Mike Leigh
Latest News on Mike Leigh:
Tamzin Outhwaite Will Lead UK Tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY (Jan 28, 2026)
Janie Dee and Stefan Bednarczyk Will Perform COWARD & FRIENDS For One Night Only at The Menier Chocolate Factory (Dec 22, 2025)
Guest Blog: 'It’s A Role Unlike Any Other In The G&S Canon': Bass-Baritone John Savournin on Returning to HMS PINAFORE at the London Coliseum (Dec 4, 2025)
Tamzin Outhwaite Will Lead UK Tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY (Jan 28, 2026)
Janie Dee and Stefan Bednarczyk Will Perform COWARD & FRIENDS For One Night Only at The Menier Chocolate Factory (Dec 22, 2025)
Guest Blog: 'It’s A Role Unlike Any Other In The G&S Canon': Bass-Baritone John Savournin on Returning to HMS PINAFORE at the London Coliseum (Dec 4, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Revival
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Evening Standard Awards - 2001 - Best Director
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Evening Standard Awards - 1983 - Best Comedy
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Videos
Video: Watch James Corden Play Musical Theater-Themed Game on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-28 10:37:01
Video: James Corden Talks Returning to Broadway in ART, Reflects on Hosting THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-10 14:49:22
VIDEO: Sam Rockwell & Saoirse Ronan Investigate a West End Murder in the SEE HOW THEY RUN Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-06-29 09:34:24
VIDEO: Amazon Shares the Official Trailer for Mike Leigh's PETERLOO
by Macon Prickett - 2018-07-24 09:25:42
VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes of San Francisco Playhouse's ABIGAIL'S PARTY, 5/21-7/6
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-05-24 18:50:57
STAGE TUBE: Preview MOLLY SWEENEY, Opening April 2 at The Print Room
by Stage Tube - 2013-03-29 19:03:59
News
Tamzin Outhwaite Will Lead UK Tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Tamzin Outhwaite will star as one of the most iconic characters in British theatre – the unforgettable Beverly - in Mike Leigh's ferocious black comedy of suburban life in the 1970s, which launches a UK tour from June 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Tamzin Outhwaite will star as one of the most iconic characters in British theatre – the unforgettable Beverly - in Mike Leigh's ferocious black comedy of suburban life in the 1970s, which launches a UK tour from June 2026.
Janie Dee and Stefan Bednarczyk Will Perform COWARD & FRIENDS For One Night Only at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
With their production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels currently running, the Menier Chocolate Factory have announced that Janie Dee will be staging a one-night-only performance of Coward & Friends with Stefan Bednarczyk.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
With their production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels currently running, the Menier Chocolate Factory have announced that Janie Dee will be staging a one-night-only performance of Coward & Friends with Stefan Bednarczyk.
Guest Blog: 'It’s A Role Unlike Any Other In The G&S Canon': Bass-Baritone John Savournin on Returning to HMS PINAFORE at the London Coliseum
by Guest Author - Dec 4, 2025
I find myself once again poised to set sail aboard the peerless HMS Pinafore, with our production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s nautical-themed masterpiece opening at the London Coliseum tonight!
by Guest Author - Dec 4, 2025
I find myself once again poised to set sail aboard the peerless HMS Pinafore, with our production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s nautical-themed masterpiece opening at the London Coliseum tonight!
Meet the Cast of OEDIPUS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!
Video: Watch James Corden Play Musical Theater-Themed Game on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025
On The Tonight Show, guest James Corden and host Jimmy Fallon played a game where they were tasked with singing a song from a randomly selected musical. See how each did and who got the most answers right.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025
On The Tonight Show, guest James Corden and host Jimmy Fallon played a game where they were tasked with singing a song from a randomly selected musical. See how each did and who got the most answers right.
Full Cast Set For Site-Specific Revival of Jim Cartwright's A CHRISTMAS FAIR
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the immersive, site-specific revival of Jim Cartwright's festive play, A Christmas Fair, produced by Oldham Coliseum Theatre in association with Not Too Tame.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the immersive, site-specific revival of Jim Cartwright's festive play, A Christmas Fair, produced by Oldham Coliseum Theatre in association with Not Too Tame.
London's Forbear Co. Finishes Professional MIKADO Tour In NYC
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025
Utopia Opera will present Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado in a fantasy-inspired co-production with London's Forbear! Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025
Utopia Opera will present Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado in a fantasy-inspired co-production with London's Forbear! Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
Full Cast Set For Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels which opens its new season at its home base in London Bridge.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels which opens its new season at its home base in London Bridge.
Video: James Corden Talks Returning to Broadway in ART
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025
Earlier this week, Tony Award winner James Corden visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his experience in Yasmina Reza’s acclaimed play Art and look back on his prior work on Broadway and as host of The Late Late Show. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025
Earlier this week, Tony Award winner James Corden visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his experience in Yasmina Reza’s acclaimed play Art and look back on his prior work on Broadway and as host of The Late Late Show. Watch the interview now.
James Corden to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025
Next week, Tony Award winner James Corden is set to visit Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new revival of the award-winning play ART, Corden's first Broadway run since One Man, Two Guvnors in 2012.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025
Next week, Tony Award winner James Corden is set to visit Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new revival of the award-winning play ART, Corden's first Broadway run since One Man, Two Guvnors in 2012.
Meet the Cast of ART, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, is now in previews. Meet the cast of ART here and learn more about the show's stars!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, is now in previews. Meet the cast of ART here and learn more about the show's stars!
Utopia Opera Will Present Fantasy-Inspired Take On GIlbert & Sullivan’s THE MIKADO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2025
From October 3–5, Utopia Opera will present Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado in a fantasy-inspired co-production with London’s Forbear! Theatre. Directed by Forbear! Theatre’s Rachel Gianesse Middle and music directed by Utopia Opera founder William Remmers.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2025
From October 3–5, Utopia Opera will present Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado in a fantasy-inspired co-production with London’s Forbear! Theatre. Directed by Forbear! Theatre’s Rachel Gianesse Middle and music directed by Utopia Opera founder William Remmers.
Caryl Churchill's FAR AWAY Comes to Ambika P3 This August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
25 years since its debut at the Royal Court Theatre, London-based site-specific theatre company Lost Text/Found Space will present Caryl Churchill's modern classic Far Away at the University of Westminster's Ambika P3 space.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
25 years since its debut at the Royal Court Theatre, London-based site-specific theatre company Lost Text/Found Space will present Caryl Churchill's modern classic Far Away at the University of Westminster's Ambika P3 space.
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: CUL-DE-SAC, Omnibus Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 30, 2025
David Shopland's new dramedy is flawed by its lack of focus
by Gary Naylor - May 30, 2025
David Shopland's new dramedy is flawed by its lack of focus
Bobby Cannavale, James Corden & Neil Patrick Harris Will Lead ART on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025
Bobby Cannavale, Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner James Corden and Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris will lead Yasmina Reza's ART on Broadway. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025
Bobby Cannavale, Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner James Corden and Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris will lead Yasmina Reza's ART on Broadway. We have all of the details here!
MISS MYRTLE'S GARDEN Cast and Creatives Revealed at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025
Miss Myrtle's Garden will open at the Bush Theatre, London next month. This world premiere production, written by Danny James King, is directed by Bush Theatre's Artistic Director, Taio Lawson.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025
Miss Myrtle's Garden will open at the Bush Theatre, London next month. This world premiere production, written by Danny James King, is directed by Bush Theatre's Artistic Director, Taio Lawson.
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!
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN and More Set For Royal Exchange 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
The Royal Exchange Theatre has announced it's upcoming season including Singin' In the Rain, directed by Raz Shaw. Learn more about the upcoming season here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
The Royal Exchange Theatre has announced it's upcoming season including Singin' In the Rain, directed by Raz Shaw. Learn more about the upcoming season here!
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Win BAFTA Film Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025
The winners of the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards were announced this weekend in a ceremony hosted by David Tennant at The Royal Festival Hall in London. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025
The winners of the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards were announced this weekend in a ceremony hosted by David Tennant at The Royal Festival Hall in London. Check out the full list here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Mike Leigh written?
Mike Leigh has written 5 shows including Ecstasy (Playwright), Goose-pimples (Playwright), Smelling a Rat (Playwright), Abigail's Party (Playwright), Two Thousand Years (Author).
What awards has Mike Leigh been nominated for?
Best Revival (Olivier Awards) for Abigail's Party, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Grief and Best Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for Goosepimples.
What awards has Mike Leigh won?
Mike Leigh has won the Best Director award at the Evening Standard Awards for the play Grief, as well as the Best Comedy award at the Evening Standard Awards for Goosepimples.
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