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NEIL AUSTIN was the recipient of the 2019 Tony Award for Ink (Friedman); the 2018 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric); and the 2010 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Red (Golden). He was also awarded the 2017 and 2011 Olivier Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Palace, West End) and The White Guard (National, London). His Broadway credits include Ink, Travesties, Hughie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Evita, Red, Hamlet, The Seafarer and Frost/Nixon. Other work in the U.S. includes Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Curran, San Francisco), Macbeth (Park Avenue Armory), Julius Caesar (St. Ann’s Warehouse), The Night Alive (Atlantic), The Sunshine Boys (Ahmanson Theatre), Red and Parade (Mark Taper Forum).

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Productions

Archduke
 
[West End, 2026]
Lighting Designer
High Noon
 
[West End, 2025]
Lighting Designer
Born With Teeth
 
[West End, 2025]
Lighting Designer
Tammy FayeTammy Faye
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
CompanyCompany
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Lighting Design
The PillowmanThe Pillowman
 
[West End, 2023]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
LeopoldstadtLeopoldstadt
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Design
CompanyCompany
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Designer
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both PartsHarry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both Parts
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
LeopoldstadtLeopoldstadt
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
HamletHamlet
 
[West End, 2020]
Lighting Designer
TranslationsTranslations
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
Bitter WheatBitter Wheat
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
InkInk
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
The Lieutenant of InishmoreThe Lieutenant of Inishmore
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
RedRed
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
TravestiesTravesties
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Design
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[Australia, 2018]
Lighting Designer
Labour of LoveLabour of Love
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
WoyzeckWoyzeck
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
The TreatmentThe Treatment
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
TravestiesTravesties
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
The EntertainerThe Entertainer
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Designer
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Designer
Shakespeare in LoveShakespeare in Love
 
[Canada, 2016]
Lighting Designer
HughieHughie
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
Carousel
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Lighting Designer
MacbethMacbeth
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
The WeirThe Weir
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Director
The Night AliveThe Night Alive
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
EvitaEvita
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Lighting Designer
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofCat on a Hot Tin Roof
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
EvitaEvita
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
The VeilThe Veil
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
Betty Blue EyesBetty Blue Eyes
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
RedRed
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
HamletHamlet
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
Gone with the WindGone with the Wind
 
[West End, 2008]
Lighting Designer
The SeafarerThe Seafarer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
Parade
 
[West End, 2007]
Lighting Designer
Frost/NixonFrost/Nixon
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Associate Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Neil Austin, Leopoldstadt

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Leopoldstadt

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Neil Austin, Company

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Ink


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Ink


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

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two


winner
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Neil Austin, Hughie

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design

Neil AustinThe Winter's Tale

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Evita

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Neil Austin, Evita


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, The White Guard


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, The White Guard


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Red


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Red

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Hamlet

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Hamlet

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design

Neil AustinPiaf

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design

Neil AustinNo Man's Land

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design

Neil AustinThérèse Raquin

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Frost/Nixon

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Video: On the Red Carpet for Tom Felton in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
Video: On the Red Carpet for Tom Felton in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

Broadway audiences can now see Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in the Year 7 company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now playing at the Lyric Theatre. See footage from the red carpet opening here!
Photos/Video: Tom Felton Makes His Broadway Debut in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHIL Photo
Photos/Video: Tom Felton Makes His Broadway Debut in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

Tom Felton returns to the wizarding world, joining the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre as Draco Malfoy for a 26-week limited engagement through May 10, 2026. Check out phots and video of his Broadway debut!
Final Shows Announced For INSIDE NO.9 STAGE/FRIGHT At Eventim Apollo Photo
Final Shows Announced For INSIDE NO.9 STAGE/FRIGHT At Eventim Apollo
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

Following its Olivier-nominated West End run and extensive UK tour, this marks audiences’ last chance to see the pair perform their celebrated blend of comedy, mystery, and theatrical invention live.
Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Tonight Photo
Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

Performances begin tonight, Tuesday, November 11th for the new Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York's Lyric Theatre, with original film star Tom Felton joining the casat.
Full Cast Set For The World Premiere Of HIGH NOON Photo
Full Cast Set For The World Premiere Of HIGH NOON
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Joining Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough are Billy Howle, Rosa Salazar, Simon Chandler, James Doherty, Misha Handley, Joshua Hill, Jonah Russell, Rebecca Lee and Tim Steed.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Make Atlanta Premiere At The Fox Theatre In 2026 Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Make Atlanta Premiere At The Fox Theatre In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta will welcome the first-ever touring production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to the Fox Theatre for its Atlanta premiere engagement from February 28 to March 15, 2026.
Tom Felton to Light Empire State Building to Commemorate Broadway Debut Photo
Tom Felton to Light Empire State Building to Commemorate Broadway Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

Tom Felton will light the Empire State Building, the iconic New York City landmark to commemorate his Broadway debut and return to the role of “Draco Malfoy” this November in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Tickets to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at The Fabulous Fox on Sale Now Photo
Tickets to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at The Fabulous Fox on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

Single tickets for the St. Louis premiere of the first ever touring production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD are on sale now. Learn more about the production here!
Photos: New Cast Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London Photo
Photos: New Cast Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

New cast members have officially taken to the stage for their first performance in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London. Check out all new production photos and family portraits here!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Host Draco Malfoy Look-Alike Contest Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Host Draco Malfoy Look-Alike Contest
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will host a special “Draco Malfoy” look-alike contest for theatergoers on Halloween in celebration of original Harry Potter film star Tom Felton joining the company this fall.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Golden Snitch Lottery in Columbus Photo
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Golden Snitch Lottery in Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2025

Join the Golden Snitch Digital Lottery for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Columbus. Tickets start at $40! Entries close October 10 & 17.
Enter a Lottery to See Tom Felton's First Performance in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED Photo
Enter a Lottery to See Tom Felton's First Performance in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is launching a special one-time-only in-person lottery on Tuesday, September 30th where fans can enter for the chance to win two tickets to Tom Felton’s Broadway debut performance.
HIGH NOON Starring Billy Crudup and Denise Gough Will Premiere at The Harold Pinter T Photo
HIGH NOON Starring Billy Crudup and Denise Gough Will Premiere at The Harold Pinter Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

The World Premiere of the play HIGH NOON, starring Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup as Will Kane and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough as Amy Fowler, opens in December.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Tour Sets Cast For Second Year Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Tour Sets Cast For Second Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

The cast has been set for the second year of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child North American tour. Nick Dillenburg joins the cast as Harry Potter alongside Adam Grant Morrison as his son Albus Potter, with Trish Lindstrom continuing as Ginny Potter.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches Golden Snitch Digital Lottery in Providenc Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches Golden Snitch Digital Lottery in Providence
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced that the Golden Snitch Digital Lottery is now open for their upcoming engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Comes to Providence Performing Arts Center This Mo Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Comes to Providence Performing Arts Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) will present Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from Friday, September 19 through Saturday, October 4, 2025, as the opener of its 2025/26 Broadway season. The six-time Tony Award-winning play will launch the second year of its national tour with a two-and-a-half-week engagement in Providence.
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of BORN WITH TEETH? Photo
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of BORN WITH TEETH?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 3, 2025

Winter 1591. It is a dangerous time for artists: the country is full of conspiracy and paranoia. In the backroom of a pub, writing sensations Kit Marlowe and Will Shakespeare are forced together in a creative union. Alone, with the table as their stage and battlefield, they sharpen their pens – and let their genius fly. Across three secret meetings, the rivals duel and flirt like their lives depend on it – and with spies everywhere, betrayal is so tempting.
Review: BORN WITH TEETH, Starring Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel Photo
Review: BORN WITH TEETH, Starring Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 2, 2025

“Does my flesh dazzle you?” a lascivious Christopher Marlowe asks a flustered William Shakespeare in what we can only describe as an exceptional example of theatrical slash fiction. For the uninitiated, “slash fiction” is a genre of fanfiction that focuses on the romantic relation between preexisting fictional characters of the same sex. Liz Duffy Adams’s Born With Teeth brings the female gaze to the West End. Directed by Daniel Evans and starring Ncuti Gatwa alongside Edward Bluemel, 90 steamy minutes of action puts two most venerated playwrights in England together like we’ve only ever found on websites like AO3 (Archive Of Our Own, the biggest fan-run fanfiction platform) and Tumblr.
Why Chris Columbus Says a Harry Potter Film Cast Reunion Isn’t Likely Photo
Why Chris Columbus Says a Harry Potter Film Cast Reunion Isn’t Likely
by Emmy Rice - Aug 31, 2025

In a recent statement, director Chris Columbus has dismissed any hopes of reuniting the original “Harry Potter” cast, branding the idea as “impossible” due to the fallout from J.K. Rowling’s controversial views.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Become 3rd Longest Running Play of All Time Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Become 3rd Longest Running Play of All Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

On Monday, September 1st, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will make history when it celebrates 2,328 performances and becomes the 3rd longest running Broadway play of all time. Learn more!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Neil Austin been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Leopoldstadt, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Leopoldstadt, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ink, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Ink, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hughie, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The Winter's Tale, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Evita, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The White Guard, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The White Guard, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Red, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Red, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Hamlet, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamlet, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Piaf, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for No Man's Land, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Thérèse Raquin and Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon.

What awards has Neil Austin won?

Neil Austin has won several prestigious awards for his lighting design work. He received the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Ink. He also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, as well as the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for the same production. Additionally, he earned the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two. His work on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was further recognized with the Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design. Neil Austin also won the Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design for The White Guard. For Red, he received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lighting Design and the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play.

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