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Paule Constable

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National Theatre credits include Pinocchio, Follies, Mosquitoes, Common, Angels in America, The Red Barn, The Suicide, Wonder.land, Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Table, This House (also West End and Chichester), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (also West End and Broadway, Olivier Award for Best Lighting 2013, Tony Award for Best Lighting), The Comedy of Errors, Danton, The Power of Yes, Phedre, Death and the King's Horseman, War Horse (also West End and Broadway, 2011 Tony Award for Best Lighting), Some Trace of Her, Women of Troy, Triple Bill, Saint Joan, Attempts on Her Life, The Caucasian Chalk Circle (tour and Cottesloe), Waves, Southwark Fair, Paul, Coram Boy, Translations, The House of Bernarda Alba, His Dark Materials (2005 Olivier Award, Best Lighting), Play Without Words, Three Sisters, Jumpers and Ivanov. For the RSC: Wolf Hall (also West End and Broadway), As You Like It, The Prince of Homburg, The Seagull, Tales From Ovid, The Dispute, Uncle Vanya, Beckett's Shorts and The Mysteries. Other credits include Heisenberg for Elliott Harper at the Wyndhams, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Cripple of Inishmaan (also Broadway), Peter and Alice and Privates on Parade for the Michael Grandage Company at the Coward Theatre; Elegy, Luise Miller, (Royal Court Theatre), Ivanov (Donmar at the Wyndham's), The Chalk Garden (2009 Olivier Award for Best Lighting), The Man Who Had All the Luck, Othello, Absurdia, The Cut, Proof and Little Foxes (Donmar Warehouse); How to Hold Your Breath, Clybourne Park, Posh, The City, Krapp's Last Tape, Forty Winks, Boy Gets Girl, Nightsongs, The Country, Dublin Carol and The Weir (also West End and Broadway) for The Royal Court; Happy Days, Feast, The Good Soul of Szechuan, Generations and Vernon God Little (Young Vic), 17, Herons, Blasted, Three Sisters, The Servant and Oliver Twist (Lyric Hammersmith), Don Carlos (Sheffield Crucible and West End. Olivier Award for Best Lighting), Love Never Dies, Half A Sixpence (also Chichester), Oliver!, Evita (West End) and Les Miserables 25th anniversary concert at the O2, together with designing the lighting for the new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables (worldwide and on Broadway) and the new production of The Phantom of the Opera; Moon for the Misbegotten and Dancing at Lughnasa (The Old Vic) and five productions for Theatre de Complicite. Opera includes Carmen, Faust, Rigoletto, The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute and Macbeth (Royal Opera House), The Marriage of Figaro, The Cunning Little Vixen, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, Billy Budd, Rusalka, St Matthew Passion, Cosi fan tutte, Giulio Cesare, Carmen, the Double Bill and La boheme (Glyndebourne), Benvenuto Cellini, Cosi fan Tutte, Medea, Idomeneo, Satyagraha, La clemenza di Tito, Gotterdammerung, The Rape of Lucretia and Manon (ENO), Peter Grimes (Opera North), Pelleas and Melisande (Scottish Opera), Norma, Cav and Pag, Roberto Devereux, The Merry Widow, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Anna Bolena (Metropolitan Opera New York), The Tales of Hoffman (Salzburg Festival), Poppea (Theatre des Champs Elysees), Agrippina and A Midsummer Night's Dream (La Monnaie), Cosi fan tutte and The Ring Cycle (Opera National du Rhin), Tristan und Isolde (New National Opera Tokyo), and productions throughout Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Dance includes The Goldberg Variations (Kim Brandstrup), Seven Deadly Sins (Royal Ballet), Naked (BalletBoyz), and The Red Shoes, Sleeping Beauty, Dorian Gray, Play Without Words (Matthew Bourne). Paule is an Associate Director of the National Theatre and an Associate of the Lyric Hammersmith and for Matthew Bourne's New Adventures. She has been nominated for a further six Olivier Awards and for the 2007 Tony Award for Coram Boy and a 2013 Tony Award for The Cripple of Inishmaan. She has received three Critics Circle Awards in LA and two in New York along with two Drama Desk Awards. She received the Hospital Award for contribution to theatre and was the first recipient of the Opera Award for Lighting in 2013. She has also received the Knight of Illumination Award twice. She is a Fellow of Goldsmiths College and an honorary fellow of Rose Bruford College and Central School of Speech and Drama.

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[Off-Broadway, 2026]
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[West End, 2026]
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[West End, 2025]
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[West End, 2025]
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[West End, 2024]
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[West End, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2023]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[West End, 2023]
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[West End, 2022]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[West End, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2019] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Lighting[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design (Part 1)
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2018 - White Light Award For Best Lighting Design

Paule Constable, Follies

Olivier Awards - 2018 - White Light Award For Best Lighting Design

Paule Constable, Angels In America

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Paule Constable, Angels in America

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Paule Constable, Angels in America


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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Paule Constable, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Paule Constable, Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design

Paule ConstableWolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Paule Constable, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Paule Constable, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Paule Constable, Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design

Paule Constable, Les Miserables

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design

Paule ConstableThe Light Princess

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Paule Constable, Les Miserables

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Paule Constable, The Cripple of Inishmaan

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design

Paule ConstableThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Special Award

Paule Constable, War Horse

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Paule Constable, Love Never Dies


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Paule Constable, War Horse


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Paule Constable, War Horse


winner
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design

Paule ConstableThe Chalk Garden

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design

Paule ConstableIvanov

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design

Paule Constable, War Horse

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Paule Constable, Coram Boy

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Paule Constable, Coram Boy


winner
Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design

Paule ConstableDon Carlos


winner
Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design

Paule ConstableHis Dark Materials

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Lighting Design

Paule ConstablePlay Without Words

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Paule Constable, Amadeus

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Lighting Designer

Paule ConstableAmadeus

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Lighting Designer

Paule ConstableThe Street Of Crocodiles

Videos

News


LES MISÉRABLES Returns To China With Sold-Out Shanghai Run
by Joshua Wright - Dec 3, 2025

Les Misérables has seen major success in China with the launch of its staged concert production at Shanghai Grand Theatre, reports China Daily. The musical began performances on November 4 and will run through December 28 as part of the “See You in Shanghai!” initiative from SMG Live.
Review: LES MISERABLES Makes a Triumphant Return at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Nov 29, 2025

Amazingly, some things never DO go out of style.
Photos: BALLET SHOES At National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

The National Theatre has released first look photos of the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.
Review: LES MISERABLES at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - Nov 24, 2025

An epic musical is taking the stage this week as Des Moines Performing Arts gets ready for an epic change of its own. This week, it was announced that Monica Holt will take over as President and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts, succeeding Jeff Chelsvig, who is retiring. A big thank you to Jeff Chelsvig for the work he has done over the years, introducing so many to the power of the performing arts. The epic tale taking the stage at Des Moines Performing Arts is none other than the return engagement of “Les Misérables.”
Tickets to LES MISERABLES in Portland to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale for the Portland engagement.
Video: THE RED SHOES UK Tour Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming production of The Red Shoes. Check out the video and learn more about the touring production here!
LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Extends at Radio City Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

The Radio City Music Hall engagement of the world tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR has extended by one week due to demand.
Photos: National Theatre Begins Rehearsals For Return Of BALLET SHOES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The National Theatre has released rehearsal photos of Ballet Shoes, Kendall Feaver’s adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s classic novel, directed by Katy Rudd. Running November 17, 2025–February 21, 2026, in the Olivier Theatre.
Video: Noah Mullins to Join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell in THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Noah Mullins will join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell to make their West End debut playing The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Watch a video of Mullins here!
Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES On Sale This Friday at Prairie Home Alliance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Les Misérables will go on sale to the public Friday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Edmonton Go on Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale October 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Calgary Go On Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale October 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Will Make North American Premiere at Radio City Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Les Miserables is headed back to New York! More dates have been announced for the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR. Learn more here!
LES MISERABLES Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's tour of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will include a stop in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox.
Full Cast Set For BALLET SHOES at The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver's acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.
Singapore's Nathania Ong to Star as Eponine in LES MISÉRABLES Arena Spectacular
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 1, 2025

Singaporean actress Nathania Ong will reprise her acclaimed performance as Eponine in the upcoming Singapore run of Cameron Mackintosh’s 'Les Misérables, The Arena Spectacular.'
Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Orpheum Theatre
by Linda Hodges - Sep 28, 2025

What did our critic think of LES MISÉRABLES at Orpheum Theatre?
LES MISÉRABLES Will Play the Ohio Theatre in Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables will come to Columbus for eight performances only, January 27–February 1, 2026, at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).
Cast Set For BALLET SHOES Return at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

The National Theatre has announced initial casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes. 
Review: LES MISERABLES at Broadway In Tucson
by Zach Wetzel - Sep 10, 2025

LES MISERABLES is likely one of the finest touring productions to grace Broadway in Tucson in recent memory. This epic Cameron Mackintosh-produced theatrical event isn't here long, and you'll want to make sure you see it before it leaves.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Paule Constable been nominated for?

White Light Award For Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Follies, White Light Award For Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Angels In America, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Angels in America, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Les Miserables, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The Light Princess, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Miserables, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Cripple of Inishmaan, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for War Horse, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Love Never Dies, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for War Horse, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for War Horse, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The Chalk Garden, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Ivanov, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for War Horse, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Coram Boy, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Coram Boy, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Don Carlos, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for His Dark Materials, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Play Without Words, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Amadeus , Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Amadeus and Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Street Of Crocodiles .

What awards has Paule Constable won?

Paule Constable has won several prestigious awards for lighting design. She received the Outstanding Lighting Design award from the Drama Desk Awards for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, as well as the Outstanding Lighting Design award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Additionally, she won the Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. She earned the Best Lighting Design award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Les Miserables. Paule also received a Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards for War Horse, along with the Outstanding Lighting Design award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards, all for War Horse. Moreover, she won the Best Lighting Design award at the Olivier Awards for The Chalk Garden, Don Carlos, and His Dark Materials.

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