Soap spoof Acorn Antiques is now a West End musical MEANWHILE, VICTORIA WOOD HAS HER SIGHTS SET ON THE STAGE

From: The Evening Standard (London, England) | Date: December 2, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

VICTORIA WOOD and Julie Walters are set to revive their classic soap spoof Acorn Antiques in a musical version that will arrive in the West End next year.

The pair will be joined not only by regular co-stars Celia Imrie and Duncan Preston, but Neil Morrissey and Josie Lawrence will also appear.

The musical, which will be directed by Trevor Nunn, was delayed for more than three years because of the break-up of Wood's marriage to magician Geoffrey Durham.

Acorn Antiques first appeared as part of the show Victoria Wood - As Seen On TV and became a firm favourite with viewers as it spoofed the ...