Peter Hall
Peter Hall is a bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include Amadeus, An Ideal Husband, and Piaf. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for Amadeus (1981).
Date of Birth: November 22, 1930 (95)
Birth Place: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, ENGLAND
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Peter Hall, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026
Concord Theatricals announced the cast for a development workshop of IN MARRAKECH, a new original musical by Kate Marlais and Alex Young directed by Josh Seymour, featuring Niamh Cusack, Edward Bennett, and Katherine Kingsley.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026
A new production of JANE EYRE directed by Lily Dyble opens at Mercury Theatre Colchester before touring to Storyhouse Chester and Rose Theatre Kingston. Check out new photos here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike lead a new stage adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's novel at Storyhouse in Chester. The production features an ensemble cast and marks a fresh take on the classic story.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
The North American Tour of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB is now underway. What are the critics saying about the tour? Learn more about the show and read the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Timberlake Wertenbaker's THE ANIMALS COME TO THE TABLE, directed by Anthony Lau, at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 17, 2026
Today’s subject Trevor Nunn is most definitely one of the most versatile directors to ever work in the theatre. Through his long and distinguished career, he has helmed some of the biggest theatre events to ever hit the stage on both sides of the Atlantic. He is currently living his theatre life as the director The Score which is currently running at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) through October 25th at Harman Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026
A new touring production of JANE EYRE will premiere at Mercury Theatre Colchester from September 26 to October 10, 2026, before touring to Rose Theatre Kingston, Northern Stage Newcastle, and Storyhouse Chester through November. The production is directed by Lily Dyble, recipient of the 2025 Royal Theatrical Support Trust Sir Peter Hall Director Award.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike will lead JANE EYRE at Mercury Theatre Colchester from Sept 26-Oct 10, 2026, before touring to Rose Theatre, Northern Stage and Storyhouse.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
The East Coast premiere of Jake Broder's UnRavelled will open the show's national tour at the Harold Prince Theater in Philadelphia, running October 8 through 11, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
The Royal Theatrical Support Trust and Exeter Northcott Theatre have opened entries for a director award offering a mid-scale regional theatre production and touring opportunity, plus a £60,000 grant.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
Mercury Theatre Colchester, Rose Theatre Kingston, Storyhouse Chester and Northern Stage Newcastle announced the creative team for a new touring production of JANE EYRE, directed by Lily Dyble.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
The Donmar Warehouse launched its fifth annual Schools' Tour with HIDE, a new play by Stewart Pringle inspired by Jekyll and Hyde, directed by Jack Bradfield and featuring the voice of Paterson Joseph, offered free to Camden and Westminster schools.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.
by Noelle Hannibal - Jun 7, 2026
ROBERT PETKOFF has had tremendous success on Broadway, the West End and regionally along with film and television. He is also an award winning audio book narrator! I had the chance to chat with Petkoff just prior to MOULIN ROUGE! landing in Montreal, where it will run at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Places des Arts, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9 from June 9-14, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Madeline Bender, founder of Creative Stage Collective, has been selected as a New Yorker for New York Honoree at the CitizensNYC annual gala, held at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The sold-out queer thriller-romance TENDER transfers to Bush Theatre's main Holloway Theatre, starring Francesca Amewudah-Rivers and Nadi Kemp-Sayfi, directed by Emily Aboud.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Olivier Award nominee Jo Foster will lead the cast of MAY DAY, a new LGBTQIA+ musical at King's Head Theatre, joined by Tylan Grant, Gracie McGonigal, Joni Ayton-Kent, and Dillon Scott-Lewis.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Storyhouse in Chester will stage a co-production of JANE EYRE, directed by 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award winner Lily Dyble, in association with Mercury Theatre, Rose Theatre Kingston, and Northern Stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026
Rachel Bagshaw has joined the UK Theatre Board. The Unicorn Theatre Artistic Director brings experience in directing, engagement, and accessibility advocacy. The appointment highlights a continued focus on audience development and inclusion.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
A brand new production of Jane Eyre, based on Sally Cookson, Mike Akers and the original company's adaptation of the Charlotte Brontë novel, will come to the Mercury Theatre Colchester in September.
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Peter Hall has written 1 shows including Animal Farm (Bookwriter).
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.
Peter Hall has won the following awards: Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Amadeus, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Amadeus, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Old Times, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Old Times, and Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Homecoming.
