Dario Fo
Birth Place: ITALY
Latest News on Dario Fo:
- Review: NI BETALAR INTE! VI BETALAR INTE! at Adelsö FriluftsteaterJul 26, 2026
- Review: THE TRIAL, National Youth TheatreJul 24, 2026
- Review: A FINE IDEA, Arcola TheatreJun 16, 2026
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Revival of a Play or Comedy
Dario FoAccidental Death Of An Anarchist
Olivier Awards - 1981 - Comedy of the Year
Dario Fo Can't Pay? Won't Pay!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Outstanding New Play
Dario Fo, We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!
News
Review: NI BETALAR INTE! VI BETALAR INTE! at Adelsö Friluftsteater
by Annette Stolt - Jul 26, 2026
A moden and fun adoption of the Nobelprize winner Dario Fo's play from the 70ths.
by Annette Stolt - Jul 26, 2026
A moden and fun adoption of the Nobelprize winner Dario Fo's play from the 70ths.
Review: THE TRIAL, National Youth Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 24, 2026
Tremendous wit and energy drive an accomplished show created in no time at all!
by Gary Naylor - Jul 24, 2026
Tremendous wit and energy drive an accomplished show created in no time at all!
Review: A FINE IDEA, Arcola Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jun 16, 2026
Development Aid is nearly 80 years old, but who really benefits?
by Gary Naylor - Jun 16, 2026
Development Aid is nearly 80 years old, but who really benefits?
DARIO FO: THE LAST MISTERO BUFFO To Have US Premiere At Scena! Italian Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Kairos Italy Theater and Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU will present the U.S. premiere of a documentary capturing Nobel Prize winner Dario Fo's final stage performance of MISTERO BUFFO in Rome.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Kairos Italy Theater and Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU will present the U.S. premiere of a documentary capturing Nobel Prize winner Dario Fo's final stage performance of MISTERO BUFFO in Rome.
IN SCENA! Italian Theater Festival NY to Showcase Italian Plays Across NYC in May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU and the Italy-based KIT Italia will present the 13th season of the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU and the Italy-based KIT Italia will present the 13th season of the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.
Theater For The New City To Honor Estelle Parsons
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Academy Award-winning actress Estelle Parsons is returning to Theater for the New City as the honoree at its annual Love and Courage gala to raise money to present the work of emerging playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Academy Award-winning actress Estelle Parsons is returning to Theater for the New City as the honoree at its annual Love and Courage gala to raise money to present the work of emerging playwrights.
University Of Washington School Of Drama To Present THEY DON'T PAY! WE WON'T PAY!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
The University of Washington School of Drama will present THEY DON'T PAY! WE WON'T PAY! in a new U.S.-set adaptation of Dario Fo’s 1974 farce. Directed by Bradley Wrenn.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
The University of Washington School of Drama will present THEY DON'T PAY! WE WON'T PAY! in a new U.S.-set adaptation of Dario Fo’s 1974 farce. Directed by Bradley Wrenn.
Citizens Theatre Reveals Associate Companies and Artists Programme Plus New Shows For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025
The Citizens Theatre has announced a new initiative to support and collaborate with artists and theatre companies, alongside more productions in its reopening year.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025
The Citizens Theatre has announced a new initiative to support and collaborate with artists and theatre companies, alongside more productions in its reopening year.
Review: THE TENANT'S REPUBLIC, Jack Studio Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 18, 2025
Looking for a New England? Here's Dondonia
by Gary Naylor - Oct 18, 2025
Looking for a New England? Here's Dondonia
Adrienne Mackey's OMNIA BREAK ROOM Will Premiere at UW School of Drama
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025
The University of Washington School of Drama will celebrate its 85th year of productions with an exciting 2025–2026 public season. This year’s lineup includes classic, contemporary, and original works, reimagined stories, and thought-provoking themes, staged in the Meany Studio Theatre and the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse at UW.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025
The University of Washington School of Drama will celebrate its 85th year of productions with an exciting 2025–2026 public season. This year’s lineup includes classic, contemporary, and original works, reimagined stories, and thought-provoking themes, staged in the Meany Studio Theatre and the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse at UW.
Review: MISTERO BUFFO, Òran Mór
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 11, 2025
An actor bursts into the theatre, pursued by the authorities. Whilst the threat of arrest remains close, he can’t help but hijack the performance and tell folk tales, speaking truth to power.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 11, 2025
An actor bursts into the theatre, pursued by the authorities. Whilst the threat of arrest remains close, he can’t help but hijack the performance and tell folk tales, speaking truth to power.
Previews: PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 31, 2025
PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIODebutto al Teatro Nazionale di Milano il 27 febbraio per poi approdare a Roma il 19 marzo per l'adattamento in italiano del musical ispirato al celebre film
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 31, 2025
PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIODebutto al Teatro Nazionale di Milano il 27 febbraio per poi approdare a Roma il 19 marzo per l'adattamento in italiano del musical ispirato al celebre film
Shelley Mitchell's TALKING WITH ANGELS: BUDAPEST, 1943 Comes to Theaterlab
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025
Theaterlab has announced a new production of Talking with Angels: Budapest, 1943, a powerful one-woman show that has earned critical acclaim and heartfelt admiration from audiences across the U.S. and internationally.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025
Theaterlab has announced a new production of Talking with Angels: Budapest, 1943, a powerful one-woman show that has earned critical acclaim and heartfelt admiration from audiences across the U.S. and internationally.
The Works of Dario Fo and Anton Chekhov Come to the Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024
A riotous comedy double bill arrives in London, blending Chekhov’s piquant mix of laughter and absurdity with Dario Fo’s unique, slapstick satire of Milanese life.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024
A riotous comedy double bill arrives in London, blending Chekhov’s piquant mix of laughter and absurdity with Dario Fo’s unique, slapstick satire of Milanese life.
THE WORKS OF DARIO FO AND ANTON CHEKHOV Announced At The Playground Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024
Explore the works of Dario Fo and Anton Chekhov at The Playground Theatre, directed by Justin Butcher. Discover a compelling blend of classic and contemporary theatre in this anticipated production.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024
Explore the works of Dario Fo and Anton Chekhov at The Playground Theatre, directed by Justin Butcher. Discover a compelling blend of classic and contemporary theatre in this anticipated production.
Patti LuPone in Plays- A History
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 19, 2024
On Broadway alone, Patti has appeared in 28 shows- 14 of them are plays. This season, she's appearing opposite the great Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's The Roommate, which is now running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. Let's look back on some of her other great dramatic performances with these videos.
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 19, 2024
On Broadway alone, Patti has appeared in 28 shows- 14 of them are plays. This season, she's appearing opposite the great Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's The Roommate, which is now running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. Let's look back on some of her other great dramatic performances with these videos.
Previews: O-SCENA EUFORIA alla CAPPELLA ORSINI
by Ettore Farrattini - Sep 1, 2024
La Fondazione Opera Lucifero ETS, in occasione dell’ottava edizione del Roma Comic Off 2024 e della mostra “Finzione o Verità?” ideata da Simona Sarti, Alessandra Degni e Felice Leonardi, organizza e promuove la Rassegna Artistica “O-scena Euforia”, che si terrà nella sede di Cappella Orsini (Via di Grottapinta 21) dal 3 Settembre al 4 Ottobre 2024, sotto la direzione artistica di Joyce Conte.
by Ettore Farrattini - Sep 1, 2024
La Fondazione Opera Lucifero ETS, in occasione dell’ottava edizione del Roma Comic Off 2024 e della mostra “Finzione o Verità?” ideata da Simona Sarti, Alessandra Degni e Felice Leonardi, organizza e promuove la Rassegna Artistica “O-scena Euforia”, che si terrà nella sede di Cappella Orsini (Via di Grottapinta 21) dal 3 Settembre al 4 Ottobre 2024, sotto la direzione artistica di Joyce Conte.
Cygnet Salon Reveals August Literary Reading, FOR THE PLEASURE OF SEEING HER AGAIN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024
Cygnet Salon’s August staged literary reading will be For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, by Michel Tremblay.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024
Cygnet Salon’s August staged literary reading will be For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, by Michel Tremblay.
Previews: ANASTASIA al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI
by Ettore Farrattini - Jul 3, 2024
ANASTASIA al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI DEBUTTO A DICEMBRE 2024 A MILANO PER LA VERSIONE ITALIANA DEL GRANDE SUCCESSO DI BROADWAY
by Ettore Farrattini - Jul 3, 2024
ANASTASIA al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI DEBUTTO A DICEMBRE 2024 A MILANO PER LA VERSIONE ITALIANA DEL GRANDE SUCCESSO DI BROADWAY
ALAN CUMMING: UNCUT Comes to the State Theatre of New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024
State Theatre New Jersey will present Alan Cumming: Uncut on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024
State Theatre New Jersey will present Alan Cumming: Uncut on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Dario Fo written?
Dario Fo has written 1 shows including Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Playwright).
What awards has Dario Fo been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play or Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Accidental Death Of An Anarchist, Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Can't Pay? Won't Pay! and Outstanding New Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!.
What awards has Dario Fo won?
Dario Fo won the Outstanding New Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!
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