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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 1999
Himself

Productions

 
[West End, 2026]
Writer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Playwright
 
[West End, 2014]
Writer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1982]
Director

Writing

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Bookwriter
Playwright
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Author
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Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

David Hare, Skylight

Olivier Awards - 2001 - BBC Award for Best New Play

David HareMy Zinc Bed


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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance

David Hare, Via Dolorosa


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Drama League Awards - 1999 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Sir David Hare


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Special Citation

David Hare, Amy's View


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Special Citation

David Hare, The Blue Room


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Special Citation

David Hare, Via Dolorosa

Olivier Awards - 1999 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David HareThe Blue Room


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David Hare, Via Dolorosa

Olivier Awards - 1998 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David HareAmy's View


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Foreign Play

David Hare, Skylight

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Play

David Hare, Skylight


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Olivier Awards - 1996 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David HareSkylight

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Play

David Hare, Racing Demon


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Olivier Awards - 1990 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David HareRacing Demon

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding New Play

David Hare, The Secret Rapture

Olivier Awards - 1988 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David HareThe Secret Rapture

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Comedy of the Year

David HarePravda


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Foreign Play

David Hare, Plenty

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

David Hare, Plenty

Olivier Awards - 1978 - Play of the Year

David HarePlenty

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Phil Daniels Joins Cast of David Hare's TEETH 'N' SMILES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Tamsin Greig, Shaparak Khorsandi, Shala Nyx Cast in DAUGHTERS OF PERSIA at Kings Place
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Daughters of Persia is a special, one-off evening of music and words, created by British pianist Margaret Fingerhut and Iranian composer Farhad Poupel. Learn more here!
2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Judges and Key Dates Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual Award. The Winner of the 2026 Prize will be announced on February 26 in a special invitation-only celebration at London's Royal Court Theatre.
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026

2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.
Jewish Literary Foundation Launches Inaugural Playwrights Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

The Jewish Literary Foundation has launched its new Jewish Playwrights Programme, supporting emerging playwrights through the process of developing a full-length play, and helping to foster a strong presence of Jewish culture within the UK theatre industry.  
Dates Confirmed For David Hare's TEETH 'N' SMILES at Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

Dates have been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.
Stratford Festival Reveals Jonathan Church as Next Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

The Stratford Festival has announced the appointment of Jonathan Church as Artistic Director. A dual U.K.-Canada citizen, Church is one of the most respected figures in theatre. He has directed more than 50 productions.
Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison Will Lead GRACE PERVADES at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

Tickets will go on sale Friday 26 September at 10 am for a limited West End run of Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison in David Hare's GRACE PERVADES with performances at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 24 April to 11 July 2026.
From the West End to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Penelope Wilton's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2025

Since the early 1970s, Penelope Wilton has established herself as a major player on the British stage, and we are taking a look back at her expansive theatrical career, just in time for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem) Will Lead West End Revival of David Hare's TEETH 'N' SMILES
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025

The 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES will be led by Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.
From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
Further Cast Set For The Royal Shakespeare Company 's THE BFG
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story Company, have announced further casting for The BFG.   Learn more here!
Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison to Star In GRACE PERVADES World Premiere at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison will lead the cast of David Hare’s Grace Pervades at Theatre Royal Haymarket. The limited West End run will begin in April 2026, with tickets on sale from mid-September 2025.
THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Finds Full Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2025

The full company for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name has been revealed.
Review: GRACE PERVADES, Starring Ralph Fiennes
by Cheryl Markosky - Jul 4, 2025

Fiennes captures the voice and gait of actor-manager Sir Henry Irving and Miranda Raison conveys the intuitive nature of actress Ellen Terry in a superb production by director Jeremy Herrin in Fiennes' new season at Theatre Royal Bath.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 2, 2025- HEATHERS Opens Off-Broadway and More
by - Jul 2, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 2, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison in GRACE PERVADES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

The RALPH FIENNES / THEATRE ROYAL BATH SEASON is opening with the world premiere of a new play by David Hare, GRACE PERVADES which sees Ralph Fiennes play opposite Miranda Raison. See photos here!
Tom Glynn-Carney and Hayley Squires Will Star in ALL MY SONS, Limited Season Extends
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

Tom Glynn-Carney will play George Deever and Hayley Squires will play Ann Deever in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove.
Photos: Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison in GRACE PERVADES Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

The RALPH FIENNES / THEATRE ROYAL BATH SEASON will open with the world premiere of a new play by David Hare, GRACE PERVADES which sees Ralph Fiennes play opposite Miranda Raison. See rehearsal photos here! 
VIA DOLOROSA Comes to Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

David Hare's acclaimed solo play Via Dolorosa arrives at the Theatre Royal Bath for two nights only this June. Learn more about the upcoming event here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Hare been in?

David Hare has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has David Hare been in?

David Hare has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Hare been nominated for?

Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Skylight, BBC Award for Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for My Zinc Bed, Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Via Dolorosa, Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Amy's View, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Blue Room, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Via Dolorosa, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Via Dolorosa, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Amy's View, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Skylight, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Skylight , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Racing Demon, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Racing Demon, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Rapture, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Secret Rapture, Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Pravda, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Plenty, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Plenty and Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Plenty.

What awards has David Hare won?

David Hare has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Via Dolorosa. He was honored with the Unique Contribution to the Theatre award by the Drama League Awards. The New York Drama Critics Circle Awards granted him Special Citations for Amy's View, The Blue Room, and Via Dolorosa. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Solo Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Via Dolorosa. His play Skylight earned the Best Foreign Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and the BBC Award for the Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards. Racing Demon also won the BBC Award for the Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards. Lastly, his play Plenty was recognized as Best Foreign Play by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.

How many shows has David Hare written?

David Hare has written 21 shows including Slag (Playwright), Plenty (Playwright), A Map of the World (Playwright), The Knife (Bookwriter), The Knife (Bookwriter), The Secret Rapture (Playwright), Racing Demon (Playwright), Skylight (Playwright), The Judas Kiss (Playwright), The Blue Room (Playwright), Via Dolorosa (Playwright), Amy's View (Playwright), Stuff Happens (Playwright), The Vertical Hour (Playwright), The Power of Yes (Playwright), A View from Islington North (Writer), The Moderate Soprano (Playwright), Peter Gynt (Playwright), Straight Line Crazy (Playwright), Teeth 'N' Smiles (Writer), Grace Pervades (Writer).

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