Antony Sher
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PerformancesAntony Sher Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Solo Performance ![]() |
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Antony Sher, Primo | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Solo Performance ![]() |
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Antony Sher, Primo | ||
Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Actor | ||
Antony SherThe Winter's Tale | ||
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actor ![]() |
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Antony SherStanley | ||
Theatre World Awards - 1997 - Performance ![]() |
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Antony Sher, Stanley | ||
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | ||
Antony Sher, Stanley | ||
Olivier Awards - 1988 - Actor of the Year in a Revival | ||
Antony SherThe Merchant Of Venice | ||
Olivier Awards - 1988 - Actor of the Year in a Revival | ||
Antony SherHello And Goodbye | ||
Olivier Awards - 1985 - Actor of the Year ![]() |
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Antony SherRichard III | ||
Olivier Awards - 1983 - Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role | ||
Antony Sher, King Lear, RSC |
Antony Sher News

by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022
Judged by director Jatinder Verma, National Theatre archivist Erin Lee and theatre critic Paul Vale on a panel chaired by STR Committee Member Howard Loxton, the shortlist includes six titles ranging from the history of Sheffield's Crucible Theatre to the candid account of the early career of actress Eileen Atkins.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022
Gregory Doran, who recently announced that he was stepping down as Artistic Director of The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), stated that the role of Richard III should only be played by disabled actors.

by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) announced that Gregory Doran will step down as Artistic Director from today after 35 years with the Company including the last ten years as Artistic Director.

by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2022
The Ensemble Company, the theatre company in residence at Penguin Point Productions located in the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2022 season—its fourth--with Terry Johnson's Olivier Award-winning modern classic, Hysteria, opening March 4th.

by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022
Digital Theatre – the original and largest digital platform for the arts, specialising in world-class theatre productions, is delighted to announce that, the 2004 National Theatre/Heritage Theatre performance of Primo is now available to all its subscribers.

by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2021
This 2003 performance of Macbeth is the acclaimed RSC production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy about tyranny and ambition, starring Antony Sher and Harriet Walter as the Scottish king and his ambitious wife, directed by Gregory Doran.

by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2021
West End theatres will dim their lights for two minutes at 7pm tomorrow (Wednesday 8 December), in memory of renowned actor Sir Antony Sher, whose death was announced on Friday.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2021
Today the RSC announced the death of Sir Antony Sher, Honorary Associate Artist and husband of Artistic Director, Gregory Doran. Antony was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year with Gregory taking compassionate leave from his role in September to care for Antony.

by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2021
Rehearsal images have been released for Hampstead Theatre’s production of Alan Plater’s Peggy For You, directed by Richard Wilson and starring Tamsin Greig in the title role, from 10 December until 29 January 2022.

by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2021
Tamsin Greig will be joined in the cast by Josh Finan (The Responder, BBC One; Shook, Papatango Theatre Co - Southwark Playhouse/UK tour), Trevor Fox (My Brilliant Friend, National Theatre; The Jungle, New York/San Francisco/Playhouse Theatre/Young Vic), Danusia Samal (Maryland, Royal Court; The Great, Hula) and Jos Vantyler (King Lear, Old Vic; Love's Labour's Lost, Shakespeare's Globe).
Antony Sher Videos

by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2021
This 2003 performance of Macbeth is the acclaimed RSC production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy about tyranny and ambition, starring Antony Sher and Harriet Walter as the Scottish king and his ambitious wife, directed by Gregory Doran.

by Stage Tube - Sep 17, 2018
The fascinating history behind Shakespeare's greatest plays continues with a third series of Shakespeare Uncovered, premiering Fridays, October 12-26 on PBS (check local listings) and streaming the following day at pbs.org/shakespeareuncovered and on PBS apps. The ambitious series concludes with celebrated new hosts Helen Hunt, F. Murray Abraham, Romola Garai, Brian Cox, Simon Russell Beale and Sir Antony Sher, who seamlessly weave their personal passions with history, biography, iconic performances and new analysis to tell the stories behind the stories of Shakespeare's famous works. The final season investigates “Much Ado About Nothing,” “The Merchant of Venice,” “Measure for Measure,” “Julius Caesar,” “The Winter's Tale” and “Richard III.”
by Stage Tube - Apr 24, 2016
David Tennant, who just hosted the two-hour TV special Shakespeare Live! At The RSC, was joined by a 'line of Hamlets,' including Paapa Essiedu, Tim Minchin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Harriet Walter, Rory Kinnear, Ian McKellen, and Judi Dench to debate how to perfectly deliver one of the most iconic lines in Shakespeare: 'To be, or not to be.' Watch the full skit below!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 2, 2014
Earlier this year, the Royal Shakespeare Company's Henry IV Part 2 was filmed for 'Live from Stratford-upon-Avon,' the RSC program that screens the world's greatest classical theatre company from Shakespeare's home town around the world through a continued partnership with Picturehouse Entertainment. It can be seen in US cinemas from July 5 - August 4, 2014 BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive clip below!
by Stage Tube - Jun 20, 2014
Below, watch the trailer for the Royal Shakespeare Company's Henry IV Part I & II! Henry IV Part I can currently be seen in cinemas across the U.S. through July 3. Henry IV Part II can be seen from July 5 - August 4. They were filmed for 'Live from Stratford-upon-Avon,' the RSC program that screens the world's greatest classical theatre company from Shakespeare's home town around the world through a continued partnership with Picturehouse Entertainment.
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 30, 2014
Earlier this year, the Royal Shakespeare Company's Henry IV Part I was filmed for 'Live from Stratford-upon-Avon,' the RSC program that screens the world's greatest classical theatre company from Shakespeare's home town around the world through a continued partnership with Picturehouse Entertainment. It can be seen in US cinemas from June 3 - July 3. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive clip of the Tavern Scene in Act IV. Check out the full scene below!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 31, 2013
Laurence Fox, Jack Huston, ChristIan McKay, Miranda Raison, Imogen Stubbs and MyAnna Buring will star in Strangers on a Train by Craig Warner, which will be presented at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End by Barbara Broccoli, Colleen Camp, Michael G Wilson, Lucky VIII/Lou Spisto, Frederick Zollo and Michael Rose Limited for Strangers (UK) Limited. The production, directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, will preview from Saturday 2 November. This gripping thriller is based on Patricia Highsmith's acclaimed novel, which was the inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock's legendary movie. Check out a sneak peek below!
by Stage Tube - Jan 24, 2012
How had a 22-year-old pretentious layabout made a discovery that would elude every other cinematic pioneer for years to come?
by Stage Tube - Jan 24, 2012
The National Theatre presents the third season of National Theatre Live (NT Live), a successful initiative to broadcast live performances from the National's stages to cinemas worldwide. In addition to the previously scheduled broadcasts of The Comedy of Errors (March 1), the season will include Travelling Light (February 9) and She Stoops to Conquer (March 29). Check out a preview of the season below!
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 19, 2012
How had a 22-year-old pretentious layabout made a discovery that would elude every other cinematic pioneer for years to come?