Joanna Woodward (actress)

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Joanna Woodward
Born
Joanna Mary Woodward

1988
Alma mater Central School of Speech and Drama
Years active2009–present
Spouse
Luke Hatfield
​
(m. 2016)​
Children2

Joanna Mary Woodward (born 1988) is an English actress. She is known for her musical theatre work.

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Early life

Woodward grew up in Glastonbury. She attended St Dunstan's Community School and Bridgwater College. [1] [a] She went on to graduate from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting (Musical Theatre). [2]

Career

Upon graduating from drama school, Woodward appeared in the 2009 and 2010 productions of The Adventures of Jason and the Argonauts at the Scoop [3] and Pages: Promised Land at the Union Theatre, both in South London, as well as Puss in Boots at the Corn Exchange in Newbury. [4] In 2011, she starred as Audrey in a production of Little Shop of Horrors at Kilworth House in Leicestershire.

Woodward made her West End debut with roles as an understudy in Merrily We Roll Along at the Menier Chocolate Factory [5] and Coco DuBois in The Hurly Burly Show at the Duchess Theatre. [6] In 2013 and 2014, she played Tinkerbell and Gwendolyn in the musical Lost Boy at the Finborough Theatre [7] and Charing Cross Theatre. She also appeared in Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be at the Theatre Royal Stratford East.

In 2015, Woodward joined the original West End cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Aldwych Theatre as Betty. [8] She was also an understudy for the titular Carole King. [9] For her performance in the 2017 production of The Life at Southwark Playhouse, Woodward earned an Off West End Award nomination for Best Supporting Female In A Musical. [2]

would originate the role of Clare opposite David Hunter in the stage musical adaptation of The Time Traveller's Wife , which had its world premiere at Storyhouse in Chester in 2022 [10] followed by a West End run at the Apollo Theatre in 2023. [11] [12]

Personal life

Woodward married sound designer Luke Hatfield in 2016; the couple had met through Merrily We Roll Along. They have two daughters. [13]

Stage

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009The Adventures of Jason and the ArgonautsPrincess Atlanta The Scoop, London
2009–2010Puss in BootsPrincess Clara Corn Exchange, Newbury
2010Pages: Promised LandKimberley Union Theatre, London
2011 Little Shop of Horrors Audrey Kilworth House, Leicestershire
2012The Hurly Burly ShowCoco DuBois Duchess Theatre, London
2012–2013 Merrily We Roll Along Newswoman / understudy Beth & Meg Menier Chocolate Factory, London
2013–2014 Lost Boy Tinker Bell / Gwendolyn Finborough Theatre / Charing Cross Theatre, London
2014Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'BeMargaret Theatre Royal Stratford East
2015–2016 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Betty / understudy Carole Aldwych Theatre, London
2017 The Life Mary Southwark Playhouse, London
2019ConfessionsEulpha Miziam The Other Palace, London
2019Zombies: The MusicalEmily
2021 Pretty Woman Susan / Vivian Ward Piccadilly Theatre / Savoy Theatre, London
2022–2023 The Time Traveller's Wife Clare Storyhouse, Chester / Apollo Theatre, London
2024-2025 The Producers Ulla Menier Chocolate Factory, London

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References

  1. ↑ Laura (13 March 2023). "West End star Joanna Woodward answers the Random 19 questions". The Blackmore Vale. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Offies 2018 Nominations for Central Graduates". The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  3. ↑ Loxton, Howard (2009). "Theatre review: Jason and the Argonauts at the Scoop". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  4. ↑ Strapp, Robin (December 2009). "Corn Exchange - Puss in Boots". Newbury Theatre. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Merrily We Roll Along". Neal Street Productions. 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "The Hurly Burly Show – Naughty But Nice". WhatsOnStage. 13 July 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  7. ↑ "Lost Boy: Joanna Woodward". Finborough Theatre. 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  8. ↑ Wilmott, Phil (17 September 2023). "Joanna Woodward triumphs as the latest star of BEAUTIFUL". London Box Office. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "Joanna Woodward". London Theatre Direct. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  10. ↑ Wild, Stephi (16 August 2022). "David Hunter and Joanna Woodward Will Lead the World Premiere of THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  11. ↑ Gans, Andrew (28 March 2023). "See Who's Joining David Hunter and Joanna Woodward in West End The Time Traveller's Wife Musical". Playbill. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  12. ↑ Nicholson, Kerrie (2 October 2023). "Interview: 'To Be Playing the Lead is Mind-Blowing to Me': Actor Joanna Woodward on Universality, Creativity and Leading THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  13. ↑ "Where It All Began..." Joanna Woodward. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2024.[ dead link ]
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