Richard Eyre
Latest News on Richard Eyre:
Cast and Creative Teams Set For Richard Eyre's DANCE OF DEATH and Nicholas Wright's VINCENT IN BRIXTON (Nov 5, 2025)
Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt to Star in Royal Shakespeare Company Productions (Sep 11, 2025)
Review: MARY POPPINS, Birmingham Hippodrome (Jul 21, 2025)
Cast and Creative Teams Set For Richard Eyre's DANCE OF DEATH and Nicholas Wright's VINCENT IN BRIXTON (Nov 5, 2025)
Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt to Star in Royal Shakespeare Company Productions (Sep 11, 2025)
Review: MARY POPPINS, Birmingham Hippodrome (Jul 21, 2025)
BIO
Richard Eyre was director of the Royal National Theatre (1988-1997). He has directed many classics and new plays by David Hare, Christopher Hampton, Tom Stoppard, Alan Bennett, Trevor Griffiths, Tony Harrison and Nicholas Wright. He directed Arthur Miller’s The Crucible on Broadway in 2001 and Hedda Gabler in the West End in 2006. He has won five Olivier Awards, four Evening Standard Awards, three Critics Circle Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Directors Guild. He has directed many award-winning films for TV and four feature films: The Ploughman’s Lunch, the Oscar®-nominated Iris (which he co-wrote), Stage Beauty and the upcomingNotes on a Scandal (late 2006 with Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett).
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Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Director
Richard EyreGhosts
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Director
Richard EyreGhosts
winner
Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Director
Richard EyreHedda Gabler
Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Director
Richard Eyre, Mary Poppins
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director
Richard EyreVincent In Brixton
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Play
Richard Eyre, The Crucible
winner
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Director
Richard EyreKing Lear
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Director
Richard EyreJohn Gabriel Borkman
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Direction of a Play
Richard Eyre , Skylight
Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Director
Richard EyreSkylight
Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Director of a Play
Richard EyreRichard III
Olivier Awards - 1989 - Director of the Year
Richard EyreRacing Demon and The Voysey Inheritance
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1982 - Best Director
Richard Eyre, Guys and Dolls
Videos
Video: Christopher Wheeldon On 75 Years of the Extraordinary at NYC Ballet
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-30 11:21:55
BWW Exclusive: Leading Ladies with Special Guest Janelle Robinson
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-10-07 11:23:28
VIDEO: Laura Linney Discusses the Challenges of Her One-Woman Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-03 15:00:25
VIDEO: First Look at Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson in KING LEAR
by Julie Musbach - 2018-08-20 16:50:35
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for THE CHILDREN ACT Starring Emma Thompson
by Macon Prickett - 2018-06-14 10:32:45
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Drama THE CHILDREN ACT Starring Emma Thompson & Stanley Tucci
by Macon Prickett - 2018-06-01 11:57:06
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at International Tour of MARY POPPINS - Coming to Switzerland, Feb. 1
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-01-31 12:36:30
VIDEO: First Look - Ian McKellen & Anthony Hopkins Star in THE DRESSER, Premiering 5/30 on Starz
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-24 13:11:55
VIDEO: Starz Reveals First Look at THE DRESSER, THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE & More
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-08 14:24:24
STAGE TUBE: Zizi Strallen And Cast Of MARY POPPINS On Royal Variety Performance!
by Carrie Dunn - 2015-12-09 10:14:31
VIDEO: BBC Two Releases Trailer For Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins and Emily Watson In THE DRESSER
by Michael Dale - 2015-10-26 15:46:51
News
Cast and Creative Teams Set For Richard Eyre's DANCE OF DEATH and Nicholas Wright's VINCENT IN BRIXTON
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025
Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Richard Eyre’s new adaptation of August Strindberg’s Dance of Death, as well as Nicholas Wright’s Vincent in Brixton.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025
Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Richard Eyre’s new adaptation of August Strindberg’s Dance of Death, as well as Nicholas Wright’s Vincent in Brixton.
Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt to Star in Royal Shakespeare Company Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025
Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt will be starring in upcoming productions at The Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025
Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt will be starring in upcoming productions at The Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Review: MARY POPPINS, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Jul 21, 2025
What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Birmingham Hippodrome?
by Laura Lott - Jul 21, 2025
What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Birmingham Hippodrome?
Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Derek Jacobi Support Redevelopment of The Arts Theatre Cambridge
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
British theatre icons Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Derek Jacobi have joined forces in a new campaign film championing the ambitious redevelopment of The Arts Theatre Cambridge, one of the region’s most historic and influential cultural venues.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
British theatre icons Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Derek Jacobi have joined forces in a new campaign film championing the ambitious redevelopment of The Arts Theatre Cambridge, one of the region’s most historic and influential cultural venues.
Lyn Paul Joins MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour as Bird Woman
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025
Lyn Paul will join the UK and Ireland tour of MARY POPPINS, as Bird Woman from Tuesday 18 November 2025. Lyn joins the company in Milton Keynes Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025
Lyn Paul will join the UK and Ireland tour of MARY POPPINS, as Bird Woman from Tuesday 18 November 2025. Lyn joins the company in Milton Keynes Theatre.
Orange Tree Theatre Reveals 2025"2026 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Orange Tree Theatre (OT) has unveiled its 2025–2026 season, marking a year of world premières, major revivals, and landmark reinterpretations of classic texts.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Orange Tree Theatre (OT) has unveiled its 2025–2026 season, marking a year of world premières, major revivals, and landmark reinterpretations of classic texts.
Laura Linney Joins MGM+ Theater Series AMERICAN CLASSIC
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025
Laura Linney is set to star alongside Kevin Kline and Jon Tenney in American Classic, the upcoming half-hour theater-themed series from co-creators Michael Hoffman and Bob Martin.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025
Laura Linney is set to star alongside Kevin Kline and Jon Tenney in American Classic, the upcoming half-hour theater-themed series from co-creators Michael Hoffman and Bob Martin.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Announces Cast/Crew For RELATIVELY SPEAKING
by Emmy Rice - Apr 4, 2025
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has announced the cast and crew for its upcoming production of Relatively Speaking, by Alan Ayckbourn at the Bramble Arts Loft.
by Emmy Rice - Apr 4, 2025
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has announced the cast and crew for its upcoming production of Relatively Speaking, by Alan Ayckbourn at the Bramble Arts Loft.
Review: I Want a Divorce from the Met’s NOZZE DI FIGARO!
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 2, 2025
What’s a Mozart lover to do? Great music and a more-than-decent cast don’t necessarily add up to an enchanting night at the opera. Yes, it’s true that LE NOZZE DI FIGARO ('The Marriage of Figaro') has some of Mozart’s most delicious music; there’s no denying that. Where do I start? “Dove sono” for the Countess, “Voi che sapete” for Cherubino, Susanna’s “Deh vieni non tardar” and Figaro’s “Non piu andrai” are only the tip of Mozart’s great iceberg of a score.
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 2, 2025
What’s a Mozart lover to do? Great music and a more-than-decent cast don’t necessarily add up to an enchanting night at the opera. Yes, it’s true that LE NOZZE DI FIGARO ('The Marriage of Figaro') has some of Mozart’s most delicious music; there’s no denying that. Where do I start? “Dove sono” for the Countess, “Voi che sapete” for Cherubino, Susanna’s “Deh vieni non tardar” and Figaro’s “Non piu andrai” are only the tip of Mozart’s great iceberg of a score.
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024
Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024
Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
Stage and Screen Actor Timothy West Dies at Age 90
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024
BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Timothy Lancaster West, CBE, stage and screen actor, has died at age 90. Read the full obituary for Timothy West here.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024
BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Timothy Lancaster West, CBE, stage and screen actor, has died at age 90. Read the full obituary for Timothy West here.
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024
Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024
Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!
Tickets on Sale for MARY POPPINS at the Milton Keynes Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is flying into Milton Keynes Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is flying into Milton Keynes Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!
Full Cast Set For MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
Full casting has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, opening at Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024, returning to where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical's world premiere.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
Full casting has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, opening at Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024, returning to where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical's world premiere.
Review: LA TRAVIATA, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Alexander Cohen - Sep 9, 2024
Heavily reliant on strong vocals
by Alexander Cohen - Sep 9, 2024
Heavily reliant on strong vocals
Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, and More Will Lead THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
As public booking opens for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting. Find out who's joining the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
As public booking opens for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting. Find out who's joining the cast here!
Verdi's LA TRAVIATA Returns To The Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024
Aida Garifullina and Hrachuhí Bassénz will share the coveted role of Violetta in this revival of Richard Eyre's opulent production of La traviata, performed between Saturday 7 – Saturday 21 September 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024
Aida Garifullina and Hrachuhí Bassénz will share the coveted role of Violetta in this revival of Richard Eyre's opulent production of La traviata, performed between Saturday 7 – Saturday 21 September 2024.
Further Venues Set for MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024
Following a record-breaking run in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced further venues for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024
Following a record-breaking run in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced further venues for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Richard Eyre written?
Richard Eyre has written 1 shows including High Society (Bookwriter).
What awards has Richard Eyre been nominated for?
Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Ghosts, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Ghosts, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Hedda Gabler, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Vincent In Brixton, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Crucible, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for King Lear , Best Director (Olivier Awards) for John Gabriel Borkman, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Skylight , Best Director of a Play (Olivier Awards) for Richard III , Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Racing Demon and The Voysey Inheritance and Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Guys and Dolls.
What awards has Richard Eyre won?
Richard Eyre has won the Best Director award at the Evening Standard Awards for Ghosts and Guys and Dolls. He also received the Best Director award at the Olivier Awards for Hedda Gabler and King Lear.
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