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The plot revolves around the original (fictional) actors and actresses reprising their roles from the stage. However, contrary to their wishes, the experimental director adapts it into a gritty commentary on British suburban life, despite... See more »

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Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (Not Bingo Nights)
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Bo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (On Bingo Nights)
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Miss Babs
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Mr Clifford
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Miss Berta
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Donna / Bonnie
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John / Tony
Gareth Bryn ...
Steve / Hugh
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Hatcheck Girl / Mimi
Lorraine Chappell ...
Suzi / Papergirl / Young Mrs O / Evelyn
Daniele Coombe ...
Sally / Miss Wellbelove / Debra
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Vic / Mr Watkins
Sidney Livingstone ...
Ken / Mr Minchin
Jill Martin ...
Lynn / Christine
Carl Sanderson ...
Brian / Mr Furlong
Myra Sands ...
Barbara / Miss Willoughby
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Mark / Tom / Mr Stillman / Derek (as David Shaw-Parker)
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Pip / Miss Cuff
John Stacey ...
Alan / Postman
Shaun Henson ...
Ginger / Shopkeeper / Customer
Hilary O'Neil ...
Mavis / Shopkeeper / Bev
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Derek (uncredited)

Directed by

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Ben Warwick
Trevor Nunn ... (original show director)

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Victoria Wood ... (written by)

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Lucy Ansbro ... producer
Annie Crofts ... line producer
Phil McIntyre ... executive producer
Ben Warwick ... producer
Victoria Wood ... executive producer

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Sebastian Morrison

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Stephen Brimson Lewis

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Kathryn Lowrie ... production manager

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David Chamberlain ... sound engineer (as Dave Chamberlain)
John Clements ... sound engineer

Camera and Electrical Department

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Martin Alcott ... rigger
Simon Atkinson ... vision engineer
Malcolm Barton ... rigger
Christopher Clayton ... lighting director: TV (as Chris Clayton)
Paul Dugdale ... camera assistant
Alan Haddow ... camera operator
Leon Henry ... camera operator
Chris Hollier ... camera operator
Bonny Lockhart ... camera assistant
Derek Pennell ... camera operator (as Derrick Pennell)
Martin Schlote ... camera operator
Mark Turner ... camera operator
Andy Watt ... senior cameraman

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Simon Beck ... assistant music director/keybaords
Trevor Mires ... musician: trombone

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Manique Ratner ... script supervisor

Additional Crew

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Dave Currie ... engineering manager
Adele Fowler ... production coordinator
Michael Matheson ... floor manager

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Ronnie Corbett ... a special thank you to

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Plot Summary

The plot revolves around the original (fictional) actors and actresses reprising their roles from the stage. However, contrary to their wishes, the experimental director adapts it into a gritty commentary on British suburban life, despite the fact that the cast (led by Bo Beaumont (Dame Julie Walters)) wants to just have a fun piece with a good tap number. After a disastrous open dress rehearsal, the cast hijacks the concept to return it to its original roots, and take it to the West End, funded by Bo Beaumont's lottery win. The second act is the musical within the musical, and is much more like the original series. Miss Babs (Celia Imrie) and Miss Berta (Sally Ann Triplett) run "Acorn Antiques", and are aided and amused by their friends and cleaner: Mrs. Overall (Walters) and Mr. Clifford (Duncan Preston). Soon, they discover a third sister, Bonnie (Josie Lawrence) who is initially scheming and devious (for instance, she fires Mrs. Overall, even after finding out she's her mother). The plot unfolds, the sisters are faced with financial woes, and family secrets. The show ends with the triumphant return of Mrs. Overall, a windfall, and the union of Miss Berta and Mr. Clifford. Written by Watch_Movies

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  • Acorn Antiques: The Musical (United Kingdom)
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  • 157 min
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Trivia The original production was directed by Trevor Nunn, and it was nominated for three Olivier Awards (the most prestigious West End stage awards): Best New Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, and Best Supporting Role in a Musical. Celia Imrie won the latter. See more »
Goofs The song "Tip Top Tap" is purported to come from the 1957 musical "Café Continental". However, it contains many modern references such as Shake 'n' Vac and the M11 motorway. See more »
Movie Connections Featured in Victoria Wood's Making of Acorn Antiques: The Musical! (2005). See more »
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Quotes Mr. Clifford: I'll handle this. I have a scrotum.
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