Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
Synopsis
This 1980 Arena documentary profiles writer and performer Victoria Wood and teenage playwright Andrea Dunbar. Wood is seen, alongside Julie Walters, during rehearsals for Wood's stage play Good Fun at the Sheffield Crucible and the film explores her talent to amuse through her witty and engaging songs. The film also looks at Dunbar, as her first play, The Arbor, written when she was only 15, was running at the Royal Court.
Top Cast
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Victoria Wood
Self (Good Fun Playwright)
Andrea Dunbar
Self (The Arbor Playwright)
Julie Walters
Self - Good Fun Cast Member
Max Stafford-Clark
Self - Director of The Arbor
Jeff Rawle
The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
Kathryn Pogson
The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
David Bamber
The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
Stephanie Fayerman
The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
Mia Soteriou
The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
Annabel Leventon
Good Fun Cast Member (uncredited)
Sue Wallace
Good Fun Cast Member (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nigel Williams
- Original Title
- Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Williams
Alan Yentob
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Yentob
Producer
Nigel Williams
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
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What is Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood about?
This 1980 Arena documentary profiles writer and performer Victoria Wood and teenage playwright Andrea Dunbar. Wood is seen, alongside Julie Walters, during rehearsals for Wood's stage play Good Fun at the Sheffield Crucible and the film explores her talent to amuse through her witty and engaging songs. The film also looks at Dunbar, as her first play, The Arbor, written when she was only 15, was running at the Royal Court.
Who directed Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood?
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood was directed by Nigel Williams.
Who stars in Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood?
The principal cast of Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood includes Victoria Wood, Andrea Dunbar, Julie Walters, Max Stafford-Clark, Jeff Rawle.
When was Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood released and how long is it?
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 35m.