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Born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire in 1968, Scarborough grew up in Norfolk and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.
Scarborough's career began on the stage, where he has become a familiar face to theater-goers in London's West End and beyond. He has appeared in numerous productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company, including "The Comedy of Errors" and "The Tempest." Other notable stage credits include "Betrayal" at the Donmar Warehouse, "Hedda Gabler" at the Old Vic, and "The Norman Conquests" at the Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway.
In addition to his work on the stage, Scarborough has also made a name for himself on television. He has appeared in a variety of British dramas, including "Gavin & Stacey," "Doctor Who," and "The Hollow Crown." He also had a recurring role on the popular BBC series "The Kumars at No. 42."
Scarborough's film credits include "The History Boys," "Les Misérables," and "Christopher Robin." He also lent his voice to the animated film "The Gruffalo" and its sequel, "The Gruffalo's Child."
Despite his success in film and television, Scarborough remains committed to the stage. In 2019, he starred in the West End production of "The Madness of George III" at the Wyndham's Theatre. His performance as the mentally unstable monarch earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for the Olivier Award for Best Actor.
Scarborough's most recent work includes the television series "After Life," created by and starring Ricky Gervais. He plays the character of Pat, a co-worker and friend of Gervais' character, Tony. The show has been praised for its dark humor and emotional depth, and Scarborough's performance has been singled out as a highlight.

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Adrian Scarborough STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Cast

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2017
Stan

[West End]
Old Vic Theatre Production, 2012
George Tesman

[West End]
Original London Production, 2011
Wormold


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Acorn TV's FAN-FAVORITE HARRY WILD Returns in May

Season three of Harry Wild, the popular Irish mystery series starring and executive produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Jane Seymour (The Kominsky Method; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; Live and Let Die), will debut in May. Don't miss out on the thrilling adventures of this beloved character.

BARNES' PEOPLE Returns to Original Online's Digital Theatre Library This Week

Barnes' People, a selection of exquisitely crafted theatrical monologues written by Peter Barnes (The Ruling Class) and performed by four of the country's leading actors, returns to Original Online's digital theatre library from Friday 23 February 2024.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE at the Noël Coward Theatre

National Theatre's The Ocean at the End of the Lane officially opened at the Noël Coward Theatre  on October 11. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call and post-show party here!

Review: WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS, Donmar Warehouse

The personal and the political become one in this sweater vested whirlwind of a play

Photos: First Look at WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS at the Donmar Warehouse

All new production photos have been released from the upcoming new play by Jack Thorne, When Winston Went to War with the Wireless, directed by Katy Rudd. The production opens at the Donmar Warehouse tomorrow, 13 June and runs until 29 July.

Full Cast Revealed For The World Premiere of Jack Thorne's WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS at Donmar Warehouse

With Noël Coward's Private Lives currently running until 27 May, Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced full casting for the world première of Jack Thorne's play When Winston Went to War with the Wireless. 

Photos: First Look at WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS at Donmar Warehouse

All new photos have been released from Jack Thorne’s world première play; When Winston Went to War with the Wireless. The production, directed by Katy Rudd starring Stephen Campbell Moore as John Reith and Adrian Scarborough as Winston Churchill runs at the Donmar Warehouse from 2 June until 29 July.

Stephen Campbell Moore & Adrian Scarborough to Star in WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS

The cast has been set for the world première of Jack Thorne’s play When Winston went to War with the Wireless at Donmar Warehouse. See who is starring and how to purchase tickets!

Nottingham Playhouse Announces CINDERELLA Panto 2023

Following the triumphant opening of Dick Whittington last week, Nottingham Playhouse has announced that next year's pantomime will be Cinderella.  Written by Notttingham Playhouse Artistic Director Adam Penford and starring the theatre's favourite dame, John Elkington, the show will run from 1 December 2023 to 13 January 2024.

Acorn TV's THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE Begins Season 2 Production

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV's The Chelsea Detective will return in 2023. With production now underway in and around London, Adrian Scarborough (Killing Eve, The King’s Speech, 1917) returns as Detective Inspector Max Arnold alongside new co-lead Vanessa Emme (Dublin Murders, Three Families) as the sharp, diligent Detective Sergeant Layla Walsh. 

Nottingham Playhouses Announces THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO Set For 2023

As Nottingham Playhouse launches its new brochure for the late summer and autumn 2022 to early Spring 2023, the company has revealed that its first production for 2023 will be the world premiere of Christy Lefteri's gripping best-selling novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler.

Full Cast Announced For THE CLOTHES THEY STOOD UP IN at Nottingham Playhouse

Today, Nottingham Playhouse announces the full casting for Adrian Scarborough’s adaptation of Alan Bennett’s comic novella The Clothes They Stood Up In. Opening in September, this is the first time the popular story has been told on stage and kicks off the Playhouse’s Autumn season.

Tom Stoppard's Olivier Award-Winning LEOPOLDSTADT is Coming to Broadway

Tom Stoppard's Olivier Award-winning production of Leopoldstadt is coming to Broadway! Learn more about the production which opened in the West End in 2020.

Autumn Season Announced at the Nottingham Playhouse

After a period of rescheduled productions, postponed because of the pandemic, today Nottingham Playhouse reveals a rich array of new work for the latter part of 2022.  The newly announced work for the autumn season includes some of the biggest names in UK theatre, world premieres, exciting collaborations and eagerly awaited family favourites.

VIDEO: Adrian Scarborough Stars in THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE Trailer

DI Arnold (Scarborough) lives on a houseboat on the Thames, in Chelsea, after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid (Anamaria Marinca), just yards from some of the most valuable real estate in Europe. Chelsea is a beautiful borough for beautiful people, but it has a dark underside of deprivation, violence, greed – and murder.

Nottingham Playhouse to Present SPRING LOADED Series

Nottingham Playhouse reveals a Spring Loaded season of twenty three events. New work from Alan Bennett, Emteaz Hussain and other artists will join an array of ambitious new programming this spring.

Photo Flash: See Jon Culshaw, Matthew Kelly, Jemma Redgrave and Adrian Scarborough Filming BARNES' PEOPLE

Barnes’ People is a series of four theatrical monologues written by Peter Barnes: Billy & Me starring Jon Culshaw (Spitting Image, Dead Ringers, Horrible Histories, Newzoids, The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson), and more.

Jon Culshaw, Matthew Kelly, Jemma Redgrave and Adrian Scarborough Star In BARNES' PEOPLE With Original Theatre Company

Original Theatre Company and Perfectly Normal Productions present the first revival of Barnes' People, a series of four theatrical monologues starring Jon Culshaw, Matthew Kelly, Jemma Redgrave and Adrian Scarborough and directed by Philip Franks and Charlotte Peters. 

DEAR EVAN HANSEN y & JULIET grandes ganadores en los Olivier Awards 2020

Sara Baras fue galardonada por su coreografía e interpretación en el Ballet Flamenco SOMBRAS en el Sadler’s Wells.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN, & JULIET, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and More Take Home 2020 Olivier Awards - Full List!

Tonight, the Olivier Awards will be announced in a special online broadcast. We'll be updating the list of nominees LIVE throughout the evening.

Adrian Scarborough FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Adrian Scarborough has not appeared on Broadway.

Adrian Scarborough has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

Adrian Scarborough's first West End show was Betty Blue Eyes which opened in 2011

Adrian Scarborough has been nominated for the following awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for "Hedda Gabler," "After The Dance," and "After The Dance."

Adrian Scarborough has won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role twice for his performances in "After The Dance."

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