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Enda Walsh is an Irish playwright living in London. He is the winner of numerous international awards, and his work has been translated and produced worldwide. Recent plays: Misterman (Landmark, Ireland), Penelope, The New Electric Ballroom, The Walworth Farce (All Druid Theatre, Ireland). Other plays: Chatroom, The Small Things, Bedbound, Disco Pigs. Shorter plays: How These Desperate Men Talk, Lynndie’s Gotta Gun, Gentrification, My Friend Duplicity, Room 303. Film: Hunger.

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Productions

Sing StreetSing Street
 
[West End, 2025]
Book
Sing StreetSing Street
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Bookwriter
ArlingtonArlington
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
LazarusLazarus
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Writer[Replacement]
OnceOnce
 
[West End, 2013]
Playwright
bedbound
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director

Writing

bedbound
Playwright
Once
Bookwriter
Arlington
Playwright
Sing Street
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Best Musical

Enda Walsh, Once


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Book of a Musical

Enda Walsh, Once


winner
Obie Awards - 2010 - Playwriting

Enda WalshThe New Electric Ballroom

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Stephen Rea Will Bring KRAPP'S LAST TAPE to New York Photo
Stephen Rea Will Bring KRAPP'S LAST TAPE to New York
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025

Legendary Irish actor Stephen Rea takes on Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape in a revelatory new production directed by Vicky Featherstone. Learn more here!
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at New Canaan Town Players Photo
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at New Canaan Town Players
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jun 15, 2025

Even if you saw the movie, don't miss this rarely performed play at The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park, New Canaan.
Submissions Open For Popcorn Writing Award 2025 Photo
Submissions Open For Popcorn Writing Award 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

Submissions for the Popcorn Writing Award, run by film and theatre production company Popcorn Group, are now open for 2025. Learn more about how to submit here!
Previews: LAZARUS al TAM- MILANO E TEATRO ARGENTINA - ROMA Photo
Previews: LAZARUS al TAM- MILANO E TEATRO ARGENTINA - ROMA
by Ettore Farrattini - May 28, 2025

LAZARUS al TAM- MILANO E TEATRO ARGENTINA - ROMA Lazarus arriva al TAM e all'Argentina portando in scena il testamento creativo di David Bowie in una vera e propria esplosione sensoriale!
Cast Set For UK Premiere of SING STREET at The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Photo
Cast Set For UK Premiere of SING STREET at The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025

The UK premiere of Sing Street, a new musical based on the 2016 movie of the same name by John Carney will receive its UK premiere at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.  Producers have announced the cast.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS, ONCE, and More Set For NextStop Theatre 2025/26 Season Lineup Photo
THE LAST FIVE YEARS, ONCE, and More Set For NextStop Theatre 2025/26 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2025/26 season—the first fully programmed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza, who joined the company in the fall of 2024.
Video: Adam Hunter Performs 'Outside' Ahead of SING STREET UK Premiere Photo
Video: Adam Hunter Performs 'Outside' Ahead of SING STREET UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

The UK premiere of Sing Street, a new musical based on the 2016 movie of the same name by John Carney, will receive its UK premiere at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Check out a video of an all new song here!
Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Direc Photo
Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Directed By Ivo Van Hove
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. Learn more about the show here!
Playwrights’ Arena Honors Artists At Play, Beatrice Casagrán, John P. Flynn, And Photo
Playwrights’ Arena Honors Artists At Play, Beatrice Casagrán, John P. Flynn, And Stephen Sachs At Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

Playwrights' Arena will honor ARTISTS AT PLAY, JOHN P. FLYNN, STEPHEN SACHS with the Lee Melville Award for outstanding contributions to the Los Angeles theater community, and BEATRICE CASAGRÁN 
Review: ONCE at Roxy's Downtown Photo
Review: ONCE at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Mar 1, 2025

If you’re in the mood for a theatre piece full of atmosphere and passion, make sure you get to Roxy’s Downtown to see their production of Once. It’s heady, intense, and grabs you right in the heart, squeezes hard, and doesn’t let go. It’s quite the existential ride.
SISYPHEAN QUICK FIX Comes to Riverside Studios Photo
SISYPHEAN QUICK FIX Comes to Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

Based on lived experience, writer and performer Bettina Paris explores how the complexities of alcohol addiction can affect families and family relationships. Learn more here!
Enda Walsh & Anna Mullarkey's SAFE HOUSE to be Presented at St. Ann’s Warehouse Photo
Enda Walsh & Anna Mullarkey's SAFE HOUSE to be Presented at St. Ann’s Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

St. Ann’s Warehouse will present SAFE HOUSE, written and directed by Tony Award-winning Enda Walsh, with music by electronic-acoustic composer Anna Mullarkey, and produced by the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s National Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 23, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 23, 2024
by - Dec 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Matthew Warchus Will Direct CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Reimagining Written by Enda Walsh Photo
Matthew Warchus Will Direct CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Reimagining Written by Enda Walsh
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

A reimagining is underway of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Matthew Warchus will serve as director for the forthcoming film, which will be written by Enda Walsh.
Emma Martin's Birdboy Comes To Sadler's Wells East In London Debut This February Photo
Emma Martin's Birdboy Comes To Sadler's Wells East In London Debut This February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

Emma Martin /United Fall will present Birdboy in Sadler’s Wells East. This is Irish choreographer Martin’s London debut with her first solo work, and her first work for audiences of all ages.  
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Wr Photo
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!
St. Ann’s Warehouse Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Five Premieres Photo
St. Ann’s Warehouse Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Five Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

St. Ann’s Warehouse has revealed programming for its 2024-25 season, a robust lineup of five new shows that mirror its vital presence in the international performing arts firmament. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Sadler's Wells Adds New Programming For 2025 Photo
Sadler's Wells Adds New Programming For 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Sadler's Wells has announced programming across its four theatres for 2025, including 14 UK premieres, 3 world premieres. The international programme features artists from 13 countries across 4 continents.  
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members Photo
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.
SING STREET and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's 130th Anniversary Season Photo
SING STREET and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's 130th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

2025 marks the 130th birthday of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and the theatre has announced its new season of work that showcases the bold, original storytelling that has kept this Frank Matcham auditorium at the heart of West London and UK theatre for over a century.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Enda Walsh written?

Enda Walsh has written 4 shows including bedbound (Playwright), Once (Bookwriter), Arlington (Playwright), Sing Street (Bookwriter).

What awards has Enda Walsh been nominated for?

Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Once, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for The New Electric Ballroom.

What awards has Enda Walsh won?

Enda Walsh has won several prestigious awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Once. He also received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Once. Additionally, Walsh won the Obie Award for Playwriting for The New Electric Ballroom.

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