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BIO

Powell's credits include The Lehman Trilogy, Othello (National Theatre); The Prudes, Bad Roads, The Nether (and West End), Unreachable, X (Royal Court); Wolf Hall/Bring Up The Bodies (and Broadway/West End), The Inn at Lydda, A Life of Galileo, Richard III, The Drunks, God in Ruins (RSC); Julius Caesar (The Bridge); People, Places & Things (Stadsteatern, Stockholm); City of Glass (59 Productions/Lyric Hammersmith); Cold Calling: The Artic Project (Birmingham Rep/CBSO); Lord of the Flies (UK Tour); Lanark: A Life in Three Acts (Citizens Theatre/Edinburgh).

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Composer
Sound Design
Arrangements
 
[West End, 2024]
Sound Designer, Composer and Arranger
 
[West End, 2024]
Composition and sound design
 
[West End, 2023]
Composer & Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Composer and Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Music & Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer & Composer
 
[West End, 2018]
Composition and Sound Score
 
[West End, 2018]
Composer
 
[West End, 2017]
Composer & Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Composer & Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[West End, ]
Composer
Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Nick Powell, The Hills of California

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical)

Nick Powell, The Lehman Trilogy

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Nick Powell, The Lehman Trilogy

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Nick Powell, The Lehman Trilogy


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Nick Powell, The Ferryman

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Nick Powell, The Ferryman

News


A GRAIN OF SAND Will Run at the Arcola Theatre Prior to UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

A Grain of Sand, written and directed by Deputy Artistic Director Elias Matar (Olive Jar, Shubbak Festival) and performed by Sarah Agha (The Hardacres, Channel 5) will run at Arcola Theatre in London.
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The best of Broadway took the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. See all of the 2025 Tony winners here.
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 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 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.
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 10, 2024

One of my biggest bugbears in theatre is a production that remains on stage well past its welcome. Overlong and flabby shows do neither the audience nor the show itself any favours. It is therefore a huge endorsement for me to state that a production of nearly three and a half hours really is worth every second of your time.
Photos: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Returns to London at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy has returned to London. Check out all new photos here!
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!
Cast Set For the West End Return of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the five-time Tony Award winning production of The Lehman Trilogy which returns to London's West End following highly acclaimed international performances. 
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Broadway Cast in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024

Get a first look at photos of the Broadway cast of The Hills of California in rehearsals here! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Manhattan Theatre Club Joins Production Team of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club has joined the producing team of the Broadway premiere of The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes.
Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Reveals Full Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Learn more about who will star in the production here!
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2024

Watch as the cast of Jez Butterworth Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, talks about the story of the play. The production will open on Broadway for a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall.
London Cast Will Reprise Roles in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Tickets Go On Sale Next Week For Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

Tickets will go on sale next week for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. The general public will have access beginning Wednesday, June 26 at 10am EST. 
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Will Return to the West End in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024

The National Theatre's critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy will return to London’s West End following highly acclaimed international performances. 
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Directed by Sam Mendes, Will Open on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, will open on Broadway this fall! The play will perform a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre with previews beginning in September.
American Conservatory Theater to Close Out 23/24 Season with THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

American Conservatory Theater will close its 2023/24 season with the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award winning production, The Lehman Trilogy. Learn how to purchase tickets.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Jade Kops - Mar 7, 2024

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions bring THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to The Theatre Royal, following successful runs in London and New York. Written by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power, and directed by multi-award-winning director Sam Mendes with five Tony Award wins, including Best Play, 2022.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Nick Powell been nominated for?

Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Hills of California, Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Ferryman and Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman.

What awards has Nick Powell won?

Nick Powell won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Sound Design in a Play for The Ferryman.

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