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Lucy Prebble is a British playwright and television writer known for her sharp wit and incisive social commentary. Born in Surrey in 1981, Prebble began writing plays as a teenager and went on to study English at the University of Sheffield. After graduation, she worked as a television researcher before turning to writing full-time.
Prebble's breakthrough play, "The Sugar Syndrome," premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 2003. The play, which explores the relationship between a teenage girl with an eating disorder and a pedophile she meets online, was praised for its nuanced treatment of difficult subject matter and its deft blend of humor and pathos.
In 2007, Prebble's play "ENRON" premiered at the Chichester Festival Theatre before transferring to the Royal Court and then to the West End and Broadway. The play, which tells the story of the rise and fall of the energy company Enron, was a critical and commercial success, earning Prebble numerous awards and nominations, including a Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play.
In addition to her work in the theatre, Prebble has also made a name for herself as a television writer. She wrote for the popular British series "Secret Diary of a Call Girl," which starred Billie Piper as a high-end escort, and created the acclaimed drama series "The Hour," which aired on the BBC from 2011 to 2012. The show, which starred Ben Whishaw and Romola Garai, was set in a 1950s newsroom and explored issues of politics, gender, and social change.
More recently, Prebble has written for the hit HBO series "Succession," which follows the dysfunctional Roy family as they navigate the cutthroat world of media and politics. Prebble joined the show as a writer and executive producer in its second season, and her contributions have been widely praised for their wit, intelligence, and emotional depth.
In addition to her work in theatre and television, Prebble has also written for radio and film. Her radio play "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" was adapted into a television series by the BBC, and her screenplay for the film "A Very Expensive Poison," based on the true story of the assassination of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko, is currently in development.

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Lucy Prebble Awards and Nominations

Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Play

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Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best New Play

Lucy PrebbleEnron

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Lucy Prebble, Enron

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Most Promising Newcomer in an Affiliate Theatre

Lucy PrebbleThe Sugar Syndrome

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Review Roundup: THE EFFECT Opens At The Shed

The exclusive U.S. presentation of a new production of The Effect, the acclaimed play examining love and ethics by Lucy Prebble and directed by Jamie Lloyd opens tonight! Read the reviews!

SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!

The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

THE EFFECT World Premiere Recording Out Now

Broadway Records has released music from The Effect (World Premiere Recording) digitally, featuring an immersive and cinematic, beat-driven score by Michael “Mikey J” Asante.

THE EFFECT to Begin Previews This Weekend at The Shed

Previews begin on Sunday, March 3 for the exclusive U.S. presentation of a new production of The Effect. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

a.k. payne, Jasmine Naziha Jones & More Named as Finalists for 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed the finalists for this prestigious international award honoring women+ playwrights.

THE EFFECT Comes to ASB Waterfront Theatre in April

The Effect comes to ASB Waterfront Theatre this year. Performances run 16 April - 11 May, 2024.

National Theatre's THE EFFECT is Available to Stream Now

National Theatre's The Effect is available to stream now online at National Theatre at Home! Learn more about how to watch the production here!

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks The Top Toronto Theatre of 2023

It’s been a strong year for Toronto theatre. I saw 145 shows this year in Toronto and beyond, and am happy to report that theatre is alive and well. I’ve laughed, sobbed, coughed (discreetly into a mask), and cheered my way through our stages in 2023. Here are some local highlights.

'2023 Was the Year The National Theatre Stood Up to the Plate' - Alexander Cohen's Best Theatre of 2023

The National Theatre somewhat mutedly celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. There was ostensibly little fanfare. No public flotillas, no audiences with royal patrons or forty-one gun salutes. Instead we have been on the receiving end of presents, and a plethora of them in the form of one knockout production after another.

Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT Will Open at The Shed in 2024

An exclusive U.S. presentation of a new production of Lucy Prebble's The  Effect is coming to The Shed next year! Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!

Hampstead Theatre Launches £1.25m Fundraising Appeal

Hampstead Theatre has launched the #HampsteadAhead campaign, a £1.25m philanthropic appeal, to propel Hampstead Theatre as it continues to nurture and commission writers, produce new plays and offer significant ticket subsidies to thousands of young people.

Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs & More to Join The Drama League EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala

Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!

THE EFFECT Comes to ASB Waterfront Theatre Next Year

The Effect comes to ASB Waterfront Theatre in 2024. Performances run 16 April - 11 May 2024.

George Devine Award 2023 Shortlist Revealed

The George Devine Award has announced its 2023 Shortlist of nine playwrights. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing and seeks to shine a light on a playwright of promise.

Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Norm Lewis & More To Join The Drama League's EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala

Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Norm Lewis, Danny Burstein, and more will be performing at The Drama League's 'Embrace The Season' Gala.

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of THE EFFECT, Starring Paapa Essiedu and Taylor Russell?

Lucy Prebble’s critically acclaimed play has returned to the National Theatre in a bold new production directed by Jamie Lloyd. What did the critics think of the revival?

Review: THE EFFECT, National Theatre

Paapa Essiedu and Taylor Russell mesmerise in Prebble's fascinating yet flawed play

NEXT TO NORMAL Leads Our Top Ten London Shows For August

The weather may have forgotten that it's summer, but at BroadwayWorld we are still excited about what the theatre world has to offer. For those of you not lucky enough to be heading to Edinburgh, August in the capital has some brilliant theatre to look forward to.

Review: THE EFFECT at Coal Mine Theatre

In asking the persistent questions of how much of what we consider love, the personality, and even the soul is of our own making, and how much is just chemical, Mitchell Cushman’s searing production immediately gets under your skin, and it’s no placebo.

A VERY EXPENSIVE POISON Comes to the New Theatre in August

A Very Expensive Poison comes to the New Theatre in August. Performances run 15 August - 16 September 2023.

Lucy Prebble FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lucy Prebble written?

Lucy Prebble has written 3 shows including Enron (Playwright), The Effect (Playwright), A Very Expensive Poison (Playwright).

What awards has Lucy Prebble been nominated for?

Lucy Prebble has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the theater world. These nominations include Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for "The Effect," Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for "Enron," Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Enron," and Most Promising Newcomer in an Affiliate Theatre at the Olivier Awards for "The Sugar Syndrome."

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