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Bertie Carvel won the 2018 Olivier Award for his performance in the West End production of INK. He made his Broadway debut as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda: The Musical (Tony nom., Drama Desk Award, Drama League nom., OCC nom., Theatre World Award) having originated the role in Britain (Olivier Award). Other theatre includes The Hairy Ape (Old Vic), Bakkhai & Rope (Almeida Theatre), The Pride (Royal Court), Coram Boy (National Theatre) and Parade (Donmar Warehouse, Olivier Award nomination). TV includes upcoming "Baghdad Central," "Doctor Foster," "Coalition," "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" and "Babylon." Film: Les Misérables. Bertie trained at RADA.

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Bertie Carvel STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Henry Higgins

[West End]
London Production, 2022
Donald Trump

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2021
Miss Trunchbull

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club American Premiere, 2019
Rupert Murdoch

[West End]
Duke of York's Theatre Revival, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Miss Trunchbull

[West End]
2012
Enrico

[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Revival, 2007
Leo Frank


Bertie Carvel Movies

[2012]Les Misérables Bamatabois

[2021]The Tragedy of Macbeth Banquo


Bertie Carvel TV Shows

Doctor Foster: A Woman Scorned Simon Foster

The Crown Tony Blair, Robin Day

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Video: Watch the Final Trailer For THE CROWN With Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II

Netflix released the video trailer for Season 6 Part 2 of The Crown, previewing what will be the conclusion of Peter Morgan’s epic, award-winning drama. These final 6 episodes, which premiere on Netflix on December 14th, will draw to a close the genre-defining prestige royal saga that has been on screens since 2016.

Broadway Streaming Guide: December 2023 - Where to Watch MAESTRO & More

2023 is going out with a bang with new movies, series, and albums to keep Broadway fans entertained all month long. From Bradley Cooper's Maestro to the soundtrack for the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple, December's streaming guide has something for everyone!

Review Roundup: Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran Star in PYGMALION at The Old Vic. What Did the Critics Think?

After a chance meeting with Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering, flower seller Eliza Doolittle finds herself the subject of a rash bet to pass her off as a lady amongst the great and the good of London society.

Review: PYGMALION, The Old Vic

A tale of transformation, coersive control and eventual female empowerment performed by two of our best stage actors should be a guaranteed hit. However, Richard Jones' revival of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion fails to pack the expected punch.

Photos: First Look at The Old Vic's PYGMALION with Patsy Ferran and Bertie Carvel

The Old Vic has released production images for its upcoming revival of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 6th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 6, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Leads our Top Ten London Shows for September

The nights are getting shorter, the swimming trunks are being packed away and you probably have bought some new pens and pencils. September is here and promises some amazing theatre to come. Check out our top ten recommendations for theatre in London this month.

London Theatre Week: Tickets from £25 for PYGMALION at the Old Vic

Olivier and Tony Award-winner Richard Jones (Endgame, The Hairy Ape) directs the Olivier Award-winning duo of Bertie Carvel (The 47th, The Crown) and Patsy Ferran (Camp Siegfried, A Streetcar Named Desire) in George Bernard Shaw’s explosively funny, biting and subversive satire on class.

Watch: The Old Vic Theatre Releases PYGMALION Teaser Trailer

Watch the new teaser trailer for Pygmalion, featuring the voices of Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran as Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle.

Photos: First Look at Patsy Ferran and Bertie Carvel in Rehearsal for PYGMALION at the Old Vic

The Old Vic has released brand-new rehearsal photos for its upcoming revival of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion.Directed by Richard Jones, the cast is led by award-winners Bertie Carvel as Professor Henry Higgins and Patsy Ferran as Eliza Doolittle.

Full Cast and Creatives Announced for PYGMALION at The Old Vic

The Old Vic has announced the full cast and creative team for Pygmalion, a play by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Richard Jones

Now On Sale: PYGMALION at The Old Vic

Eliza Doolittle aspires to more than selling flowers on the streets of Covent Garden. After a chance meeting with Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering, she finds herself the subject of a rash bet to pass her off as a lady amongst the great and the good of London society. Tickets From £27 for Pygmalion at The Old Vic 

Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran to Star in PYGMALION, Kicking Off The Old Vic's 2023-24 Season

Two-time Olivier Award winning actor Bertie Carvel will join fellow Olivier winner Patsy Ferran in a new production of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion at London's The Old Vic this autumn.

A Crash Course on PARADE

Ready to go back to the old hills of Georgia? Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond will bring their acclaimed performances to Broadway in two-time Tony nominated director Michael Arden's new production of Parade. Want to know more about the show? We've got you covered!

Interview: How Emma Thompson Transformed Into Miss Trunchbull For MATILDA THE MUSICAL

BroadwayWorld caught up with Emma Thompson to discuss how she transformed into Miss Trunchbull in the new film adaptation of Matilda the Musical, plus how she approached the character after seeing Bertie Carvel's acclaimed performance, and what lessons audiences can take away from the new movie. Watch the new video interview now!

Album Review: Minchin's Matilda Musical Makes Move To Movies On MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie Soundtrack

That aside, Minchen & Co have adapted the score to suit the film medium, the cast has made good meals of their singing assignments, and the additional instrumental scoring by Nightengale is, quite frankly, gorgeous.

BWW Review: SCANDALTOWN, Lyric Hammersmith

And then there were three. The last Mike Bartlett-penned show has opened in London. Scandaltown joins Marianne Elliott’s revival of Cock and the Trumpian drama The 47th spearheaded by Bertie Carvel under Ruper Goold. Directed by Rachel O’Riordan, this one’s a cheeky, boisterous contemporary comedy of manners. Read our critic's review.

Review Roundup: Mike Bartlett's THE 47TH at the Old Vic

The Old Vic just celebrated opening night of the world premiere production of Mike Bartlett's viciously funny The 47th, directed by Rupert Goold and co-produced with Sonia Friedman Productions and Annapurna Theatre.

BWW Review: THE 47TH, The Old Vic

One for the money, two for the show. The second play written by Mike Bartlett has now opened in London. With a revival of Cock running at the Ambassadors and Scandaltown opening in Hammersmith next week, the playwright is quite the rarity, one of the very few to’ve had multiple productions on at the same time in the capital.

JERUSALEM Leads April's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether epic West End shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a juicy revival to a new political play and a classic musical reborn, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, interviews and features!

Bertie Carvel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bertie Carvel's next show will be Pygmalion which opens on 9/19/2023 on West End.

Bertie Carvel has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Bertie Carvel has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

Bertie Carvel's first West End show was Parade which opened in 2007

Bertie Carvel has been nominated for several awards throughout their career. Some of the notable nominations include Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Ink," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Ink," Best Actor In A Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for "Ink," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Matilda," Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Matilda the Musical," Theatre World Award at the Theatre World Awards for "Matilda," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Matilda the Musical," Best Actor In A Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Matilda The Musical," and Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Parade."

Bertie Carvel has won several awards throughout his career. He won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in "Ink." He also won the Olivier Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role for the same production. Carvel received the Theatre World Award for his performance in "Matilda" and won the Olivier Award for Best Actor In A Musical for his role in "Matilda The Musical."

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