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Productions

The CrucibleThe Crucible
 
[West End, 2023]
Sound Designer (System Design)
Brokeback MountainBrokeback Mountain
 
[West End, 2023]
Sound Design
CloserCloser
 
[West End, 2022]
Sound Design
Far AwayFar Away
 
[West End, 2020]
Sound Designer
Timon of AthensTimon of Athens
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Sound Design
War HorseWar Horse
 
[West End, 2019]
Sound Designer
HansardHansard
 
[West End, 2019]
Sound Designer
MacbethMacbeth
 
[West End, 2018] [Replacement]
Sound[Replacement]
Saint George and the DragonSaint George and the Dragon
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Design
A Tale of Two CitiesA Tale of Two Cities
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Designer
Escaped AloneEscaped Alone
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Designer
Escaped AloneEscaped Alone
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Designer
The EntertainerThe Entertainer
 
[West End, 2016]
Sound Designer
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet
 
[West End, 2016]
Sound Designer
The FatherThe Father
 
[West End, 2015]
Sound Designer
HamletHamlet
 
[West End, 2015]
Sound Design
MacbethMacbeth
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
Love and InformationLove and Information
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
The EffectThe Effect
 
[West End, 2012]
Sound Designer
The Playboy of the Western WorldThe Playboy of the Western World
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
War HorseWar Horse
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
War HorseWar Horse
 
[West End, 2009]
Sound Designer
All My SonsAll My Sons
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Coram BoyCoram Boy
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
A Moon for the MisbegottenA Moon for the Misbegotten
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
Prometheus Bound
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
Humble Boy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
Mnemonic
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
Not About Nightingales
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Sound Design

Christopher ShuttHamlet

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Sound Design

Christopher ShuttThe Father

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Christopher Shutt, Love and Information

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design

Christopher Shutt, Love and Information


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Special Award

Christopher Shutt, War Horse


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Christopher Shutt, War Horse

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design

Christopher ShuttEvery Good Boy Deserves Favour

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design

Christopher ShuttPiaf

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Sound Design

Christopher ShuttCoram Boy


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Sound Design

Christopher Shutt, Mnemonic


winner
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Sound Design

Christopher Shutt, Mnemonic

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Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards in Washi Photo
Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards in Washington, D.C.
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.
Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners! Photo
Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2025

The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!
BroadwayWorld UK's Olivier Awards 2025 Predictions Photo
BroadwayWorld UK's Olivier Awards 2025 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 4, 2025

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. Leading the way this year is Tom Scutt's Fiddler on the Roof which matches Hamilton's record-breaking 13 nominations, represented in every acting and creative category.
WAR HORSE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre Photo
WAR HORSE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

The National Theatre's multi-award-winning production of War Horse will tour to Milton Keynes Theatre beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Raison, and More Join New Season at Theatre Royal Bath Photo
Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Raison, and More Join New Season at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Theatre Royal Bath has announced further casting for productions in the Ralph Fiennes/Theatre Royal Bath season taking place from June 2025. Learn more here!
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; F Photo
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025. Among the nominees are Fiddler on the Roof, Giants, and The Years. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Video: Laura Whitmore and Sophie Melville Talk APEX PREDATOR; Rehearsals Begin! Photo
Video: Laura Whitmore and Sophie Melville Talk APEX PREDATOR; Rehearsals Begin!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Laura Whitmore and Sophie Melville star in the world premiere of Apex Predator next month and with rehearsals underway the two actors shared their thoughts on the play in the video here!
Laura Whitmore and Sophie Melville Will Lead World Premiere of APEX PREDATOR Photo
Laura Whitmore and Sophie Melville Will Lead World Premiere of APEX PREDATOR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast for the world premiere of Apex Predator by John Donnelly which will come to Hampstead's Main Stage in March.
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Photo
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 10, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour Holds Press Performance Photo
Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour Holds Press Performance
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

War Horse held its press performances for the UK & Ireland tour at The Lowry, in Salford yesterday. Those in attendance included author Michael Morpurgo, Coronation Street stars Peter Ash, Michael Le Vell, Jane Hazlegrove and more. Check out photos here!
Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Shakespeare Theatre Comany Photo
Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Shakespeare Theatre Comany
by Pamela Roberts - Sep 17, 2024

The Shakespeare Theatre Company has opened its 2024-2025 season with a fun, frothy, beautifully rendered Comedy of Errors by the theatre’s “resident playwright” William Shakespeare and directed by the company’s artistic director, Simon Godwin. Godwin layers visual and aural punch to keep the pace lively – including a band of versatile on-stage musician storytellers.
Photos: UK and Ireland Tour of WAR HORSE Photo
Photos: UK and Ireland Tour of WAR HORSE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

Brand new production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel. This all-new production is now touring the UK and Ireland, currently playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre, with a press performance on Sunday 22 September at The Lowry in Salford. 
WAR HORSE is Coming to The Theatre Royal, Glasgow in 2025 Photo
WAR HORSE is Coming to The Theatre Royal, Glasgow in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

WAR HORSE will run at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow in Spring 2025. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
National Theatre's Touring Production of WAR HORSE to be Presented at Wolverhampton G Photo
National Theatre's Touring Production of WAR HORSE to be Presented at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

The National Theatre's WAR HORSE, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour and will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch a Trailer for LONDON TIDE at the National Theatre Photo
Video: Watch a Trailer for LONDON TIDE at the National Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024

Watch a Trailer for London Tide, playing at the Lyttelton Theatre until 22 June, in the video here!
A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autum Photo
A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Christopher Shutt been nominated for?

Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Hamlet, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for The Father, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love and Information, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Love and Information, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for War Horse, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for War Horse, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Piaf, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Coram Boy, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Mnemonic and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Mnemonic.

What awards has Christopher Shutt won?

Christopher Shutt has received several prestigious awards for his work. He won the Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards for War Horse. He also earned the Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Play for War Horse. Additionally, Shutt received the Outstanding Sound Design award from the Drama Desk Awards for Mnemonic, as well as Outstanding Sound Design from The Lortels for Mnemonic.

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