Upstart Crows With An Olivier Award Nomination!
Scarlet, March 3rd, 2020David Mitchell's hilarious new comedy receives a nod.
Classic British Comedy at its finest!
To win, or not to win - that is the question. Ben Elton, who already carries quite the CV, adds an Olivier Award nomination to his collection as Upstart Crow receives the nod for Best New Comedy.
Starring David Mitchell in his West End debut and directed by the sensational Sean Foley, the Shakespearan sitcom's transfer from screen to stage recently opened to rapturous reviews from critics, and now it's in the runnings for taking home Best New Comedy at the 2020 Olivier Awards.
Does this mean Shakespeare is still raking in awards long after his passing? I'd like to think so.
It's quite the competition for the Noel Coward award for best entertainment or comedy play, with Fleabag, Emilia and Magic Goes Wrong also in with the chance of snaring the title. There's only one way to find out who the real winner is, tune in on Sunday 5th April to find out.
What is upstart crow about?
Delighting viewers on BBC 2 since 2016, Upstart Crow tells the story of The Bard as he sets out to become a successful playwright, amidst the chaos of family life, ambitious actresses and the commute from Stratford Upon Avon to London. For this iteration, the action moves to 1605 where old Will is tasked with creating a hit following the flops of his last two attempts, Measure for Measure and All's Well That Ends Well. Continuing with the show's irreverent look at Shakespeare and the bawdy times he lived in, expect a ribald comedy that'll perfectly bust those winter blues!
