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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Michael Frayn, Noises Off


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Olivier Awards - 2013 - Special Award

Michael Frayn

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best New Comedy

Michael FraynAbsurdia: The Crimson Hotel

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Revival

Michael FraynDonkeys’ Years

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Democracy

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Play

Michael FraynDemocracy


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Evening Standard Awards - 2003 - Best Play

Michael FraynDemocracy


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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding New Play

Michael Frayn, Copenhagen


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Best Foreign Play

Michael Frayn, Copenhagen


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Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Copenhagen

Olivier Awards - 1999 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Michael FraynCopenhagen

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best New Comedy

Michael FraynAlarms And Excursions


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Evening Standard Awards - 1998 - Best Play

Michael FraynCopenhagen


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1986 - Best Foreign Play

Michael Frayn, Benefactors

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Benefactors

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Play

Michael Frayn, Noises Off


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Evening Standard Awards - 1984 - Best Play

Michael FraynBenefactors


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Olivier Awards - 1984 - Play of the Year

Michael FraynBenefactors

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Noises Off


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Evening Standard Awards - 1982 - Best Comedy

Michael FraynNoises Off


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Evening Standard Awards - 1982 - Best Comedy

Michael FraynMake and Break


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Olivier Awards - 1982 - Comedy of the Year

Michael FraynNoises Off

Olivier Awards - 1979 - Comedy of the Year

Michael FraynClouds


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Evening Standard Awards - 1977 - Best Comedy

Michael FraynAlphabetical Order


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Olivier Awards - 1976 - Comedy of the Year

Michael FraynDonkeys' Years

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TITANIQUE Reveals Full Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming Broadway production of Titanique, coming to the stage this spring. Learn more about the cast members playing the Background Vocalists and Understudies.
Melissa Barrera, John Riddle, and Layton Williams Join TITANIQUE Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

Titanique has announced the remaining principal cast for its Broadway voyage! Melissa Barrera, John Riddle, and Layton Williams have joined the cast. Learn more about the show here!
TITANIQUE Will Announce Complete Broadway Cast Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2026

Titanique  is getting ready to set sail on Broadway, but not before one last announcement!  BroadwayWorld has learned that the rest of its kooky krazy cast will be announced on Friday, February 20. Check back to find out who else will join the company.
Ronald Rand to Star in LET IT BE ART! South Carolina Premiere at Bluebird Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

U.S. Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand will be bringing Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' alive in the South Caroilna premiere of his solo play, Let It Be Art! at the Bluebird Theatre in Orangeburg.
Full Cast And Creative Team Set For Michael Frayn's COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Michael Frayn's acclaimed play Copenhagen. The play delves into the historical meeting between physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg.
Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff to Star in COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen will receive its first London staging since its 1998 premiere in a new production. Opening at Hampstead Theatre in March. The cast will feature Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff.
Review: NOISES OFF at Clayton Community Theatre
by Steve Callahan - Feb 2, 2026

How do you tell that your play is a success?   Not so easy if it’s a drama; you might detect a little silent sobbing.  But with a comedy?  That roar of laughter is a sure sign you’ve got a hit!  Well, the folks at the Clayton Community Theatre have a hit on their hands with their production of Michael Frayn’s madcap farce, Noises Off.
NOISES OFF and More Join Barrington Stage Company 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Barrington Stage Company has added four titles for the theater’s 2026 season, including two Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classics, one of the greatest theatrical farces ever written, and a world premiere play.
Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli Join TITANIQUE Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

Titanique has announced some of its Broadway cast! Alongside Marla Mindelle, who will lead the Broadway company as Celine Dion, are Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli.
TITANIQUE Will Open on Broadway at the St. James Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Titanique will dock on Broadway this spring! After playing for audiences in eight cities across the globe, the original musical – powered by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion – will make its much-anticipated Broadway debut in a 16-week limited engagement beginning March 26, 2026.
Video: NOISES OFF at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Dec 10, 2025

Get a first look at Pioneer Theatre Company's  Noises Off by Michael Frayn, running through December 20ty 20, 2025 at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre.
Review: NOISES OFF at Pioneer Theatre Company is an Uproarious Romp
by Tyler Hinton - Dec 9, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company’s professional production of NOISES OFF is an uproarious romp through the pitfalls of live theatre.
NOISES OFF Comes to Pioneer Theatre Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company will present Noises Off by Michael Frayn, running next month at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre. Learn more about the show here!
INTO THE WOODS & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Into the Woods and more.
Review: NOISES OFF Knocks Itself Out at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Greg Kerestan - Oct 7, 2025

Michael Frayn's legendary farce returns, in the Public's most go-for-broke physical comedy yet.
Review: NOISES OFF at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - Oct 4, 2025

What did our critic think of NOISES OFF at SF Playhouse?
NOISES OFF to be Presented at The Premiere Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Get ready to laugh out loud as The Premiere Playhouse brings Michael Frayn's wildly hilarious farce Noises Off to the stage. Learn more and see how to attend!
Photos: NOISES OFF at San Francisco Playhouse First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

San Francisco Playhouse is launching its 23rd season with Michael Frayn’s rollicking backstage comedy Noises Off. Get a first look at photos of the production here!
Review: NOISES OFF at Theatre on the Bay Is a Seamless and Side-Splittingly Funny Farce
by Jaime Uranovsky - Sep 9, 2025

NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn is hailed as one of the funniest plays ever written. To succeed with a farce like this, however, requires exceptional execution. It’s no surprise then that this production hits all the right notes; I laughed from start to finish.
NOISES OFF Comes to Dallas Theater Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

 Dallas Theater Center will kick off the Bill Custard 2025-2026 season on Friday, October 3, 2025 with Michael Frayn's uproarious classic British comedy Noises Off.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Michael Frayn written?

Michael Frayn has written 8 shows including Benefactors (Playwright), Wild Honey (Playwright), Copenhagen (Playwright), Noises Off (Playwright), Democracy (Playwright), The Sneeze (Playwright), Alphabetical Order (Playwright), Wild Honey (Writer).

What awards has Michael Frayn been nominated for?

Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Noises Off, Special Award (Olivier Awards) for , Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Absurdia: The Crimson Hotel, Best Revival (Olivier Awards) for Donkeys’ Years, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Democracy, Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Democracy , Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Democracy, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Copenhagen, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Copenhagen, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Copenhagen, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Copenhagen , Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Alarms And Excursions, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Copenhagen, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Benefactors, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Benefactors, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Noises Off, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Benefactors, Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Benefactors, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Noises Off, Best Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for Noises Off, Best Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for Make and Break, Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Noises Off, Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Clouds, Best Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for Alphabetical Order and Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Donkeys' Years.

What awards has Michael Frayn won?

Michael Frayn has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Special Award at the Olivier Awards. His play Democracy earned the Best Play award at the Evening Standard Awards. Copenhagen brought him Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Play at the Tony Awards, and Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards. Benefactors was recognized as Best Foreign Play by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards, and Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards. Noises Off won Best Comedy at the Evening Standard Awards and Comedy of the Year at the Olivier Awards. He also won Best Comedy at the Evening Standard Awards for Make and Break and Alphabetical Order, as well as Comedy of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Donkeys' Years.

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