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Peter Shaffer

Birth Place: Liverpool, ENGLAND

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Five Finger Exercise
[ 1962 ] writer
The Pad (and How to Use It)
[ 1966 ] writer
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
[ 1969 ] writer
The Public Eye
[ 1972 ] writer
Amadeus
[ 1984 ] supervisor - 2002 director's cut
Mavri komodia
[ 1995 ] writer

Peter Shaffer Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Play

Peter Shaffer, Lettice and Lovage


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Evening Standard Awards - 1988 - Best Comedy

Peter ShafferLettice and Lovage

Olivier Awards - 1987 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Peter ShafferLettice And Lovage


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Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Play

Peter Shaffer, Amadeus

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Best Play

Peter Shaffer, Amadeus


winner
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Play

Peter Shaffer, Amadeus


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1979 - Best Play

Peter ShafferAmadeus


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Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding New Foreign Play

Peter Shaffer, Equus


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Play

Peter Shaffer, Equus


winner
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Play

Peter Shaffer, Equus

Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Play

Peter ShafferBlack Comedy

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1966 - Best Play

Peter ShafferThe Royal Hunt of the Sun


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1960 - Best Foreign Play

Peter Shaffer, Five Finger Exercise


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1958 - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright

Peter ShafferFive Finger Exercise

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Peter Shaffer News


The Gamm Reveals Lineup For 40th Anniversary Season


The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season slated to begin in late September. The 2024-25 season features five distinctive plays that highlight both The Gamm's history and its vision for the future.

Video: Get A First Look At Cleveland Play House's AMADEUS


Get a first look at Cleveland Playhouse's production of Amadeus in an all-new video. Experience Peter Shaffer's tale of malice, madness, and music in his dramatic, darkly comedic re-imagining of the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, through the lens of his contemporary, Antonio Salieri.

Paul Bettany Will Play Antonio Salieri in Series Adaptation of AMADEUS


According to a new report, Paul Bettany, who was recently seen on Broadway in The Collaboration, has just joined the upcoming limited series Amadeus. Based on the life of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the series takes inspiration from Peter Shaffer's Tony-winning play of the same name and is written by Joe Barton and Julian Farino of British crime drama Giri/Haji. 

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC And More Announced for Mainstage Irving-las Colinas 2024-2025 Season


Discover the exciting new 24-25 season lineup from MainStage Irving-Las Colinas. Get a sneak peek into the captivating performances and theatrical experiences that await you this season.

Cleveland Play House to Present Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS This Month


Explore the history, rivalry, and legacy of classical music giants, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri in Peter Shaffer's award-winning play, AMADEUS, presented by Cleveland Play House. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Nancy Medina Outlines Plan For Five-Year Commitment to New Writing at the Bristol Old Vic


Nancy Medina commits to a five-year tenure focused on new writing at Bristol Old Vic. Discover how this award-winning director plans to invigorate the theatre scene with fresh narratives.

Maureen Lipman, Tom Conti and Anne Reid Will Lead Reading of LETTICE AND LOVAGE


Maureen Lipman, Tom Conti and Anne Reid  will lead a rehearsed reading of Lettice and Lovage by Peter Shaffer, in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. The reading is directed by Loveday Ingram.

Nottingham Playhouse Announces Cast And Creatives For LIBERATION SQUARES, 17 April


Discover the cast and creatives for Liberation Squares at Nottingham Playhouse. Get a sneak peek before the first performance on 17 April.

AMADEUS Series Adaptation to Star Will Sharpe as Mozart; Joe Barton to Adapt Peter Shaffer's Play


The White Lotus star Will Sharpe is set to take on the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a series adaptation of Amadeus. The series will be a reimagined verison of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play, adapted by Joe Barton and directed by Julian Farino.

Review: EQUUS at Fulton Theatre


Horses. They're powerful animals most often associated with freedom in metaphysical circles. For 17-year-old Alan Strang, however, horses symbolize so much more than that...

Review: EQUUS at Fulton Theatre


The Fulton’s Equus is a master class of acting. Anger, hatred, fear, love shame, and more are all conveyed inches away from you.  Playing on the fourth floor, now through March 3rd.  

Video: Get A First Look At Fulton Theatre's EQUUS


Get a first look at Fulton Theatre's production of Equus in an all-new trailer. Equus tears open the human psyche, exposing primal urges and the thin line between love and destruction. Not for the faint of heart and not for anyone under the age of 17, this is a piece that will challenge its viewers.

Fulton Theatre Presents EQUUS By Peter Shaffer


Equus brings the power of passion to Fulton Theatre. Fulton Theatre brings this story about the power of passion to its 4th Floor Tell Studio Theatre as part of the Ellen Arnold Groff Studio Series. Peter Shaffer's controversial play Equus opened on Broadway in 1975 to critical acclaim.

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle


IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

Larah Simpson Joins Music Theatre International as Head Of Plays


Larah Simpson has joined Music Theatre International's London office as Head of Plays, Managing Director Seán Gray announced. In this role, Larah will be responsible for all aspects of licensing plays from the Josef Weinberger Ltd. and MTI catalogues, engaging with current and new authors, and leading on the acquisition of new titles.

AMADEUS Comes to Zorlu PSM This Week


Peter Shaffer tarafından kaleme alınan, dünya müzik tarihinin unutulmaz bestecileri Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ile Antonio Salieri’nin eşsiz hikayesi AMADEUS sahnede!

Review: AMADEUS LIVE, Royal Albert Hall


“There are simply too many notes, that's all. Just cut a few and it will be perfect.” Peter Shaffer’s irreverent, yet at times poignant and thought-provoking, take on the relationship between Mozart and Salieri began life as a National Theatre production – its big screen adaptation garnered accolades following its 1984 release, and retains its popularity almost 40 years later.

KÜHEYLAN Comes to Zorlu PSM This Week


Amadeus’un oyun yazarı Peter Shaffer’ın gerçek bir olaydan esinlenerek kurgulayıp kaleme aldığı , Broadway’de 1200 kez sahnelenen Tony ödüllü başyapıtı Küheylan, Barış Erdenk rejisi ile sahnede!

Review: BEFOK (OR THE DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO IMPRESS IÑÁRRITU) at Odyssey Theatre


Gutsy and gonzo, this wild ride runs through November 5th at Odyssey Theatre

Peter Shaffer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Peter Shaffer written?

Peter Shaffer has written 6 shows including Five Finger Exercise (Playwright), The Royal Hunt of the Sun (Bookwriter), Amadeus (Playwright), Lettice and Lovage (Playwright), Black Comedy / White Lies (Playwright), Equus (Playwright).

What awards has Peter Shaffer been nominated for?

Peter Shaffer has been nominated for various awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Best Play at the Tony Awards for Lettice and Lovage, Best Comedy at the Evening Standard Awards for Lettice and Lovage, BBC Award for the Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Lettice And Lovage, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Amadeus, Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Amadeus, Best Play at the Tony Awards for Amadeus, Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for Amadeus, Outstanding New Foreign Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Equus, Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Equus, Best Play at the Tony Awards for Equus, Best Play at the Tony Awards for Black Comedy, Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Royal Hunt of the Sun, Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Five Finger Exercise, and Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for Five Finger Exercise.

What awards has Peter Shaffer won?

Peter Shaffer has won several awards throughout his career. These include Best Comedy at the Evening Standard Awards for Lettice and Lovage, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Amadeus, Best Play at the Tony Awards for Amadeus, Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for Amadeus, Outstanding New Foreign Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Equus, Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Equus, Best Play at the Tony Awards for Equus, Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Five Finger Exercise, and the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for Five Finger Exercise.

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