
Acorn Antiques: The Musical
Comedy
Overview
Acorn Antiques: The Musical! is the all-singing, all-dancing and fully overalled stage version of the beloved TV spoof. The triumphant West End production brought together Julie Walters (Mrs Overall), Celia Imrie (Miss Babs) and Duncan Preston (Mr Clifford) - the original cast of the series. It was directed by Sir Trevor Nunn ("Les Miserables", "Woman in White", "Starlight Express") and written by Julie's understudy, the award-winning Victoria Wood. Filmed during the sell-out run at the beautiful Haymarket Theatre, the musical features an all-star supporting cast of Josie Lawrence, Neil Morrissey & Sally Ann Triplett.
Top Cast


Julie Walters
Julie Walters
Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (Not Bingo Nights)
Julie Walters
Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (Not Bingo Nights)


Victoria Wood
Victoria Wood
Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (On Bingo Nights)
Victoria Wood
Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (On Bingo Nights)


Celia Imrie
Celia Imrie
Miss Babs
Celia Imrie
Miss Babs


Duncan Preston
Duncan Preston
Mr. Clifford
Duncan Preston
Mr. Clifford


Neil Morrissey
Neil Morrissey
John / Tony
Neil Morrissey
John / Tony


Josie Lawrence
Josie Lawrence
Donna / Bonnie
Josie Lawrence
Donna / Bonnie


Sidney Livingstone
Sidney Livingstone
Ken / Mr Minchin
Sidney Livingstone
Ken / Mr Minchin


Sally Ann Triplett
Sally Ann Triplett
Miss Berta
Sally Ann Triplett
Miss Berta
Gareth Bryn
Gareth Bryn
Steve / Hugh
Gareth Bryn
Steve / Hugh


Jenna Boyd
Jenna Boyd
Hatcheck Girl / Mimi
Jenna Boyd
Hatcheck Girl / Mimi
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