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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.

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Olivier Awards - 1984 - Play of the Year

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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.

DRIVING MISS DAISY, ANYONE CAN WHISTLE and More Announced in Third Avenue Playhouse 2020 Season

The Third Avenue Playhouse, located in historic downtown Sturgeon Bay, announces its lineup of six plays for the upcoming 2020 season. The plays include an early career work from playwright David Mamet, a 1964 musical by the legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, a multi-award winning classic about the unlikely friendship between an elderly lady and her driver, the story of an unconventional advice columnist, and a farcical take on the making of Gone With The Wind.

Full Casting Announced For THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III Staged Reading 

Full casting has been announced for NY Classical Theatre's staged reading of Carlyle Brown's drama The African Company Presents Richard III, which will be performed on two nights in March in Harlem and midtown.

Stage Coach Theatre Announces Season 39

Stage Coach Theatre has announced its 39th season!

BWW Review: MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS at Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga, Auckland

The manic physical shtick is perfectly delivered and both director and cast have hit the mark. This is not easy to achieve particularly within a static set but it is so well delivered that we were mesmerised and fully into all the goings-on. The laughs were hearty and came in the right places and the more I noticed each character's actions the more I laughed.

The Riverbank Theatre Presents MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS

Riverbank Theatre presents Moonlight and Magnolias, written by Ron Hutchinson and directed by Brittany Everitt Smith. Moonlight and Magnolias will open on Friday, June 14th at The Snug Theatre located at 160 S. Water Street in downtown Marine City.

Arthur Miller's THE HOOK to Make US Premiere in Brooklyn

Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre (BNW) will present two site-specific developmental staged readings of The Hook, adapted by Brooklyn-based writer Ron Hutchinson from Arthur Miller's unproduced screenplay and directed by Claire Beckman who will use the pier, gangways and barge of The Waterfront Museum moored in Red Hook as a stage.

Ron Hutchinson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ron Hutchinson has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his play "Moonlight and Magnolias." Additionally, he received a nomination for Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for his play "Rat In The Skull." These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Hutchinson's work has received in the theater industry.

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

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