, Red Dwarf and QI. On 20 November, Goodall's Eternal Light: A Requiem makes its New York debut at Carnegie Hall, presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York and performed by ensembles from both America and the UK.
Composer Howard Goodall's remarkable career ranges from lauded choral works to West End musical Bend It Like Beckham, the Emmy Award-winning score for HBO film Into the Storm, and themes for beloved British TV shows like Mr Bean, Blackadder, Red Dwarf and QI. On 20 November, Goodall's Eternal Light: A Requiem makes its New York debut at Carnegie Hall, presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York and performed by ensembles from both America and the UK.
Lee Mack Will Make His West End Debut In THE MISER Alongside Previously Announced Griff Rhys Jones
Producer Mark Goucher today announced that BAFTA winning comedian Lee Mack will make his West End debut in a major revival of Moliere's classic comedy The Miser in early 2017.
Producer Mark Goucher today announced that BAFTA winning comedian Lee Mack will make his West End debut in a major revival of Moliere's classic comedy The Miser in early 2017.
The Old Laundry Theatre Announces Autumn Season
The Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District, announces its exciting and diverse Autumn season including GRIFF RHYS JONES' first solo comedy tour with his brand new show Jones And Smith. ALAN AYCKBOURN directs the first major revival of his classic comedy Henceforward. And, as part of Beatrix Potter's 150th anniversary year, The Old Laundry Theatre presents a new adaptation of Eric Pringle's insightful play Meeting Bea.
The Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District, announces its exciting and diverse Autumn season including GRIFF RHYS JONES' first solo comedy tour with his brand new show Jones And Smith. ALAN AYCKBOURN directs the first major revival of his classic comedy Henceforward. And, as part of Beatrix Potter's 150th anniversary year, The Old Laundry Theatre presents a new adaptation of Eric Pringle's insightful play Meeting Bea.
Ken Stott, Reece Shearsmith and Griff Rhys Jones in West End Productions of THE DRESSER and THE MISER
Director Sean Foley, who has recently enjoyed sell-out success adapting and directing The Painkiller in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company season of Plays at the Garrick will, starting this autumn, under producer Mark Goucher, direct two new productions in the West End.
Director Sean Foley, who has recently enjoyed sell-out success adapting and directing The Painkiller in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company season of Plays at the Garrick will, starting this autumn, under producer Mark Goucher, direct two new productions in the West End.
Stage West Opens Regional Premiere of the Olivier Award-Winning HEROES Tonight
'Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.' Perhaps that's true for some, but not Gustave, Henri, and Philippe, who are determined to find some adventure and meaning in their final years, in Tom Stoppard's translation of Gerald Sibleyras's charming Heroes, beginning a 5-week regional premiere run at Stage West tonight, July 10.
'Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.' Perhaps that's true for some, but not Gustave, Henri, and Philippe, who are determined to find some adventure and meaning in their final years, in Tom Stoppard's translation of Gerald Sibleyras's charming Heroes, beginning a 5-week regional premiere run at Stage West tonight, July 10.
Stage West Presents the Regional Premiere of the Olivier Award-Winning HEROES, Begins 7/10
"Old soldiers never die, they just fade away." Perhaps that's true for some, but not Gustave, Henri, and Philippe, who are determined to find some adventure and meaning in their final years, in Tom Stoppard's translation of Gerald Sibleyras's charming Heroes, beginning a 5-week regional premiere run at Stage West on Thursday, July 10.
"Old soldiers never die, they just fade away." Perhaps that's true for some, but not Gustave, Henri, and Philippe, who are determined to find some adventure and meaning in their final years, in Tom Stoppard's translation of Gerald Sibleyras's charming Heroes, beginning a 5-week regional premiere run at Stage West on Thursday, July 10.
EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: JOHN LLOYD: LIFF OF QI, Underbelly, August 10 2013
Despite having never passed a BBC recruitment board in his life, John Lloyd has none-the-less been responsible for some of the greatest TV and Radio comedies broadcast in the UK over the last 40 years. From JUST A MINUTE to QI, via BLACKADDER, SPITTING IMAGE and of course NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS - Lloyd uses his fringe debut to share the stories behind these great shows, as he details his life in broadcasting.
Despite having never passed a BBC recruitment board in his life, John Lloyd has none-the-less been responsible for some of the greatest TV and Radio comedies broadcast in the UK over the last 40 years. From JUST A MINUTE to QI, via BLACKADDER, SPITTING IMAGE and of course NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS - Lloyd uses his fringe debut to share the stories behind these great shows, as he details his life in broadcasting.
Comedian Mel Smith Passes Away at 60
According to published reports, British comedian Mel Smith passed away on July 19 from a heart attack. He was 60 years old.
According to published reports, British comedian Mel Smith passed away on July 19 from a heart attack. He was 60 years old.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Mel Smith been in?
Mel Smith has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Mel Smith been in?
Mel Smith has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Mel Smith's first West End show?
Mel Smith's first West End show was The Gambler which opened in 1986
What awards has Mel Smith been nominated for?
and The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement (Olivier Awards) for The Gambler.
How many shows has Mel Smith written?
Mel Smith has written 1 shows including The Gambler (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist).
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