David Edgar
Latest News on David Edgar:
Photos: Headlong's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Leeds Playhouse (Feb 19, 2026)
Cast Set For UKRAINE UNBROKEN at the Arcola Theatre (Jan 16, 2026)
QUARTET IN AUTUMN, MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN, and More Set For Arcola Theatre's 2026 Spring Season (Nov 19, 2025)
Photos: Headlong's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Leeds Playhouse (Feb 19, 2026)
Cast Set For UKRAINE UNBROKEN at the Arcola Theatre (Jan 16, 2026)
QUARTET IN AUTUMN, MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN, and More Set For Arcola Theatre's 2026 Spring Season (Nov 19, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1996 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year
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winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1982 - Best Play
David Edgar, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
winner
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Play
David Edgar, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
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Photos and Footage: In Memoriam... Broadway Dims Its Marquees for Roger Rees
by BWW News Desk - 2015-07-15 20:54:06
STAGE TUBE: MTC Celebrates Lynne Meadow With Nathan Lane, Christine Baranski and More
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News
Photos: Headlong's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Headlong have released production images for the UK tour of their new production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream which is now playing at Leeds Playhouse through until 28 February. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Headlong have released production images for the UK tour of their new production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream which is now playing at Leeds Playhouse through until 28 February. Check out the photos here!
Cast Set For UKRAINE UNBROKEN at the Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
The Arcola Theatre and Nick Of Time Productions have announced the cast for the upcoming production of UKRAINE UNBROKEN, directed by Nicolas Kent. This compelling play, featuring works by David Edgar and others, will explore themes of resilience and hope.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
The Arcola Theatre and Nick Of Time Productions have announced the cast for the upcoming production of UKRAINE UNBROKEN, directed by Nicolas Kent. This compelling play, featuring works by David Edgar and others, will explore themes of resilience and hope.
QUARTET IN AUTUMN, MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN, and More Set For Arcola Theatre's 2026 Spring Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025
Arcola Theatre has announced its 2026 Spring Season, with 8 productions including five in-house, with tickets on sale from 19 November. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025
Arcola Theatre has announced its 2026 Spring Season, with 8 productions including five in-house, with tickets on sale from 19 November. Learn more about the lineup here!
HERE IN AMERICA to Have US Premiere at Burning Coal Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Here in America (US Premiere), directed by Jerome Davis. Here in America follows four artists caught between political fear and personal conviction during two key moments in U.S. history.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Here in America (US Premiere), directed by Jerome Davis. Here in America follows four artists caught between political fear and personal conviction during two key moments in U.S. history.
Burning Coal Theatre To Present US Premiere Of HERE IN AMERICA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present the U.S. premiere of Here in America, a new play by David Edgar, directed by Jerome Davis. Performances will run December 4–21, 2025, at the Murphey School (224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604).
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present the U.S. premiere of Here in America, a new play by David Edgar, directed by Jerome Davis. Performances will run December 4–21, 2025, at the Murphey School (224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604).
Cast Set For UK Tour of THE CHAOS THAT HAS BEEN AND WILL NO DOUBT RETURN
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025
Following its award-winning sold-out debut at Edinburgh Fringe, The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return has announced the cast for its London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025
Following its award-winning sold-out debut at Edinburgh Fringe, The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return has announced the cast for its London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
THE CRUCIBLE and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2025. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2025. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
Cast Set For Headlong's THE HOUSE PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
Headlong has announced casting for the UK tour of their hit production of The House Party. The House Party is a co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre, where it premiered in May 2024, produced in association with Frantic Assembly.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
Headlong has announced casting for the UK tour of their hit production of The House Party. The House Party is a co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre, where it premiered in May 2024, produced in association with Frantic Assembly.
Review: LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre And Handspring Puppet Company
by Andrew Child - Nov 22, 2024
If you have yet to see the work of Handspring Puppet Company, hurry to get tickets for Life & Times of Michael K in its limited run. No one to my knowledge is maneuvering puppets quite like these masters.
by Andrew Child - Nov 22, 2024
If you have yet to see the work of Handspring Puppet Company, hurry to get tickets for Life & Times of Michael K in its limited run. No one to my knowledge is maneuvering puppets quite like these masters.
Headlong's THE HOUSE PARTY Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Headlong will take their hit production of The House Party on a UK tour in Spring 2025. The House Party is a co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Headlong will take their hit production of The House Party on a UK tour in Spring 2025. The House Party is a co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre. Learn more here!
Review Roundup: HERE IN AMERICA at Orange Tree Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024
See what the critics are saying about Here In America at Orange Tree Theatre. The play is written by David Edgar and directed by James Dacre. See what the critics are saying, and learn more about the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024
See what the critics are saying about Here In America at Orange Tree Theatre. The play is written by David Edgar and directed by James Dacre. See what the critics are saying, and learn more about the production.
Review: HERE IN AMERICA, Orange Tree Theatre
by Louise Penn - Sep 24, 2024
David Edgar's new stage play about Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller places us mainly in Connecticut, 1952, but struggles to tease out the personal and political complexities within a creative friendship. There is a strong play within Here In America, but it would benefit from being stripped back to the essentials - less Marilyn Monroe, more Marxism. See what our critic had to say.
by Louise Penn - Sep 24, 2024
David Edgar's new stage play about Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller places us mainly in Connecticut, 1952, but struggles to tease out the personal and political complexities within a creative friendship. There is a strong play within Here In America, but it would benefit from being stripped back to the essentials - less Marilyn Monroe, more Marxism. See what our critic had to say.
Cast Set For GUARDS AT THE TAJ at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
With the world première of David Edgar’s Here in America in rehearsals, Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
With the world première of David Edgar’s Here in America in rehearsals, Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj.
Photos: HERE IN AMERICA is Now in Rehearsals at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world première of David Edgar’s Here in America, opening at the Orange Tree on 23 September, with previews from 14 September and running until 19 October. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world première of David Edgar’s Here in America, opening at the Orange Tree on 23 September, with previews from 14 September and running until 19 October. Check out the photos here!
Burning Coal Theatre Company to Present BRINGING THEM HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2024
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present the premiere of Abbe Fralix and Jerome Davis’ Bringing Them Home. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2024
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present the premiere of Abbe Fralix and Jerome Davis’ Bringing Them Home. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For World Premiere of David Edgar's HERE IN AMERICA at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024
Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for the world première of David Edgar's Here in America. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024
Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for the world première of David Edgar's Here in America. Learn more about the cast here!
THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA and More Set For RSC's Winter Season at the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024
Alongside one world premiere, three new Shakespeare productions and a major revival going on sale at Stratford, RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have announced their first Winter season at the Barbican, which sees two critically acclaimed productions transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024
Alongside one world premiere, three new Shakespeare productions and a major revival going on sale at Stratford, RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have announced their first Winter season at the Barbican, which sees two critically acclaimed productions transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Orange Tree Theatre Reveals Further Information For 2024 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024
Orange Tree Theatre has announced further information for its 2024 Autumn season. The season features world premières of David Edgar's Here in America and Hannah Khalil's adaptation of Treasure Island alongside a revival of Rajiv Joseph's Guards at the Taj and Jane Asher joining Oliver Ford Davies to star in Twelfth Night.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024
Orange Tree Theatre has announced further information for its 2024 Autumn season. The season features world premières of David Edgar's Here in America and Hannah Khalil's adaptation of Treasure Island alongside a revival of Rajiv Joseph's Guards at the Taj and Jane Asher joining Oliver Ford Davies to star in Twelfth Night.
FEMINIST THEATRE - THEN & NOW Out From Supernova Books On This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024
Celebrate 50 years of Feminist Theatre with the release of 'Feminist Theatre - Then & Now' by Supernova Books.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024
Celebrate 50 years of Feminist Theatre with the release of 'Feminist Theatre - Then & Now' by Supernova Books.
RSC's New Season to Include OTHELLO, EDWARD II and Works by Sheridan and Hanif Kureishi
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 16, 2024
Newly appointed Co-Artistic Directors of the RSC, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey have announced their inaugural season for the Company.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 16, 2024
Newly appointed Co-Artistic Directors of the RSC, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey have announced their inaugural season for the Company.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has David Edgar been nominated for?
BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Pentecost , Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.
What awards has David Edgar won?
David Edgar has won the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. He also received the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.
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