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Rob Howell has designed sets and costumes extensively in the theatre and opera in the UK and abroad including at The Royal Court, The Donmar Warehouse, The Old Vic, The National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Royal Opera House and The Metropolitan Opera and on Broadway. He has received numerous Olivier and Tony nominations, including a current Olivier nomination for The Ferryman, and was awarded Oliviers for Best Set Designer in the years 2000, 2006 and 2012 and a Tony for Best Set Designer in 2013.

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Rob Howell Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Set & Costume
 
[West End, 2022]
Set & Costume
 
[West End, 2022]
Set & Costume
 
[West End, 2021]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2020]
Set & Costume
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Set and Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Set and Costume
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic and Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Set & Costume Design
 
[West End, 2019]
Set and Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic & Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Costume Designer
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Costume Designer
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic and Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Set and Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Set and Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
SET & COSTUME DESIGN
 
[West End, 2010]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2007]
Scenery/Costumes
 
[Toronto, 2006]
Settings/Costumes
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 1997]
Scenic Designer

Rob Howell Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Set Design

Rob Howell, Groundhog Day

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Rob Howell, Groundhog Day The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Costume Design

Rob Howell, Matilda The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Set Design

Rob Howell, Matilda The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Set Design

Rob Howell, Ghost The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Costume Design

Rob HowellThe Norman Conquests

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Rob Howell, The Norman Conquests

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Costume Design

Rob HowellThe Lord Of The Rings

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Set Design

Rob HowellThe Lord Of The Rings

Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Costume Designer

Rob HowellMoney and Troilus And Cressida

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Set Designer

Rob HowellChips With Everything

Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Set Designer

Rob HowellThe Glass Menagerie

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return To Melbourne's Comedy Theatre For Christmas 2023

Winner of five Tony Awards, the Old Vic production of A Christmas Carol was a runaway hit in its debut season at the Comedy Theatre in 2022, delighting audiences and critics alike.

Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY

The award-winning musical, Groundhog Day returns to London this year following its world premiere in 2016. Check out an all new video of Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus talking about the show!

Full Cast and Creatives Announced for GROUNDHOG DAY at The Old Vic

The Old Vic has revealed the full creative team and cast for the award-winning musical, Groundhog Day, which returns to London following its world premiere in 2016.

Interview: Amy Ellen Richardson and Rakesh Boury on the Joys of Playing Mr and Mrs Wormwood in MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Matilda The Musical welcomed some new cast members back in September 2022, including Rakesh Boury and Amy Ellen Richardson as Matilda's awful parents Mr and Mrs Wormwood.BroadwayWorld recently had a chance to catch up with the pair as they settled into their roles. We chatted about putting a new spin on the characters, big hair, the genius of Tim Minchin and the beauty of live theatre.

Purchase College To Honor Technical Theatre Legend William M. Mensching On April 24

Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, will present the Ninth Broadway technical “Backstage Legends and Masters Award” to theater legend, William M. (Bill) Mensching on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7 p.m. at The Performing Arts Center on campus, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase, NY.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Extends Booking Period at Cambridge Theatre

The Royal Shakespeare Company's multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical is now booking through to 26 May 2024 with tickets for the new dates now on sale.

National Youth Theatre Announce Free Auditions Around The Country Next Month

The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has announced free auditions around the country in Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London and Manchester this February. Young people will also be able to audition online using the National Youth Theatre Hub.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the NYC Premiere of MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Last night was the New York City premiere of the upcoming Netflix film adaptation of Matilda the Musical. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded event here!

GROUNDHOG DAY Will Return to the West End in 2023 Starring Andy Karl

The Old Vic has announced the return of the critically acclaimed hit show, Groundhog Day, directed by Matthew Warchus, with book by Danny Rubin, and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, The Old Vic Theatre

There are surely few less festive places to be than The Old Vic Theatre while Jack Thorne's A Christmas Carol is being staged. From mince pies and satsumas for the audience, Victorian bell ringing, snow falling and turkeys flying from the rafters, is it joyfully reassuring and supremely comforting.

Photos: On the Carpet at Opening Night of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO

Last night (Tuesday 18 October), Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) held the official opening night for the global stage premiere of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro at the Barbican in London. Check out photos from the opening night carpet here!

Photos: First Look at the New Cast Members of MATILDA THE MUSICAL

To celebrate the new cast beginning performances at the Cambridge Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical has released all new production photos.

Photos: First Look at Helen Hunt in EUREKA DAY

The Old Vic and Sonia Friedman Productions have released a first look at Eureka Day, the European premiere production of Jonathan Spector’s multi award-winning play at The Old Vic, directed by Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Camp Siegfried). 

David Wenham Will Lead the Australian Premiere The Old Vic Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Two visionary Tony Award winners — director Matthew Warchus (Matilda the Musical) and playwright Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) — have created a magical new interpretation of Charles Dickens' timeless story, A Christmas Carol.

Review: MATILDA at Folketeateret

'Matilda - the musical' has wit, intelligence, heart and soul. To see this again in its Norwegian incarnation is, as the opening song says 'A miracle'. Many young stars were born yesterday at Folketeatret in Oslo.

Cast Announced To Join Helen Hunt in EUREKA DAY at the Old Vic

The Old Vic and Sonia Friedman Productions have announced the cast and creative team for Jonathan Spector's multi award-winning Eureka Day, which has its European premiere at The Old Vic this September, directed by Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Camp Siegfried).

New Cast Announced For MATILDA THE MUSICAL

New casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical which is now in its 10th year and continues to play to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre.

Owen Teale Will Play Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Old Vic

The Old Vic announced that Tony Award winner Owen Teale (Game of Thrones, Line of Duty) will play the role of Scrooge in this year's A Christmas Carol, the smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic, directed by The Old Vic's Artistic Director Matthew Warchus and adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).

The Royal Shakespeare Company Enhances Educational Programme For MATILDA THE MUSICAL

The Royal Shakespeare Company has refreshed its education activity for Matilda The Musical to include a comprehensive planning guide for schools. The new guide, developed in close consultation with teachers, includes everything needed to plan, book and take a school trip to the Cambridge Theatre.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Extends Booking Period And Announces A Relaxed Performance and New Children's Cast

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has confirmed an extension to the booking period to Sunday 28 May 2023 with tickets for the new dates now on sale.

Rob Howell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Christmas Carol , Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol , Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol , Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Ferryman , Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Ferryman , Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman , Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman , Blue-i Theatre Technology Award For Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for The Ferryman , Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day , Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day , Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Groundhog Day The Musical , Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Matilda , Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Matilda , Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Matilda the Musical , Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Matilda the Musical , Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Matilda the Musical , Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Matilda The Musical , Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Matilda The Musical , Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Ghost The Musical , Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ghost The Musical , Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Norman Conquests , Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Norman Conquests , Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for The Norman Conquests , Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Norman Conquests , Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for The Lord Of The Rings , Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for The Lord Of The Rings , Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Boeing-Boeing , Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Hedda Gabler , Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Hedda Gabler , Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Caretaker , Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Money and Troilus And Cressida , Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Richard III , Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Cressida and Vassa , Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Troilus , Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Richard III Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Chips With Everything and Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie .

Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman, Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Matilda, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Matilda The Musical, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Hedda Gabler, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Richard III, Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Richard III Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Troilus and Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Cressida and Vassa.

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