A Theatre Fit for a Legend: Lake District Venue to be Renamed After Victoria Wood
The Old Laundry theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere is set to undergo a name change as its owners pay tribute to the late comedian and playwright, Victoria Wood. As of next year, the venue will become the Victoria Wood theatre, a fitting nod to her enduring legacy.
Friends and trustees of the theatre, Charlotte Scott and Roger Glossop, are behind the renaming, which comes ahead of the 10th anniversary of Wood's passing in 2016. The couple worked with Wood on several projects, including the premiere of her play Talent at the Sheffield Crucible in 1978, a production that marked the beginning of their long-standing friendship.
The theatre has already played host to adaptations of some of Wood's most beloved works, including an adaptation of her TV drama Housewife 49 and an event featuring numbers from her song collection Lucky Bag. In 2013, it staged a production based on her own life story.
Next year, the Victoria Wood theatre will unveil a brand new musical, Fourteen Again, which features songs from Lucky Bag and was written by Tom MacRae, the creator of Everybody's Talking About Jamie. The show marks the first major production at the theatre since its name change and promises to be a celebration of Wood's life and work.
The Victoria Wood theatre will also stage a gala performance on what would have been her 62nd birthday in May. This anniversary date has been chosen as part of the theatre's efforts to mark the decade since Wood's passing, which falls next year.
With its unique history and connection to one of Britain's most beloved comedians, the Victoria Wood theatre is set to become a must-visit destination for fans of comedy and drama alike. As one of only a handful of playhouses named after a female creative, it promises to be a fitting tribute to a woman who continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.
The Old Laundry theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere is set to undergo a name change as its owners pay tribute to the late comedian and playwright, Victoria Wood. As of next year, the venue will become the Victoria Wood theatre, a fitting nod to her enduring legacy.
Friends and trustees of the theatre, Charlotte Scott and Roger Glossop, are behind the renaming, which comes ahead of the 10th anniversary of Wood's passing in 2016. The couple worked with Wood on several projects, including the premiere of her play Talent at the Sheffield Crucible in 1978, a production that marked the beginning of their long-standing friendship.
The theatre has already played host to adaptations of some of Wood's most beloved works, including an adaptation of her TV drama Housewife 49 and an event featuring numbers from her song collection Lucky Bag. In 2013, it staged a production based on her own life story.
Next year, the Victoria Wood theatre will unveil a brand new musical, Fourteen Again, which features songs from Lucky Bag and was written by Tom MacRae, the creator of Everybody's Talking About Jamie. The show marks the first major production at the theatre since its name change and promises to be a celebration of Wood's life and work.
The Victoria Wood theatre will also stage a gala performance on what would have been her 62nd birthday in May. This anniversary date has been chosen as part of the theatre's efforts to mark the decade since Wood's passing, which falls next year.
With its unique history and connection to one of Britain's most beloved comedians, the Victoria Wood theatre is set to become a must-visit destination for fans of comedy and drama alike. As one of only a handful of playhouses named after a female creative, it promises to be a fitting tribute to a woman who continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.
its great to see them paying tribute to her legacy, especially with all the new productions coming up. Fourteen Again sounds really interesting, been a fan of Lucky Bag for ages 
would love to check out the gala performance on what would've been her 62nd birthday too 
just heard about the theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere getting renamed after Vic Wood 
totally deserve it! She's a legend and her comedy still holds up today. I'm so down for that new musical Fourteen Again 
can't wait to see what they come up with. Also, that gala performance on what would've been her birthday is such a nice touch 
it's like they're keeping her memory alive. Not sure how I feel about the name change though... feels kinda weird saying "theatre" after "Vic Wood" 
she was! i feel like that's such a great way to keep her memory alive and give fans of hers something new to look forward to. four fourteen again sounds amazing i've heard great things about tom macrae's work can't wait for the gala performance next year it's gonna be so cool to see people coming together to celebrate victoria wood's life and legacy 
she was more than just a comedian, she was a true artist 
that's what makes this name change so special 
. Still, I can appreciate the impact she had on people's lives and the fact that her work still resonates today.
... but I do worry about the whole 'preserving her legacy' thing. It's easy for us to gloss over the complexities and controversies that come with someone's life and work, especially if we're just paying tribute to them.
The fact that they're staging a gala performance on what would've been her birthday is a lovely touch. It's nice to see people still celebrating the woman behind the comedy legend