Clare Higgins
Latest News on Clare Higgins:
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Now On Sale At Island City Stage (Jan 25, 2025)
Photos: THE DOUBLE ACT In Rehearsal At Arcola Theatre (Jan 16, 2025)
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Announced At Island City Stage (Dec 21, 2024)
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Now On Sale At Island City Stage (Jan 25, 2025)
Photos: THE DOUBLE ACT In Rehearsal At Arcola Theatre (Jan 16, 2025)
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Announced At Island City Stage (Dec 21, 2024)
Photos
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Nineteen Nineteen
[ 1985 ] Young Sophie
[ 1985 ] Young Sophie
Hellraiser
[ 1987 ] Julia
[ 1987 ] Julia
The Fruit Machine
[ 1988 ] Eve
[ 1988 ] Eve
Hellbound: Hellraiser II
[ 1988 ] Julia
[ 1988 ] Julia
Bad Behaviour
[ 1993 ] Jessica Kennedy
[ 1993 ] Jessica Kennedy
Thin Ice
[ 1994 ] Fiona
[ 1994 ] Fiona
Small Faces
[ 1995 ] Lorna Maclean
[ 1995 ] Lorna Maclean
B. Monkey
[ 1998 ] Ms. Cherry
[ 1998 ] Ms. Cherry
The House of Mirth
[ 2000 ] Mrs. Bry
[ 2000 ] Mrs. Bry
Stage Beauty
[ 2004 ] Mistress Revels
[ 2004 ] Mistress Revels
The Libertine
[ 2004 ] Molly Luscombe
[ 2004 ] Molly Luscombe
Bigger Than the Sky
[ 2005 ] Edwina Walters
[ 2005 ] Edwina Walters
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont
[ 2005 ] Mrs Meyer
[ 2005 ] Mrs Meyer
Spring 1941
[ 2007 ] Clara Planck
[ 2007 ] Clara Planck
Cassandra's Dream
[ 2007 ] Dorothy Blaine
[ 2007 ] Dorothy Blaine
The Golden Compass
[ 2007 ] Ma Costa
[ 2007 ] Ma Costa
National Theatre Live: All's Well That Ends Well
[ 2009 ] Countess of Rosillion
[ 2009 ] Countess of Rosillion
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
[ 2010 ] Gertrude
[ 2010 ] Gertrude
A Fantastic Fear of Everything
[ 2012 ] Clair De Grunwald
[ 2012 ] Clair De Grunwald
I Give It a Year
[ 2013 ] Elaine
[ 2013 ] Elaine
Ready Player One
[ 2018 ] Mrs. Gilmore
[ 2018 ] Mrs. Gilmore
The Convent
[ 2018 ] Reverend Mother
[ 2018 ] Reverend Mother
TV Shows
Doctor Who
Ohila
Ohila
Into the Badlands
Ankara
Ankara
Midsomer Murders
Medea' read by, Gina Colby, Laura Crawford
Medea' read by, Gina Colby, Laura Crawford
Silent Witness
D.S. Farmer, Professor Katherine Dukes
D.S. Farmer, Professor Katherine Dukes
The Worst Witch
Miss Cackle, Agatha
Miss Cackle, Agatha
Trying
[ 2022-2024 ] Bev
[ 2022-2024 ] Bev
Trying
[ 2022-2024 ] Bev
[ 2022-2024 ] Bev
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Actress
Clare HigginsDeath Of A Salesman
winner
Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Actress
Clare HigginsHecuba
winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Actress
Clare HigginsVincent In Brixton
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Clare Higgins, Vincent in Brixton
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2003 - Performance
Clare Higgins, Vincent in Brixton
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Clare Higgins, Vincent in Brixton
winner
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Actress
Clare HigginsSweet Bird Of Youth
Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Clare HigginsNapoli Milionaria
Olivier Awards - 1984 - Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role
Clare HigginsA Streetcar Named Desire
Videos
VIDEO: A DELICATE BALANCE's Glenn Close Talks Return to Broadway on 'Late Night'
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-02-05 09:11:37
VIDEO: Glenn Close Talks Broadway's A DELICATE BALANCE on 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-02-03 13:39:01
TV: Watch Highlights from Broadway's A DELICATE BALANCE, Starring Glenn Close, John Lithgow and More!
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-11-20 12:45:02
News
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Now On Sale At Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025
Tickets are selling fast for Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance. In response to popular demand, an additional show has been added on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025
Tickets are selling fast for Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance. In response to popular demand, an additional show has been added on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Photos: THE DOUBLE ACT In Rehearsal At Arcola Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025
Arcola Theatre has released photos from inside the rehearsal room featuring Nigel Cooke, Nigel Betts and Edward Hogg. The Double Act is a new play by Mark Jagasia, former national newspaper journalist turned playwright.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025
Arcola Theatre has released photos from inside the rehearsal room featuring Nigel Cooke, Nigel Betts and Edward Hogg. The Double Act is a new play by Mark Jagasia, former national newspaper journalist turned playwright.
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Announced At Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024
Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024
Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9.
Cast Set For World Premiere of Mark Jagasia's THE DOUBLE ACT at Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024
Arcola Theatre has announced Nigel Cooke, Nigel Betts and Edward Hogg as the cast for The Double Act, a new play by Mark Jagasia, former national newspaper journalist turned playwright.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024
Arcola Theatre has announced Nigel Cooke, Nigel Betts and Edward Hogg as the cast for The Double Act, a new play by Mark Jagasia, former national newspaper journalist turned playwright.
Video: See First Look at Liam Hemsworth in Season 4 of THE WITCHER
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Netflix has officially revealed the first look video of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in the upcoming The Witcher Season 4. After the shocking, Continent-altering events that close out season three, the new season follows Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri who are faced with traversing the war-ravaged Continent and its many demons apart from each other. Watch the new first look!
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Netflix has officially revealed the first look video of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in the upcoming The Witcher Season 4. After the shocking, Continent-altering events that close out season three, the new season follows Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri who are faced with traversing the war-ravaged Continent and its many demons apart from each other. Watch the new first look!
Photos: First Look at JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022
John Gabriel Borkman had its first performance at the Bridge Theatre on 24 September 2022, with opening night on 29 September 2022 and the final performance will take place on 26 November 2022. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022
John Gabriel Borkman had its first performance at the Bridge Theatre on 24 September 2022, with opening night on 29 September 2022 and the final performance will take place on 26 November 2022. Check out photos here!
Casting Announced Joining Simon Russell Beale in JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022
Joining Simon Russell Beale in the title role, Clare Higgins as Gunhild Borkman and Lia Williams as Ella Rentheim, are Sebastian De Souza as Erhart Borkman, Daisy Ou as Frida Foldal, Laila Rouass as Fanny Wilton and Michael Simkins as Wilhelm Foldal who complete the cast for Henrik Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman, in a new version by Lucinda Coxon at the Bridge Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022
Joining Simon Russell Beale in the title role, Clare Higgins as Gunhild Borkman and Lia Williams as Ella Rentheim, are Sebastian De Souza as Erhart Borkman, Daisy Ou as Frida Foldal, Laila Rouass as Fanny Wilton and Michael Simkins as Wilhelm Foldal who complete the cast for Henrik Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman, in a new version by Lucinda Coxon at the Bridge Theatre.
Casting Update Announced For JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN at The Bridge Theatre Starring Simon Russell Beale
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022
Simon Russell Beale plays the title role in Henrik Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman, in a new version by Lucinda Coxon. Joining him are Clare Higgins as Gunhild Borkman and Lia Williams as Ella Rentheim.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022
Simon Russell Beale plays the title role in Henrik Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman, in a new version by Lucinda Coxon. Joining him are Clare Higgins as Gunhild Borkman and Lia Williams as Ella Rentheim.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history.This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Tennessee Williams. Today's play, The Night of the Iguana!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history.This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Tennessee Williams. Today's play, The Night of the Iguana!
BWW Interview: Martha Plimpton on Season 2 of THE REAL O'NEALS and the Show's Affect on the Parents of LGBT Youth
by Alan Henry - Oct 28, 2016
For Martha Plimpton going to work on The Real O'Neals is her day job - but for the LGBT youth and their parents all over the world, it's more than just entertainment. In an era post Glee which brought gender and sexual identity to the forefront of teen minds each week, The Real O'Neals is unique as it's one of the only shows which airs on a major network during primetime where the protagonist is a teenage boy who happens to be gay.
by Alan Henry - Oct 28, 2016
For Martha Plimpton going to work on The Real O'Neals is her day job - but for the LGBT youth and their parents all over the world, it's more than just entertainment. In an era post Glee which brought gender and sexual identity to the forefront of teen minds each week, The Real O'Neals is unique as it's one of the only shows which airs on a major network during primetime where the protagonist is a teenage boy who happens to be gay.
Netflix Announces Two New Original Live-Action Series for Tweens
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 1, 2016
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), the world's leading Internet TV network, is adding two new live-action titles to its ever-expanding lineup of original series for older kids.
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 1, 2016
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), the world's leading Internet TV network, is adding two new live-action titles to its ever-expanding lineup of original series for older kids.
CLARION Coming to Arcola Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 21, 2015
Following an acclaimed, sell-out run in April, Critics' Circle award-winner Greg Hicks and three-time Olivier award-winner Clare Higgins are to resume their starring roles in Mark Jagasia's Clarion, one of the smash-hit plays of the year.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 21, 2015
Following an acclaimed, sell-out run in April, Critics' Circle award-winner Greg Hicks and three-time Olivier award-winner Clare Higgins are to resume their starring roles in Mark Jagasia's Clarion, one of the smash-hit plays of the year.
VIDEO: Watch the DOCTOR WHO Season 9 Prologue Now!
by Tess Reynolds - Sep 11, 2015
Dark Horizons reports that BBC One has released an almost two-minute long prologue for the highly anticipated ninth season of DOCTOR WHO. The season will premiere on September 19th.
by Tess Reynolds - Sep 11, 2015
Dark Horizons reports that BBC One has released an almost two-minute long prologue for the highly anticipated ninth season of DOCTOR WHO. The season will premiere on September 19th.
BWW Reviews: CLARION, Arcola Theatre, April 22 2015
by Gary Naylor - Apr 23, 2015
Gary Naylor sees a wonderfully funny swearfest of a comedy set in the moral cesspit of a newspaper not too dissimilar to one or two in a newsagent near you.
by Gary Naylor - Apr 23, 2015
Gary Naylor sees a wonderfully funny swearfest of a comedy set in the moral cesspit of a newspaper not too dissimilar to one or two in a newsagent near you.
Photo Flash: Clare Higgins, Greg Hicks and More Lead CLARION, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2015
Scroll down for a look at the world premiere of the explosive Fleet Street black comedy CLARION! Press night is tonight 22 April at 7.30pm.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2015
Scroll down for a look at the world premiere of the explosive Fleet Street black comedy CLARION! Press night is tonight 22 April at 7.30pm.
Don't Forget Them! Shuttered Shows of the 2014-15 Broadway Season Still Eligible for Tony Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 18, 2015
The 69th Annual TONY AWARDS, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. With the recent confirmation that Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis will announce the nominations for the awards on April 28, BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at the shows whose curtains have come down for a final time - though remain eligible to take home the top prizes on theatre's biggest night!
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 18, 2015
The 69th Annual TONY AWARDS, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. With the recent confirmation that Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis will announce the nominations for the awards on April 28, BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at the shows whose curtains have come down for a final time - though remain eligible to take home the top prizes on theatre's biggest night!
Photo Flash: First Look at Clare Higgins, Greg Hicks and More in CLARION World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015
Scroll down for a first look at the world premiere of the explosive Fleet Street black comedy CLARION!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015
Scroll down for a first look at the world premiere of the explosive Fleet Street black comedy CLARION!
Clare Higgins and Greg Hicks Star in CLARION World Premiere, Beginning Tonight at the Arcola
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2015
Two of the most highly acclaimed British actors of their generation, Clare Higgins and Greg Hicks, are to star in the World Premiere of Clarion, set in the office of Britain's worst newspaper, the Daily Clarion.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2015
Two of the most highly acclaimed British actors of their generation, Clare Higgins and Greg Hicks, are to star in the World Premiere of Clarion, set in the office of Britain's worst newspaper, the Daily Clarion.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Cast of CLARION at Arcola Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2015
Rehearsal photos have been released today from the world premiere of the explosive Fleet Street black comedy CLARION.
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2015
Rehearsal photos have been released today from the world premiere of the explosive Fleet Street black comedy CLARION.
Clare Higgins and Greg Hicks to Star in CLARION World Premiere at the Arcola, April 15-May 16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015
?Two of the most highly acclaimed British actors of their generation, Clare Higgins and Greg Hicks, are to star in the World Premiere of Clarion, set in the office of Britain's worst newspaper, the Daily Clarion.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015
?Two of the most highly acclaimed British actors of their generation, Clare Higgins and Greg Hicks, are to star in the World Premiere of Clarion, set in the office of Britain's worst newspaper, the Daily Clarion.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Clare Higgins been in?
Clare Higgins has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Clare Higgins been in?
Clare Higgins has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What awards has Clare Higgins been nominated for?
Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for Death Of A Salesman, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for Hecuba , Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for Vincent In Brixton, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Vincent in Brixton , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Vincent in Brixton, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Vincent in Brixton, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for Sweet Bird Of Youth, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Napoli Milionaria and Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire.
What awards has Clare Higgins won?
Clare Higgins has won the Best Actress Olivier Award for Hecuba, Vincent In Brixton, and Sweet Bird of Youth. Additionally, she received the Theatre World Award for her performance in Vincent In Brixton.
What was Clare Higgins's first West End show?
Clare Higgins's first West End show was John Gabriel Borkman which opened in 2022
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