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ES DEVLIN IS AN ARTIST AND DESIGNER.

SHE IS KNOWN FOR CREATING LARGE-SCALE PERFORMATIVE SCULPTURES AND ENVIRONMENTS THAT FUSE MUSIC, LANGUAGE AND LIGHT.

MEMORY PALACE (PITZHANGER MANOR, LONDON 2019) MAPPED A HISTORY OF SHIFTS IN HUMAN PERSPECTIVE OVER 73 MILLENNIA.

MIRRORMAZE (PECKHAM, LONDON 2016), EXPLORED IDENTITY THROUGH REFLECTIVE LABYRINTHINE GEOMETRIES.

HER FLUORESCENT RED FIFTH LION ROARED AI-GENERATED COLLECTIVE POETRY TO CROWDS IN LONDON’S TRAFALGAR SQUARE IN SEPTEMBER 2018.

SINGING TREE, A COLLECTIVE CHORAL INSTALLATION AT THE V&A, LONDON MERGED MACHINE-LEARNING WITH SOUND AND LIGHT IN 2017;

DEVLIN COLLABORATED WITH THEORETICAL PHYSICIST CARLO ROVELLI ON AN INTERPRETATION OF THE ORDER OF TIMEREAD BY BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH IN 2018.

SHE HAS CONCEIVED STAGE SCULPTURES WITH BEYONCÉ, BILLIE EILISH, THE WEEKND AND U2 AS WELL AS TWO DECADES OF OPERA, DRAMA AND DANCE WORLDWIDE.

HER PRACTICE WAS THE SUBJECT OF THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY SERIES ABSTRACT: THE ART OF DESIGN, AND SHE HAS BEEN NAMED ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE 2020 LONDON DESIGN BIENNALE.

DEVLIN HAS BEEN AWARDED THE LONDON DESIGN MEDAL, THREE OLIVIER AWARDS, A UNIVERSITY OF KENT DOCTORATE AND A UAL FELLOWSHIP. SHE HAS BEEN NAMED RSA ROYAL DESIGNER FOR INDUSTRY AND WAS MADE OBE IN 2015.

DEVLIN SPOKE AT TED2019 ON SCULPTING MUSIC, TRANSIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. HER TALK CAN BE VIEWED HERE.

SHE DESIGNED THE LONDON OLYMPIC CLOSING CEREMONY IN 2012, THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES, AND IS DESIGNING THE UK PAVILION AT EXPO 2021 DUBAI. THE POEMPAVILION WILL CONTINUE THE WORK IN AI-GENERATED COLLECTIVE POETRY FIRST CONCEIVED WITH HANS ULRICH OBRIST AT THE SERPENTINE GALLERY IN LONDON IN 2017.

Es Devlin Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
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[West End, 2023]
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[West End, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2021]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[West End, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[West End, 2015]
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[West End, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[West End, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[London Fringe, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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Cast Set for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY At American Conservatory Theater

The cast has been set for 'The Lehman Trilogy' at American Conservatory Theater. Get the latest news on the upcoming production and find out who will be starring in this highly anticipated show.

Cast Announced For The Australian Premiere Of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

The producers, the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions, in association with Trafalgar  Entertainment, announced today that Aaron Krohn, Howard W. Overshown and Adrian Schiller will play the Lehman brothers, and a cast of characters including their sons and grandsons, when the  critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award winning production of The Lehman Trilogy premieres at the  Theatre Royal Sydney from 21 February 2024.  

Experience DON GIOVANNI at Canadian Opera Company This Winter

Experience Don Giovanni as never before with a breathtaking new production. Discover the thrilling tale of love, lust, and revenge in this iconic opera.

U2 Add Final Four Shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas

The announcement of these final four additional shows follows the overwhelming, sustained demand for ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’, a first-of-its-kind live music experience which continues to make headlines around the globe as it ushers in a new era of live entertainment with the world’s biggest rock band.

Tickets From Just £30 for DEAR ENGLAND, Starring Joseph Fiennes

Tickets From £30 for Dear England. The sold-out National Theatre production transfers to the West End this Autumn. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the West End Transfer of THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE

Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions critically acclaimed West End transfer, The Motive and the Cue.  Check out the photos here!

Tony Award Winner Es Devlin Opens First Solo Museum Exhibition At Cooper Hewitt

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum will present “An Atlas of Es Devlin” from Nov. 18 through Aug. 11, 2024. Th

Superblue Unveils New JR Mural and More During Miami Art Week

A monumental new mural by renowned artist JR will be unveiled at Superblue during Miami Art Week this December. Enlivening Superblue's exterior facade, The Chronicles of Miami features 1,048 portraits of the residents and visitors that define Miami, continuing the artist's acclaimed participatory mural series, Chronicles.

The Linbury Prize for Stage Design Exhibition Opens at the National Theatre

The 2023 Linbury Prize for Stage Design Exhibition is now open at the National Theatre, showcasing the next generation of exciting theatre designers from across the UK. 

St. Ann's Warehouse Unveils Full 2023-24 Season

Explore the highly anticipated 2023-2024 season at St. Ann's Warehouse. Discover the dates, venues, and exciting lineup of shows coming to this renowned theater. Don't miss out on the unforgettable performances that await!

Review: DEAR ENGLAND, Prince Edward Theatre

Relocating James Graham’s exhilarating Dear England after a successful run at its home at the National Theatre to the West End’s Prince Edward Theatre was a wise decision.

Review: FREE YOUR MIND, Aviva Studios

Few venue openings have been as much-anticipated as that of Aviva Studios. With around £100m of public funding and £35m just from the naming rights, its opening production from Factory International was announced over a year ago: Free Your Mind would be “a large-scale immersive performance based on The Matrix films” with a world-class creative team including director Danny Boyle and set designer Es Devlin.

Manchester's Aviva Studios Officially Opens

Manchester’s landmark new cultural venue, Aviva Studios, the permanent home of Factory International, officially opens today (18 October 2023) with the world premiere of Free Your Mind, a large-scale immersive performance based on The Matrix.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Have Australian Premiere Next Year

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Play, is set to have its Australian premiere in Sydney in February 2024. This critically acclaimed production tells the story of a family and a company that changed the world, directed by Sam Mendes.

Photos: First Look at West End Transfer of the National Theatre's DEAR ENGLAND

Dear England, the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed, smash-hit production has now opened in the West End. Check out all new photos here!

Full Cast Set For THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE in the West End; Plus Watch A New Trailer!

The cast has been announced for the West End transfer of The Motive and the Cue. Find out who is starring int he show and check out an all new trailer here!

Photos: First Look at U2:UV ACHTUNG BABY LIVE at Sphere

Last night, U2 (Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton with Bram van den Berg) lit up the Sphere stage with a mind-blowing opening night of their highly-anticipated U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere shows, reinventing the live music experience with the launch of the world's most cutting-edge venue. Check out photos here!

SUNSET BOULEVARD Leads Our Top Ten West End Shows for October

The West End is bursting with amazing shows this October. The stars are out: Nicole Scherzinger, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Kenneth Branagh, Giles Terera and Joseph Fiennes are just some of the actors treading the boards of the capital this month.

GRAMMY Award-Winning Baritone Lucas Meachem to Host a Free Masterclass at MiMoDa Studio

GRAMMY Award-winning baritone Lucas Meachem will host a free masterclass on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:00PM at MiMoDa Studio in Los Angeles.

Winners of 2023 Linbury Prize for Stage Design Announced

Twelve emerging designers from across the UK have been announced as recipients of this year’s Linbury Prize for Stage Design 2023, as part of the National Theatre and The Linbury Trust’s commitment to supporting designers to develop a sustainable career in stage design.

Es Devlin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Es Devlin has been nominated for several awards throughout their career. These include Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Lehman Trilogy," Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Lehman Trilogy," Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Girls & Boys," Outstanding Set Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "American Psycho," Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for "Hamlet," Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "American Psycho," Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for "The Nether," Best Design at the Evening Standard Awards for "American Psycho," Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for "Chimerica," Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Machinal," Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Machinal," Best Design at the Evening Standard Awards for "Chimerica," and Best Costume Design at the Olivier Awards for "The Dog In The Manger."

Es Devlin has won several awards for their work in the theater industry. They have won the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for their work on "The Lehman Trilogy". They have also won the Olivier Award for Best Set Design for "The Nether" and "Chimerica". Additionally, they have won the Evening Standard Award for Best Design for "American Psycho" and the Olivier Award for Best Costume Design for "The Dog In The Manger". Es Devlin's talent and creativity have been recognized and celebrated through these prestigious awards.

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