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BIO

Natasha is a London-based lighting designer with over 20 years of experience.



Her extensive work in theatre includes Enemy of People (The Armoury, New York); Kan Ya Ma Kan (Riyadh); Message in a Bottle, Electric Hotel, Dystopian Dream and Gravity Fatigue (Sadler’s Wells); Drive and Live: La Boheme (ENO); Ivanov (Staatstheater Stuttgart); Blood Wedding (Young Vic); The Doctor, Hamlet and Oresteia (Almeida); Oedipus (Toneelgroep Amsterdam); The American Clock and SYLVIA (The Old Vic); The Antipodes, Sunset at the Villa Thalia and Statement of Regret (National Theatre); The Deep Blue Sea, The Chalk Garden and The House They Grew Up In (Chichester Festival Theatre); We Are Here at La Mama New York; Allelujah! (The Bridge Theatre); The Duchess of Malfi (Royal Shakespeare Company); Belleville (Donmar Warehouse); Shoe Lady, White Pearl, The Cane, Bad Roads, Mistress Contract and Fireworks (Royal Court); 1984 (West End/Broadway); Draft Works, Electric Counterpoint, Strapless (Royal Ballet); Happy Days (Sheffield Crucible); Green Snake (National Theatre of China); Praxis Makes Perfect and The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning (National Theatre Wales); Macbeth (Broadway); 27, The Wolves in the Walls and Home (National Theatre of Scotland); Sunday in the Park with George (West End).

She has won both Olivier and UK Theatre awards and received a drama desk nomination in 2018 for 1984 on Broadway

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Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2024]
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[West End, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[West End, 2023]
Lighting
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
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[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[London Fringe, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, ]
Lighting Design

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Natasha Chivers, The Hills of California

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Chivers, The Hills of California


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design

Natasha Chivers, Prima Facie


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Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Chivers, Prima Facie

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Chivers, Prima Facie

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Natasha Chivers, 1984

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design

Natasha ChiversOresteia


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Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design

Natasha Chivers, Sunday In The Park With George

News


2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The best of Broadway took the stage earlier tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. 
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025

The best of Broadway will take the stage today at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out the full list here!
2025 Tony Award Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. We have the full list of nominees here!
Photos: MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL at Curve Theatre First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

Muriel's Wedding the Musical is running at the Curve Theatre through May 10, 2025. You can now get a first look at production photos here! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Jodie Comer Will Return to PRIMA FACIE on UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

Jodie Comer will return to her Olivier and Tony Award winning performance in Suzie Miller's multi award winning play, Prima Facie, which is set to tour the UK & Ireland from January 2026.
Photos: In Rehearsals for MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL at Curve Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Mar 17, 2025

Rehearsal photos have been released for the production Muriel's Wedding the Musical at the Curve Theatre. Check here to see the photos and for more details.
Review: UNICORN, Garrick Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 14, 2025

You would think that Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan had had enough of acting roles surrounding marital discord. In Abi Morgan's hugely popular TV series The Split, the pair have been up and down on the rollercoaster of marriage for years. Now reunited on stage, alongside Erin Doherty, for Mike Bartlett's provocative new play, Unicorn, this is a stellar cast, with an excellent writer. So why does it feel rather hollow?
Video: Megan Ellis & Annabel Marlow Sing 'Amazing' From MURIEL'S WEDDING; Full Cast Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Co-producers Curve and Global Creatures have revealed the full company of MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL. Watch a brand-new video of Megan Ellis and Annabel Marlow singing ‘Amazing’ here!
Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris' final season. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!
Wedding Seat Tickets Released for MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL at Curve
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

Exclusive tickets have been released for the ultimate MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL experience at Leicester’s Curve theatre. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
OEDIPUS Adds Matinee For Under 30s With £10 Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

An additional performance has been added specifically for under 30s with all tickets at £10 for the West End run of the critically acclaimed Oedipus. Learn more here!
UNICORN Will Make Premiere at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

The world premiere of Mike Bartlett’s new play Unicorn, directed by James Macdonald, starring Nicola Walker (Polly), Stephen Mangan (Nick), and Erin Doherty (Kate), will debut at the Garrick Theatre.
MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL Original Australian Cast Recording to be Released In The UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

The original Australian cast recording of MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL has been released in the UK for the first time, offering fans a chance to experience the acclaimed production's music.
Photos: Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, and More Star In OEDIPUS West End
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024

See first look photos of the West End run of Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles including Mark Strong, Leslie Manville & More.
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2024

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA by Jez Butterworth Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2024

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out what the critics had to say here!
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes is now playing on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. The production has just announced its lottery and rush policies so you can get your hands on discount tickets!
Megan Ellis and More Will Lead UK Premiere of MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Initial casting has been announced for the UK premiere production of MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL, which will run at Leicester’s Curve theatre Thursday 10 April to Saturday 10 May 2025.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Natasha Chivers been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Hills of California, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Hills of California, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Prima Facie, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Prima Facie, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Prima Facie, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 1984, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Oresteia and Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George.

What awards has Natasha Chivers won?

Natasha Chivers has won several prestigious awards for her lighting design. She received the Best Lighting Design award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Prima Facie. Additionally, she earned the Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards, also for Prima Facie. She was honored with the Best Lighting Design award at the Olivier Awards for Sunday In The Park With George.

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