Claire van Kampen
Latest News on Claire van Kampen:
Antonia Franceschi Appointed Interim AD At New York Theatre Ballet (Dec 15, 2025)
Photos: J. Smith-Cameron, Mark Rylance, & More in JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK (Oct 6, 2024)
Royal Shakespeare Company to Return to Chicago with PERICLES (Sep 20, 2024)
Antonia Franceschi Appointed Interim AD At New York Theatre Ballet (Dec 15, 2025)
Photos: J. Smith-Cameron, Mark Rylance, & More in JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK (Oct 6, 2024)
Royal Shakespeare Company to Return to Chicago with PERICLES (Sep 20, 2024)
BIO
Internationally renowned as an academic, lecturer, performer and composer, Claire has composed original scores for film, television, ballet and theatre including Broadway productions of True West, La Bête and Boeing-Boeing. Recently she made her directorial debut with Nice Fish. Farinelli and the King marks her playwriting debut. As Founding Director of Theatre Music of Shakespeare’s Globe, Claire received the Sam Wanamaker Award in 2007. In 2015, The Globe made her a Senior Research Fellow. She is an Associate Artist of the Old Vic Theatre.
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Productions
Writing
Playwright, Composer
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations
Claire van Kampen, Farinelli and the King
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Play
Claire van Kampen, Farinelli and the King
Videos
Theater Talk: Mark Rylance & Claire van Kampen Explain FARINELLI AND THE KING
by Theater Talk - 2018-01-22 09:05:38
TV: Mark Rylance & Company Celebrate Opening Night of FARINELLI AND THE KING
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2017-12-18 18:00:42
VIDEO: Mark Rylance's Academy Award Takes A Surprise Bow At NICE FISH
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-10 17:48:06
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Mark Rylance and More in Broadway's TWELFTH NIGHT and RICHARD III
by Stage Tube - 2013-07-29 22:07:54
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Mark Rylance in Broadway-Bound TWELFTH NIGHT and RICHARD III
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-07-08 14:56:45
News
Photos: J. Smith-Cameron, Mark Rylance, & More in JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024
Check out photos from the West End production of JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK starring J. Smith-Cameron, Mark Rylance, and more here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024
Check out photos from the West End production of JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK starring J. Smith-Cameron, Mark Rylance, and more here!
Royal Shakespeare Company to Return to Chicago with PERICLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Royal Shakespeare Company's Pericles, direct from a run at the company’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. the RSC returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Royal Shakespeare Company's Pericles, direct from a run at the company’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. the RSC returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK Starring J. Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024
The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024
The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.
J. Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance Will Lead JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK, Directed by Matthew Warchus
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
Tony award-nominee J. Smith-Cameron will star as Juno Boyle opposite Mark Rylance as ‘Captain’ Jack Boyle in a new production of Seán O’Casey's Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
Tony award-nominee J. Smith-Cameron will star as Juno Boyle opposite Mark Rylance as ‘Captain’ Jack Boyle in a new production of Seán O’Casey's Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.
Opera Lafayette Reveals 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023
Opera Lafayette, the only opera company presenting full seasons in both Washington, D.C. and New York City, has announced the performance lineup of its 29th season.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023
Opera Lafayette, the only opera company presenting full seasons in both Washington, D.C. and New York City, has announced the performance lineup of its 29th season.
Mark Rylance to Appear in One-Off Performance at The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 17, 2022
Mark Rylance and Sean Foley are to appear in special one-off performance at Old Vic of I Am Shakespeare as part of the 100th anniversary of the Shakespearean Authorship Trust.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 17, 2022
Mark Rylance and Sean Foley are to appear in special one-off performance at Old Vic of I Am Shakespeare as part of the 100th anniversary of the Shakespearean Authorship Trust.
Chatham Baroque Announces 2022-23 Concert Series, Starting With Yi-heng Yang, September 24
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2022
Chatham Baroque announces its Chatham Baroque + Renaissance & Baroque 2022-'23 Concert Series, a bold and ambitious lineup of early music programming ranging from medieval times to the early 19th century. The season includes an enticing mix of performances by Chatham Baroque with world-renowned guest artists, as well as an amazing array of visiting ensembles and soloists from around the world.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2022
Chatham Baroque announces its Chatham Baroque + Renaissance & Baroque 2022-'23 Concert Series, a bold and ambitious lineup of early music programming ranging from medieval times to the early 19th century. The season includes an enticing mix of performances by Chatham Baroque with world-renowned guest artists, as well as an amazing array of visiting ensembles and soloists from around the world.
U.S. Premiere of IDASPE Will Be Staged at the Byham Theater By Pittsburgh's Experimental Quantum Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2022
Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque, and supported by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Idaspe by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater for just five performances, October 7-15, 2022.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2022
Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque, and supported by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Idaspe by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater for just five performances, October 7-15, 2022.
Cast Announced For KING LEAR at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2022
Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast and company for King Lear opening 10 June - 24 July.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2022
Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast and company for King Lear opening 10 June - 24 July.
Theater Company Unearths And Updates 1730s Baroque Manuscript For Modern Audiences
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2022
Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque and supported by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Idaspe by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater October 7–15, 2022 in its first full production since 1730.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2022
Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque and supported by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Idaspe by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater October 7–15, 2022 in its first full production since 1730.
Quantum Theatre Unearths and Updates 1730s Baroque Manuscript For Modern Audiences
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022
Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque and supported by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Idaspe by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater October 7–15, 2022 in its first full production since 1730.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022
Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque and supported by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Idaspe by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater October 7–15, 2022 in its first full production since 1730.
BWW Review: Unique Takes - Kerry Lengel on FARINELLI AND THE KING - Southwest Shakespeare Shakes It Up
by Herbert Paine - Mar 10, 2022
Kerry Lengel's unique and innovative take on FARINELLI AND THE KING, written by Claire Van Kampen and directed by Carmen Jakobi, getting its Arizona premiere at Southwest Shakespeare Company and running through March 20th at the Mesa Arts Center.
by Herbert Paine - Mar 10, 2022
Kerry Lengel's unique and innovative take on FARINELLI AND THE KING, written by Claire Van Kampen and directed by Carmen Jakobi, getting its Arizona premiere at Southwest Shakespeare Company and running through March 20th at the Mesa Arts Center.
Wake Up With BWW 1/18: Keala Settle to Make West End Debut in & JULIET, and More!
by - Jan 18, 2022
Today's top stories include the West End debut of Keala Settle! It was recently announced that the Greatest Showman star will make her West End debut in & Juliet in the role of Nurse beginning March 29. She will be performing the role through June 18.
by - Jan 18, 2022
Today's top stories include the West End debut of Keala Settle! It was recently announced that the Greatest Showman star will make her West End debut in & Juliet in the role of Nurse beginning March 29. She will be performing the role through June 18.
Shea's Performing Arts Center Announces The 2020 - 21 Frey Electric Construction Co. Shea's 710 Theatre Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2020
Michael G. Murphy, President of Shea's Performing Arts Center (PAC), is pleased to announce the 2020 a?" 21 Frey Electric Season at Shea's 710 Theatre. The 710 Season will feature five shows including a collaborative show by All for One Theatre Productions - Shakespeare in Love. This producing partnership between Shea's 710 Theatre, MusicalFare Theatre, Theatre of Youth, Irish Classical Theatre, and Road Less Traveled Productions marks the third year the group is producing a show on the 710 stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2020
Michael G. Murphy, President of Shea's Performing Arts Center (PAC), is pleased to announce the 2020 a?" 21 Frey Electric Season at Shea's 710 Theatre. The 710 Season will feature five shows including a collaborative show by All for One Theatre Productions - Shakespeare in Love. This producing partnership between Shea's 710 Theatre, MusicalFare Theatre, Theatre of Youth, Irish Classical Theatre, and Road Less Traveled Productions marks the third year the group is producing a show on the 710 stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Claire van Kampen written?
Claire van Kampen has written 1 shows including Farinelli and the King (Playwright, Composer).
What awards has Claire van Kampen been nominated for?
Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Farinelli and the King and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Farinelli and the King.
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