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BIO

Rebecca Thornhill was born in Dartford, England and trained at the Arts Educational School until 1988. While still a student, she appeared in cabaret at the Royal Albert Hall, the Waldorf Hotel and Maxims de Paris in London. Her first professional engagement was at a Dougie Square Spectacular in Cannes. She appeared in the TV film "Eye on L.A!" as well as a cinema advertisement for Levi Jeans. In 1994 she toured in a production of "Me, and My Girl."

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2024
Kelly

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2021
Mrs. Wormwood [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Original Production, 2013
Karen Holmes

[West End]
London Revival, 2006
Julie

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Winifred Banks [Replacement]

[West End]
London Revival, 2003
Evelyn Nesbit

[West End]
Original London Production, 2000
Sukie [Replacement]

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1998
Gertie Cummings

[West End]
London Production, 1997
Babette


Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical

Rebecca ThornhillSingin' In The Rain

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OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith Will End its West End Run Early

The new musical John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024.
Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London

Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
Photos: First Look At Sheridan Smith And More In John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT

See photos of the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
Photos: First Look at OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith

All new photos have been released from the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Check out the photos here!
Benjamin Walker, Rebecca Thornhill, and More Join the Cast of the World Premiere of OPENING NIGHT

Full casting has been announced for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright.
Photos: First Look at REHAB A New Musical at New Venue, Neon 194

Following a frenzied, sold-out and critically-lauded 2022 run at the Playground Theatre, Rehab, the exceptionally-funny, darkly-comic musical, is ready, once again, to sweep you up on an emotional journey through the soaring highs, and tragic lows, of the ‘guests’ of the Glade Rehab Centre – this time at an exciting new venue, Neon 194, 194 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9LN from January 12, 2024. See photos of the production!
Video: Mica Paris & Maiya Quansah-Breed Sing 'Museum of Loss' From REHAB THE MUSICAL

Get a first look at soul legend Mica Paris and Maiya Quansah-Breed singing 'MUSEUM OF LOSS' from Rehab the Musical. Watch the video ahead of its transfer to a new West End venue.
REHAB THE MUSICAL Will Transfer to the West End

Following a 2022 run at the Playground Theatre, Rehab, will once again bring you on an emotional journey through the soaring highs, and tragic lows, of the ‘guests' of the Glade Rehab Centre – this time at an exciting new venue
Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and More Nominated For 2023 UK Theatre Awards

The nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced. Among those with many nominees are Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and more. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Review: GYPSY, The Mill At Sonning

One thing is certain in the world of theatre: there will always be revivals of Gypsy. The combination of Arthur Laurents' layered book, Jule Styne's razzmatazz-filled score and the incisive, character-driven lyrics by Stephen Sondheim has made the show an enduring hit.
Photos: First Look at Rebecca Thornhill, Evelyn Hoskins & More in GYPSY at The Mill at Sonning

Get a first look at photos of Gypsy starring Rebecca Thornhill as Mama Rose and Evelyn Hoskins as Louise!
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY (UK TOUR), New Wimbledon Theatre

If John Steinbeck had been asked to create a musical, it may have looked something like this. Soundtracked by the songs of Bob Dylan, Girl From The North Country is, at heart, a bleak meditation on untimely death; not just physically due to illness, murder and suicide (though that’s here too) but also spiritually due to the death of ambition, the death of hope and, most cruelly, the death of love.
Full Cast Announced For GYPSY at The Mill at Sonning

The full cast has been announced for 'Gypsy' at The Mill at Sonning Theatre, running from 24 May - 15 July, 2023.
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.
Photos: First Look at GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Dublin & UK Tour

The new Dublin & UK Tour production of Girl From The North Country is opening tonight in Dublin at the 3 Olympia Theatre. Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan. The production embarks on its first UK tour in August following its opening tonight. Get a first look at photos here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

All new rehearsal images has been released from the new Dublin & UK Tour production of Girl From The North Country.
Full Casting Announced For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Dublin and UK Tour

Full casting is today announced for the award-winning smash-hit production of Girl From  The North Country, written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The  Weir, The Seafarer) with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan.
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY, King's Theatre, Glasgow

Hairspray has returned to Glasgow at the nicest “Kings” in town! The show follows the antics of aspiring teen dancer, Tracy Turner, and her dreams of dancing on TV and ending segregation in her 1960s Baltimore community.
John Thomson Will Join HAIRSPRAY at Blackpool Winter Gardens This Christmas

Television and comedy star John Thomson (Cold Feet, The Fast Show) will join the smash hit UK tour of Hairspray as Wilbur Turnblad this Christmas for three weeks at Blackpool Winter Gardens (13 December – 2 January).
Brenda Edwards, Norman Pace and Alex Bourne Will Star in HAIRSPRAY at Theatre Royal Brighton

It has been announced that musical theatre star and television presenter Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, The X Factor, Loose Women and Songs of Praise) will star as Motormouth Maybelle in the UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray.  Comedy legend Norman Pace (ITV's The Hale and Pace Show) will play Wilbur Turnblad alongside West End leading man Alex Bourne (Annie, Mamma Mia!, We Will Rock You) as Edna Turnblad.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rebecca Thornhill been in?

Rebecca Thornhill has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Rebecca Thornhill been in?

Rebecca Thornhill has appeared on London's West End in 9 shows.

What was Rebecca Thornhill's first West End show?

Rebecca Thornhill's first West End show was Beauty and the Beast which opened in 1997

What awards has Rebecca Thornhill been nominated for?

and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Singin' In The Rain.

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