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Ron Hutchinson is a British playwright and screenwriter with a long and varied career in both theater and film. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1947, Hutchinson began his career as a journalist before turning to playwriting in the 1970s.
Hutchinson's first major success came in 1984 with his play "Rat in the Skull," which premiered at London's Royal Court Theatre and went on to win the Evening Standard Award for Best Play. The play, which explores the Troubles in Northern Ireland through the interrogation of a suspected IRA member, was praised for its gripping dialogue and nuanced portrayal of political violence.
In the years that followed, Hutchinson continued to write plays that tackled difficult social and political issues, including "Moonlight and Magnolias" (1990), a satirical look at the making of "Gone with the Wind," and "The Irish Play" (1995), a dark comedy about an Irish family's struggle to cope with their troubled past.
Hutchinson's work has been produced at some of the world's most prestigious theaters, including the National Theatre in London and the Lincoln Center Theater in New York. He has also written extensively for television and film, with credits including the screenplays for "The Josephine Baker Story" (1991) and "The Island of Dr. Moreau" (1996).
Despite his success in other mediums, Hutchinson has remained committed to the theater throughout his career. In recent years, he has continued to write plays that explore complex social issues, including "The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable Death of Edward II" (2018), a modern retelling of Christopher Marlowe's classic play that examines themes of power, sexuality, and identity.

Ron Hutchinson Awards and Nominations


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Ron Hutchinson, Moonlight and Magnolias

Olivier Awards - 1984 - Play of the Year

Ron HutchinsonRat In The Skull

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MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS Announced At Metro Theatre


Metro Theatre has announced that Moonlight and Magnolias, directed by Catherine Morrison and written by Ron Hutchinson is coming to the Metro Theatre from April 26-May 18, 2024.

Brave New World Rep To Present the World Premiere Award-Winning Play, LENI'S LAST LAMENT


Explore the controversial legacy of Leni Riefenstahl in the one-woman play that won top awards at United Solo Fest. Presented at Brooklyn’s Brave New World Rep from March 15-30.

North American Premiere of Jean Butler's WHAT WE HOLD is Coming to Irish Arts Center


Jean Butler's 'What We Hold' (North American Premiere) at Irish Arts Center is a physical, cultural, and emotional journey through the history of Irish dance. This celebrated work brings together seven generations of dancers to celebrate the past, connect the present, and look to the future.

World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT to Open at Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre


Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.

New Vic Theatre Will Stage the Premiere of A LEAP IN THE DARK


Staffordshire's New Vic presents the stage premiere of A Leap In The Dark, charting the story of the UK's first ever radio play on its 100th anniversary, a major moment in radio history. The production is written by Emmy award-winning Ron Hutchinson.

THE COMPANY OF WOLVES and More Come to the New Vic Theatre in 2024


The New Vic Theatre has added three new plays to its 2024 programme including The Company of Wolves, The Haunting, and One Man, Two Guvnors.. The new plays join the previously announced productions A Leap In The Dark by Ron Hutchinson and Ladies Down Under by Amanda Whittington.

New Vic Spring 2024 Season Will Include A LEAP IN THE DARK, LADIES DOWN UNDER, and More!


The New Vic will open its spring season for 2024 with a play that celebrates 100 years of the radio play, before continuing its innovative partnership with award-winning circus company Upswing fusing contemporary circus with theatre for The Princess and the Pea, in a reimagining of the classic fairytale. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals New Sloan Playwrighting Commissions & Evening of Excerpts at the American Museum of Natural History


The latest recipients have been announced for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions for new theatrical works surrounding themes of science, math, and technology.

Arthur Miller's THE HOOK Comes to Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre


Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present the American premiere of Arthur Miller’s unpublished screenplay, The Hook, adapted for the stage by Brooklyn-based writer Ron Hutchinson with UK director James Dacre, and directed by Claire Beckman, co-founder and producing artistic director of BNW Rep. 

Arthur Miller's Unpublished Screenplay THE HOOK to be Presented at Brave New World Rep


Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present the American premiere of Arthur Miller’s unpublished screenplay, The Hook, adapted for the stage by Brooklyn-based writer Ron Hutchinson with UK director James Dacre, and directed by Claire Beckman, co-founder and producing artistic director of BNW Rep.

Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship


The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.

Nixon Cesar Joins Brave New World Production Of Arthur Miller's THE HOOK


Nixon Cesar has joined the cast of the upcoming stage production of Arthur Miller's The Hook, which will be produced in Red Hook, Brooklyn by the Brave New World Repertory Theatre in June of this year.

MANIC STREET CREATURE TO BE PRESENTED At Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022


A fresh and thrilling take on a modern love story from the composer of critically acclaimed Electrolyte. Love, lust and late nights collide in a musical rollercoaster, taking the audience through the euphoria and distress of two people dealing with their own and each other's mental health.

BWW Review: MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS at Oyster Mill Playhouse


Moonlight and Magnolias is a farce that combines physical comedy with rapid-fire dialogue to create a hilariously funny, yet thought-provoking play. Treat yourself to an enjoyable evening with a talented cast and crew.

BWW Review: GHOSTS OF THE TITANIC, Park Theatre


Just a few days after it was announced that Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance was found in near-perfect conditions off the coast of Antarctica after it sank in 1915, a play about another tragic, marginally more famous shipwreck opens at the Park Theatre.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for GHOSTS OF THE TITANIC


Blending fact and fiction together, this new drama set in the days after the sinking of the Titanic charts the swirling of rumours, political distraction tactics and fake news that followed. 

GHOSTS OF THE TITANIC Comes to the Park Theatre in March


Blending fact and fiction together, this new drama set in the days after the sinking of the Titanic charts the swirling of rumours, political distraction tactics and fake news that followed. A bereaved woman trying to find out the truth about her fiancé's death gets sucked into a maelstrom of questions.

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Six 2021 Sloan Playwriting Commissions


Since 2001, MTC has awarded a total of 100 commissions through the Sloan Foundation Program. Learn more about this year's commissions here!

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Recipients of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative Commissions


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced this year's six recipients of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions. The commissioned writers are Kate Attwell, Mia Chung, Noah Diaz, Julia Izumi, Ife Olujobi, and Stacey Rose.

Act II Playhouse Announces 2020-2021 Season


Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA announces its 2020-2021 season.

Ron Hutchinson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ron Hutchinson been nominated for?

Ron Hutchinson has been nominated for the John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moonlight and Magnolias and for Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Rat In The Skull.

What awards has Ron Hutchinson won?

Ron Hutchinson has won the John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moonlight and Magnolias.

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