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[West End, 2025]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
 
[West End, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[West End, 2006]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Director

Rufus NorrisThe Amen Corner

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Director

Rufus NorrisLondon Road

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Rufus Norris, Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Rufus NorrisFesten


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2003 - Best Director

Rufus NorrisFesten


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2001 - Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer

Rufus NorrisAfore Night Come

Videos

News


Photos: Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves Star In END At The National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

The National Theatre has released first look photos of Clive Owen (Closer) and Saskia Reeves (Slow Horses) in the world premiere of End. Playwright David Eldridge returns to the National Theatre with the final play in his trilogy exploring love and relationships. 
Photos: Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves in Rehearsal For END
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025

The National Theatre has released photos of Clive Owen (Closer) and Saskia Reeves (Slow Horses) in rehearsals for the starry world premiere of End. Check out the photos here!
Further Cast Set For The Royal Shakespeare Company 's THE BFG
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story Company, have announced further casting for The BFG.   Learn more here!
Video: Rosamund Pike Stars in INTER ALIA at the National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025

The National Theatre has released a trailer at the world premiere of Suzie Miller’s National Theatre debut Inter Alia, featuring Golden Globe Award-winner Rosamund Pike. Check out video below!
Review: INTER ALIA, Starring Rosamund Pike
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 24, 2025

How do you follow up a blistering international success such as Prima Facie? Former lawyer-turned-playwright Suzie Miller now reunites with director Justin Martin for Inter Alia, which will surely create just as much impact. 
Photos: Rosamund Pike and More in INTER ALIA at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025

The National Theatre has released a first look at the world premiere of Suzie Miller’s National Theatre debut Inter Alia, featuring Golden Globe Award-winner Rosamund Pike. Check out photos here!
Full Cast Set For David Lan's THE LAND OF THE LIVING as Rehearsals Begin at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for The Land of the Living - a new play by former Artistic Director of the Young Vic, David Lan - as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.
Photos: Adeel Akhtar and More in THE ESTATE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025

The National Theatre has released a first look at the world premiere of The Estate, the debut play by Shaan Sahota, directed by Daniel Raggett. Check out the photos here!
Royal Court Launches New Support Programme For Directors
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025

Over the next five years, the Royal Court will invest over a million pounds in a comprehensive and transparent programme focused on the craft, skill and careers involved in bringing new plays to the stage.
Review: Michael Sheen stars in NYE, National Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 11, 2025

In what feels like something of a Blue Peter moment, here comes a play which the departing Rufus Norris made earlier last year. 
Photos: Michael Sheen and More in NYE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre has released a first look at the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, which charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 24, 2025- Cole Escola Departs OH, MARY!, Broadway Bares Breaks Records and More
by - Jun 24, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Michael Sheen and More in Rehearsal For NYE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre have released rehearsal photos from the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, directed by Rufus Norris, which charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS. 
Rufus Norris Knighted in King's Birthday Honours
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

Rufus Norris, the former Director of the National Theatre, has been knighted by HM The King in the King’s 2025 Birthday Honours for his services to Theatre.
Further Cast Set For Return of NYE Starring Michael Sheen at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre has announced further casting for the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, directed by Rufus Norris.
Rufus Norris Will Receive Special Award at Olivier Awards 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Rufus Norris, outgoing Director of the National Theatre, will receive a Special Award for his services to the theatre industry at this year’s Olivier Awards. Learn more here!
The National Theatre's TIL THE STARS COME DOWN Will Transfer To The Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

The National Theatre has announced  that its sold-out production Till the Stars Come Down will transfer to London's West End this summer for a strictly limited run.  Learn more here!
The Arts Foundation Reveals 2025 Winners Of £115,000 Prizes
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

The five winning fellows were revealed at an Awards Ceremony on Monday 17 February at Kings Place, London, featuring a welcome address from choreographer Siobhan Davies and a live performance from Daniel Casimir.
Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris' final season. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!
PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced National Theatre Live screenings coming to Harman Hall this February. Kicking off the month of screenings is The Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Rufus Norris been nominated for?

Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Amen Corner, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for London Road, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Festen , Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Festen and Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer (Evening Standard Awards) for Afore Night Come.

What awards has Rufus Norris won?

Rufus Norris has won the Best Director award at the Evening Standard Awards for Festen and the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer, also at the Evening Standard Awards, for Afore Night Come.

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