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BIO

Christopher's plays, musicals and translations have won many awards including four Tonys and three Oliviers. Prizes for his screenplays include an Oscar, Hollywood Screenwriter of the Year and awards at the Cannes and Venice film festivals. Plays include Appomattox, The Talking Cure, Tales from Hollywood, The Philanthropist, Savages, Total Eclipse; adaptations from novels Youth Without God (Horvath), Embers (Marai), Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Laclos); plus translations of plays by Chekhov, Ibsen, Moliere, Horvath, Yasmina Reza and Florian Zeller. Screenplays include Dangerous Liaisons, Atonement, A Dangerous Method, Carrington, The Secret Agent and Imagining Argentina, the last three of which he also directed.

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Productions

Sunset BoulevardSunset Boulevard
 
[West End, 2023]
Book and lyrics
RebeccaRebecca
 
[West End, 2023]
English Book Adaptation
The Third ManThe Third Man
 
[West End, 2023]
BOOK & LYRICS
The SonThe Son
 
[West End, 2019]
Translator
The MotherThe Mother
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Translation
TartuffeTartuffe
 
[West End, 2018]
Adaptor
Les Liaisons DangereusesLes Liaisons Dangereuses
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Adaptation
The FatherThe Father
 
[West End, 2015]
Translator
Uncle VanyaUncle Vanya
 
[West End, 2012]
Adaptor
God of CarnageGod of Carnage
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Translation
The SeagullThe Seagull
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Translation
Hedda Gabler
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Adaptation (Translation)
Don Juan
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Adaptation (Translation)
The Unexpected Man
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Adaptation (Translation)
Don Juan Comes Back from the War
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Adaptation (Translation)

Writing

Hedda Gabler
Adaptation
Total Eclipse
Playwright
Bookwriter
Lyricist
The Mentor
Translation
A German Life
Playwright
Dracula
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Sunset Boulevard
Bookwriter
Lyricist

Movies

Tales from the Vienna Woods
[ 1979 ] writer
Rimbaud in L.A.
[ 1982 ] writer
Beyond the Limit
[ 1983 ] writer
The Good Father
[ 1985 ] writer
Oviri
[ 1986 ] writer
Dangerous Liaisons
[ 1988 ] writer
Total Eclipse
[ 1995 ] The Judge
Mary Reilly
[ 1996 ] writer
The Secret Agent
[ 1996 ] writer
The Quiet American
[ 2002 ] writer
Imagining Argentina
[ 2003 ] writer
Atonement
[ 2007 ] writer
Chéri
[ 2009 ] writer
Bad Company
[ 2010 ] writer
A Dangerous Method
[ 2011 ] writer
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
[ 2016 ] writer
Ali and Nino
[ 2016 ] writer
The Father
[ 2020 ] writer
A German Life
[ 2022 ] writer
The Son
[ 2022 ] writer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Book of a Musical

Christopher Hampton, Sunset Boulevard


winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Christopher Hampton, Sunset Boulevard

Olivier Awards - 1991 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Christopher HamptonWhite Chameleon


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Foreign Play

Christopher Hampton, Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Play

Christopher Hampton, Les Liaisons Dangereuses


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1983 - Best Comedy

Christopher HamptonTales of Hollywood

Olivier Awards - 1983 - Play of the Year

Christopher HamptonTales From Hollywood

Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Play

Christopher Hampton, The Philanthropist


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1970 - Best Comedy

Christopher HamptonThe Philanthropist

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GOD OF CARNAGE and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Come to South Coast Repertory Photo
GOD OF CARNAGE and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Come to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

South Coast Repertory will open 2026 with a rotating repertory of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.
Theatrical Outfit To Present World Premiere Of BLEEDING HEARTS By Steve Yockey Photo
Theatrical Outfit To Present World Premiere Of BLEEDING HEARTS By Steve Yockey
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2026

Theatrical Outfit will open the new year with the world premiere of BLEEDING HEARTS, a new work by Atlanta playwright Steve Yockey. The production will run at the Balzer Theater at Herren’s as part of the company’s “Made in Atlanta” new works program.
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's Photo
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
THE AUDIENCE, THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, and LES LIAISONS Will Come to Cinemas Photo
THE AUDIENCE, THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, and LES LIAISONS Will Come to Cinemas From National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

National Theatre Live has announced its next slate of productions releasing to cinemas worldwide in 2026, including two National Theatre productions captured from the Lyttelton stage on London’s South Bank and the re-release of a fan-favourite.
Video: Watch a Preview of Alliance Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL Photo
Video: Watch a Preview of Alliance Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2025

Watch a video look video of Alliance Theatre’s annual production of A Christmas Carol! Leading the cast for the fifth year as Ebenezer Scrooge is acclaimed Atlanta actor Andrew Benator.
ART on Broadway Enters Final Six Weeks of Performances Photo
ART on Broadway Enters Final Six Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025

Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play ART, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis will play its final six weeks as scheduled.
Atlanta Holiday Tradition Returns with Alliance Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL Photo
Atlanta Holiday Tradition Returns with Alliance Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Joseph Harrison - Nov 9, 2025

For generations of Atlantans, the holiday season isn’t complete without a visit to the Alliance Theatre’s beloved production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Now celebrating its 36th year, this perennial favorite returns to the Coca-Cola Stage from November 15 through December 24, 2025, with a fresh perspective: Amanda Watkins, the Alliance’s Director of New Work, steps into the director’s chair for the first time, guiding David H. Bell’s acclaimed adaptation into a new era.
Cast and Creative Team Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Alliance Theatre Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast of its 36th holiday production, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, returning to The Coca-Cola Stage. This production marks the fifth year of the reimagined staging.
Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at Castle Craig Players Photo
Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at Castle Craig Players
by Sean Fallon - Oct 13, 2025

On Saturday, October 11th, I had the pleasure of seeing a hilarious comedy GOD OF CARNAGE as put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. The show is written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, and directed by Catherine Pelkey. Catherine Pelkey helps bring out the best in this stellar cast that features Ryan Hemstock, Kaumudi Walokar, Matt Griffiths and Casandra Lim. With four performers of such a high level of talent, four is all you need! They gel excellently with each other, showing incredible stage chemistry and stage presence.
HAMLET New York Transfer and More Set for National Theatre 2026 Season Photo
HAMLET New York Transfer and More Set for National Theatre 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

The National Theatre has revealed further information about productions in 2026. The season will feature the New York transfer of Hamlet, and more! See the full season here.
ART Comes to the Everyman Theatre Photo
ART Comes to the Everyman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

Everyman Theatre has announced the upcoming production of Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning modern classic, ‘Art’, in Baltimore this October and November.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Christopher Hampton written?

Christopher Hampton has written 12 shows including When Did You Last See My Mother? (Playwright), Hedda Gabler (Adaptation), The Philanthropist (Playwright), Total Eclipse (Playwright), Sunset Boulevard (Bookwriter), Dracula (Bookwriter), Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Playwright), The Philanthropist (Playwright), Rebecca (Bookwriter), The Father (Translator), The Mentor (Translation), A German Life (Playwright).

What awards has Christopher Hampton been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for White Chameleon, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Best Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for Tales of Hollywood, Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Tales From Hollywood, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Philanthropist and Best Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for The Philanthropist.

What awards has Christopher Hampton won?

Christopher Hampton has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Sunset Boulevard and also won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the same show. Additionally, he earned the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Foreign Play for Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Hampton was honored with the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy for both Tales of Hollywood and The Philanthropist.

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