Nigel Hawthorne
I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER to Conclude Run in West End on May 9 (Mar 16, 2026)
Cast Set For UK Tour of I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER (Feb 27, 2026)
Photos: I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER in Rehearsal (Jan 13, 2026)
STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Nigel HawthorneThe Clandestine Marriage
winner
Nigel HawthorneThe Madness of King George III
winner
Nigel HawthorneThe Madness Of George III
winner
Nigel HawthorneThe Madness Of George III
winner
Nigel Hawthorne , Shadowlands
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Nigel Hawthorne , Shadowlands
Nigel HawthorneShadowlands
Nigel HawthorneThe Magistrate
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Nigel HawthornePrivates On Parade
News
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
The acclaimed production of I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER will conclude its successful run in London's West End on May 9, 2026. This final stretch offers audiences a last chance to experience the political comedy that has captivated theatergoers.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the major UK tour of I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter in the evergreen comedy series, which opens at Cambridge Arts Theatre on 19 May 2026, and tours until 1 August 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the West End run of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter in the evergreen comedy series, which is transferring to the Apollo Theatre from 30 January.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the West End run of I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter in the comedy series, which is transferring to the Apollo Theatre from 30 January. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025
Following a successful run at The Barn Theatre followed by runs at Theatre Royal Bath and Cambridge Arts Theatre, I'm Sorry, Prime Minister will be transferring to the West End at the Apollo Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023
Writer and director Jonathan Lynn will take over the role of ‘Jim Hacker’ ex-Prime Minister for the upcoming world premiere of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can’t Quite Remember.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has announced principal casting for the world premiere of I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can't Quite Remember. Martin Jarvis will play ex-Prime Minister Jim Hacker and Clive Francis will play his former Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby. They are joined by Michaela Bennison who will play Hacker's carer Sophie and Christopher Bianchi as High Court judge Sir David Knell.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022
Theatre director Nancy Meckler’s book Notes from the Rehearsal Room is intended for anyone interested, professionally or as a theatregoer, in what is involved in turning words on a page into a theatrical event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2021
The Charlotte Peters directed play, which follows a father and daughter’s surprising story, is set to make its ‘IRL’ appearance as part of the King’s Head Theatre’s annual festival of new-writing, Playmill, where it runs from Monday 12th to Saturday 17th July.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2020
For over half a century Jordan Charney has been a forceful presence in the world of entertainment as a performer, writer, director and teacher.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2019
Following its acclaimed 2018 national tour, C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert starring Max McLean as C.S. Lewis has eleven performances at The Broad Stage Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 21 (press opening is Friday, July 12). The play is presented in Santa Monica by Fellowship for Performing Arts, the producers of The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce.
by Rona Kelly - Feb 7, 2019
Sharing what brings her back to this theatre time and time again, Olivia also reveals one of her first questions for director Blanche McIntyre, as well as her excitement for getting to take on a comedy.
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2017
From Balancing Acts by Tony and Olivier Award-winning artistic director Nicholas Hytner: a memoir about his career directing theater, producing films and opera, working closely with some of the world's most celebrated actors, and working behind the scenes of London's famed National Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017
Fellowship for Performing Arts returns to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS. The production opened last night, November 1st, at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row and will run through January 7, 2018. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities, featuring the playwright himself, below!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017
Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today they will return to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017
Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center's famed acoustics will be put to the test when PREformances with Allison Charney fills the celebrated New York City concert hall with the sound of music on October 16 at 1PM.
by Gary Naylor - Sep 12, 2017
A timely revival for one of Jack Rosenthal's celebrated TV plays of the 70s with much to say about the age of the Uber.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2017
Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today they will return to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2017
Initial casting has been announced for Nottingham Playhouse's 40th anniversary production of Stephen Lowe's Touched, which runs at the theatre from February 17 to March 4, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2017
Initial casting has been announced for Nottingham Playhouse's 40th anniversary production of Stephen Lowe's Touched, which runs at the theatre from February 17 to March 4, 2017.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Nigel Hawthorne has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Nigel Hawthorne has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Nigel Hawthorne's first West End show was Privates on Parade which opened in 1977
Best Comedy Performance (Olivier Awards) for The Clandestine Marriage, Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for The Madness of King George III, Actor of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Madness Of George III, Actor of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Madness Of George III , Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shadowlands , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Shadowlands, Actor of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Shadowlands , Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Magistrate and Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Privates On Parade.
Nigel Hawthorne has won several prestigious awards, including Best Actor at the Evening Standard Awards for The Madness of King George III, Actor of the Year at the Olivier Awards for The Madness of King George III, and Best Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Shadowlands. Additionally, he won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Shadowlands, as well as Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for Privates on Parade.
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