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Hannah Waddingham's extensive work in the theatre includes the role of The Witch in The Wizard of Oz (opposite Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope), Desiree in A Little Night Music (Garrick Theatre and Menier Chocolate Factory), The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (a role she originated in the West End, and played on Broadway), Into The Woods (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Bad Girls The Musical (West Yorkshire Playhouse), A Chorus of Disapproval (Theatr Clywd), Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Likes of Us (Sydmonton Festival), The Beautiful Game (Cambridge Theatre) and Lautrec (Shaftesbury Theatre). She has been twice nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical (in 2007 for Spamalot and in 2010 for A Little Night Music).



Her television credits include My Hero, William and Mary, Coupling and Footballers' Wives.
In 2015 she joined the cast of the fifth season of the HBO series Game of Thrones as Septa Unella, as well as appearing in the 2012 feature film adaptation of Les Miserables and 2018 British psychological thriller Winter Ridge in a primary role. She portrays the role of Sofia Marchetti in Netflix's Sex Education and Rebecca Welton in Apple TV's Ted Lasso.

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Hannah Waddingham STAGE CREDITS

What's New Pussycat?
[London]
2017
Performer
The Wizard of Oz The Wizard of Oz
[West End]
London Revival, 2011
Wicked Witch of the West
Monty Python's Spamalot Monty Python's Spamalot
[West End]
London Production, 2006
Lady of the Lake, et al.
The Likes of Us
[London Fringe]
Reading, 2005
Performer
Monty Python's Spamalot Monty Python's Spamalot
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
The Lady of the Lake [Replacement]
Tonight's the Night
[West End]
Original London Production, 2003
Satan
The Beautiful Game
[West End]
Original London Production, 2000
Performer

Hannah Waddingham Productions

Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, Kate
 
[West End, 2012]
Performer

Hannah Waddingham Movies

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
[ 2008 ] Elizabeth Maddox
Into the Woods
[ 2011 ] The Witch
Les Misérables
[ 2012 ] Factory Woman 2
Meet Pursuit Delange: The Movie
[ 2015 ] Maddie Forrester
The Gatehouse
[ 2016 ] The Agent
Winter Ridge
[ 2018 ] Joanne Hill
The Hustle
[ 2019 ] Shiraz
Hocus Pocus 2
[ 2022 ] The Witch Mother

Hannah Waddingham TV Shows

Coupling
Jenny Turbot
William and Mary
Penelope
Hollyoaks: Let Loose
Mrs. Robertson
Footballers' Wives
Jools
The Only Boy for Me
Melissa
My Hero
[ 2003-2006 ] Lula, Thermowoman, Miranda
M.I.High
Alannah Sucrose
Marple
Lola Brewster
My Family
[ 2010-2011 ] Katie
Bad Education
Loretta
Benidorm
Tonya
Not Going Out
[ 2011-2014 ] Jane
Partners in Crime
Blonde Assassin
Doctors
[ 2008-2015 ] Becky Harmison, Rhonda Stowell, Jacky Parnell
In the Club
Dr. Stone
Josh
Phillipa
Game of Thrones
[ 2015-2016 ] Septa Unella
The Entire Universe
Time & Space
12 Monkeys
Magdalena
Bad Move
Imelda
Krypton
[ 2018-2019 ] Jax-Ur
Midsomer Murders
Mimi Dagmar
Murder, They Hope
Chief Inspector Henrietta Shepherd
Ted Lasso
[ 2020-2021 ] Rebecca Welton
Sex Education
[ 2019-2021 ] Sofia Marchetti
Tom Jones
Lady Bellaston
Krapopolis
Deliria

Hannah Waddingham Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actress in a Musical

Hannah WaddinghamKiss Me, Kate

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment

Hannah Waddingham, A Little Night Music

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actress In A Musical

Hannah Waddingham, Monty Python's Spamalot

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As it continues driving pulse-pounding excitement at the global box office, the adrenaline-fueled, action-packed film, THE FALL GUY, arrives exclusively in homes on digital platforms where you can buy or rent movies with a never-before-seen Extended Cut on May 21, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
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Scoop: Coming Up on the Season Finale of KRAPOPOLIS on FOX - Sunday, May 19, 2024

Get all the scoop on the season finale of KRAPOPOLIS, airing on FOX on Sunday, May 19, 2024! Featuring the voices of Emmy Award-winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones), Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows), Pam Murphy (Mapleworth Murders) and Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel), and more. Watch a video!
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Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of KRAPOPOLIS on FOX - Sunday, May 12, 2024

Get all the scoop on KRAPOPOLIS, airing on FOX on Sunday, May 12, 2024! Featuring the voices of Emmy Award-winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones), Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows), Pam Murphy (Mapleworth Murders) and Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel), and more. Watch a video!
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Photos: Hannah Waddingham Visits & JULIET

The Stephen Sondheim Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Stage and screen star Hannah Waddingham stopped by to see & Juliet and to pose with the cast. Check out photos here.
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Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham Talk Olivier Awards Opening on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON

Hannah Waddingham stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening to discuss her role in the film The Fall Guy and other projects. To kick off the conversation, Fallon complimented her on hosting the Olivier Awards in April, particularly praising the opening number where the actress performed Anything Goes. Watch the interview here!
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Video: Hannah Waddingham Talks THE FALL GUY and Playing Revolting Characters on TODAY

On Thursday, actress Hannah Waddingham joined The Today Show to discuss her role in the new comedy The Fall Guy with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. In the film, she plays producer Gail Meyer, a character that Waddingham calls 'revolting'. 'She's very self-serving. Her needle on her moral compass is somewhere else,' the actress said as she pointed around. Watch the interview now!
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Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of KRAPOPOLIS on FOX - Sunday, May 5, 2024

Get all the scoop on KRAPOPOLIS, airing on FOX on Sunday, May 5, 2024! Featuring the voices of Emmy Award-winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones), Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows), Pam Murphy (Mapleworth Murders) and Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel), and more. Watch a video!
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YUNGBLUD puts his unique take on a KISS classic, releasing an explosive cover of “I Was Made For Lovin' You'' featured in Universal Pictures' new film, The Fall Guy, and on the The Fall Guy Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The track is available across all digital platforms. Listen to the song here!
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Video: Meet the Stunt Team in New Promo for THE FALL GUY

Meet the stunt team from The Fall Guy in a promo from the new film, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. The film also stars Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, and Stephanie Hsu. It is set to be released in theaters on May 3. Watch the video here!
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Video: Watch Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in New Promo for THE FALL GUY

Take a look inside The Fall Guy in a promo from the new film, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. The film also stars Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, and Stephanie Hsu. It is set to be released in theaters on May 3. Watch the video here!
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Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham Take Over Marketing for THE FALL GUY

Hey, you guys! Hannah Waddingham has been brought in to market the The Fall Guy in a series of new promos. In the Ryan Gosling-led comedy, Waddingham plays a producer of the film in which Gosling works as a stuntman. In the meta promos, Waddingham, Gosling, and co-star Emily Blunt try their hand at marketing campaigns to help sell the movie. They attempt to utilize social media platforms and even recruit some athletes from the sports world. Watch the videos here!
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Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of KRAPOPOLIS on FOX - Sunday, April 21, 2024

Get all the scoop on KRAPOPOLIS, airing on FOX on Sunday, April 21, 2024! Featuring the voices of Emmy Award-winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones), Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows), Pam Murphy (Mapleworth Murders) and Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel), and more. Watch a video!
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Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out some of the evening's performances, including Hadestown, A Strange Loop, Guys & Dolls, and more!
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Video: The Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Performs 'Born to Lead' at the Olivier Awards

Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the cast of Operation Mincemeat who performed 'Born to Lead'. Watch the video here!
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Video: NEXT TO NORMAL Cast Performs a Medley at the 2024 Olivier Awards

Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Next to Normal, who took the stage to perform a medley of songs from the show. The medley included 'I Miss the Mountains', 'Superboy and The Invisible Girl' and 'I'm Alive'. Watch the video here!
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Video: Hannah Waddingham Opens the 2024 Olivier Awards With 'Anything Goes'

Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Waddingham opened the ceremony with a performance of 'Anything Goes' to kick off the festivities! Watch the video here!
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Video: Tom Francis Performs 'Sunset Boulevard' at the 2024 Olivier Awards

Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Sunset Boulevard who performed 'Sunset Boulevard' during the ceremony. Check out the video here!
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Video: Olivier Awards Honour Those We've Lost With 'In Memoriam' Segment

Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Each year the Olivier Awards takes a moment during the ceremony to remember those members of the London theatre community who have sadly passed away in the previous year.
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Hannah Waddingham FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hannah Waddingham been in?

Hannah Waddingham has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Hannah Waddingham been in?

Hannah Waddingham has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Hannah Waddingham's first West End show?

Hannah Waddingham's first West End show was The Beautiful Game which opened in 2000

What awards has Hannah Waddingham been nominated for?

Hannah Waddingham has been nominated for the following awards: Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Kiss Me, Kate," Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment at the Olivier Awards for "A Little Night Music," and Best Actress In A Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Monty Python's Spamalot."

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