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ES DEVLIN IS AN ARTIST AND DESIGNER.

SHE IS KNOWN FOR CREATING LARGE-SCALE PERFORMATIVE SCULPTURES AND ENVIRONMENTS THAT FUSE MUSIC, LANGUAGE AND LIGHT.

MEMORY PALACE (PITZHANGER MANOR, LONDON 2019) MAPPED A HISTORY OF SHIFTS IN HUMAN PERSPECTIVE OVER 73 MILLENNIA.

MIRRORMAZE (PECKHAM, LONDON 2016), EXPLORED IDENTITY THROUGH REFLECTIVE LABYRINTHINE GEOMETRIES.

HER FLUORESCENT RED FIFTH LION ROARED AI-GENERATED COLLECTIVE POETRY TO CROWDS IN LONDON’S TRAFALGAR SQUARE IN SEPTEMBER 2018.

SINGING TREE, A COLLECTIVE CHORAL INSTALLATION AT THE V&A, LONDON MERGED MACHINE-LEARNING WITH SOUND AND LIGHT IN 2017;

DEVLIN COLLABORATED WITH THEORETICAL PHYSICIST CARLO ROVELLI ON AN INTERPRETATION OF THE ORDER OF TIMEREAD BY BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH IN 2018.

SHE HAS CONCEIVED STAGE SCULPTURES WITH BEYONCÉ, BILLIE EILISH, THE WEEKND AND U2 AS WELL AS TWO DECADES OF OPERA, DRAMA AND DANCE WORLDWIDE.

HER PRACTICE WAS THE SUBJECT OF THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY SERIES ABSTRACT: THE ART OF DESIGN, AND SHE HAS BEEN NAMED ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE 2020 LONDON DESIGN BIENNALE.

DEVLIN HAS BEEN AWARDED THE LONDON DESIGN MEDAL, THREE OLIVIER AWARDS, A UNIVERSITY OF KENT DOCTORATE AND A UAL FELLOWSHIP. SHE HAS BEEN NAMED RSA ROYAL DESIGNER FOR INDUSTRY AND WAS MADE OBE IN 2015.

DEVLIN SPOKE AT TED2019 ON SCULPTING MUSIC, TRANSIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. HER TALK CAN BE VIEWED HERE.

SHE DESIGNED THE LONDON OLYMPIC CLOSING CEREMONY IN 2012, THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES, AND IS DESIGNING THE UK PAVILION AT EXPO 2021 DUBAI. THE POEMPAVILION WILL CONTINUE THE WORK IN AI-GENERATED COLLECTIVE POETRY FIRST CONCEIVED WITH HANS ULRICH OBRIST AT THE SERPENTINE GALLERY IN LONDON IN 2017.

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[Broadway, 2021]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2015]
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[West End, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[London Fringe, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!

The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions bring THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to The Theatre Royal, following successful runs in London and New York. Written by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power, and directed by multi-award-winning director Sam Mendes with five Tony Award wins, including Best Play, 2022.

Houston Grand Opera to Open Mozart's DON GIOVANNI This April

Experience the magic of Mozart's DON GIOVANNI as Houston Grand Opera opens its doors on April 19. Don't miss this timeless masterpiece at HGO.

Review Roundup: THE HUNT Opens at St. Ann's Warehouse

St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting the U.S. premiere of the Almeida Theatre production of The Hunt. Read the reviews for The Hunt here!

Video: Get A First Look at Mozart's DON GIOVANNI at the Canadian Opera Company

Enjoy a first look at the 'mind-bending' new production of Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI, on now at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts!​​​​​​​

A SIGN OF THE TIMES, BROOKLYN LAUNDRY & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows February

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this February are world premieres, new musicals and more.

U2 Will Perform Live at the GRAMMYs From The Sphere

22-time GRAMMY® Award winners U2 have been announced for a special performance and award presentation at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards® from Sphere in Las Vegas. Previously announced GRAMMY Awards performers include Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Travis Scott.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Australian Premiere

Rehearsals for the critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy have started in London ahead of the production receiving its Australian premiere at the Theatre Royal Sydney from 21 February 2024.  See photos featuring the cast in rehearsals for this new production, produced by the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’, in association with Trafalgar Entertainment.

US Premiere of THE HUNT Starring Tobias Menzies to Begin in February at St. Ann's Warehouse

St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting the U.S. premiere of the Almeida Theatre production ofThe Hunt, a blistering thriller catapulting audiences into some of today’s thorniest questions surrounding mob justice and forgiveness.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE

All new photos have been released from opening night of the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions' The Motive and the Cue at the Noel Coward Theatre, as well as the post-show party at The Crypt, St-Martins-in-the-Fields.

Review: THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE, Noël Coward Theatre

Jack Thorne gives his audience a backstage pass in his new play, which has now transferred to the West End after a stellar run at the National Theatre. Helmed by Sam Mendes and starring all the original cast: Johnny Flynn as Burton, Mark Gatiss as Gielgud, and Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor. Their roaring, gripping success continues.

Cast Set for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY At American Conservatory Theater

The cast has been set for 'The Lehman Trilogy' at American Conservatory Theater. Get the latest news on the upcoming production and find out who will be starring in this highly anticipated show.

Cast Announced For The Australian Premiere Of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

The producers, the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions, in association with Trafalgar  Entertainment, announced today that Aaron Krohn, Howard W. Overshown and Adrian Schiller will play the Lehman brothers, and a cast of characters including their sons and grandsons, when the  critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award winning production of The Lehman Trilogy premieres at the  Theatre Royal Sydney from 21 February 2024.  

Experience DON GIOVANNI at Canadian Opera Company This Winter

Experience Don Giovanni as never before with a breathtaking new production. Discover the thrilling tale of love, lust, and revenge in this iconic opera.

U2 Add Final Four Shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas

The announcement of these final four additional shows follows the overwhelming, sustained demand for ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’, a first-of-its-kind live music experience which continues to make headlines around the globe as it ushers in a new era of live entertainment with the world’s biggest rock band.

Tickets From Just £30 for DEAR ENGLAND, Starring Joseph Fiennes

Tickets From £30 for Dear England. The sold-out National Theatre production transfers to the West End this Autumn. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the West End Transfer of THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE

Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions critically acclaimed West End transfer, The Motive and the Cue.  Check out the photos here!

Tony Award Winner Es Devlin Opens First Solo Museum Exhibition At Cooper Hewitt

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum will present “An Atlas of Es Devlin” from Nov. 18 through Aug. 11, 2024. Th

Superblue Unveils New JR Mural and More During Miami Art Week

A monumental new mural by renowned artist JR will be unveiled at Superblue during Miami Art Week this December. Enlivening Superblue's exterior facade, The Chronicles of Miami features 1,048 portraits of the residents and visitors that define Miami, continuing the artist's acclaimed participatory mural series, Chronicles.

The Linbury Prize for Stage Design Exhibition Opens at the National Theatre

The 2023 Linbury Prize for Stage Design Exhibition is now open at the National Theatre, showcasing the next generation of exciting theatre designers from across the UK. 

Es Devlin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Es Devlin has been nominated for several awards throughout their career, including Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Lehman Trilogy, Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for The Lehman Trilogy, Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Girls & Boys, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for American Psycho, Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for Hamlet, Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for American Psycho, Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for The Nether, Best Design at the Evening Standard Awards for American Psycho, Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for Chimerica, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Machinal, Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Machinal, Best Design at the Evening Standard Awards for Chimerica, and Best Costume Design at the Olivier Awards for The Dog In The Manger.

Es Devlin has won several awards for her work, including Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for The Lehman Trilogy, Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for The Nether, Best Design at the Evening Standard Awards for American Psycho, Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for Chimerica, and Best Costume Design at the Olivier Awards for The Dog In The Manger.

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