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BIO

Nigel Hook is a UK based set and costume designer. He has designed for The Play that Goes Wrong in the West End, on Broadway, and in multiple productions around the world.


His work has also been seen in THARK at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre, at the Wemland Opera in Sweden, in Dial M For Murder at the Vienna English Theatre, at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, Hitchhikers Guide to Fazakerley at the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool, and more.
Hook received his Post Graduate Diploma in Technical Theatre from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Set Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Set Design for a Play

Nigel Hook, The Play that Goes Wrong

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Nigel Hook, The Play The Goes Wrong


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Nigel Hook, The Play That Goes Wrong

News


THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 2,000 Performances in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

Break out your chokers and wide leg jeans - The Play That Goes Wrong is celebrating our 2,000th performance at New World Stages Y2K style! Learn more and see how to attend the celebration!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate Fourth Annual 'Shark Week' with $39 Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025

Shark Week is making its annual return to the off-Broadway comedy smash The Play That Goes Wrong! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase discounted tickets here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Welcome New Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome three new members of the ‘Cornley University Drama Society’. Learn more about the new cast members and about the show here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Sydney Opera House
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

Audiences old and new will be rolling in the aisles when the Tony and Olivier award-winning fan favourite The Play That Goes Wrong arrives at the Opera House and tours Australia from winter 2025.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Tickets Through Early January, 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong has extended, with tickets now on sale through early 2026. The production continues its run at New World Stages. Learn more about the show here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 8th Anniversary of New York Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

Tomorrow Wednesday, April 2 marks “Crazy Eights” for The Play That Goes Wrong when the eighth anniversary of the show’s opening night in New York takes place. Learn more about the show here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Celebrate Spring Break With Games and Discount Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

To celebrate Spring Break at The Play That Goes Wrong, The Cornley University Drama Society is inviting ticketholders to play their favorite games including “Cornley Corn Hole” and “Pin the Moustache on Chris Bean” next month.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extended Again At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong has announced another extension with tickets now on sale through August 31. The smash hit continues its run at New World Stages.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Hold First ASL Interpreted Performance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong will hold its first ever American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance. ASL interpreters will be present for the performance to offer audiences a new way to experience the hit show.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Welcome John Rapson This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome John Rapson as Robert for a limited run in February and March at New World Stages. Learn more about The Play That Goes Wrong and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Lupita Nyong'o Visits THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 11, 2024

Lupita Nyong'o recently paid a visit to the off-Broadway production of The Play That Goes Wrong. Following the show, she posed backstage with the cast. Check out photos here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Celebrates 10th Anniversary & Extends to February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG celebrates its 10th anniversary in the West End with performances extended to February 2026. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Offers £10 Front Row Tickets for All September Performances
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

As The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning smash hit running at the Duchess Theatre prepares to celebrate 10 years in the West End on September 10th, Mischief will release over 360 £10 front row tickets throughout September.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Offer $36 Tickets For Shark Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

The Play That Goes Wrong will once again honor SHARK WEEK for the third year in a row with $36 tickets at any performance from July 8-13, exclusively at the New World Stages Box Office.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Releases New Block of Tickets For Performances To June 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for The Play That Goes Wrong through June 1, 2025 at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how
Photos: First Look at the New London Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

As the new cast of The Play That Goes Wrong begins performances tonight, 9 April 2024, at the Duchess Theatre, all new production photos have been released. Check out the photos of the new cast in action here! 
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 7th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 7th anniversary in New York. Learn more about the special performance.
New Cast Set For THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in London; Booking Extended!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024

Experience the chaos with a new West End cast for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Tickets on sale until May 2025 for this global smash hit celebrating its 10th year!
Matt Harrington to Return as Chris Bean & Chris Lanceley to Take Over as Robert in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome back alum Matt Harrington returning to the role of Chris Bean, as Chris Lanceley takes over as Robert tomorrow night at New World Stages. Learn how to purchase tickets!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

Due to popular demand, tickets are now on sale through April 28, 2024 for  The Play That Goes Wrong at New World Stages! Find out how to get tickets for the new dates here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Nigel Hook been nominated for?

Outstanding Set Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Play that Goes Wrong, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Play The Goes Wrong and Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Play That Goes Wrong.

What awards has Nigel Hook won?

Nigel Hook has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Set Design for a Play for The Play That Goes Wrong. He also received the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for The Play That Goes Wrong.

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