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Peter Quilter

BIO

Peter’s work has been produced in major theatres throughout the world, playing in 34 countries and translated into 22 languages. He has had three shows in London’s West End and has twice been nominated for the Olivier Award: Best Comedy 2006 and Best Play 2011. End of the Rainbow premiered at Sydney Opera House, followed by hit productions in Amsterdam, Madrid, Hamburg, Rio de Janeiro and London. Peter’s comedy Glorious! (the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst singer in the world) has also enjoyed considerable international success, playing to over a million people in theatres across five continents. His other plays include The Morning After, Celebrity, Boyband, The Nightingales and the 2-actor comedy Duets.


Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Master Card Best New Play

Peter QuilterEnd Of The Rainbow

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best New Comedy

Peter QuilterGlorious!

News


Review: STEREOPHONIC at National Theatre
by David Friscic - Feb 13, 2026

The heightened reality replete with elongated pauses –(do people really wait this long in real life to answer one another?) that emanates from the stage of the Pulitzer- Prize and Tony -winning production of Stereophonic –now being produced in a touring /edited two hour and 50-minute version at the National Theatre-- certainly grabbed my attention.
Photos: Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

All new photos have been released of award-winning actress Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in the upcoming revival of Peter Quilter’s END OF THE RAINBOW, playing at Soho Theatre Walthamstow from 15 May until 21 June 2026. 
Photos: GLORIOUS! in Rehearsal For UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins (Wendi Peters), dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, who staged and starred in classical recitals in major venues including Carnegie Hall. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Stephen Mear, John Middleton and More Join the Company of ALLEGRA Starring Dame Maureen Lipman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

The complete cast has been revealed joining Dame Maureen Lipman DBE in the world premiere of Allegra, a new comedy by Tony Award and two time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter.
THE MORNING AFTER (A Manhã Seguinte): International Comedy Hit Opens Brazilian Run in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Jan 6, 2026

What if love didn’t begin with the first “good morning,” but the one after? That playful question fuels A Manhã Seguinte, the hit comedy by acclaimed British playwright Peter Quilter, now making its Brazilian debut in São Paulo. After a chance encounter, two strangers wake up together facing awkward silences, unanswered questions and emotions they didn’t plan on feeling. The situation spirals delightfully out of control with the arrival of an outspoken mother and a scene-stealing brother, turning an ordinary morning into a cascade of revelations and laughs.
Dame Maureen Lipman DBE Will Lead UK Tour of ALLEGRA
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2025

Dame Maureen Lipman DBE will tour the UK for the first time in 20 years, opening at Theatre Royal Brighton in the week she celebrates her 80th birthday. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 27, 2025- Revisit Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances and More!
by - Nov 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jinkx Monsoon Will Star as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW in London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

Jinkx Monsoon will play Judy Garland in a strictly limited run of Peter Quilter's END OF THE RAINBOW, at Soho Theatre Walthamstow next year. Learn more here!
BWW Q&A: Jasmin Singer of END OF THE RAINBOW at CenterStage Theatre at the JCC
by Joshua Wright - Nov 25, 2025

BWW Q&A: Jasmin Singer of End of the Rainbow at CenterStage Theatre at the JCC
EASTENDERS’ Matthew James Morrison Joins Wendi Peters in 20th Anniversary Tour of GLORIOUS!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2025

EastEnders actor Matthew James Morrison will star opposite Wendi Peters in the 20th anniversary UK tour of Peter Quilter’s Olivier-nominated comedy Glorious!, opening in February 2026.
Carrie-Anne Ingrouille Will Direct and Choreograph LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Tony and Olivier award nominated director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille will direct and choreograph a new revival of the classic musical masterpiece LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, premiering at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre.
WARSAW World Premiere and More Set for Internatonal City Theatre 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

International City Theatre has revealed a 2026 season of five plays that reflect our capacity to overcome adversity. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: END OF THE RAINBOW IS STUNNING! at Performing Artists Repertory Theatre
by Christine Swerczek - Aug 6, 2025

END OF THE RAINBOW, the story of iconic Judy Garland’s last months of her short 47  years will throw you for a loop. There was no quiet or peace in her tumultuous life of pain, pills and booze. Not matter how talented this woman was, she could not “Get Happy.”
Peter Quilter’s STEP BY STEP to Receive Industry Presentation Starring Gaynor Faye, Lorraine Bruce, and Denise Welch
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025

Thomas Hopkins Productions has announced an exclusive industry presentation of Step By Step, a heartwarming new comedy by two-time Olivier nominee and Tony Award nominee Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow, Glorious!).
Photos: Peter Quilter’s STEP BY STEP Gets U.S. Premiere at Actors’ Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre concludes its 2024–2025 Mainstage Season with the United States premiere of Step By Step, a new comedy by internationally acclaimed playwright Peter Quilter. Check out photos from the show.
Wendi Peters Will Lead UK Tour of GLORIOUS!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025

The Hope Mill Theatre production of GLORIOUS! will tour the UK with Wendi Peters reprising the role of Florence Foster Jenkins. Learn more about the show here!
Thomas Hopkins Productions Unveils Key Leadership Appointments
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Thomas Hopkins Productions has revealed key leadership appointments as it continues to expand operations across both markets. Learn more about the company and its projects here!
GLORIOUS! llega la próxima temporada a Barcelona
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 19, 2025

El próximo 7 de noviembre el Teatre Poliorama de Barcelona acogerá el estreno de GLORIOUS! LA PITJOR CANTANT DEL MÓN la historia real de una mujer que desafió la lógica para cumplir su sueño.
Interview: 'There's Something About Northern Audiences': Actor Wendi Peters on GLORIOUS! at The Hope Mill Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 11, 2025

Glorious!, the musical about Florence Foster Jenkins, who is referred to by some as “the worst singer in the world,” is arriving at the Hope Mill Theatre later this month. Witten by Peter Quilter and directed by Kirk Jameson, the show aims to tell the true story of the American socialite, played in this production by Wendi Peters.
Video: Wendi Peters Stars As Florence Foster Jenkins in GLORIOUS!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025

Hope Mill Theatre will present GLORIOUS! The True Story of The Worst Singer in the World. The show will open at Hope Mill Theatre on 27 February 2025 for a limited run ending on 30 March 2025. Tickets are on-sale. Check out behind the scenes video of star Wendi Peters preparing to bring the iconic Florence Foster Jenkins to life.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Peter Quilter written?

Peter Quilter has written 1 shows including End of the Rainbow (Playwright).

What awards has Peter Quilter been nominated for?

Master Card Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for End Of The Rainbow and Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Glorious!.

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