Ray Cooney
Ray Cooney is an actor, playwright, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include Run for Your Wife, Duet for One, and They're Playing Our Song. Awards include Olivier Awards for Out Of Order (1991).
Date of Birth: May 30, 1932 (94)
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
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Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best New Comedy
Ray Cooney, Caught In The Net
Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Comedy
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Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Comedy
Ray Cooney, Out Of Order
Olivier Awards - 1983 - Comedy of the Year
Ray Cooney, Run For Your Wife
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Play
Ray Cooney, Whose Life Is It Anyway
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Review: SLEUTH AND ONE FOR THE POT at SHAW FESTIVAL
by Michael Rabice - Aug 8, 2026
An embarrassment of artistic riches has yet again convened in Niagara on the Lake for this season’s Shaw Festival. Two very different plays are given world class productions sharing many of the same talents. Last week I attended Anthony Shaffer’s psychological thriller SLEUTH at the intimate Court House Theatre as well as the raucous British farce ONE FOR THE POT by Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton at the Festival Theatre. Both were splendid examples of what this fine repertory theatre continues to produce season after season.
by Michael Rabice - Aug 8, 2026
An embarrassment of artistic riches has yet again convened in Niagara on the Lake for this season’s Shaw Festival. Two very different plays are given world class productions sharing many of the same talents. Last week I attended Anthony Shaffer’s psychological thriller SLEUTH at the intimate Court House Theatre as well as the raucous British farce ONE FOR THE POT by Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton at the Festival Theatre. Both were splendid examples of what this fine repertory theatre continues to produce season after season.
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, ONE FOR THE POT & HEARTBREAK HOUSE to Open at Shaw Festival in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
The Shaw Festival's 64th season is expanding with three new productions opening at Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House and the farce One for the Pot, alongside expanded Shaw Express bus service from Toronto and Burlington.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
The Shaw Festival's 64th season is expanding with three new productions opening at Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House and the farce One for the Pot, alongside expanded Shaw Express bus service from Toronto and Burlington.
ONE FOR THE POT to Open at Shaw Festival with Peter Fernandes Leading Farcical Cast
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Shaw Festival's production of ONE FOR THE POT, directed by Chris Abraham, reunites the creative team behind One Man, Two Guvnors. Peter Fernandes leads the cast in Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton's comedy of mistaken identities at the Festival Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Shaw Festival's production of ONE FOR THE POT, directed by Chris Abraham, reunites the creative team behind One Man, Two Guvnors. Peter Fernandes leads the cast in Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton's comedy of mistaken identities at the Festival Theatre.
Review: TOM, DICK AND HARRY at Harwood Prairie Playhouse
by Brian Michaels - Apr 11, 2026
The Harwood Prairie Playhouse delivers a lively and often laugh-out-loud production of Tom, Dick and Harry, a classic British farce by Ray Cooney and Michael Cooney that demands precision, energy, and a willingness to fully embrace the absurd.
by Brian Michaels - Apr 11, 2026
The Harwood Prairie Playhouse delivers a lively and often laugh-out-loud production of Tom, Dick and Harry, a classic British farce by Ray Cooney and Michael Cooney that demands precision, energy, and a willingness to fully embrace the absurd.
Crítica: MR. GWYN en el Teatro Helénico
by JUAN CARLOS ARAUJO - Jan 22, 2026
El trabajo que realiza Alonso Íñiguez en la dirección escénica de “Mr. Gwyn” eleva la propuesta de un mero montaje a una obra de arte escénica, dando como resultado una master class en estética escénica y manejo de ritmo.
by JUAN CARLOS ARAUJO - Jan 22, 2026
El trabajo que realiza Alonso Íñiguez en la dirección escénica de “Mr. Gwyn” eleva la propuesta de un mero montaje a una obra de arte escénica, dando como resultado una master class en estética escénica y manejo de ritmo.
Cast Set For CASH ON DELIVERY at The Mill at Sonning
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
The cast has been announced for CASH ON DELIVERY, a side-splitting farce of mistaken identity and mayhem by Michael Cooney, directed bv Ron Aldridge, at the Mill at Sonning.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
The cast has been announced for CASH ON DELIVERY, a side-splitting farce of mistaken identity and mayhem by Michael Cooney, directed bv Ron Aldridge, at the Mill at Sonning.
Review: TRASSEL at Oscarsteatern
by Annette Stolt - Sep 14, 2025
The autumn darkness is approaching and with the current state of the world, we really need to laugh a little and what better way to do that than with a classic slam-in-the-door farce?
by Annette Stolt - Sep 14, 2025
The autumn darkness is approaching and with the current state of the world, we really need to laugh a little and what better way to do that than with a classic slam-in-the-door farce?
Cast Set For West End Run of GHOST STORIES
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2025
The cast has been set for the return of Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's supernatural sensation Ghost Stories to the West End. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2025
The cast has been set for the return of Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's supernatural sensation Ghost Stories to the West End. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
FUNNY GIRL and More Set for Shaw Festival 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!
Colin Baker and Terry Molloy Will Lead UK Tour of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SIGN OF FOUR
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2025
Colin Baker and Terry Molloy are back on stage together in another classic adventure featuring the world’s only consulting detective and his trusty sidekick - The Sign Of Four.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2025
Colin Baker and Terry Molloy are back on stage together in another classic adventure featuring the world’s only consulting detective and his trusty sidekick - The Sign Of Four.
Victorian Thriller GASLIGHT Comes to Pacific Resident Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025
Pacific Resident Theatre launches the classic Victorian thriller, Gaslight, adding suspense and intrigue to its current season of world-class entertainment.
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025
Pacific Resident Theatre launches the classic Victorian thriller, Gaslight, adding suspense and intrigue to its current season of world-class entertainment.
Theatres To Dim Lights In Honour Of John Gale OBE
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025
Following the sad news of the passing of much-loved impresario John Gale, West End theatres and Chichester Festival Theatre will dim their lights for 2 minutes at 7pm on Wednesday 14 May, in his memory.
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025
Following the sad news of the passing of much-loved impresario John Gale, West End theatres and Chichester Festival Theatre will dim their lights for 2 minutes at 7pm on Wednesday 14 May, in his memory.
CAUGHT IN THE NET is Now Playing in the Off Broadway Palm
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre invites you to laugh out loud with its Off Broadway Palm production of Caught in the Net, running now through February 23, 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre invites you to laugh out loud with its Off Broadway Palm production of Caught in the Net, running now through February 23, 2025.
Cast Set For UK Tour of GHOST STORIES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024
Casting has been announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories, which is set to embark on its first full UK national tour opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024
Casting has been announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories, which is set to embark on its first full UK national tour opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley.
The Mill At Sonning Announces DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY And More for 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2024
The Mill at Sonning has announced its full roster of in-house theatre productions for 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2024
The Mill at Sonning has announced its full roster of in-house theatre productions for 2025.
Chris Harper Productions Appoints Tom O'Connell as Producer
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
Chris Harper Productions has appointed Tom O’Connell as producer. Chris Harper is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer who has produced some of the most acclaimed theatrical successes of the last 15 years.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
Chris Harper Productions has appointed Tom O’Connell as producer. Chris Harper is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer who has produced some of the most acclaimed theatrical successes of the last 15 years.
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE is Coming to The Off Broadway Palm Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024
THE HILARIOUS FARCE 'RUN FOR YOUR WIFE' COMES TO THE OFF BROADWAY PALM! Don't miss this comedy by Ray Cooney, now playing through February 25, 2024 at the Off Broadway Palm Theatre in Fort Myers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024
THE HILARIOUS FARCE 'RUN FOR YOUR WIFE' COMES TO THE OFF BROADWAY PALM! Don't miss this comedy by Ray Cooney, now playing through February 25, 2024 at the Off Broadway Palm Theatre in Fort Myers.
Review: RUN FOR YOUR WIFE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - Nov 5, 2023
Even though some of the language and jokes in the script are definitely cringe-worthy today, the performance of Run for Your Wife at Oyster Mill Playhouse is genuinely funny, and audiences that enjoy a fast-paced, well-acted farce will have an enjoyable evening.
by Andrea Stephenson - Nov 5, 2023
Even though some of the language and jokes in the script are definitely cringe-worthy today, the performance of Run for Your Wife at Oyster Mill Playhouse is genuinely funny, and audiences that enjoy a fast-paced, well-acted farce will have an enjoyable evening.
Cast Set For IT'S HER TURN NOW, World Premiere of Gender-Swapped Adaptation of Ray Cooney's OUT OF ORDER
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023
OUT OF ORDER is Ray Cooney’s 1990 classic West End farce about MPs behaving badly. In a World Premiere at The Mill at Sonning, it has been turned on its head and adapted by Michael J Barfoot so that it is female MPs behaving badly, called IT’S HER TURN NOW. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023
OUT OF ORDER is Ray Cooney’s 1990 classic West End farce about MPs behaving badly. In a World Premiere at The Mill at Sonning, it has been turned on its head and adapted by Michael J Barfoot so that it is female MPs behaving badly, called IT’S HER TURN NOW. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!
Steven Pinder Returns to WICKED in the West End, and Simeon Truby Joins The UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced the return of Steven Pinder as 'Doctor Dillamond' from Tuesday 24 October 2023 at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced the return of Steven Pinder as 'Doctor Dillamond' from Tuesday 24 October 2023 at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ray Cooney been in?
Ray Cooney has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Ray Cooney been in?
Ray Cooney has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Ray Cooney been nominated for?
Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Caught In The Net, Best Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Funny Money, Best Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Out Of Order, Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Run For Your Wife and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Whose Life Is It Anyway.
What awards has Ray Cooney won?
Ray Cooney won the Award for Best Comedy at the Olivier Awards for Out Of Order.
How many shows has Ray Cooney written?
Ray Cooney has written 4 shows including Charlie Girl (Bookwriter), Not Now, Darling (Playwright), Elvis (Conceiver), Run for Your Wife (Playwright).
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