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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.

Productions

 
[West End, 2026]
Playwright

Writing

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


Video: First Look at Dame Maureen Lipman in ALLEGRA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

Following a Tour across the UK, Dame Maureen Lipman will return to the West End in Allegra, the new comedy by two-time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter. Watch the trailer!
Dame Maureen Lipman Will Return to the West End in ALLEGRA
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Dame Maureen Lipman is set to bring ALLEGRA, Peter Quilter's comedy directed by three-time Olivier winner Stephen Mear, to London's Pinter Theatre for a strictly limited season.
Review: END OF THE RAINBOW, starring Jinkx Monsoon
by Cindy Marcolina - May 22, 2026

Hollywood legend Judy Garland is preparing to take the stage at the infamous Talk of the Town theatre-restaurant in 1968. In her room at The Ritz Hotel, she unravels. The star’s glitz and glamour dim, and the harsh reality of what it takes to make it in Hollywood transpires. The show must go on, but Garland is fighting a whole array of demons and she would pass away the following year in London, overdosing on barbiturates. Peter Quilter’s play (with music) is genre-questioning and tonally indecisive. Former drag queen turned Broadway star  Jinkx Monsoon could have taken on the role of a lifetime, but the lack of cohesion in Rupert Hands’s direction fails her.
Video: Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

You can now get a first look at the trailer for Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow starring Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland. The production runs until 21 June 2026.
Photos: Jinkx Monsoon Stars as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW
by Michael Major - May 20, 2026

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow in London. Peter Quilter’s play is now running at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, also starring Jacob Dudman as Mickey and Adam Filipe as Anthony.
Photos: First Look at ALLEGRA Starring Dame Maureen Lipman Ahead of UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

First-look production photos have been released for ALLEGRA, the new comedy starring Maureen Lipman. Written by Peter Quilter and directed by Stephen Mear, the production will begin its UK tour.
Photos: ALLEGRA in Rehearsal Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

The world premiere of Allegra, a new comedy by Tony Award and two time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter, will open at Brighton's Theatre Royal and tours the UK prior to the West End. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Photos: Jinkx Monsoon Becomes Judy Garland In Rehearsal for END OF THE RAINBOW
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

Rehearsal images have been released for Peter Quilter’s END OF THE RAINBOW, which will play Soho Theatre Walthamstow, starring Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland, alongside Jacob Dudman as Mickey and Adam Filipe as Anthony.
Photos: ALLEGRA Begins Rehearsals Ahead Of UK Tour Starring Dame Maureen Lipman
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026

Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of ALLEGRA, a new comedy by Peter Quilter, starring Maureen Lipman in the title role. The production is directed and choreographed by Stephen Mear. See photos of the cast in action below.
Jacob Dudman and More to Join END OF THE RAINBOW With Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for the strictly limited run of Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow, at Soho Theatre Walthamstow. The cast features Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland.
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. 
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!
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 24, 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.”

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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