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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Queen Mother

[West End]
London Tenth Anniversary Celebration, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
1971
Araminta


Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actress

Penelope WiltonTaken At Midnight

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Actress

Penelope WiltonThe Chalk Garden


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress

Penelope WiltonThe Chalk Garden

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Actress

Penelope WiltonJohn Gabriel Borkman

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actress

Penelope WiltonThe Deep Blue Sea

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Actress of the Year in a New Play

Penelope WiltonThe Secret Rapture

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Orange Tree Fundraiser Will Be Hosted By Gyles Brandreth For Primary Shakespeare Project

With Tom Littler's production of Twelfth Night currently in performances, Orange Tree Theatre has announced a special Shakespearean Under the Orange Tree fundraiser celebrating Twelfth Night.
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
Two Dames Come to The Mill At Sonning in September

Two of Britain's best-loved theatrical Dames are heading to The Mill at Sonning Theatre. Learn more about the performances here!
DOWNTON ABBEY 3 Coming in 2025

Focus Features and Universal Pictures International has confirmed that the previously announced third installment of the Downton Abbey film series will debut in theaters on September 12, 2025. The film is currently in production in the UK.
DOWNTON ABBEY 3 Officially in the Works with Paul Giamatti, Dominic West, & More

Following Imelda Staunton's recent statements about a third Downton Abbey film, it has been confirmed that another installment in the franchise is indeed happening. Simon Curtis is returning to direct after helming 2022’s Downton Abbey: A New Era, and much of the original cast is returning, along with some new additions.
Save up to 56% on BACKSTAIRS BILLY, Starring Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans

Tickets from just £15 for Backstairs Billy-saving up to 56%!
Boxing Day Sale: Tickets From £25 for BACKSTAIRS BILLY

Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey, Ever Decreasing Circles) and Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast, Nine Perfect Strangers) star in Marcelo Dos Santos’ hilarious new comedy Backstairs Billy, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winning director Michael Grandage.
Show Of The Week: Tickets from £30 for BACKSTAIRS BILLY, Starring Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey, Ever Decreasing Circles) and Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast, Nine Perfect Strangers) star in Marcelo Dos Santos’ hilarious new comedy Backstairs Billy, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winning director Michael Grandage.
Review: BACKSTAIRS BILLY, Duke of York's Theatre

As the curtain rises, we’re met with a sea of pink – pink damask walls and heavy pink velvet curtains, with pink and white flowers adorning every available surface. This is the Garden Room at Clarence House (brilliantly designed by Christopher Oram), and the year is 1979.
Review Roundup: BACKSTAIRS BILLY, Starring Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans

Michael Grandage Company just celebrated opening night of Marcelo Dos Santos’ new comedy Backstairs Billy which looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon. Michael Grandage directs Penelope Wilton as the Queen Mother and Luke Evans as Billy.
Full Cast Set For The World Premiere of BACKSTAIRS BILLY

The full cast has been announced for the world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy which looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon. Find out who is starring here!
Michael Grandage Will Direct Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in the World Première of BACKSTAIRS BILLY

The world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon.
Rebecca Thornhill and Evelyn Hoskins Will Lead GYPSY at The Mill at Sonning Theatre

Rebecca Thornhill will star as Mama Rose and Evelyn Hoskins will play her daughter Louise in 'Gypsy' at The Mill at Sonning Theatre, running from 24 May - 15 July, 2023.
Over £75,000 Has Been Raised For Acting For Others at This Year's ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Ivy, West Street

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that over £75,000 has been raised at this year's One Night Only that returned to The Ivy, West Street on Sunday 4 December for the first time following the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Free CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOPS: With World Renown Acting Teacher Giles Foreman Announced In NYC And LA

Free three hour character transformation workshops with world renown acting teacher Giles Foreman will be held in person in New York City and Los Angeles. 
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of ORLANDO at the Garrick Theatre

Orlando officially opened last night at London's Garrick Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Cast Announced For SALT-WATER MOON at Finborough Theatre

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the UK premiere of David French's classic Salt-Water Moon opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 January 2023 (Press Nights: Thursday, 5 January 2023 and Friday, 6 January 2023 at 7.30pm). It's a splendid moon-filled night in Coley's Point in 1926.
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Now Streaming Exclusively on Peacock

'Downton Abbey: A New Era' reunites the original principal cast, including Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast.
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA to Stream on Peacock

The film includes Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Tuppence Middleton, Lesley Nichol, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. 
VIDEO: Watch a Recap of the First DOWNTON ABBEY Film

The original principal cast of DOWNTON ABBEY will all once again return for the second film. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï will join the cast. Watch the recap of the first film now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Penelope Wilton been in?

Penelope Wilton has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Penelope Wilton been in?

Penelope Wilton has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Penelope Wilton's first West End show?

Penelope Wilton's first West End show was Pinter at the Pinter which opened in 2018

What awards has Penelope Wilton been nominated for?

Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for Taken At Midnight, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for The Chalk Garden, Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress (Evening Standard Awards) for The Chalk Garden, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for John Gabriel Borkman, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for The Deep Blue Sea and Actress of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for The Secret Rapture.

What awards has Penelope Wilton won?

Penelope Wilton has won the Best Actress award at the Olivier Awards for Taken At Midnight and the Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for The Chalk Garden.

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