The movie “Nicholas Nickleby”, released in 2002, tells the story of a young man who aims to protect his loved ones from his cruel uncle. Directed by Douglas McGrath, it featured stellar performances from stars such as Stella Gonet, Andrew Havill, and Henry McGrath. This piece focuses on the movie’s filming locations, details about who played what, and some interesting behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
“Nicholas Nickleby” was filmed in various locations across England. The Gibson Mill in Midgehole Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire was one of the main spots. Other notable venues include the Churchill College at Cambridge University, the scenic Hebden Bridge itself, Wilton’s Music Hall in Whitechapel, London and the iconic Old Vic Theatre on South Bank, London. The filming took place during April 2002.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Stella Gonet | Mrs. Nickleby |
| Andrew Havill | Mr. Nickleby |
| Henry McGrath | Child Nicholas Nickleby |
| Hugh Mitchell | Boy Nicholas Nickleby |
| Poppy Rogers | Child Kate Nickleby |
| Jessie Lou Roberts | Young Kate Nickleby |
| Charlie Hunnam | Nicholas Nickleby |
| Romola Garai | Kate Nickleby |
| Tom Courtenay | Newman Noggs |
| Christopher Plummer | Ralph Nickleby |
| Anne Hathaway | Madeline Bray |
| Jim Broadbent | Mr. Wackford Squeers |
| Angela Curran | Parent |
| Jamie Bell | Smike |
| Juliet Stevenson | Mrs. Squeers |
| Bruce Cook | Little Wackford Squeers |
| Greg Sheffield | Bolder |
| Alex Graham | Cobbey |
| Jordan Calvert | First Boy |
| Joel Pitts | Second Boy |
| Billy Hill | Tomkins |
| Heather Goldenhersh | Fanny Squeers |
| Helen Coker | Tilda |
| Kevin McKidd | John Browdie |
| Edward Fox | Sir Mulberry Hawk |
| Nicholas Rowe | Lord Verisopht |
| Angus Wright | Mr. Pluck |
| Nathan Lane | Vincent Crummles |
| Alan Cumming | Mr. Folair |
| Eileen Walsh | The Infant Phenomenon |
| Alfred Harmsworth | Young Smike |
| Mark Wells | Romeo in play |
| Daisy Haggard | Juliet in play |
| Phil Davis | Brooker |
| Sophie Thompson | Miss Lacreevy |
| Timothy Spall | Charles Cheeryble |
| Gerard Horan | Ned Cheeryble |
| Lisa Martin | Ribbon Girl |
| William Ash | Frank |
| David Bradley | Nigel Bray |
| Celia Henebury | Mrs. Bray |
| Edward Hogg | Young Mr. Bray |
| Roger Ashton-Griffiths | Doctor |
| Diana Morrison | Bray’s Maid |
| Amber Batty | Mrs. Ralph Nickleby |
| Mark Dexter | Young Ralph Nickleby |
| Mark Meadows | Lone Soldier |
| Greg Bennett | Theatre Goer (uncredited) |
| Lutricia Norris | Villager (uncredited) |
| Tessa Skola | Dance Mistress (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’s novel and was also co-written by him alongside the director, Douglas McGrath.
- Not only was the movie well-liked by audiences, but it also received recognition in the form of one win and five nominations for various awards.
- The respective roles of the characters in the movie were: Stella Gonet as Mrs. Nickleby, Andrew Havill as Mr. Nickleby, Henry McGrath as Child Nicholas Nickleby and Hugh Mitchell as Boy Nicholas Nickleby.
- Other prominent cast members included Charlie Hunnam as Nicholas Nickleby, Romola Garai as Kate Nickleby, Tom Courtenay as Newman Noggs, Christopher Plummer as Ralph Nickleby, Anne Hathaway as Madeline Bray, and Jim Broadbent as Mr. Wackford Squeers.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Gibson Mill, Midgehole Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 53.765095
- Longitude: -2.0423389
- Place ID: ChIJeZBTxR3re0gRjJ9b6jSp3hY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gibson Mill, Midgehole Rd, Hebden Bridge HX7 7AW, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Churchill College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 52.21253489999999
- Longitude: 0.1040989
- Place ID: ChIJU7qLacpw2EcRHniCJnYaiIg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: University of Cambridge, Storey’s Way, Cambridge CB3 0DS, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 53.74330399999999
- Longitude: -2.013021
- Place ID: ChIJn5WqG8yUe0gRkPqf3KHZ0Jo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hebden Bridge HX7, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Wilton’s Music Hall, 1 Grace’s Alley, Whitechapel, London, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5107013
- Longitude: -0.0668967
- Place ID: ChIJbcQbMTQDdkgRGnjfXht0wPA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Graces Alley, London E1 8JB, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Old Vic Theatre, The Cut, South Bank, London, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.50205949999999
- Longitude: -0.1093125
- Place ID: ChIJZU00SboEdkgRl0iY1cDec9k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 103 The Cut, London SE1 8NB, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
