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Basil Twist STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Puppeteer

Basil Twist Productions

 
[West End, 2022]
Puppetry
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Puppet and illusion designer [Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Puppet Design[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Puppet Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Puppet Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Puppet Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Puppet Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Puppet Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Puppet Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Visual Effects Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Puppet Designer
Puppet Director

Writing


Basil Twist Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Set Design

Basil Twist, The Addams Family

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Basil TwistArias With a Twist


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2005 - Notable Effects - Production Design

Basil Twist, Symphonie Fantastique


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Tell Tale


winner
Obie Awards - 1999 - Special Citations

Basil TwistSymphonie Fantastique

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Tell Tale

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Basil Twist News


MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Headed for 2025 West End Bow; Is Broadway Next?


The multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro which recently wrapped up a successful return engagement the at Barbican Theatre, will transfer to London's West End in early 2025.

ArtsEmerson Presents BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS


ArtsEmerson will present BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS. Dive into an immersive journey of ancient myths and legends in this unique performance.

HERE to Honor Founding Artistic Director Kristin Marting at 30th Anniversary Gala


HERE will honor Founding Artistic Director Kristin Marting at HERE’s 30th Anniversary Gala on June 3, 2024.

U.S. Premiere of ATONEMENT & More Set for The Joffrey Ballet's 2024-25 Season


The Joffrey Ballet has revealed its 2024–2025 Season at Lyric Opera House. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

San Francisco Opera Announces 2024�"25 Season Including CARMEN, LA BOHÈME and More


The 2024–25 Season includes six mainstage opera productions along with concert presentations including a one-night-only performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on October 26, honoring the work's 200th anniversary and, in the summer of 2025, a special Pride Concert celebrating San Francisco's LGBTQIA+ community.

HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With PUPPETOPIA


HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program celebrates its 25th anniversary with a new edition of PUPPETOPIA. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute Partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for MAN WOMAN


Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for a new duet titled MAN WOMAN.

BARK OF MILLIONS New Rock Opera From Taylor Mac, Matt Ray, And Machine Dazzle Makes US Premiere At BAM, February 5- 10


'Bark of Millions, a new rock opera from Taylor Mac, Matt Ray, and Machine Dazzle, makes its US premiere at BAM from Feb 5—10. Don't miss this landmark exhibition celebrating LGBTQ artists in downtown NYC, opening on Feb 1.'

HERE Extends Heather Christian's TERCE: A PRACTICAL BREVIARY to Early February


Due to popular demand, the Obie award-winning HERE has extended the world premiere of Terce: A Practical Breviary to February 4, 2024.

Chicago Opera Theater Presents Huang Ruo's Chinese Mythology Based BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS With Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, January 26 -28


Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 50th Anniversary season with the Midwest Premiere of Huang Ruo's environmentalist opera Book of Mountains and Seas presented in partnership with the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival and produced by Beth Morrison Projects.

World Renowned Composer Huang Ruo Premieres Multimedia Opera, ANGEL ISLAND At BAM, January 11-13


Experience the NY premiere of Huang Ruo's multimedia opera, ANGEL ISLAND, at BAM. This powerful requiem honors the untold stories of Chinese immigrants. Don't miss this captivating production from Jan 11-13.

6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to Return in January


The 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is back January 18-28, 2024, ready to heat up Chicago with its annual international pageant of puppet shows and artists at dozens of venues around the city.

BAM Sets 2024 Winter/Spring Season Featuring New Rock Opera From Taylor Mac & More


BAM ushers in 2024 by presenting a season that honors the power of artistic community. See program details and learn how to purchase tickets!

World Premiere Of HOTEL HAPPY to be Presented at Houses on the Moon Theater Company This Winter


Houses on the Moon Theater Company will present the world premiere of the play HOTEL HAPPY, written by Camilo Almonacid (The Assignment), directed by Estefanía Fadul (Repertorio Español's Eva Luna), and featuring puppet direction by Matt Acheson (Broadway's War Horse).

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Studio Ghibli's MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO at the Barbican


Last night, (Thursday 30 November), Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) celebrated the official opening night of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, which returned to the Barbican centre early this month for a strictly limited run.

HERE to Present Heather Christian's TERCE: A PRACTICAL BREVIARY As Part Of PROTOTYPE in January


HERE presents Heather Christian's TERCE: A PRACTICAL BREVIARY as part of PROTOTYPE, JAN 10-20. Radical Rethinking of Monastic 9 AM Mass Features Over 35 Singers & Musicians Who Celebrate the Sacred Mothers Alive In All of Us.

HERE Calls for Applications to $125,000 Multi-Year HARP Residency Program


Applications for the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP) are currently open. Learn how to apply!

Joffrey Ballet to Celebrate The Holidays With The Return Of THE NUTCRACKER


Experience the wonder of The Nutcracker at The Joffrey Ballet as they bring Christopher Wheeldon's Chicago-set production to life. Set against the backdrop of the World's Fair of 1893, this holiday classic celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Chicago. Don't miss your chance to be enchanted by this incomparable holiday season performance.

DAY OF THE DEAD LIVE! Día De Los Muertos Themed Show Comes To Brooklyn Art Haus This Month


Day of the Dead LIVE! Día de los Muertos Themed Show for Children and Adults at Brooklyn Art Haus from October 18 - November 1, 2023. Experience a musical journey celebrating the holiday of family remembrance with larger-than-life characters, puppets, and live music.

Cast Set For MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Returning to the Barbican; Plus Watch a Rehearsal Video!


The full company has been announced for the multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro which will return to the Barbican theatre for a strictly limited run from Tuesday 21 November 2023 to Saturday 23 March 2024. Find out who is starring and check out a rehearsal video here!

Basil Twist FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Basil Twist written?

Basil Twist has written 1 shows including Symphonie Fantastique (Author).

What awards has Basil Twist been nominated for?

Basil Twist has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Tell Tale," and "Arias With a Twist." He was also nominated for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Addams Family" and received a Notable Effects - Production Design nomination at The Hewes Awards for "Symphonie Fantastique." Additionally, he received Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Symphonie Fantastique."

What awards has Basil Twist won?

Basil Twist has won several awards, including Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Tell Tale," Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Addams Family," Notable Effects - Production Design at The Hewes Awards for "Symphonie Fantastique," and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Symphonie Fantastique."

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