Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood (1980)
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.
Director: Nigel Williams
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: March 26, 1980
Cast
- 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)
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nigel Williams
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood stars Victoria Wood, Andrea Dunbar, Julie Walters, Max Stafford-Clark, Jeff Rawle, Kathryn Pogson.
- How long is Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood?
- Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood?
- Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood is a Documentary film.