Peter Hall
Birth Place: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, ENGLAND
Latest News on Peter Hall:
The RSC Announces Six New Playwrights-in-Residence For 2025-26 (Nov 14, 2025)
Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Embarks on National Tour (Oct 29, 2025)
Interview: 'It Has To Be Fresh”: Director and Choreographer Lynne Hockney on Reviving Sir Peter Hall's Iconic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Glyndebourne (Oct 22, 2025)
The RSC Announces Six New Playwrights-in-Residence For 2025-26 (Nov 14, 2025)
Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Embarks on National Tour (Oct 29, 2025)
Interview: 'It Has To Be Fresh”: Director and Choreographer Lynne Hockney on Reviving Sir Peter Hall's Iconic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Glyndebourne (Oct 22, 2025)
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Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Peter Hal, Amadeus
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall , An Ideal Husband
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, The Merchant of Venice
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Revival
Peter Hall, The Merchant of Venice
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Peter Hall, Amadeus
winner
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, Amadeus
Olivier Awards - 1980 - Director of the Year
Peter HallAmadeus
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, Betrayal
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, Bedroom Farce
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Director
Peter Hall, Old Times
winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, Old Times
winner
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, The Homecoming
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Direction
Peter Hall , The Rope Dancers
Videos
VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe and Miriam Margolyes Talk HARRY POTTER on THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2020-01-26 17:57:19
VIDEO: Olivier Awards Updates In Memoriam to Include Sir Peter Hall
by Julie Musbach - 2018-04-10 11:12:00
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Andrea Burns in BORN YESTERDAY in Florida
by Alan Henry - 2017-11-02 13:08:35
TV: New Trailer for WAITING FOR GODOT's West End Homecoming Has Arrived!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-09-14 11:30:22
VIDEO: Filmmaker Rick McKay Captures a Legendary West End Backstage Meeting in Memory of Peter Hall
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-09-13 22:40:02
VIDEO: First Look - Dan Stevens Stars in New Thriller THE GUEST
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-06-26 09:38:04
More Than LBJ! Meet the Full Company of ALL THE WAY, Opening Tomorrow on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - 2014-03-05 20:00:01
STAGE TUBE: Christopher Plummer, Des McAnuff Talk CTG's A WORD OR TWO on Opening Night
by Stage Tube - 2014-01-27 20:02:46
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Off-Broadway's THE CLEARING, Beg. Tonight
by Stage Tube - 2014-01-15 00:30:00
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - SENSE & SENSIBILITY's Creative Team Talks Denver Debut and Broadway Aims
by Stage Tube - 2013-04-10 17:05:06
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - SENSE & SENSIBILITY THE MUSICAL World Premiere at Denver Center Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2013-03-25 19:59:24
TV: Simon Callow in BEING SHAKESPEARE at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-04-20 18:08:28
TV: Broadway Beat Special: A STEADY RAIN - Opening Night Press Conference
by Craig Brockman - 2009-10-01 23:31:37
STAGE TUBE: A STEADY RAIN Star Hugh Jackman - Stage Door Story
by Eddie Varley - 2009-09-29 10:03:37
News
The RSC Announces Six New Playwrights-in-Residence For 2025-26
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
The RSC has announced Pamela Carter, James Fritz, Natasha Gordon, Karim Khan, Laura Lomas and Vinay Patel as the six playwrights taking part in its 2026 COHORT programme.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
The RSC has announced Pamela Carter, James Fritz, Natasha Gordon, Karim Khan, Laura Lomas and Vinay Patel as the six playwrights taking part in its 2026 COHORT programme.
Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Embarks on National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025
The North American Tour of The Outsiders is now underway. The tour launched at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in September. Read the reviews for the tour so far here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025
The North American Tour of The Outsiders is now underway. The tour launched at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in September. Read the reviews for the tour so far here!
Interview: 'It Has To Be Fresh”: Director and Choreographer Lynne Hockney on Reviving Sir Peter Hall's Iconic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Glyndebourne
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 22, 2025
Celebrated choreographer and director Lynne Hockney has been involved in Sir Peter Hall’s iconic version of Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Glyndebourne since 2001. Now playing for the first time in the venue’s Autumn season, the production has been revived regularly since its premiere in 1981, bringing Shakespeare’s enchanting story of magic and mayhem to life. BroadwayWorld spoke to Hockney about her long association with the production, Sir Peter Hall’s enduring vision and how no one involved in the production is more important than anyone else.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 22, 2025
Celebrated choreographer and director Lynne Hockney has been involved in Sir Peter Hall’s iconic version of Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Glyndebourne since 2001. Now playing for the first time in the venue’s Autumn season, the production has been revived regularly since its premiere in 1981, bringing Shakespeare’s enchanting story of magic and mayhem to life. BroadwayWorld spoke to Hockney about her long association with the production, Sir Peter Hall’s enduring vision and how no one involved in the production is more important than anyone else.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2025- BEETLEJUICE First Look and More
by - Oct 21, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 21, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Glyndebourne
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 20, 2025
Sir Peter Hall's iconic production of Benjamin Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream has achieved legendary status since its premiere in 1981. In 2025, it has lost none of its magic, with the Glyndebourne audience still wide-eyed at the visual feast on stage.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 20, 2025
Sir Peter Hall's iconic production of Benjamin Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream has achieved legendary status since its premiere in 1981. In 2025, it has lost none of its magic, with the Glyndebourne audience still wide-eyed at the visual feast on stage.
The History of WAITING FOR GODOT and Its Lasting Impact on Modern Theatre
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 12, 2025
Broadway audiences return to Beckett’s barren lane as Waiting for Godot arrives at the Hudson Theatre, starring Keanu Reeves (in his Broadway debut) as Estragon and longtime collaborator Alex Winter as Vladimir. Let's unpack the play’s history, its evolving meanings, and its stubbornly persistent legacy...
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 12, 2025
Broadway audiences return to Beckett’s barren lane as Waiting for Godot arrives at the Hudson Theatre, starring Keanu Reeves (in his Broadway debut) as Estragon and longtime collaborator Alex Winter as Vladimir. Let's unpack the play’s history, its evolving meanings, and its stubbornly persistent legacy...
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 6, 2025- Dylan Mulvaney Talks THE LEAST PROBLEMATIC WOMAN IN THE WORLD And More
by - Oct 6, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Oct 6, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Review: HAMLET, National Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Oct 3, 2025
“Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.” Given the National Theatre’s history with one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, a new production of Hamlet is a natural fit in Indhu Rubasingham’s inaugural season as artistic director. Robert Hastie follows the likes of Laurence Olivier, Peter Hall, and Cicely Berry in setting down his own take on the play, helping to kick off Rubasingham’s tenure in a bold fashion.
by Debbie Gilpin - Oct 3, 2025
“Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.” Given the National Theatre’s history with one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, a new production of Hamlet is a natural fit in Indhu Rubasingham’s inaugural season as artistic director. Robert Hastie follows the likes of Laurence Olivier, Peter Hall, and Cicely Berry in setting down his own take on the play, helping to kick off Rubasingham’s tenure in a bold fashion.
Previews: AMADEUS Is Coming to ICT REP
by Paula Makar - Sep 22, 2025
ICTRep (Wichita Repertory Theater) continues its 2025-26 season with AMADEUS, opening Friday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Oliver Place at 2512 N. Oliver. Peter Shaffer’s 1979 masterpiece is a fictionalized story of the boy-genius Mozart and his musical contemporary, the Court Composer Antonio Salieri. Narrated by Salieri (the self-confessed Patron Saint of Mediocrities) whose life’s work is threatened by his jealousy of Mozart’s brilliance, this drama examines Salieri’s tortured, obsessive battle with the Creator, as the older composer rages against a God who has bestowed the greatest gifts to someone else.
by Paula Makar - Sep 22, 2025
ICTRep (Wichita Repertory Theater) continues its 2025-26 season with AMADEUS, opening Friday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Oliver Place at 2512 N. Oliver. Peter Shaffer’s 1979 masterpiece is a fictionalized story of the boy-genius Mozart and his musical contemporary, the Court Composer Antonio Salieri. Narrated by Salieri (the self-confessed Patron Saint of Mediocrities) whose life’s work is threatened by his jealousy of Mozart’s brilliance, this drama examines Salieri’s tortured, obsessive battle with the Creator, as the older composer rages against a God who has bestowed the greatest gifts to someone else.
National Theatre's Schools Programme Will Bring Streamed Productions to Students Across the UK and US
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
The National Theatre has announced its Autumn programme for schools across the UK, deepening its work with young people to support its continued ambition to reach every child in the UK before they leave school.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
The National Theatre has announced its Autumn programme for schools across the UK, deepening its work with young people to support its continued ambition to reach every child in the UK before they leave school.
Video: Sneak Peek into Rehearsals for PRIVATE LIVES at Rose Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Sep 13, 2025
See the sneak peek into the rehearsal room for Private Lives, a Rose Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton & Mercury Theatre co-production, in association with Northern Stage, supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust.
by Emmy Rice - Sep 13, 2025
See the sneak peek into the rehearsal room for Private Lives, a Rose Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton & Mercury Theatre co-production, in association with Northern Stage, supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust.
Ronald Blythe's AKENFIELD Revived In Local Staging
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Fifty years after Sir Peter Hall turned Ronald Blythe's best-known work Akenfield into a film, his daughter Jenny Hall will be directing the landmark work on rural Suffolk as a stage production.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Fifty years after Sir Peter Hall turned Ronald Blythe's best-known work Akenfield into a film, his daughter Jenny Hall will be directing the landmark work on rural Suffolk as a stage production.
Royal Shakespeare Company Launches Playwrights Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2025
After their announcement in 2024, the RSC's Writers-in-Residence Zoe Cooper and Stewart Pringle have launched the first COHORT programme for playwrights.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2025
After their announcement in 2024, the RSC's Writers-in-Residence Zoe Cooper and Stewart Pringle have launched the first COHORT programme for playwrights.
New Play FOOLISH Set to Premiere at Camden Fringe
by Emmy Rice - Aug 10, 2025
Foolish is a lightning bolt of a play - a fierce, addictive new drama that throws you headfirst into the chaos of a love story caught between desire and pressure.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 10, 2025
Foolish is a lightning bolt of a play - a fierce, addictive new drama that throws you headfirst into the chaos of a love story caught between desire and pressure.
Cast Set For Revival Of Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming revival production of Noël Coward's Private Lives, which will be directed by 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Winner Tanuja Amarasuriya.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming revival production of Noël Coward's Private Lives, which will be directed by 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Winner Tanuja Amarasuriya.
Entries Open For RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025
The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and Mercury Theatre, Colchester have announced that the 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Scheme is now open for entries.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025
The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and Mercury Theatre, Colchester have announced that the 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Scheme is now open for entries.
Gate Theatre Reveals New Season of Work
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2025
Following the critically acclaimed and sold-out success of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, the Gate will stage David Finnigan’s formally inventive Scenes from the Climate Era at The Playground Theatre in Autumn.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2025
Following the critically acclaimed and sold-out success of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, the Gate will stage David Finnigan’s formally inventive Scenes from the Climate Era at The Playground Theatre in Autumn.
Guest Blog: 'My Preference Is To Create An Alternative Floating Reality': Artistic Director Henry Maynard On The Flabbergast Process And Why Shakespeare Is Better Weird
by Guest Author - Jun 4, 2025
It is without doubt that the plays that we attribute to Shakespeare are genius. They examine what it is to be a human and have survived centuries and multiple adaptations precisely because of this fact: love, jealousy, hatred and grief are all the same regardless of whether your father was a Duke from Verona or a Welsh coal miner.
by Guest Author - Jun 4, 2025
It is without doubt that the plays that we attribute to Shakespeare are genius. They examine what it is to be a human and have survived centuries and multiple adaptations precisely because of this fact: love, jealousy, hatred and grief are all the same regardless of whether your father was a Duke from Verona or a Welsh coal miner.
Cast Set For DELAY at the Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025
Amanda Fawcett Productions Ltd and Bristol Old Vic have announced that the cast for DELAY will star Jyuddah Jaymes in the lead role of LIN. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025
Amanda Fawcett Productions Ltd and Bristol Old Vic have announced that the cast for DELAY will star Jyuddah Jaymes in the lead role of LIN. Learn more here!
Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2025
The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2025
The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Peter Hall written?
Peter Hall has written 1 shows including Animal Farm (Bookwriter).
What awards has Peter Hall been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Amadeus, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for An Ideal Husband, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Four Baboons Adoring the Sun, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Amadeus, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Amadeus, Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Amadeus, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Betrayal, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Bedroom Farce, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Old Times, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Old Times, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Homecoming and Best Direction (Tony Awards) for The Rope Dancers.
What awards has Peter Hall won?
Peter Hall has won several prestigious awards for his direction. He received the Outstanding Director of a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Amadeus and also won the Best Direction of a Play award at the Tony Awards for Amadeus. In addition, he earned the Outstanding Director award from the Drama Desk Awards for Old Times, as well as the Best Direction of a Play Tony Award for Old Times. Furthermore, he won the Best Direction of a Play Tony Award for The Homecoming.
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