Mark Thompson
PCS Theater Children's Series to Stage RAPUNZEL! RAPUNZEL! A VERY HAIRY FAIRY TALE (Feb 4, 2026)
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL National Tour To Play Limited Engagement at King Center (Feb 3, 2026)
Jessica Crouch, Juliette M. Ojeda and More to Star in MAMMA MIA! Tour Year Three (Feb 2, 2026)
BIO
Mark Thompson's work for the National Theatre includes The Alchemist, Once in a Lifetime, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, Duchess of Malfi, Life x 3, The Wind in the Willows, The Madness of George III, Arcadia, Pericles, What the Butler Saw and The Day I Stood Still. Recent work elsewhere includes And Then There Were None (Gielgud); Bombay Dreams (London and Broadway); The Lady in The Van (Queen's), Follies (New York (set only); Dr Dolittle & Blast! (Apollo Hammersmith).
For the RSC: Hamlet, Measure for Measure, The Wizard of Oz, Much Ado About Nothing, The Comedy of Errors and The Unexpected Man; at the Royal Court: Piano/Forte, The Woman Before, Wild East, Mouth to Mouth, Six Degrees of Separation, Hysteria, The Kitchen, and Never Land; for the Donmar: Twelfth Night, Uncle Vanya (costumes only), The Blue Room, Insignificance, Company (also Albery), and The Front Page; for the Almeida: Volpone, Betrayal, Party Time and Butterfly Kiss.
Other theatre includes Art, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Shadowland. Opera: Falstaff (Scottish Opera), Peter Grimes (Opera North), Ariadne Auf Naxos (Salzburg), Il Viaggio à Reims (ROH), Hansel and Gretel (Sydney), The Two Widows (ENO), Queen of Spades (New York), and Montag aus licht (costumes; Milan). Ballet: Don Quixote (Royal Ballet).
Film: Costume Design for The Madness of King George.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Mark Thompson, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
winner
Mark Thompson, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Mark Thompson, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Mark Thompson, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
winner
Mark ThompsonCharlie And The Chocolate Factory
Mark ThompsonCharlie And The Chocolate Factory
Mark Thompson, One Man, Two Guvnors
Mark Thompson, One Man, Two Guvnors
Mark Thompson, One Man, Two Guvnors
Mark Thompson, London Assurance
Mark Thompson, La Bête
Mark ThompsonEngland People Very Nice
winner
Mark Thompson, Bombay Dreams
winner
Mark Thompson, Bombay Dreams
Mark Thompson, Bombay Dreams
Mark Thompson, Bombay Dreams
Mark Thompson, The Unexpected Man
Mark ThompsonThe Blue Room
Mark ThompsonArt
Mark Thompson, Arcadia
Mark Thompson, Arcadia
Mark Thompson, Arcadia
winner
Mark ThompsonHysteria
winner
Mark ThompsonThe Comedy Of Errors
winner
Mark ThompsonThe Comedy Of Errors, RSC
Mark ThompsonThe Wind In The Willows
winner
Mark ThompsonThe Wind In The Willows
Mark Thompson, The Wizard Of Oz
Mark ThompsonMeasure For Measure
Videos
Video: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Celebrates its 7.5-Year West End Run
by Stephi Wild - 2025-08-21 09:10:20
Video: Fleur East and Karis Anderson Perform Tina Turner's 'We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)'
by Stephi Wild - 2025-07-24 08:53:40
Video: Watch Highlights of the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAMMA MIA!
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-06-13 09:00:20
Video: How Christine Sherrill Went From Middle School To Starring In MAMMA MIA!
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-15 13:10:17
VIDEO: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe & TINA Cast Perform on the WENDY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2021-12-09 11:56:56
VIDEO: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe Performs TINA Medley on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2021-10-22 09:49:40
VIDEO: Adrienne Warren, Katori Hall, and More Talk Bringing TINA to Life on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2021-10-04 07:41:00
VIDEO: Go Inside MAMMA MIA!'s Re-Opening Night at The Novello Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-08-27 12:25:48
VIDEO: The Cast of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'Proud Mary' on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-06 09:16:17
VIDEO: Tina Turner Shouts Out TINA THE MUSICAL Ahead of Tonight's First Preview
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-12 18:16:53
VIDEO: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'River Deep, Mountain High' at the Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2019-04-12 07:47:00
VIDEO: Adrienne Warren Premieres 'River Deep " Mountain High' from TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - 2019-02-05 17:10:24
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For 'River Deep - Mountain High' From TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2019-02-05 05:56:32
VIDEO: TINA The Musical Performs 'River Deep' at the Royal Variety Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2018-12-14 09:40:27
TV: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Tour Cast Talks What Makes This Show So Delicious
by Stephi Wild - 2018-09-06 08:45:57
VIDEO: TINA THE MUSICAL Keeps The Big Wheels Turning at West End Live
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-16 10:03:47
VIDEO: Watch Adrienne Warren & the Cast of TINA: THE MUSICAL Perform on the BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Finale
by Macon Prickett - 2018-06-04 09:24:26
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
PCS Theater Children's Series will present upcoming production of Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale, a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud musical adventure for audiences of all ages.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026
The King Center, partnering with The American Theatre Guild, will present the North American tour of the Broadway smash hit, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
The company has been revealed for The North American touring company of Mamma Mia! as the 25th Anniversary Tour heads back out on the road following its Broadway engagement.
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 7, 2026
The gates to the world's most famous chocolate factory are finally opening in Manila!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026
The first-ever UK and Ireland tour of the West End musical TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 27 Jan - Sat 7 Feb 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
More than two decades since it was last performed on the Joan Sutherland Theatre stage, acclaimed director Elijah Moshinsky’s whimsical production of the beloved fairytale, Hansel & Gretel will make its return to the Sydney Opera House.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 20, 2025
The new Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts will bring the North American tour of the joyful and triumphant Broadway smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical to the newly renovated and recently reopened iconic venue.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Portland will go on sale in December. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre will go on sale. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
Texas Performing Arts will present the international hit musical MAMMA MIA! as part of the Broadway in Austin season at Bass Concert Hall. The production brings the beloved ABBA score and Catherine Johnson’s book back to audiences in a new touring edition.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Edmonton at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, will go on sale. The 25th Anniversary production of MAMMA MIA! made a return to Broadway in August 2025 for a limited six-month run.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to the 25th Anniversary tour of MAMMA MIA! will go on sale to the public on Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Learnm ore here!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025
Broadway in Victoria will present the Victoria premiere of the award-winning Broadway musical TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, on stage from January 6-11, 2026, at Victoria's Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St).
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Omaha Performing Arts has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 engagement of MAMMA MIA!, running April 28–May 3 at the Orpheum Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025
Skylight Music Theatre will open its production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on the Cabot stage in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
State Theatre Company South Australia will close its 2025 season with Tennessee Williams’ masterwork, The Glass Menagerie. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
All new production photos have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre in London's West End. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will come to MPAC for four performances next month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
The worldwide smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! will play Milton Keynes Theatre from October 13–24, 2026, as part of its major new UK tour. Featuring ABBA’s timeless hits, Judy Craymer’s beloved production has been seen by over 70 million people worldwide.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
MAMMA MIA! will embark on a new UK tour from 24 October 2025 and has announced further dates and venues. Learn more about where to catch the show here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for London Assurance, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for La Bête, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for England People Very Nice, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bombay Dreams, Outstanding Set Designs - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bombay Dreams, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Bombay Dreams, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Bombay Dreams, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Unexpected Man, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Art , Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Arcadia, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Arcadia, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Arcadia, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Hysteria , Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Comedy Of Errors, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Comedy Of Errors, RSC, Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Wind In The Willows , Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Wind In The Willows, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Wizard Of Oz and Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Measure For Measure.
Mark Thompson has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. He received the Best Costume Design award at the Olivier Awards for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Additionally, he earned Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Bombay Dreams. At the Olivier Awards, he was recognized as Best Set Designer for Hysteria and both Best Costume Designer and Best Set Designer for The Comedy Of Errors. Furthermore, he won Best Set Designer at the Olivier Awards for The Wind In The Willows.
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