A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood has opened at Bury Art Museum. The display marks ten years since the death of the comedian, writer and actor.
The exhibition brings together a wide collection of personal and professional items linked to Victoria Wood, who was born in Bury and became one of the UK’s most recognised entertainers.
Items on display include original scripts, handwritten notes, letters, song sheets and photographs, many of which have not previously been shown to the public. The collection has been provided by Victoria Wood’s Literary Estate and her family.
Among the exhibits are notebooks containing early ideas and lyrics for The Ballad of Barry and Freda, along with scripts from productions including Talent, Victoria Wood Presents, Dinnerladies, As Seen on TV, Housewife 49 and Acorn Antiques the Musical.
Visitors can also see a selection of awards, including her OBE, CBE and BAFTA honours, alongside photographs from her childhood in Bury, her teenage years and her time as a student.
A video installation features behind the scenes footage from Victoria Wood’s All Day Breakfast and a rehearsal recording of Dinnerladies.
The exhibition also includes work from photographers Andy Hollingworth and Harry Borden, as well as a newly created artwork by Manchester artist Stanley Chow.
A preview event took place on 18 April, featuring a live performance celebrating characters from Victoria Wood’s work and her creative partnership with Julie Walters.
Susan Lord, museum and exhibition curator, said, “We are thrilled to hold this exhibition in this most important year, and we are grateful to Victoria’s Literary Estate and her family for lending us so many unique items relating to Victoria’s award winning career and her home life too.
“Many of these items are never seen by the public, and we also have a range of exclusive items in our shop which have been created especially for this exhibition.”
Bury Art Museum is open from Tuesday to Friday between 10am and 5pm and on Saturdays until 4.30pm. Admission is free and the exhibition is expected to run until late summer.
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