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Michael Frayn Awards and Nominations

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

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Copenhagen

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best New Comedy

Michael FraynAlarms And Excursions

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Benefactors

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Noises Off

Evening Standard Awards - 1977 - Best Comedy

Michael FraynAlphabetical Order

Olivier Awards - 1976 - Comedy of the Year

Michael FraynDonkeys' Years

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George S. Kaufman's THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN is Coming to Wisconsin's Arts + Literature Laboratory This Month

A revival of the hilarious Broadway self-parody, The Butter and Egg Man, is coming to Arts + Literature Laboratory on November 28. Don't miss this staged reading filled with behind-the-curtain mayhem and comedy classics.

Strut & Fret Bring Their Hit Show LOOK BEHIND YOU To The Tabard After 25 Years

Strut & Fret presents the radical revival of 'Look Behind You' at Theatre at the Tabard. Don't miss this modern take on a classic show. January 17th to February 3rd, 2024.

NOISES OFF UK Tour is Coming to Milton Keynes in November

The 40th-anniversary production of Michael Frayn's multi-award-winning farce, Noises Off is coming to Milton Keynes from Tue 21 – Sat 25 Nov, as part of its major UK tour.

Save Up to 78% on NOISES OFF at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Save Up to 78% on Noises Off-Michael Frayn’s celebrated play serves up a riotous double bill – a play within a play. 

KOPENHAG Comes to Zorlu PSM

Yirminci yüzyılın en büyük atom fizikçilerinden Niels Bohr ve Werner Heisenberg 1941 yılında Kopenhag'da tarihin akışını değiştiren bir görüşme yaparlar. Hakkında Hitler için atom bombası yaptığı iddiaları dolaşan Heisenberg, Nazi işgali altındaki Danimarka'ya, yarı-Yahudi eski arkadaşı ve hocası Bohr'u ziyarete gider.

FRANK AND PERCY, Starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam, Extends at The Other Palace

With phenomenal demand for tickets and most performances already sold out, producer Bill Kenwright has added two final weeks to the limited season of Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy, at The Other Palace in London.  Learn more about the show and get tickets to the new performances here!

Everyman Theatre Cheltenham Unveils New Season Brochure

The Everyman Theatre has announced the release of its new brochure, and unveiled a captivating line up of shows that promises to entertain and inspire audiences throughout the upcoming season. Learn more about the full upcoming production lineup here!

Review: NOISES OFF at ARTS Theatre

Backstage is a dangerous place to e for the cast and crew of Nothing On.

Berkshire Theatre Group Reveals Cast for the Upcoming Production of COPENHAGEN

Get all the latest updates on Berkshire Theatre Group's upcoming production of Copenhagen. Find out who has been cast in the lead roles and when and where you can catch this highly anticipated show. Don't miss this limited engagement - learn more now!

NOISES OFF to Open 15th Season at The Laboratory Theater of Florida

Don't miss the uproarious comedy Noises Off at The Laboratory Theater of Florida. Running from September 8th to October 1st, this slapstick farce promises outrageous onstage and behind-the-scenes shenanigans that will leave you gasping for air. Get your tickets now!

NOISES OFF! Comes to Delaware Theatre Company in September

Delaware Theatre Company opens its 44th Season with one of the most popular comedies of all time NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn, this Tony Award–winning play is an ingenious backstage farce!

Nina Wadia Joins JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Pantomime at York Theatre Royal

EastEnders and Goodness Gracious Me star Nina Wadia will be sprinkling fairy dust over the York Theatre Royal pantomime this Christmas. She will play Fairy Sugarsnap in this year's family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk from December 8 to January 7.

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam Will Bring FRANK AND PERCY to The Other Palace Next Month

Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy, starring Ian McKellen (Percy) and Roger Allam (Frank) and directed by Sean Mathias, will have a limited London season at The Other Palace from Friday 8 September until Sunday 3 December.

Keegan Theatre to Present MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, NOISES OFF, and More in 27th Season

The Keegan Theatre has announced its 27th season, featuring 5 mainstage productions in its beautiful, intimate theater on Church Street in Dupont Circle. The season includes a Sondheim musical, 2 comedies receiving their DC premieres, and 2 audience favorites back by popular demand. 

Ensemble Studio Theatre Unveils Exciting Lineup for the 2023-24 Season

Get a sneak peek into the highly anticipated 2023-24 season at Ensemble Studio Theatre, featuring an impressive lineup of plays and events that are sure to captivate theater enthusiasts. Find out what to expect and mark your calendars for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Mathew Horne and Tamzin Outhwaite Join NOISES OFF in the West End

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has announced further casting for the upcoming West End run of Michael Frayn’s multi award-winning farce, Noises Off which will play at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 27 September - 16 December 2023.

Liza Goddard, Matthew Kelly and Simon Shepherd Join the Cast of UK Tour of NOISES OFF

The 40th anniversary production of Michael’s Frayn’s multi award-winning farce, Noises Off is heading out on a major UK tour this autumn, following a sell-out West End season at the Phoenix Theatre earlier this year. Directed by Lindsay Posner, the touring production will star Liza Goddard as Dotty Otley, Matthew Kelly as Selsdon Mowbray and Simon Shepherd as Lloyd Dallas.

NOISES OFF Will Return to the West End in September 2023

Michael Frayn’s multi award-winning farce, Noises Off, will return to the West End with a twelve week season at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from September 27 2023. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!

REVIEW: The Balance Of Friendships And Social Structures Are Challenged In Michael Frayn's BENEFACTORS

Almost 4 decades after BENEFACTORS premiered in 1984, Michael Frayn’s comic contemplation of the effect of an Architect’s solution to London’s housing crisis on his family and friends retains a relevance as human behavior with regards to giving and taking, supporting and surviving is eternal.

Review: NOISES OFF at The Topher at Zach Theatre is BRILLIANT!

Noises Off is a masterclass in timing and physical comedy. The precision with which the actors execute their slapstick routines and intricate movements is truly remarkable. The well-timed door slams, missed cues, and perfectly choreographed chaos complement a perfectly written script that has audiences roaring with laughter.

Michael Frayn FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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).

Michael Frayn has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for "Noises Off," Special Award (Olivier Awards), 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 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."

Michael Frayn has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable awards include the Special Award at the Olivier Awards, Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for "Democracy," Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Copenhagen," Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Copenhagen," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Copenhagen," Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Benefactors," Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for "Benefactors," Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Benefactors," Best Comedy at the Evening Standard Awards for "Noises Off," Best Comedy at the Evening Standard Awards for "Make and Break," Comedy of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Noises Off," Best Comedy at the Evening Standard Awards for "Alphabetical Order," and Comedy of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Donkeys' Years."

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