Lyndsey Turner
Latest News on Lyndsey Turner:
Full Cast Set for ARCHDUKE European Premiere at Royal Court Theatre (May 8, 2026)
Photos: 1536 At Ambassadors Theatre (May 5, 2026)
TOSCA, THE ZOO, LA TRAVIATA, and More Set For English National Opera's 2026/27 Season (Apr 27, 2026)
Full Cast Set for ARCHDUKE European Premiere at Royal Court Theatre (May 8, 2026)
Photos: 1536 At Ambassadors Theatre (May 5, 2026)
TOSCA, THE ZOO, LA TRAVIATA, and More Set For English National Opera's 2026/27 Season (Apr 27, 2026)
BIO
Lyndsey Turner is an Associate of the National Theatre.
For the National Theatre: Coriolanus, Roald Dahl’s The Witches, The Crucible, Under Milk Wood, Top Girls, Light Shining in Buckinghamshire, There is a War and Edgar and Annabel
In London’s West End: Moonlight at Harold Pinter
Other theatre includes: After the End at Stratford East; A Number at the Old Vic; Far Away, Faith Healer and Fathers and Sons at the Donmar; Hamlet at the Barbican; The Treatment and Chimerica at the Almeida; and Girls and Boys, Posh and Contractions at the Royal Court
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Director
Lyndsey TurnerChimerica
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Lyndsey Turner, Machinal
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Director
Lyndsey TurnerChimerica
Videos
Video: CORIOLANUS is Now Available From National Theatre at Home
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-02 05:54:56
Video: First Look at All New Clips From THE WITCHES at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-11 13:34:57
Video: The Cast of THE WITCHES at the National Theatre Sing 'Get Up!'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-17 09:30:11
Video: First Look at an All-New Trailer For THE CRUCIBLE in the West End
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-18 07:02:23
VIDEO: Playwright Rory Mullarkey Talks SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON at the National
by BWW News Desk - 2017-09-18 13:38:42
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Stage Tube - 2015-08-28 16:36:39
TV: Chatting with Rebecca Hall and the Company of MACHINAL on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-01-18 09:00:01
TV: On the MACHINAL Red Carpet with Christian Borle, Victor Garber and More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-01-17 13:00:02
TV: Watch Highlights of Rebecca Hall & More in Roundabout's MACHINAL!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-01-14 11:47:06
TV: In Rehearsal with Rebecca Hall and the Cast of MACHINAL- Meet the Company!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-11-27 09:18:52
News
Full Cast Set for ARCHDUKE European Premiere at Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for ARCHDUKE, the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph's play directed by Lyndsey Turner, featuring Olivier Award-winner Chris Walley and Marc Wootton.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for ARCHDUKE, the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph's play directed by Lyndsey Turner, featuring Olivier Award-winner Chris Walley and Marc Wootton.
Photos: 1536 At Ambassadors Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Production images have been released for 1536, the play by Ava Pickett now running in London’s West End. Directed by Lyndsey Turner, the production explores female friendship in Tudor England.
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Production images have been released for 1536, the play by Ava Pickett now running in London’s West End. Directed by Lyndsey Turner, the production explores female friendship in Tudor England.
TOSCA, THE ZOO, LA TRAVIATA, and More Set For English National Opera's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
English National Opera has announced its 2026/27 Season across London and Greater Manchester, featuring nine operas, with six new productions, four operas by contemporary female composers and opportunities for the next generation of opera makers.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
English National Opera has announced its 2026/27 Season across London and Greater Manchester, featuring nine operas, with six new productions, four operas by contemporary female composers and opportunities for the next generation of opera makers.
Photos: 1536 in Rehearsal at the Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from 1536, the historical drama with a modern edge at the Ambassadors Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from 1536, the historical drama with a modern edge at the Ambassadors Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more here!
Olivier Awards 2026- Complete List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026
London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026
London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
Full Cast Set For West End Transfer of 1536
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the West End transfer of the 1536. Performances will run from 02 May to 01 August 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the West End transfer of the 1536. Performances will run from 02 May to 01 August 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre.
EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!
Jonathan Groff-Led AS YOU LIKE IT and More Set For Royal Shakespeare Company 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company will present a new season of theatrical productions in 2026-27, featuring classic and contemporary plays. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company will present a new season of theatrical productions in 2026-27, featuring classic and contemporary plays. Learn more about the lineup here!
Russell Tovey-Led THE GUILTY and More Set For Donmar Warehouse 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Further programming has been announced for the 2026 season at the Donmar Warehouse including three world premieres and a major revival. Learn more about the full lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Further programming has been announced for the 2026 season at the Donmar Warehouse including three world premieres and a major revival. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Cast Set For West End Transfer of 1536
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The Almeida Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions, and Annapurna Theatre have announced the cast for the West End transfer of 1536, with LuckyChap joining as a producer. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The Almeida Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions, and Annapurna Theatre have announced the cast for the West End transfer of 1536, with LuckyChap joining as a producer. Learn more here!
1536 Will Transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
1536, the historical drama with a modern edge, will transfer to the West End following a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre, running from 02 May to 01 August 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
1536, the historical drama with a modern edge, will transfer to the West End following a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre, running from 02 May to 01 August 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre.
Royal Court Theatre Reveals 70th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
The announcement details an entire year of programming for 2026, with 12 productions across the venue's two historic stages, alongside new national projects and partnerships to drive investment and ambition for the next decade of new writing in the UK.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
The announcement details an entire year of programming for 2026, with 12 productions across the venue's two historic stages, alongside new national projects and partnerships to drive investment and ambition for the next decade of new writing in the UK.
Listen: Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES Original London Cast Recording
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 27, 2025
Broadway Records has released the original London cast recording of The National Theatre and Roald Dahl Story Company’s co-production of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Listen to it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 27, 2025
Broadway Records has released the original London cast recording of The National Theatre and Roald Dahl Story Company’s co-production of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Listen to it now!
Exclusive: 'One Day' From Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES Original London Cast Recording
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025
Tomorrow, Broadway Records is set to release the original London cast recording of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Ahead of the release, BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive track from the recording, featuring the company performing the song One Day. Check it out now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025
Tomorrow, Broadway Records is set to release the original London cast recording of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Ahead of the release, BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive track from the recording, featuring the company performing the song One Day. Check it out now!
Tom Glynn-Carney and Hayley Squires Will Star in ALL MY SONS, Limited Season Extends
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025
Tom Glynn-Carney will play George Deever and Hayley Squires will play Ann Deever in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025
Tom Glynn-Carney will play George Deever and Hayley Squires will play Ann Deever in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove.
Review: 1536, Almeida Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - May 15, 2025
Rumours are flying, people are f**king, and the queen’s been taken to the tower. Ava Pickett’s debut play 1536 tears through a story of female sexuality and male violence, bringing a distinctly twenty-first century language and sensibility to the era of Anne Boleyn.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - May 15, 2025
Rumours are flying, people are f**king, and the queen’s been taken to the tower. Ava Pickett’s debut play 1536 tears through a story of female sexuality and male violence, bringing a distinctly twenty-first century language and sensibility to the era of Anne Boleyn.
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!
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!
Liv Hill, Siena Kelly and Tanya Reynolds to Star in 1536 at The Almeida Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
Liv Hill, Siena Kelly and Tanya Reynolds are cast in the world premiere of Ava Pickett’s Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play 1536 at The Almeida Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
Liv Hill, Siena Kelly and Tanya Reynolds are cast in the world premiere of Ava Pickett’s Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play 1536 at The Almeida Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: CORIOLANUS is Now Available From National Theatre at Home
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025
Coriolanus is now available to stream worldwide on National Theatre at Home. Watch an all new trailer for the production, starring David Oyelowo and directed by Lyndsey Turner, here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025
Coriolanus is now available to stream worldwide on National Theatre at Home. Watch an all new trailer for the production, starring David Oyelowo and directed by Lyndsey Turner, here!
Review Roundup: THE LITTLE FOXES at the Young Vic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
Lyndsey Turner's new production of The Little Foxes is now playing at the Young Vic. Read the reviews for the production and see what the critics are saying!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
Lyndsey Turner's new production of The Little Foxes is now playing at the Young Vic. Read the reviews for the production and see what the critics are saying!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Lyndsey Turner been nominated for?
Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Chimerica, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Machinal and Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Chimerica.
What awards has Lyndsey Turner won?
Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Chimerica.
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