Adrian Scarborough
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BIO
Adrian Scarborough has appeared in films including The Madness of King George (1994), Gosford Park (2001), Vera Drake (2004), The History Boys (2006), The King's Speech (2010), Les Misérables (2012) and 1917 (2019). He is also known for his roles in television such as Cranford (2007–2009), Gavin & Stacey (2007–2024), Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012), The Paradise (2013), Crashing (2016), A Very English Scandal (2018), Killing Eve (2019), and The Chelsea Detective (2022).
Scarborough is also a theatre actor and has twice won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role; he won in 2011 for his role in the Terence Rattigan's play After the Dance and in 2020 for his performance in Tom Stoppard's play Leopoldstadt.
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Adrian ScarboroughAfter The Dance
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Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Adrian ScarboroughAfter The Dance
Videos
VIDEO: See Colin Farrell in the New ARTEMIS FOWL Teaser Trailer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-03-17 16:29:24
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Four-Part Hulu Original THE ACCIDENT
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-06 15:11:49
VIDEO: Patrick Stewart Falls Off the Wagon in New Trailer for Starz Comedy BLUNT TALK
by TV News Desk - 2015-07-31 20:18:15
News
Cast Set for THE MARKET DEEPING MODEL RAILWAY CLUB at Nottingham Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Nottingham Playhouse has revealed the cast for the world premiere of William Ivory's The Market Deeping Model Railway Club, featuring Babatunde Aléshé, Paul Bradley, and two-time Olivier winner Adrian Scarborough.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Nottingham Playhouse has revealed the cast for the world premiere of William Ivory's The Market Deeping Model Railway Club, featuring Babatunde Aléshé, Paul Bradley, and two-time Olivier winner Adrian Scarborough.
Ncuti Gatwa, Katherine Parkinson, Adrian Scarborough, and More Set For National Theatre Live Big Screen Event
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
Visitors will have the chance to read an excerpt of a famous play with an actor based at the National Theatre in London, live through a big screen in the middle of the shopping centre, from the comfort of one of Vue's luxurious recliner seats.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
Visitors will have the chance to read an excerpt of a famous play with an actor based at the National Theatre in London, live through a big screen in the middle of the shopping centre, from the comfort of one of Vue's luxurious recliner seats.
Cast Set For HANSEL AND GRETEL at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast for Hansel and Gretel. Following last year’s run, this year's production is the Brothers Grimm’s classic story, with brand new songs.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast for Hansel and Gretel. Following last year’s run, this year's production is the Brothers Grimm’s classic story, with brand new songs.
Acorn TV's FAN-FAVORITE HARRY WILD Returns in May
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2024
Season three of Harry Wild, the popular Irish mystery series starring and executive produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Jane Seymour (The Kominsky Method; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; Live and Let Die), will debut in May. Don't miss out on the thrilling adventures of this beloved character.
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2024
Season three of Harry Wild, the popular Irish mystery series starring and executive produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Jane Seymour (The Kominsky Method; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; Live and Let Die), will debut in May. Don't miss out on the thrilling adventures of this beloved character.
BARNES' PEOPLE Returns to Original Online's Digital Theatre Library This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024
Barnes' People, a selection of exquisitely crafted theatrical monologues written by Peter Barnes (The Ruling Class) and performed by four of the country's leading actors, returns to Original Online's digital theatre library from Friday 23 February 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024
Barnes' People, a selection of exquisitely crafted theatrical monologues written by Peter Barnes (The Ruling Class) and performed by four of the country's leading actors, returns to Original Online's digital theatre library from Friday 23 February 2024.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE at the Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023
National Theatre's The Ocean at the End of the Lane officially opened at the Noël Coward Theatre on October 11. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call and post-show party here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023
National Theatre's The Ocean at the End of the Lane officially opened at the Noël Coward Theatre on October 11. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call and post-show party here!
Review: WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS, Donmar Warehouse
by Alexander Cohen - Jun 14, 2023
The personal and the political become one in this sweater vested whirlwind of a play
by Alexander Cohen - Jun 14, 2023
The personal and the political become one in this sweater vested whirlwind of a play
Photos: First Look at WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023
All new production photos have been released from the upcoming new play by Jack Thorne, When Winston Went to War with the Wireless, directed by Katy Rudd. The production opens at the Donmar Warehouse tomorrow, 13 June and runs until 29 July.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023
All new production photos have been released from the upcoming new play by Jack Thorne, When Winston Went to War with the Wireless, directed by Katy Rudd. The production opens at the Donmar Warehouse tomorrow, 13 June and runs until 29 July.
Full Cast Revealed For The World Premiere of Jack Thorne's WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023
With Noël Coward's Private Lives currently running until 27 May, Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced full casting for the world première of Jack Thorne's play When Winston Went to War with the Wireless.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023
With Noël Coward's Private Lives currently running until 27 May, Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced full casting for the world première of Jack Thorne's play When Winston Went to War with the Wireless.
Photos: First Look at WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023
All new photos have been released from Jack Thorne’s world première play; When Winston Went to War with the Wireless. The production, directed by Katy Rudd starring Stephen Campbell Moore as John Reith and Adrian Scarborough as Winston Churchill runs at the Donmar Warehouse from 2 June until 29 July.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023
All new photos have been released from Jack Thorne’s world première play; When Winston Went to War with the Wireless. The production, directed by Katy Rudd starring Stephen Campbell Moore as John Reith and Adrian Scarborough as Winston Churchill runs at the Donmar Warehouse from 2 June until 29 July.
Stephen Campbell Moore & Adrian Scarborough to Star in WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023
The cast has been set for the world première of Jack Thorne’s play When Winston went to War with the Wireless at Donmar Warehouse. See who is starring and how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023
The cast has been set for the world première of Jack Thorne’s play When Winston went to War with the Wireless at Donmar Warehouse. See who is starring and how to purchase tickets!
Nottingham Playhouse Announces CINDERELLA Panto 2023
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2022
Following the triumphant opening of Dick Whittington last week, Nottingham Playhouse has announced that next year's pantomime will be Cinderella. Written by Notttingham Playhouse Artistic Director Adam Penford and starring the theatre's favourite dame, John Elkington, the show will run from 1 December 2023 to 13 January 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2022
Following the triumphant opening of Dick Whittington last week, Nottingham Playhouse has announced that next year's pantomime will be Cinderella. Written by Notttingham Playhouse Artistic Director Adam Penford and starring the theatre's favourite dame, John Elkington, the show will run from 1 December 2023 to 13 January 2024.
Acorn TV's THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE Begins Season 2 Production
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2022
AMC Networks’ Acorn TV's The Chelsea Detective will return in 2023. With production now underway in and around London, Adrian Scarborough (Killing Eve, The King’s Speech, 1917) returns as Detective Inspector Max Arnold alongside new co-lead Vanessa Emme (Dublin Murders, Three Families) as the sharp, diligent Detective Sergeant Layla Walsh.
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2022
AMC Networks’ Acorn TV's The Chelsea Detective will return in 2023. With production now underway in and around London, Adrian Scarborough (Killing Eve, The King’s Speech, 1917) returns as Detective Inspector Max Arnold alongside new co-lead Vanessa Emme (Dublin Murders, Three Families) as the sharp, diligent Detective Sergeant Layla Walsh.
Nottingham Playhouses Announces THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO Set For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022
As Nottingham Playhouse launches its new brochure for the late summer and autumn 2022 to early Spring 2023, the company has revealed that its first production for 2023 will be the world premiere of Christy Lefteri's gripping best-selling novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022
As Nottingham Playhouse launches its new brochure for the late summer and autumn 2022 to early Spring 2023, the company has revealed that its first production for 2023 will be the world premiere of Christy Lefteri's gripping best-selling novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler.
Full Cast Announced For THE CLOTHES THEY STOOD UP IN at Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022
Today, Nottingham Playhouse announces the full casting for Adrian Scarborough’s adaptation of Alan Bennett’s comic novella The Clothes They Stood Up In. Opening in September, this is the first time the popular story has been told on stage and kicks off the Playhouse’s Autumn season.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022
Today, Nottingham Playhouse announces the full casting for Adrian Scarborough’s adaptation of Alan Bennett’s comic novella The Clothes They Stood Up In. Opening in September, this is the first time the popular story has been told on stage and kicks off the Playhouse’s Autumn season.
Tom Stoppard's Olivier Award-Winning LEOPOLDSTADT is Coming to Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2022
Tom Stoppard's Olivier Award-winning production of Leopoldstadt is coming to Broadway! Learn more about the production which opened in the West End in 2020.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2022
Tom Stoppard's Olivier Award-winning production of Leopoldstadt is coming to Broadway! Learn more about the production which opened in the West End in 2020.
Autumn Season Announced at the Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022
After a period of rescheduled productions, postponed because of the pandemic, today Nottingham Playhouse reveals a rich array of new work for the latter part of 2022. The newly announced work for the autumn season includes some of the biggest names in UK theatre, world premieres, exciting collaborations and eagerly awaited family favourites.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022
After a period of rescheduled productions, postponed because of the pandemic, today Nottingham Playhouse reveals a rich array of new work for the latter part of 2022. The newly announced work for the autumn season includes some of the biggest names in UK theatre, world premieres, exciting collaborations and eagerly awaited family favourites.
VIDEO: Adrian Scarborough Stars in THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022
DI Arnold (Scarborough) lives on a houseboat on the Thames, in Chelsea, after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid (Anamaria Marinca), just yards from some of the most valuable real estate in Europe. Chelsea is a beautiful borough for beautiful people, but it has a dark underside of deprivation, violence, greed – and murder.
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022
DI Arnold (Scarborough) lives on a houseboat on the Thames, in Chelsea, after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid (Anamaria Marinca), just yards from some of the most valuable real estate in Europe. Chelsea is a beautiful borough for beautiful people, but it has a dark underside of deprivation, violence, greed – and murder.
Nottingham Playhouse to Present SPRING LOADED Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2021
Nottingham Playhouse reveals a Spring Loaded season of twenty three events. New work from Alan Bennett, Emteaz Hussain and other artists will join an array of ambitious new programming this spring.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2021
Nottingham Playhouse reveals a Spring Loaded season of twenty three events. New work from Alan Bennett, Emteaz Hussain and other artists will join an array of ambitious new programming this spring.
Photo Flash: See Jon Culshaw, Matthew Kelly, Jemma Redgrave and Adrian Scarborough Filming BARNES' PEOPLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2021
Barnes’ People is a series of four theatrical monologues written by Peter Barnes: Billy & Me starring Jon Culshaw (Spitting Image, Dead Ringers, Horrible Histories, Newzoids, The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson), and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2021
Barnes’ People is a series of four theatrical monologues written by Peter Barnes: Billy & Me starring Jon Culshaw (Spitting Image, Dead Ringers, Horrible Histories, Newzoids, The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson), and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Adrian Scarborough been in?
Adrian Scarborough has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Adrian Scarborough been in?
Adrian Scarborough has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
What was Adrian Scarborough's first West End show?
Adrian Scarborough's first West End show was Betty Blue Eyes which opened in 2011
What awards has Adrian Scarborough been nominated for?
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Hedda Gabler, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for After The Dance and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for After The Dance.
What awards has Adrian Scarborough won?
Adrian Scarborough has won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for After the Dance. He has also received nominations for the Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for my Fair Lady, Best Supporting Actor at the What's On Stage Awards for the same production, and Best Actor at the Ian Charleson Awards for his role in His Dark Materials.
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