The Musical
In 2005, Victoria Wood created a musical version, with key members of the original cast (Julie Walters, Celia Imrie amongst others - Wood alternated with Julie Walters in the role of Mrs Overall), which had a sellout season in the West End.
The show earned several Olivier Award nominations, and winning Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for Celia Imrie. The original run was directed by Trevor Nunn. Standout songs included "Have You Met Miss Babs?" and "Macaroons".
It was revived on tour in 2007, directed by Victoria Wood.
Leighton Maqueraders in 2010 were the SECOND amateur drama group to do the show in 2010. Acorn Antiques The Musical ran at Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre from June 16–19. The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham performed the amateur premier in May 2010. Leighton Masqueraders performed the comedy to a full house and the production impressed their star guest Victoria Wood, writer of the musical.
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