Sheila Hancock
Latest News on Sheila Hancock:
Two Dames Come to The Mill At Sonning in September (Jul 23, 2024)
FOUR PLAY to Begin This Thursday at Theatre Rhinoceros (Jun 12, 2024)
SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond (Aug 26, 2023)
Two Dames Come to The Mill At Sonning in September (Jul 23, 2024)
FOUR PLAY to Begin This Thursday at Theatre Rhinoceros (Jun 12, 2024)
SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond (Aug 26, 2023)
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
winner
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical
Sheila Hancock, Cabaret
Olivier Awards - 1982 - Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role
Sheila HancockThe Winter's Tale
Olivier Awards - 1980 - Actress of the Year in a Musical
Sheila Hancock, Sweeney Todd
Olivier Awards - 1978 - Comedy Performance of the Year
Sheila Hancock, Annie
Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Sheila Hancock, Entertaining Mr. Sloan
Videos
TV: Around the World - Inside Rehearsals for GREY GARDENS' European Premiere with Sheila Hancock & Jenna Russell
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 18, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Jenna Russell Sings 'Another Winter In A Summer Town' From GREY GARDENS
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 7, 2015
STAGE TUBE: OVER THE RAINBOW - Week 4 - Results, Toto & Charlotte Church Sings!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 25, 2010
News
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!
Two of Britain's best-loved theatrical Dames are heading to The Mill at Sonning Theatre. Learn more about the performances here!
FOUR PLAY to Begin This Thursday at Theatre Rhinoceros
Following up on sold out runs of A Guide for the Homesick and f**king Men, JT Presents and Theatre Rhinoceros will bring Jake Brunger’s hit Four Play from London to San Francisco in time for Pride 2024
Following up on sold out runs of A Guide for the Homesick and f**king Men, JT Presents and Theatre Rhinoceros will bring Jake Brunger’s hit Four Play from London to San Francisco in time for Pride 2024
SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond
Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.
Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.
Cast Revealed For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at the Riverside Studios
The full cast has been announced to join Olivier Award-winning stage legend Jenna Russell in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn.
The full cast has been announced to join Olivier Award-winning stage legend Jenna Russell in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn.
Jenna Russell Will Lead FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios This Year
Olivier-Award winning stage legend Jenna Russell will star as ‘Ada Harris’ in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan.
Olivier-Award winning stage legend Jenna Russell will star as ‘Ada Harris’ in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan.
Planned Leicester Statue of Joe Orton Axed
A statue to commemorate murdered playwright Joe Orton has been scrapped. The Joe Orton Statue Appeal reached its target in 2019, having raised over £115,000 for the project.
A statue to commemorate murdered playwright Joe Orton has been scrapped. The Joe Orton Statue Appeal reached its target in 2019, having raised over £115,000 for the project.
5th Annual Indie Entertainment Showcase Announced
Cloud 21 PR International and Kultura PR International will present the fifth annual 'Indie Entertainment Showcase' a special event that will be held virtually during this year's Sundance Film Festival.
Cloud 21 PR International and Kultura PR International will present the fifth annual 'Indie Entertainment Showcase' a special event that will be held virtually during this year's Sundance Film Festival.
U.K. Docudrama MERCY Inks Distribution Deal With Los Angeles-based All Channel Films, Inc.
The film stars Maria Austin (The Reverend and Mrs. Simpson - in post-production) in the role of Mercy, as well as Mark Wingett (Quadrophenia, EastEnders), Annette Badland (Ted Lasso, Doctors, EastEnders), John Pickering, Catherine Shipton, and Wendy Morgan (Yanks, Mrs. Lowry and Son with Vanessa Redgrave).
The film stars Maria Austin (The Reverend and Mrs. Simpson - in post-production) in the role of Mercy, as well as Mark Wingett (Quadrophenia, EastEnders), Annette Badland (Ted Lasso, Doctors, EastEnders), John Pickering, Catherine Shipton, and Wendy Morgan (Yanks, Mrs. Lowry and Son with Vanessa Redgrave).
Awareness Film Festival to Present MERCY Docudrama by Wendy Morgan
To cap off its over yearlong festival run, the gripping docudrama feature Mercy, written and directed by UK-based actress Wendy Morgan, has been named an official selection of the 12th edition of the Awareness Film Festival, scheduled from October 21 to 31, 2021 at the Regal Cinemas in downtown Los Angeles.
To cap off its over yearlong festival run, the gripping docudrama feature Mercy, written and directed by UK-based actress Wendy Morgan, has been named an official selection of the 12th edition of the Awareness Film Festival, scheduled from October 21 to 31, 2021 at the Regal Cinemas in downtown Los Angeles.
A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES Season Two Premieres June 27
New guest stars featured in these episodes include James Purefoy (Rome, Pennyworth) as “Philippe de Clermont,” Steven Cree (Outlander) as “Gallowglass de Clermont,” Adelle Leonce (Black Mirror) as “Phoebe Taylor” and Sheila Hancock (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) as “Goody Alsop,” among others.
New guest stars featured in these episodes include James Purefoy (Rome, Pennyworth) as “Philippe de Clermont,” Steven Cree (Outlander) as “Gallowglass de Clermont,” Adelle Leonce (Black Mirror) as “Phoebe Taylor” and Sheila Hancock (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) as “Goody Alsop,” among others.
Chichester Festival Theatre Announces Spring Season of Streamed Events
Chichester Festival Theatre has announced its upcoming spring season of streamed events , including FACING THE MUSIC interviews with Sheila Hancock, Philip Quast, Patricia Routledge, Imelda Staunton and Giles Terera, an encore screening of Celebrating Sondheim, and more!
Chichester Festival Theatre has announced its upcoming spring season of streamed events , including FACING THE MUSIC interviews with Sheila Hancock, Philip Quast, Patricia Routledge, Imelda Staunton and Giles Terera, an encore screening of Celebrating Sondheim, and more!
Lesley Manville, Sheila Hancock, Graham Vick, and More Named to the New Year's Honours List
The New Year’s Honours List has been published, and several members of the theatrical community were named this year.
The New Year’s Honours List has been published, and several members of the theatrical community were named this year.
Chichester Festival Theatre Announces Autumn Season Update and Spring Season Preview
Following the COVID-19 lockdown until 2 December, Chichester Festival Theatre has had to cancel or postpone some of the shows in the Autumn season.
Following the COVID-19 lockdown until 2 December, Chichester Festival Theatre has had to cancel or postpone some of the shows in the Autumn season.
Chichester Festival Theatre Announces New Autumn Season
Artistic Director Daniel Evans and Executive Director Kathy Bourne today announce a live, socially distanced season of drama, music, comedy and cabaret at Chichester Festival Theatre, running from late October to early January.
Artistic Director Daniel Evans and Executive Director Kathy Bourne today announce a live, socially distanced season of drama, music, comedy and cabaret at Chichester Festival Theatre, running from late October to early January.
Joanna Lumley Lends Support To The Actors Centre Fundraising Appeal
BAFTA award-winning actress, presenter and activist, Joanna Lumley, has lent her support to The Actors Centre fundraising campaign. Lumley has shared the #SupportTheActorsCentre message, which encourages urgent donations to The Actors Centre during its period of closure due to COVID-19.
BAFTA award-winning actress, presenter and activist, Joanna Lumley, has lent her support to The Actors Centre fundraising campaign. Lumley has shared the #SupportTheActorsCentre message, which encourages urgent donations to The Actors Centre during its period of closure due to COVID-19.
ANNIE Original London Cast Recording to be Released
Stage Door Records has announced the debut CD release of the 'Annie' Original London Cast Recording. Digitally remastered from the studio master tapes, the CD will be released in stores on February 28th, 2020.
Stage Door Records has announced the debut CD release of the 'Annie' Original London Cast Recording. Digitally remastered from the studio master tapes, the CD will be released in stores on February 28th, 2020.
Music Box Films Acquires EDIE, An Inspirational Mountain Climbing Story
Music Box Films is proud to announce the acquisition of U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to the uplifting feature film Edie, directed by Simon Hunter (Lighthouse, Mutant Chronicles), and starring British actress Sheila Hancock (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Carry On Cleo). The film will receive a theatrical release this fall followed by a home entertainment release.
Music Box Films is proud to announce the acquisition of U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to the uplifting feature film Edie, directed by Simon Hunter (Lighthouse, Mutant Chronicles), and starring British actress Sheila Hancock (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Carry On Cleo). The film will receive a theatrical release this fall followed by a home entertainment release.
Hugh Bonneville, Hadley Fraser & More Join Chichester Festival Theatre's Festival 2019
Chichester Festival Theatre's Festival 2019 has been announced today by Artistic Director Daniel Evans, offering the colourful variety of work for which Chichester is renowned. New for 2019 is The Spiegeltent, a unique venue for an eclectic range of events.
Chichester Festival Theatre's Festival 2019 has been announced today by Artistic Director Daniel Evans, offering the colourful variety of work for which Chichester is renowned. New for 2019 is The Spiegeltent, a unique venue for an eclectic range of events.
Acting For Others Announce Over £110,000 Has Been Raised At This Year's One Night Only At The Ivy
Stars of the stage and screen swapped their costumes for aprons, and served diners for a one-off sitting at The Ivy, a restaurant renowned for its unfaltering service. Leading the waiting staff this year and trying their hand at bartending, waiting tables, auctioneering, taking coats and welcoming guests were Jim Carter, Sheila Hancock and Dame Penelope Wilton. They were joined by Annette Badland, Michael Ball, Samantha Bond, Laura Carmichael, Ben Forster, Michael Fox, Ginny Holder, Celia Imrie, Jeremy Irvine, George Layton, John Partridge, Arlene Phillips, Peter Polycarpou, Jemma Redgrave, Samantha Spiro, Neil Stuke, Owen Teale, Harriet Thorpe, Jason Watkins and Simon Williams.
Stars of the stage and screen swapped their costumes for aprons, and served diners for a one-off sitting at The Ivy, a restaurant renowned for its unfaltering service. Leading the waiting staff this year and trying their hand at bartending, waiting tables, auctioneering, taking coats and welcoming guests were Jim Carter, Sheila Hancock and Dame Penelope Wilton. They were joined by Annette Badland, Michael Ball, Samantha Bond, Laura Carmichael, Ben Forster, Michael Fox, Ginny Holder, Celia Imrie, Jeremy Irvine, George Layton, John Partridge, Arlene Phillips, Peter Polycarpou, Jemma Redgrave, Samantha Spiro, Neil Stuke, Owen Teale, Harriet Thorpe, Jason Watkins and Simon Williams.
New Album 'Lost West End Revues' Celebrates London's Forgotten Revues
Following the critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an 'Essential New Release') and 'Lost West End Vintage 2', Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Revues' to be released on November 30th 2018.
Following the critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an 'Essential New Release') and 'Lost West End Vintage 2', Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Revues' to be released on November 30th 2018.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sheila Hancock been in?
Sheila Hancock has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Sheila Hancock been in?
Sheila Hancock has appeared on London's West End in 8 shows.
What was Sheila Hancock's first West End show?
Sheila Hancock's first West End show was Make Me An Offer which opened in 1959
What awards has Sheila Hancock been nominated for?
Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Cabaret , Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for The Winter's Tale, Actress of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Annie and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Entertaining Mr. Sloan.
What awards has Sheila Hancock won?
Sheila Hancock has won the Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for her performance in Cabaret.
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