Acorn Antiques: The Musical (2006): Cast & Plot
Acorn Antiques: The Musical is a 2006 comedy directed by Trevor Nunn and Ben Warwick, starring Julie Walters as Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (Not Bingo Nights), Celia Imrie and Duncan Preston. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 37m (157 min)
- Directors
- Trevor Nunn and Ben Warwick
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Acorn Antiques: The Musical About?
The premise of Acorn Antiques: The Musical without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The all‑singing stage version of the TV spoof reunites the West End cast—Julie Walters as Mrs Overall, Celia Imrie as Miss Babs, and Duncan Preston as Mr Clifford. Directed by Sir Trevor Nunn and written by Victoria Wood, it was recorded during the sell‑out run at Haymarket Theatre and includes Josie Lawrence, Neil Morrissey and Sally Ann Triplett.
Acorn Antiques: The Musical Cast & Characters
Julie Walters leads the cast as Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (Not Bingo Nights), with Celia Imrie as Miss Babs and Duncan Preston as Mr. Clifford. Directed by Trevor Nunn and Ben Warwick; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Trevor Nunn
- Co-director Ben Warwick
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Julie Walters as Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (Not Bingo Nights) -
Celia Imrie as Miss Babs - Duncan Preston as Mr. Clifford
- Victoria Wood as Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (On Bingo Nights)
Also Starring in Acorn Antiques: The Musical
· 19 more- Josie Lawrence Donna / Bonnie
- Neil Morrissey John / Tony
- Sally Ann Triplett Miss Berta
- Daniele Coombe Sally / Miss Wellbelove / Debra
- John Stacy Alan / Postman
- Ronnie Corbett Father (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Sidney Livingstone Ken / Mr Minchin
- Jenna Boyd Hatcheck Girl / Mimi
- Carl Sanderson Brian / Mr Furlong
- Gareth Bryn Steve / Hugh
- Nicola Sloane Pip / Miss Cuff
- Myra Sands Barbara / Miss Willoughby
- David Shaw-Parker Mark / Tom / Mr Stillman / Derek
- Shaun Henson Ginger / Shopkeeper / Customer
- Jill Martin Lynn / Christine
- Lorraine Chappell Suzi / Papergirl / Young Mrs O / Evelyn
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- Paul Grunert Vic / Mr Watkins
- Hilary O'Neil Mavis / Shopkeeper / Bev
- Matt Dudley Derek (uncredited)
More from Trevor Nunn and Ben Warwick
More films directed by Trevor Nunn and Ben Warwick, best-rated first: Lady Jane, Red Joan, Prisoner C33 and King Lear.
Acorn Antiques: The Musical Plot Summary
What happens in Acorn Antiques: The Musical from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The plot centers on a troupe of original (fictional) actors who reprise their stage roles for a new project. Contrary to their wishes, an experimental director reshapes it into a gritty commentary on British suburban life, while the cast, led by Bo Beaumont Julie Walters, longs for a lighthearted piece with a big tap number. After a disastrous open dress rehearsal, the cast hijacks the concept to return it to its roots and move it to the West End, funded by Bo Beaumont’s lottery win.
Full summary
The whole story of Acorn Antiques: The Musical, scene by scene
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Acorn Antiques: The Musical FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Acorn Antiques: The Musical, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Acorn Antiques: The Musical?
Acorn Antiques: The Musical runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
When was Acorn Antiques: The Musical released?
Acorn Antiques: The Musical was released on March 13, 2006.
Who directed Acorn Antiques: The Musical?
Acorn Antiques: The Musical was directed by Trevor Nunn and Ben Warwick.
More films by Trevor Nunn Who is in the cast of Acorn Antiques: The Musical?
Acorn Antiques: The Musical stars Julie Walters as Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (Not Bingo Nights), Celia Imrie as Miss Babs and Duncan Preston as Mr. Clifford, among 23 credited actors.
Does Acorn Antiques: The Musical have a post-credit scene?
No. Acorn Antiques: The Musical has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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