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Lyndsey Turner is a British theatre and film director known for her innovative and thought-provoking productions. She was born in 1980 in Sheffield, England, and grew up in the nearby town of Doncaster. After studying English at the University of Cambridge, she trained as a director at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.
Turner made her debut as a director in 2006 with a production of "The Grace of Mary Traverse" by Timberlake Wertenbaker at the Arcola Theatre in London. Since then, she has directed a wide range of plays, from classic works by Shakespeare and Chekhov to contemporary plays by Caryl Churchill and Lucy Kirkwood.
One of Turner's most notable productions was the 2014 revival of "Hamlet" at the Barbican Centre in London, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role. The production was praised for its modern and visually striking interpretation of the play, which featured live video projections and a revolving stage.
Turner has also directed several productions at the National Theatre in London, including a critically acclaimed revival of Brian Friel's "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" in 2012. Her other National Theatre productions include "Light Shining in Buckinghamshire" by Caryl Churchill and "Chimerica" by Lucy Kirkwood, both of which received widespread critical acclaim.
Lyndsey TurnerChimerica
Lyndsey Turner, Machinal
Lyndsey TurnerChimerica
Lyndsey Turner has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Best Director at the Olivier Awards for her work on the play "Chimerica." Additionally, she received a nomination for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the production of "Machinal." Turner was also nominated for Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for her direction of "Chimerica." These nominations highlight her talent and recognition in the field of directing.
Lyndsey Turner has won the Best Director award at the Olivier Awards for her work on the show Chimerica.
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