Alan Bennett
Birth Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, ENGLAND
Latest News on Alan Bennett:
Cast Set For St Helens Christmas Pantomime, SNOW WHITE (Jul 22, 2024)
Christine Ebersole Joins Hallmark Movie HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A CHIEFS LOVE STORY (Jul 11, 2024)
Nadia Fall Appointed New Artistic Director Of The Young Vic Theatre (May 21, 2024)
Cast Set For St Helens Christmas Pantomime, SNOW WHITE (Jul 22, 2024)
Christine Ebersole Joins Hallmark Movie HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A CHIEFS LOVE STORY (Jul 11, 2024)
Nadia Fall Appointed New Artistic Director Of The Young Vic Theatre (May 21, 2024)
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Alan Bennett Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding New Play
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Best Play
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Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play
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Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best New Play
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Olivier Awards - 2005 - The Society's Special Award for 2005
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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance
Alan Bennett, Talking Heads
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Best Foreign Play
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Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Entertainment
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Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Actor in a Musical
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Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Actor in a Musical
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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Comedy of the Year
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Tony Awards - 1963 - Special Tony Award
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Alan Bennett Videos
VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer for THE HISTORY BOYS at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2019
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with END OF THE RAINBOW at the Arvada Center
by Stage Tube - Mar 31, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - Steven Webb, Richard Chevara and More in King's Head QUASIMODO World Premiere!
by Stage Tube - Mar 20, 2013
STAGE TUBE: First Look at BETTY BLUE EYES Performance Highlights in the West End!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 22, 2011
Alan Bennett News
Cast Set For St Helens Christmas Pantomime, SNOW WHITE
Maureen Nolan and Coronation Street’s Emrhys Cooper are set to head the cast of St Helens Theatre Royal’s fantastic festive family show this Christmas.
Maureen Nolan and Coronation Street’s Emrhys Cooper are set to head the cast of St Helens Theatre Royal’s fantastic festive family show this Christmas.
Christine Ebersole Joins Hallmark Movie HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A CHIEFS LOVE STORY
Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole is one of the latest names to join the cast of the upcoming original Hallmark movie centering on the Kansas City Chiefs football team. In Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Ebersole will appear alongside Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, and Richard Riehle.
Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole is one of the latest names to join the cast of the upcoming original Hallmark movie centering on the Kansas City Chiefs football team. In Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Ebersole will appear alongside Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, and Richard Riehle.
Nadia Fall Appointed New Artistic Director Of The Young Vic Theatre
The Young Vic Theatre has announced the appointment of Nadia Fall as its new Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive.
The Young Vic Theatre has announced the appointment of Nadia Fall as its new Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive.
THE HISTORY BOYS Will Stage a 20th Anniversary Production at Theatre Royal Bath This Summer
Alan Bennett’s modern classic The History Boys will make a return to stage in the 20th anniversary production opening at Theatre Royal Bath with performances from Thursday 22 August – Saturday 31 August prior to a national tour.
Alan Bennett’s modern classic The History Boys will make a return to stage in the 20th anniversary production opening at Theatre Royal Bath with performances from Thursday 22 August – Saturday 31 August prior to a national tour.
Review: Adam Rapp's NOCTURNE Starring Drew Eberhard Will Break Your Heart
My father’s mom died in 1955. After my own mother passed away fifty-one years later, one of my sisters asked my father the following question: “How long did it take you to get over the loss of your mother?” My father, now an old man, pondered the question, remembering his mother who had died a half century earlier, then answered quite succinctly but with a sad smile: “I’ll let you know.”
My father’s mom died in 1955. After my own mother passed away fifty-one years later, one of my sisters asked my father the following question: “How long did it take you to get over the loss of your mother?” My father, now an old man, pondered the question, remembering his mother who had died a half century earlier, then answered quite succinctly but with a sad smile: “I’ll let you know.”
Review: THE SEX LIVES OF PUPPETS, Southwark Playhouse
A show about puppets and sex? There are some obvious gags here, not least are their relationships based on “no strings”? Thankfully, Blind Summit artistic director Mark Down and his co-director and co-writer Ben Keaton eschew the corny and porny in this series of emotive vignettes.
A show about puppets and sex? There are some obvious gags here, not least are their relationships based on “no strings”? Thankfully, Blind Summit artistic director Mark Down and his co-director and co-writer Ben Keaton eschew the corny and porny in this series of emotive vignettes.
Guest Blog: 'I Have Always Been Fascinated by Politics': Director Jimmy Walters on Political Re-Engagement and the European Première of 1979
The script of 1979 first came to me in 2019 and if I’m honest, despite loving the play, I wanted to run a mile from anything political at that time. In short, politics was in a very ugly place and it felt like people were fed up to the back teeth with it.
The script of 1979 first came to me in 2019 and if I’m honest, despite loving the play, I wanted to run a mile from anything political at that time. In short, politics was in a very ugly place and it felt like people were fed up to the back teeth with it.
Review: PERFECTION, OF A KIND: BRITTEN VS AUDEN, Southbank Centre
Less a bust up of two of the 20th century’s great British artists, Perfection, of a Kind: Britten vs Auden is a celebration of the artists’ curious friendship, and shared artistic virtuosity. Deftly curated musical and poetic extracts from Auden and a young Britten, it is left up to us to decide how much of Auden’s almost paternal influence rubbed off on the composer.
Less a bust up of two of the 20th century’s great British artists, Perfection, of a Kind: Britten vs Auden is a celebration of the artists’ curious friendship, and shared artistic virtuosity. Deftly curated musical and poetic extracts from Auden and a young Britten, it is left up to us to decide how much of Auden’s almost paternal influence rubbed off on the composer.
Review: GENTLEMEN, Arcola Theatre
When toxic tradition clashes with inevitable progress, the very structure of the crème de la crème of higher education comes into question. Matt Parvin’s Gentlemen is the cerebral lovechild of Laura Wade’s Posh and Alan Bennett’s The History Boys whose third cousin once removed is Mamet’s Oleanna. Directed by Richard Speir, it’s a cynical glance at the unhealthy microcosmos of the Oxbridge lot.
When toxic tradition clashes with inevitable progress, the very structure of the crème de la crème of higher education comes into question. Matt Parvin’s Gentlemen is the cerebral lovechild of Laura Wade’s Posh and Alan Bennett’s The History Boys whose third cousin once removed is Mamet’s Oleanna. Directed by Richard Speir, it’s a cynical glance at the unhealthy microcosmos of the Oxbridge lot.
The Mono Box's Extensive Play and Audio Monologue Libraries Will Be Donated To Theatres
The Mono Box’s extensive play and audio monologue libraries to be donated to Northern Academy of Performing arts, Powerhouse, Theatre503 and Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust. Learn more about the collection here!
The Mono Box’s extensive play and audio monologue libraries to be donated to Northern Academy of Performing arts, Powerhouse, Theatre503 and Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust. Learn more about the collection here!
Actor Sir Michael Gambon Dies Aged 82
Sir Michael Gambon, who had an acting career that took him from Laurence Olivier’s nascent National Theatre to screen roles in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 82.
Sir Michael Gambon, who had an acting career that took him from Laurence Olivier’s nascent National Theatre to screen roles in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 82.
BETTY BLUE EYES Comes to Scarborough Stephen Joseph Theatre Next Month
Scarborough Theatre Company brings its joyous new production of Betty Blues Eyes to the town’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
Scarborough Theatre Company brings its joyous new production of Betty Blues Eyes to the town’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
Alex Jennings to Appear in PERFECTION, OF A KIND: BRITTEN VS AUDEN at Southbank Centre
On Sunday 5 November, City of London Sinfonia and the London Review of Books will present an unmissable evening of music and words exploring the musical-literary collaborations and collisions between two of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, Benjamin Britten and W.H Auden.
On Sunday 5 November, City of London Sinfonia and the London Review of Books will present an unmissable evening of music and words exploring the musical-literary collaborations and collisions between two of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, Benjamin Britten and W.H Auden.
Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch Return to 54 Below in December
54 BELOW will welcome back War Paint star Christine Ebersole and piano virtuoso Billy Stritch in I’ll be Home For Christmas on December 12-17 at 7pm. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!
54 BELOW will welcome back War Paint star Christine Ebersole and piano virtuoso Billy Stritch in I’ll be Home For Christmas on December 12-17 at 7pm. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!
TheSpaceUK to Welcome WHAT IF THEY ATE THE BABY?, LES MILLENIABLES, and More This Week
From pop-rock musicals to queer cabaret icons, cult classics to murder mysteries, and even Ghanian acrobatics alongside a cappella anthems. With over 50 new shows gracing the stages this week, seize the opportunity to take a chance and discover something that will entice, excite, and thoroughly entertain you at theSpaceUK.
From pop-rock musicals to queer cabaret icons, cult classics to murder mysteries, and even Ghanian acrobatics alongside a cappella anthems. With over 50 new shows gracing the stages this week, seize the opportunity to take a chance and discover something that will entice, excite, and thoroughly entertain you at theSpaceUK.
Photos: Tony-Winner Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett Lead IN DREAMS At Leeds Playhouse
Leeds Playhouse has revealed the official production photos from IN DREAMS starring Broadway’s Lena Hall and the West End’s Oliver Tompsett as the world premiere of the brand-new musical opens in Leeds. Get a first look at the production below!
Leeds Playhouse has revealed the official production photos from IN DREAMS starring Broadway’s Lena Hall and the West End’s Oliver Tompsett as the world premiere of the brand-new musical opens in Leeds. Get a first look at the production below!
Tickets to go On Sale Next Week for IN DREAMS North American Premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
Tickets for the North American premiere of IN DREAMS, a new musical featuring the songs of Roy Orbison, will go on sale Wednesday June 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets for the North American premiere of IN DREAMS, a new musical featuring the songs of Roy Orbison, will go on sale Wednesday June 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Original Theatre Launches New Digital Membership Scheme With A Limited Release of THE HABIT OF ART
Original Theatre, the multi-award-winning live and digital theatre company, has revamped the way in which it presents online theatre with the launch of its new digital membership scheme. Replacing the previous pay-per-production system, it will be available on a monthly or annual subscription basis.
Original Theatre, the multi-award-winning live and digital theatre company, has revamped the way in which it presents online theatre with the launch of its new digital membership scheme. Replacing the previous pay-per-production system, it will be available on a monthly or annual subscription basis.
Original Theatre Launches New Digital Membership With Limited Release of Alan Bennett's THE HABIT OF ART
Original Theatre, the multi-award-winning live and digital theatre company, has revamped the way in which it presents online theatre with the launch of its new digital membership scheme.
Original Theatre, the multi-award-winning live and digital theatre company, has revamped the way in which it presents online theatre with the launch of its new digital membership scheme.
New Shows Revealed For Autumn/Winter 2023/24 at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
A new show for young children featuring the famous walrus which visited Scarborough last Christmas has been announced alongside a season of visiting shows at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.
A new show for young children featuring the famous walrus which visited Scarborough last Christmas has been announced alongside a season of visiting shows at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.
Alan Bennett FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Alan Bennett been in?
Alan Bennett has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Alan Bennett been in?
Alan Bennett has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Alan Bennett been nominated for?
Alan Bennett has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and Best Play at the Tony Awards, all for "The History Boys." He was also nominated for Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for the same production. Bennett received The Society's Special Award in 2005 at the Olivier Awards. Additionally, he received nominations for Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Entertainment, and Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards, all for "Talking Heads." Bennett also received nominations for Best Actor in a Musical and Comedy of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Single Spies." He was honored with a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.
What awards has Alan Bennett won?
Alan Bennett has won several awards for his works, including Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and Best Play at the Tony Awards for "The History Boys." He also received the Best New Play award at the Olivier Awards for the same production. Bennett's solo performance in "Talking Heads" earned him the Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, he won the Best Foreign Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and the Best Entertainment award at the Olivier Awards for "Talking Heads." Bennett also received the Best Actor in a Musical award at the Olivier Awards for his performance in "Talking Heads." For his work on "Single Spies," Bennett won the Comedy of the Year award at the Olivier Awards. In recognition of his contributions to Broadway, Bennett was honored with a Special Tony Award.
How many shows has Alan Bennett written?
Alan Bennett has written 6 shows including Beyond the Fringe (Bookwriter), Habeas Corpus (Playwright), The History Boys (Playwright), The Habit of Art (Playwright), The Madness of George III (Playwright), People (Playwright).
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