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Dinnerladies Live: Victoria Wood's Legacy Shines On
6 Oct
Summary
- New stage adaptation of Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies is premiering.
- Actress Sue Cleaver will play the role of Jean.
- The production is the first commissioned by Wood's estate.
A new stage adaptation of Victoria Wood's iconic sitcom, Dinnerladies, is being brought to life, promising a vibrant celebration of the late comedian's work. This production is notably the first to be commissioned by Victoria Wood's estate following her death in 2016.
Actress Sue Cleaver, widely recognized for her role as Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street, is set to embody the character of Jean. Cleaver, who had a recurring part in the original BBC series, described the new script as "beautifully adapted" and deeply impressive.
Originally airing from 1998 to 2000, Dinnerladies chronicled the workplace dynamics within a factory canteen in Manchester. Cleaver lauded the sitcom as "observational comedy at its finest" and encouraged everyone, even theatre newcomers, to experience this "British classic."
