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STAGE CREDITS

Symphonie Fantastique
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer
Peter and Wendy
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Puppeteer

Productions

My Neighbour Totoro
 
[West End, 2025]
Puppetry Designer
Puppetry Director
My Neighbour TotoroMy Neighbour Totoro
 
[West End, 2025]
Puppetry Designer and Director
My Neighbour TotoroMy Neighbour Totoro
 
[West End, 2022]
Puppetry
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Non Eq)Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Non Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Puppet and illusion designer [Replacement]
Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryCharlie and the Chocolate Factory
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Puppet Design[Replacement]
Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryCharlie and the Chocolate Factory
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Puppet Designer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Puppet Designer
The Pee-wee Herman ShowThe Pee-wee Herman Show
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Puppet Designer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Puppet Designer
Hamlet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Puppet Designer
Symphonie Fantastique
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
The Long Christmas Ride Home
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Puppet Designer
Tell-Tale
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Visual Effects Designer
Peter and Wendy
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Puppet Designer (Additional Puppet Designs)
Puppet Director

Writing

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Set Design

Basil Twist, The Addams Family

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Basil TwistArias With a Twist


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2005 - Notable Effects - Production Design

Basil Twist, Symphonie Fantastique


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Tell Tale


winner
Obie Awards - 1999 - Special Citations

Basil TwistSymphonie Fantastique

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Tell Tale

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MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Reveals New Cast Ahead of West End Anniversary Photo
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Reveals New Cast Ahead of West End Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

New casting has been announced for the stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. This March the multi-award winning show also celebrates one year at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in the West End.
Review: ABT'S THE WINTER'S TALE at Kennedy Center Opera House Photo
Review: ABT'S THE WINTER'S TALE at Kennedy Center Opera House
by Emily Berger - Feb 16, 2026

American Ballet Theatre, the country’s great ballet company of theatrical stars and story ballets, returned to DC this week to present Christopher Wheeldon’s retelling of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. A star vehicle with six leading roles, the ballet succeeds in delivering sumptuous dancing and lots of drama. It falls short, however, in maintaining its focus over two intermissions and nearly two and half hours of dancing. 
Emily Batsford And Concrete Temple Theatre To Present World Premiere Of CUMULO AT MIT Photo
Emily Batsford And Concrete Temple Theatre To Present World Premiere Of CUMULO AT MITU580
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Emily Batsford and Concrete Temple Theatre will present CUMULO, a nonverbal puppetry piece exploring themes of autonomy and transformation, at MITU580 in Brooklyn from April 15 to May 3.
DARLING Comes to Connecticut Repertory Theatre in February Photo
DARLING Comes to Connecticut Repertory Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026

Connecticut Repertory Theatre will continue its 76th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of Harley Brooke Walker's imaginative puppet-forward adventure Darling, or A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy.
Full Cast Set For Broadway Transfer of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Photo
Full Cast Set For Broadway Transfer of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Complete casting has been announced for CATS: The Jellicle Ball at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) coming to Broadway this Spring. Learn more about the full cast here!
PUPPETOPIA 2026 to be Presented at HERE Arts Center Photo
PUPPETOPIA 2026 to be Presented at HERE Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

HERE Arts Center, in collaboration with Dream Music Puppetry, will host PUPPETOPIA 2026, featuring innovative puppetry performances including the world premiere of 'Parched'.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Make Manila Premiere This July Photo
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Make Manila Premiere This July
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 7, 2026

The gates to the world's most famous chocolate factory are finally opening in Manila! 
HERE Arts Center Unveils Winter & Spring 2026 Programming Photo
HERE Arts Center Unveils Winter & Spring 2026 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

HERE Arts Center has announced additional programming for its Spring 2026 season, including the HARP world premiere of Dream Feed by The HawtPlates as part of the Under the Radar Festival.
Tickets Now On Sale For HERE Arts Center Winter and Spring 2026 Programming Photo
Tickets Now On Sale For HERE Arts Center Winter and Spring 2026 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

HERE Arts Center has revealed additional programming for their Spring 2026 lineup including the HARP world premiere of DREAM FEED by The HawtPlates as part of the Under the Radar Festival and more.
HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program to Present PUPPET PARLOR At HERE Arts Center Photo
HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program to Present PUPPET PARLOR At HERE Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

HERE Arts Center and Basil Twist will present Puppet Parlor, their annual Dream Music Puppetry holiday puppet celebration, for three nights in the Dorothy B. Williams Theater at HERE Arts Center.
The Joffrey Ballet Marks 10 Years Of Christopher Wheeldon’s THE NUTCRACKER At The L Photo
The Joffrey Ballet Marks 10 Years Of Christopher Wheeldon’s THE NUTCRACKER At The Lyric Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

The Joffrey Ballet will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker this December with 27 performances at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Upper Wacker Dr.), running December 5–28, 2025.
Austin Pendleton To Perform at TNC's Village Halloween Costume Ball Photo
Austin Pendleton To Perform at TNC's Village Halloween Costume Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

Veteran actor, director, and playwright Austin Pendleton will add star power to Theater for the New City's Village Halloween Costume Ball this year, performing songs in the Community Cabaret. Learn more!
San Francisco Opera To Premiere Huang Ruo And David Henry Hwang’s THE MONKEY KING I Photo
San Francisco Opera To Premiere Huang Ruo And David Henry Hwang’s THE MONKEY KING In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025

San Francisco Opera will present the world premiere of The Monkey King by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang, running November 14–30, 2025, at the War Memorial Opera House.
Theater For The New City's Village Halloween Costume Ball Returns This Month Photo
Theater For The New City's Village Halloween Costume Ball Returns This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

To celebrate the spookiest night of the year with art, music, and community spirit, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will host its annual Village Halloween Costume Ball.
DIMENSION ZERO to Have World Premiere at HERE Arts Center in October Photo
DIMENSION ZERO to Have World Premiere at HERE Arts Center in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2025

HERE Arts Center will present the world premiere of DIMENSION ZERO, a new science fiction puppet musical by Boxcutter Collective, October 21–25. Featuring a live rock band and an ensemble cast, the production blends sci-fi adventure, satire, and music in a spectacle set in New York City.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Makes Southeast Asia Debut Photo
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Makes Southeast Asia Debut
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 14, 2025

Based on Roald Dahl's beloved classic, this spectacular stage production invites audiences on a wondrous journey with the eccentric Willy Wonka and five golden ticket winners.
The Joffrey Ballet Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Christopher Wheeldon's THE NUTC Photo
The Joffrey Ballet Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Christopher Wheeldon's THE NUTCRACKER
by Michael Major - Sep 4, 2025

This holiday season, The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the 10th anniversary of two-time Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker. Learn more about when to see it how to get tickets!
Photo: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Releases New Artwork Showing Totoro for the First Time Photo
Photo: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Releases New Artwork Showing Totoro for the First Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025

You can now get a first look at new artwork for the stage adaptation of My Neighbour Totoro in the West End. See the photo here and learn more about the production!
San Francisco Opera Reveals THE MONKEY KING Committee Photo
San Francisco Opera Reveals THE MONKEY KING Committee
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025

San Francisco Opera has announced the formation of The Monkey King Committee. A distinguished and diverse array of influential leaders spanning business, nonprofit, tech and cultural sectors.
MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS Musical Continues Development With Drew & Dane Productions Photo
MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS Musical Continues Development With Drew & Dane Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025

Drew & Dane Productions will be leading the development of Mr. Holland's Opus, a musical adaptation of the 1995 Oscar-nominated film, with book and lyrics by BD Wong and music by Wayne Barker.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Basil Twist written?

Basil Twist has written 1 shows including Symphonie Fantastique (Author).

What awards has Basil Twist been nominated for?

Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Addams Family, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Arias With a Twist, Notable Effects - Production Design (The Hewes Awards) for Symphonie Fantastique, Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tell Tale, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Symphonie Fantastique and Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tell Tale.

What awards has Basil Twist won?

Basil Twist has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Addams Family, and Notable Effects in Production Design at The Hewes Awards for Symphonie Fantastique. He also received Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Tell Tale and earned Special Citations at the Obie Awards for Symphonie Fantastique.

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