Nick Payne
Latest News on Nick Payne:
New York Neo-Futurists Welcome Five New Ensemble Members (Feb 25, 2026)
Theatricus To Present World Premiere Of STILL LIFE IN CENTRAL PARK (Feb 4, 2026)
Brandon Uranowitz to Receive 2026 Jewish Queer Icon Award (Jan 22, 2026)
New York Neo-Futurists Welcome Five New Ensemble Members (Feb 25, 2026)
Theatricus To Present World Premiere Of STILL LIFE IN CENTRAL PARK (Feb 4, 2026)
Brandon Uranowitz to Receive 2026 Jewish Queer Icon Award (Jan 22, 2026)
BIO
Nick is a playwright and screenwriter.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Play
Nick PayneSea Wall/A Life
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Nick Payne, Constellations
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Video: Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds Star in New Trailer for MIDWINTER BREAK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-04 11:23:39
VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals His Dog Was Almost Cast in SEA WALL / A LIFE
by Michael Major - 2021-09-28 16:42:20
VIDEO: First Look at Peter Capaldi, Sheila Atim, Zoë Wanamaker, and More in the Trailer For CONSTELLATIONS
by Stephi Wild - 2021-04-19 07:06:30
TV: Go Inside Opening Night of SEA WALL/ A LIFE with Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2019-08-09 13:42:16
VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Talks Not Being Nervous for SEA WALL / A LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-23 08:37:14
VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Says Love Conquers All in SEA WALL / A LIFE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-19 14:27:36
VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Sings Whitney Houston Parody on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-06-19 09:11:10
TV: Jake Gyllenhaal & Tom Sturridge Explain What SEA WALL/ A LIFE Is All About!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-06-06 09:25:20
VIDEO: SEA WALL/A LIFE's Jake Gyllenhaal Shows Off Musical Ability on ELLEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-08 11:33:55
VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Stopped Performance of SEA WALL/A LIFE To Give Water to a Coughing Audience Member
by Stephi Wild - 2019-02-20 07:25:14
VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Was Warned Not to do the Monologue in His Upcoming Off-Broadway Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-01-18 10:48:59
TV: Meet the Company of MTC's INCOGNITO - Charlie Cox, Geneva Carr, and More!
by Louisa Brady - 2016-04-09 19:02:42
STAGE TUBE: Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals All on LITTLE SHOP, Working with Ellen Greene & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-09-15 11:36:58
STAGE TUBE: Watch LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS' Jake Gyllenhaal Sing DREAMGIRLS!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-04-14 14:13:28
VIDEO: CONSTELLATIONS' Ruth Wilson on Performing 65 Scenes in 68 Minutes
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-02-20 08:59:57
VIDEO: CONSTELLATIONS Ruth Wilson Talks Finding Her Inner Clown on 'Late Night'
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-01-20 11:48:20
News
New York Neo-Futurists Welcome Five New Ensemble Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
The New York Neo-Futurists have expanded their ensemble by adding five new members, who will debut in The Infinite Wrench series at The Second City New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
The New York Neo-Futurists have expanded their ensemble by adding five new members, who will debut in The Infinite Wrench series at The Second City New York.
Theatricus To Present World Premiere Of STILL LIFE IN CENTRAL PARK
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Theatricus, the nonprofit performing arts collective dedicated to producing bold new work for the stage, will present the world premiere of Still Life in Central Park, a deeply human ensemble drama written and directed by James Castle Stevens.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Theatricus, the nonprofit performing arts collective dedicated to producing bold new work for the stage, will present the world premiere of Still Life in Central Park, a deeply human ensemble drama written and directed by James Castle Stevens.
Brandon Uranowitz to Receive 2026 Jewish Queer Icon Award
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026
JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) will honor Tony Award-winning actor Brandon Uranowitz with the Jewish Queer Icon Award this March and Tony Award-winning producer Riva Marker with the JQY Trailblazer Award.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026
JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) will honor Tony Award-winning actor Brandon Uranowitz with the Jewish Queer Icon Award this March and Tony Award-winning producer Riva Marker with the JQY Trailblazer Award.
Martha Loader Awarded the 2025 George Devine Award For THE TOWN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Ipswich playwright Martha Loader has been awarded the 2025 George Devine Award for her play The Town, which confronts how an act of societal transgression impacts the lives of those orbiting it.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Ipswich playwright Martha Loader has been awarded the 2025 George Devine Award for her play The Town, which confronts how an act of societal transgression impacts the lives of those orbiting it.
Video: Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds Star in New Trailer for MIDWINTER BREAK
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025
Lesley Manville, currently on Broadway in Robert Icke's Oedipus, is starring in Midwinter Break, a new drama film based on the novel by Bernard McLaverty. The official trailer has been released for the feature, which will be released in theaters on February 20, 2026. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025
Lesley Manville, currently on Broadway in Robert Icke's Oedipus, is starring in Midwinter Break, a new drama film based on the novel by Bernard McLaverty. The official trailer has been released for the feature, which will be released in theaters on February 20, 2026. Check it out now.
Cork Arts Theatre Unveils 50th Anniversary 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
Cork Arts Theatre will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. The Cork theatre will deliver an ambitious programme, producing three contemporary plays, under the banner Re:Directing.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
Cork Arts Theatre will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. The Cork theatre will deliver an ambitious programme, producing three contemporary plays, under the banner Re:Directing.
The George Devine Award Unveils 2025 Shortlist of Four Playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
The George Devine Award has revealed its 2025 Shortlist of four playwrights. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court’s founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
The George Devine Award has revealed its 2025 Shortlist of four playwrights. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court’s founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing.
Review: THE UNBELIEVERS, Starring Nicola Walker
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 22, 2025
Miriam’s 15-year-old son is nowhere to be found. How does a mother cope? This life-altering event buries in the cracks of their family dynamic and blows it up. Years on, with his case remaining an unsolved mystery, Miriam firmly believes he is still alive. Nick Payne returns to writing for the stage, debuting a play that’s not quite as groundbreaking as Constellations was, but that brings all the excitement of a well-executed and nimbly staged time fracture. The Unbelievers proposes three crucial moments: we see the chaos of the immediate aftermath, the lingering despair of the first anniversary of Oscar’s disappearance, and, finally, the restless hope Miriam still holds seven years later. But this isn’t a show about a missing kid.
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 22, 2025
Miriam’s 15-year-old son is nowhere to be found. How does a mother cope? This life-altering event buries in the cracks of their family dynamic and blows it up. Years on, with his case remaining an unsolved mystery, Miriam firmly believes he is still alive. Nick Payne returns to writing for the stage, debuting a play that’s not quite as groundbreaking as Constellations was, but that brings all the excitement of a well-executed and nimbly staged time fracture. The Unbelievers proposes three crucial moments: we see the chaos of the immediate aftermath, the lingering despair of the first anniversary of Oscar’s disappearance, and, finally, the restless hope Miriam still holds seven years later. But this isn’t a show about a missing kid.
CONSTELLATIONS Comes to Caveat Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
The acclaimed play Constellations by Nick Payne will return to New York City for a one-night-only immersive performance, reimagined by Argentinian director Milagros Luis.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
The acclaimed play Constellations by Nick Payne will return to New York City for a one-night-only immersive performance, reimagined by Argentinian director Milagros Luis.
Cast Set For Royal Court Theatre and Playful Productions' THE UNBELIEVERS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre and Playful Productions have announced the full cast for The Unbelievers, a new play about family, memory and hope by Nick Payne.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre and Playful Productions have announced the full cast for The Unbelievers, a new play about family, memory and hope by Nick Payne.
Washington's Theatre33 Heads To National Stage At AACTFest 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025
Washington’s community theatre scene will be in the national spotlight this summer, as Bellevue’s Theatre33 and two longtime Yakima theatre volunteers take part in AACTFest 2025, the American Association of Community Theatre’s national festival, held June 25–28 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, Iowa.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025
Washington’s community theatre scene will be in the national spotlight this summer, as Bellevue’s Theatre33 and two longtime Yakima theatre volunteers take part in AACTFest 2025, the American Association of Community Theatre’s national festival, held June 25–28 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, Iowa.
CONSTELLATIONS And More Set for PrideArts 2025"26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025
PrideArts has announced a return to a full four-show season for 2025–26, which will also mark the company’s first season in its new home at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025
PrideArts has announced a return to a full four-show season for 2025–26, which will also mark the company’s first season in its new home at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted.
Photos: Inside MTC's Spring Gala Honoring Jake Gyllenhaal
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club just hosted its 2025 Spring Gala, which was held on Monday, May 19 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The evening was hosted by three-time Tony Award recipient Bernadette Peters . Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club just hosted its 2025 Spring Gala, which was held on Monday, May 19 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The evening was hosted by three-time Tony Award recipient Bernadette Peters . Check out photos here!
Photos: Jake Gyllenhaal Gets a Sardi's Portrait
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 30, 2025
Stage and screen star Jake Gyllenhaal had reason to celebrate yesterday. The star of Othello was joined by some of his past and present cast mates as he received his very own portrait at Sardi's. Check out photos from inside the special day below.
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 30, 2025
Stage and screen star Jake Gyllenhaal had reason to celebrate yesterday. The star of Othello was joined by some of his past and present cast mates as he received his very own portrait at Sardi's. Check out photos from inside the special day below.
Cast Set For Chicago Premiere Of Nick Payne's INCOGNITO at Tin Drum Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025
Tin Drum Theatre Company has revealed the cast of the Chicago premiere of Nick Payne's mind-bending drama, Incognito, coming this summer to Theater Wit.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025
Tin Drum Theatre Company has revealed the cast of the Chicago premiere of Nick Payne's mind-bending drama, Incognito, coming this summer to Theater Wit.
Marianne Elliott Joins Pentabus Board
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
Marianne Elliott, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning director of War Horse and Angels in America joins Michelle Terry and others on the Pentabus board.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
Marianne Elliott, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning director of War Horse and Angels in America joins Michelle Terry and others on the Pentabus board.
Jake Gyllenhaal Will Be Honored at Manhattan Theatre Club's Spring Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that their 2025 annual Spring Gala will honor Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that their 2025 annual Spring Gala will honor Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal. Learn more about the event here!
Chicago Premiere Of Nick Payne's INCOGNITO is Coming to Tin Drum Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025
Tin Drum Theatre Company will present the Chicago Premiere of Incognito, the provocative play by award-winning British playwright Nick Payne. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025
Tin Drum Theatre Company will present the Chicago Premiere of Incognito, the provocative play by award-winning British playwright Nick Payne. Learn more!
Marianne Elliott-Helmed THE UNBELIEVERS and More Set for Royal Court Theatre 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre will present six productions running from May to December, to complete Artistic Director David Byrne’s 2025 programme. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre will present six productions running from May to December, to complete Artistic Director David Byrne’s 2025 programme. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Kat Rose-Martin Joins The Stephen Joseph Theatre on 18-Month Attachment
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
The Stephen Joseph Theatre will welcome playwright Kat Rose-Martin on attachment for 18 months. Learn more about Kat and find out what her plans are at the theatre here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
The Stephen Joseph Theatre will welcome playwright Kat Rose-Martin on attachment for 18 months. Learn more about Kat and find out what her plans are at the theatre here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Nick Payne written?
Nick Payne has written 4 shows including If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet (Playwright), Constellations (Playwright), A Life (Playwright), The Unbelievers (Writer).
What awards has Nick Payne been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for Sea Wall/A Life and Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Constellations.
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