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BIO

Theatre credits include appearances at the Young Vic and Wyndham’s Theatre in A View From the Bridge, and at the National Theatre in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Olivier Award). She has appeared in various other works at the Royal Court Theatre, the Almeida Theatre, the Hampstead Theatre, and the Donmar Warehouse. Film: Beyond the Gates and Four Weddings and a Funeral. Television: "Unforgotten," "River," "Last Tango in Halifax" (BAFTA Award nomination), "Luther," and the BBC’s "MI-5."


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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Almeida Theatre Original Film Project, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Beatrice Carbone

Writing


Movies

Four Weddings and a Funeral
[ 1994 ] Frightful Folk Duo - Wedding One
Shiner
[ 2000 ] Det. Sgt. Garland
Thunderbirds
[ 2004 ] Panhead's Mother
Shooting Dogs
[ 2005 ] Rachel
Second Coming
[ 2014 ] Counsellor
National Theatre Live: A View from the Bridge
[ 2015 ] Beatrice

TV Shows

Annika
DI Annika Strandhed
Doctor Who: Dark Eyes
Liv Chenka
Last Tango in Halifax
Gillian
MI-5
Ruth Evershed
The Split
Hannah
Touching Evil
D.I. Susan Taylor
Unforgotten
DCI Cassie Stuart

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Nicola Walker, A View From the Bridge

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Nicola Walker, A View from the Bridge

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Nicola Walker, A View From the Bridge


winner
Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Nicola WalkerThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

News


UNICORN Will Make Premiere at the Garrick Theatre

The world premiere of Mike Bartlett’s new play Unicorn, directed by James Macdonald, starring Nicola Walker (Polly), Stephen Mangan (Nick), and Erin Doherty (Kate), will debut at the Garrick Theatre.
Video: Watch the Trailer For STARZ's MARY & GEORGE With Julianne Moore

STARZ sets the premiere date for its highly anticipated, audacious psychodrama “Mary & George” and releases seductive key art and trailer starring Academy Award-winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice) and Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White & Royal Blue). The seven-part limited series is inspired by the scandalous true story. Watch the video trailer!
Julianne Moore-Led MARY & GEORGE to Stream on STARZ With Nicholas Galitzine

STARZ has acquired the U.S. and Canada rights to “Mary & George”, an audacious historical psychodrama starring Academy Award-winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice) and Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White & Royal Blue), about a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I.
FLEABAG, OTHELLO, HEX, and More Join National Theatre at Home's Autumn Streaming Lineup

The National Theatre has revealed its autumn season on the National Theatre at Home streaming platform. Learn more about the productions available to stream this autumn here!
Olivier Awards 2023: See All Award Winners!

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, was celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 April. Hosted by renowned stage and screen actor Hannah Waddingham, a three-time Olivier Award nominee herself, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain's most prestigious stage honours. Here are this year's award winners!
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2023 Predictions

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, is nearly upon us. BroadwayWorld UK's editor Aliya Al-Hassan and reviewers Kerrie Nicholson and Cheryl Markosky discuss the main nominations: who should win, who will win and who missed out!
The 2023 Olivier Award Nominations Are Announced

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, celebrates the brightest and best of London's world-leading theatre industry with a starry ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 2 April. Check out a full list of nominations!
Photos: First Look at CRUISE, Now Playing at the Apollo Theatre

Olivier-nominated play CRUISE has returned to the West End for a strictly limited run at the Apollo Theatre from 13 August – 4 September.  Check out all new photos here!
CRUISE Returns to the West End This Summer

CRUISE is an urgent, moving and inspirational play written and performed by Jack Holden (Ten Per Cent, Amazon Prime Video; War Horse, National Theatre), directed by Bronagh Lagan (The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, UK Tour; Little Women, Park Theatre), with original music composed and performed live by John Patrick Elliott (The Little Unsaid).
BWW Review: THE CORN IS GREEN, National Theatre

Read our critic's review - A post-modern tint cannot save this 1938 play from feeling stuck in the past.
Photos: First Look at Nicola Walker & More in THE CORN IS GREEN at the National Theatre

Production images of Nicola Walker in The Corn is Green at the National Theatre have been released today. The Corn is Green by Emlyn Williams, and directed by Dominic Cooke, opens to press in the Lyttelton Theatre on Friday 22 April and runs until 11 June.  
JERUSALEM Leads April's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether epic West End shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a juicy revival to a new political play and a classic musical reborn, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, interviews and features!
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for THE CORN IS GREEN at the National Theatre

Photos of Nicola Walker in rehearsal for The Corn is Green at the National Theatre are released today. The Corn is Green by Emlyn Williams, and directed by Dominic Cooke, opens in the Lyttelton Theatre on 9 April, and runs until 11 June.  
CONSUMED By Karis Kelly Announced As This Year's Winner Of The Women's Prize For Playwriting

Consumed by Karis Kelly is today announced as the winning script for The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2021. The Prize, now in its second year, is produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, with Principal Partner 45North and in association with Sonia Friedman Productions.
Finalist Scripts Announced For The Women's Prize For Playwriting 2021

The Women's Prize for Playwriting, produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, with Principal Partner 45North and in association with Sonia Friedman Productions today announce the 8 finalist scripts for The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2021, selected from 850 entries.
Shortlisted Scripts Announced For The Women's Prize For Playwriting 2021

The Women's Prize for Playwriting, produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, with Principal Partner 45North and in association with Sonia Friedman Productions today announce the 30 shortlisted scripts for The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2021, selected from 850 entries.
Longlisted Scripts Announced For The Women's Prize For Playwriting 2021

The Women's Prize for Playwriting, produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, with Principal Partner 45North and in association with Sonia Friedman Productions today announce the 62 longlisted scripts for The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2021, selected from 850 entries.
10 Productions Added To The National Theatre Collection For Schools, Libraries and Universities To Access Across The Globe

Building on the success of the National Theatre Collection, with 71% of UK state secondary schools now signed up to access this digital resource, an additional 10 theatre productions have been added to the platform for schools, colleges and the education sector worldwide in partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing and ProQuest.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Michaela Coel, Chiwetel Ejiofor & More Appear in New Shows from National Theatre at Home

The National Theatre has today announced the latest productions to be made available on its National Theatre at Home streaming platform.
The National Theatre Announces New Programming and Launches 'National Theatre Together' Campaign

The National Theatre has today announced its programming until the start of next year with productions on all three South Bank stages as well as three major UK tours, two productions on Broadway, a return to cinemas, and a new feature film to be broadcast on television this autumn. In the week the theatre reopened for audiences again, six new productions were announced, and five productions halted by the pandemic were confirmed to return to the South Bank.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nicola Walker been in?

Nicola Walker has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Nicola Walker been in?

Nicola Walker has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Nicola Walker's first West End show?

Nicola Walker's first West End show was Figures of Speech which opened in 2017

What awards has Nicola Walker been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View From the Bridge, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A View From the Bridge and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

What awards has Nicola Walker won?

Nicola Walker has won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

How many shows has Nicola Walker written?

Nicola Walker has written 1 shows including Figures of Speech (Author).

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