Musical Version of Acorn Antiques to Debut in London

The popular London TV series Acorn Antiques, which premiered in the mid-1980s, is coming to the stage. The musical, directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Stephen Mear, is set to open a 16-week limited engagement at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in January.

Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques was an ongoing skit within Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV. It developed its own cult following and has been released on VHS and DVD by itself. The show is a spoof of soap operas, complete with cardboard acting and crummy sets.

Original series cast members Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie and Duncan Preston are expected to reprise their roles onstage. Also featured in the musical's cast will be Sally Ann Triplett, star of Nunn's National Theater production of Anything Goes.

The Theatre Royal Haymarket is currently home to Jean Anouilh's Becket, starring Dougray Scott and Jasper Britton, which has announced a December 11 closing date.