Kathryn Hunter
Latest News on Kathryn Hunter:
David Tennant, David Harewood, and More Will Lead WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at the Duchess Theatre (Apr 17, 2026)
World Premiere of THELMA & LOUISE and More Set For The Young Vic's 2026-27 Season (Apr 16, 2026)
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at PlayMakers Repertory Company (Apr 11, 2026)
David Tennant, David Harewood, and More Will Lead WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at the Duchess Theatre (Apr 17, 2026)
World Premiere of THELMA & LOUISE and More Set For The Young Vic's 2026-27 Season (Apr 16, 2026)
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at PlayMakers Repertory Company (Apr 11, 2026)
BIO
Kathryn Hunter was born on April 9, 1957 in New York, USA as Kathryn Hadjipateras. She is known for her work on The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) and Orlando (1992).
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award
Kathryn Hunter, Timon of Athens
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Kathryn HunterKafka's Monkey
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Kathryn HunterPericles
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actress
Kathryn HunterThe Skriker
winner
Olivier Awards - 1991 - Actress of the Year
Kathryn HunterThe Visit
Videos
VIDEO: Kathryn Hunter Talks Playing The Witches in THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
by Michael Major - 2022-01-14 16:14:52
TV: Fantastic Full Trailer for Julie Taymor's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Released
by Matt Tamanini - 2015-06-16 12:15:53
TV: On the Red Carpet for the NYC Premiere of Julie Taymor's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by TV - Red Carpets - 2015-06-16 09:29:32
STAGE TUBE: Stephen Wight and More at Press Night of MCQUEEN
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-05-27 07:21:06
STAGE TUBE: First Look at KAFKA'S MONKEY, Starring Kathryn Hunter
by Kelsey Denette - 2013-03-26 15:39:49
News
David Tennant, David Harewood, and More Will Lead WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at the Duchess Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Nassim Soleimanpour and Omar Elerian launched new theatre company There & Then, with WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT returning to London's Duchess Theatre featuring David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Jodie Whittaker, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Nassim Soleimanpour and Omar Elerian launched new theatre company There & Then, with WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT returning to London's Duchess Theatre featuring David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Jodie Whittaker, and more.
World Premiere of THELMA & LOUISE and More Set For The Young Vic's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The Young Vic Theatre announced its 2026/7 season, headlined by the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical featuring music by Neko Case, starring Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, alongside UK premieres and international productions.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The Young Vic Theatre announced its 2026/7 season, headlined by the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical featuring music by Neko Case, starring Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, alongside UK premieres and international productions.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at PlayMakers Repertory Company
by April Sigler - Apr 11, 2026
What do you get when you have six sassy Southern women in a salon? Something truly special. Steel Magnolias at PlayMakers Repertory Company shines through a standout ensemble of deeply authentic, lived-in performances, balancing sharp humor with emotional depth.
by April Sigler - Apr 11, 2026
What do you get when you have six sassy Southern women in a salon? Something truly special. Steel Magnolias at PlayMakers Repertory Company shines through a standout ensemble of deeply authentic, lived-in performances, balancing sharp humor with emotional depth.
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Cast for US Premiere of HAMNET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the US premiere of HAMNET, set to run from February 10 to March 8. This highly anticipated production will showcase a talented ensemble at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare's legacy through the lens of his son's perspective.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the US premiere of HAMNET, set to run from February 10 to March 8. This highly anticipated production will showcase a talented ensemble at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare's legacy through the lens of his son's perspective.
-320°F Will Debut at Sadler's Wells This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
Acclaimed Japanese playwright and director Hideki Noda will return to Sadler's Wells with his new production, -320°F, following its Tokyo premiere. The show will run from July 2-11, marking the company's longest engagement at the venue.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
Acclaimed Japanese playwright and director Hideki Noda will return to Sadler's Wells with his new production, -320°F, following its Tokyo premiere. The show will run from July 2-11, marking the company's longest engagement at the venue.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; Diamonds, Pearls, and Pink Roses Productions Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review Roundup: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO at the Young Vic
by Gillian Blum - Dec 14, 2025
BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO opened at the Young Vic this week, and runs through January 31 — here is what critics thought of the production in the United Kingdom.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 14, 2025
BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO opened at the Young Vic this week, and runs through January 31 — here is what critics thought of the production in the United Kingdom.
Review: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, Young Vic
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 10, 2025
Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo, arriving now at the Young Vic for its long-overdue European premiere, is ostensibly about the American occupation of Iraq. Really, though, Rajiv Joseph’s Pulitzer-nominated work is about two things: a gold-plated toilet seat stolen from Uday Hussein (son of Saddam and recreational rapist, torturer and murderer), and the sheer, unforgivable absurdity of existence.
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 10, 2025
Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo, arriving now at the Young Vic for its long-overdue European premiere, is ostensibly about the American occupation of Iraq. Really, though, Rajiv Joseph’s Pulitzer-nominated work is about two things: a gold-plated toilet seat stolen from Uday Hussein (son of Saddam and recreational rapist, torturer and murderer), and the sheer, unforgivable absurdity of existence.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; Theatre Raleigh Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Kathryn Hunter, Malachi Kirby and Indra Ové Named Ambassadors of Drama Charity Intermission Youth
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
Intermission Youth has announced the appointment of three new ambassadors to its fold. Learn more about Kathryn Hunter, Malachi Kirby and Indra Ové here.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
Intermission Youth has announced the appointment of three new ambassadors to its fold. Learn more about Kathryn Hunter, Malachi Kirby and Indra Ové here.
Theater-Adjacent Movies for Broadway Fans in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2025
Over the next few months, theatre is heading to Hollywood. To celebrate the release of movies like Blue Moon, Hedda, and more, BroadwayWorld has put together a guide to five new titles that are sure to appeal to Broadway fans.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2025
Over the next few months, theatre is heading to Hollywood. To celebrate the release of movies like Blue Moon, Hedda, and more, BroadwayWorld has put together a guide to five new titles that are sure to appeal to Broadway fans.
Review Roundup: Nia DaCosta's HEDDA Now Playing in Select Theaters
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025
Hedda, Nia DaCosta's new film adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, is now playing in select theaters. Starring Tessa Thompson as the title character, the movie is a reworking of the acclaimed 1891 stage play, now set in the 1950s. Find out what critics say about the movie!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025
Hedda, Nia DaCosta's new film adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, is now playing in select theaters. Starring Tessa Thompson as the title character, the movie is a reworking of the acclaimed 1891 stage play, now set in the 1950s. Find out what critics say about the movie!
Photos: Kenny Leon, Lencia Kebede, & More Attend HEDDA Tastemaker Event
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2025
On Monday, October 20, director Kenny Leon hosted a special Broadway Tastemaker event celebrating Nia DaCosta's new film reimagining of Hedda Gabler, with several Broadway stars in attendance. Check out photos from the event here!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2025
On Monday, October 20, director Kenny Leon hosted a special Broadway Tastemaker event celebrating Nia DaCosta's new film reimagining of Hedda Gabler, with several Broadway stars in attendance. Check out photos from the event here!
Photos/Video: Tessa Thompson Stars in First-Look at Nia DaCosta’s HEDDA
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025
The official trailer, along with new first-look images, has been released for Hedda, Nia DaCosta's new film adaptation of the play by Henrik Ibsen. Starring Tessa Thompson as the titular character, it will debut on Prime Video on October 29. Check out the first-look now!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025
The official trailer, along with new first-look images, has been released for Hedda, Nia DaCosta's new film adaptation of the play by Henrik Ibsen. Starring Tessa Thompson as the titular character, it will debut on Prime Video on October 29. Check out the first-look now!
Photos: A GOOD BOY World Premiere At PlayMakers Repertory Company
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025
PlayMakers Repertory Company will present the world premiere of A Good Boy, an intimate and urgent new musical created by the acclaimed justice-based collective Hidden Voices. Check out photos from the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025
PlayMakers Repertory Company will present the world premiere of A Good Boy, an intimate and urgent new musical created by the acclaimed justice-based collective Hidden Voices. Check out photos from the show.
Photos: Fiona Shaw in ECHO at the Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre and LIFT will present the world premiere of ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) which will run at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre and LIFT will present the world premiere of ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) which will run at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. See photos here!
Nia DaCosta’s HEDDA GABLER Film to Premiere at TIFF
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025
Nia DaCosta's Hedda, a new film adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler, is among the newly announced movies having their world premiere at the Festival’s 50th edition this September.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025
Nia DaCosta's Hedda, a new film adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler, is among the newly announced movies having their world premiere at the Festival’s 50th edition this September.
Review: STOREHOUSE, London
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 16, 2025
Somewhere in a massive warehouse in Deptford, a collection is being made of every digital artifact since the birth of the internet in 1983. Every blog, every tweet, every DM. This archive called Storehouse is, unsurprisingly, reaching bursting point. A proposed solution called The Great Aggregregation has instead turned into “an epic fail”. We, the audience, are being asked to help resolve this critical situation.
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 16, 2025
Somewhere in a massive warehouse in Deptford, a collection is being made of every digital artifact since the birth of the internet in 1983. Every blog, every tweet, every DM. This archive called Storehouse is, unsurprisingly, reaching bursting point. A proposed solution called The Great Aggregregation has instead turned into “an epic fail”. We, the audience, are being asked to help resolve this critical situation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Kathryn Hunter been in?
Kathryn Hunter has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Kathryn Hunter been in?
Kathryn Hunter has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Kathryn Hunter's first West End show?
Kathryn Hunter's first West End show was King Lear | Globe which opened in 2022
What awards has Kathryn Hunter been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Timon of Athens, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Kafka's Monkey, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Pericles , Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for The Skriker and Actress of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Visit .
What awards has Kathryn Hunter won?
Kathryn Hunter has won the Actress of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for her performance in The Visit.
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