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Video: Chloe Lamford Reacts to Tony Win and Shares Easter Eggs from Her Scenic Design (Jun 7, 2026)
Video: John Lithgow Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Feels Like a Real Pinnacle' (Jun 7, 2026)
Royal Court Reveals First Nationwide Winners Of The Young Playwrights Award 2026 (Jun 4, 2026)
Video: Chloe Lamford Reacts to Tony Win and Shares Easter Eggs from Her Scenic Design (Jun 7, 2026)
Video: John Lithgow Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Feels Like a Real Pinnacle' (Jun 7, 2026)
Royal Court Reveals First Nationwide Winners Of The Young Playwrights Award 2026 (Jun 4, 2026)
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Play
Royal Court Theatre Productions, The Lonesome West
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Play
Royal Court Theatre Productions, The Beauty Queen of Leenane
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Revival of a Play
Royal Court Theatre Productions, The Chairs
Videos
Video: John Lithgow Reacts to Tony Win for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 21:30:08
Video: Miriam Buether and Benjamin Pearcy React to Tony Win for Best Scenic Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:20:45
VIDEO: Aigul Akhmetshina and Piotr Beczała Perform “Je vais danser en votre honneur” from Bizet's CARMEN At The Metropolitan Opera
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-26 20:47:54
Video: Patrick Marber Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Direction of a Play'
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-12 09:14:09
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Video: Chloe Lamford Reacts to Tony Win and Shares Easter Eggs from Her Scenic Design
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Chloe Lamford took home a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Chloe Lamford took home a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
Video: John Lithgow Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Feels Like a Real Pinnacle'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
John Lithgow took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
John Lithgow took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Royal Court Reveals First Nationwide Winners Of The Young Playwrights Award 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre announced six winners of its Young Playwrights Award 2026, the first cohort since the programme expanded nationwide. The winning plays will be performed as rehearsed readings at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs and published by Nick Hern Books.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre announced six winners of its Young Playwrights Award 2026, the first cohort since the programme expanded nationwide. The winning plays will be performed as rehearsed readings at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs and published by Nick Hern Books.
Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
OEDIPUS's Lesley Manville Wins 2026 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026
Lesley Manville has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for OEDIPUS.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026
Lesley Manville has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for OEDIPUS.
GIANT's John Lithgow Wins 2026 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026
John Lithgow has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026
John Lithgow has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT.
Ryan Calais Cameron and Monique Tuoko Revealed as Co-Directors of THE AFRONAUTS
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Ryan Calais Cameron and Monique Touko announced as co-directors of THE AFRONAUTS, a world premiere play about the Zambian Space Program, closing the Royal Court Theatre's 70th anniversary season.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Ryan Calais Cameron and Monique Touko announced as co-directors of THE AFRONAUTS, a world premiere play about the Zambian Space Program, closing the Royal Court Theatre's 70th anniversary season.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.
Cast Set For SHEAR MADNESS at The Mill At Sonning
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
The Mill At Sonning announced the cast for SHEAR MADNESS, Paul Portner's record-breaking comedy whodunit directed by Sally Hughes, featuring Rosaleen Burton, Daniel Cane, Gwithian Evans, Jonathan Markwood, Natalie Ogle, and Paul O'Neill.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
The Mill At Sonning announced the cast for SHEAR MADNESS, Paul Portner's record-breaking comedy whodunit directed by Sally Hughes, featuring Rosaleen Burton, Daniel Cane, Gwithian Evans, Jonathan Markwood, Natalie Ogle, and Paul O'Neill.
Pentabus to Open Applications for 2027 Jerwood Writer in Residence
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Pentabus is seeking an emerging playwright for its 2027 Jerwood Writer in Residence programme, offering a £12,000 bursary and up to a year at its base in Ludlow, South Shropshire, supported by the Jerwood Foundation.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Pentabus is seeking an emerging playwright for its 2027 Jerwood Writer in Residence programme, offering a £12,000 bursary and up to a year at its base in Ludlow, South Shropshire, supported by the Jerwood Foundation.
JULIUS CAESAR VARIETY SHOW to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Joy Nesbitt's multi-award-nominated play JULIUS CAESAR VARIETY SHOW will make its UK premiere at Summerhall's Red Lecture Theatre during Edinburgh Festival Fringe, exploring identity and representation through a darkly comic Shakespeare audition set against the 2023 Dublin riot.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Joy Nesbitt's multi-award-nominated play JULIUS CAESAR VARIETY SHOW will make its UK premiere at Summerhall's Red Lecture Theatre during Edinburgh Festival Fringe, exploring identity and representation through a darkly comic Shakespeare audition set against the 2023 Dublin riot.
THE KING OF ALL BIRDS to Make UK Premiere at Summerhall During Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Irish theatremaker Martha Knight's gig-theatre show THE KING OF ALL BIRDS will make its UK premiere at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, after winning awards at Dublin Fringe Festival and touring Ireland and Canada.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Irish theatremaker Martha Knight's gig-theatre show THE KING OF ALL BIRDS will make its UK premiere at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, after winning awards at Dublin Fringe Festival and touring Ireland and Canada.
MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE Will Open at True Mirage Theater's New Miami Venue
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
True Mirage Theater will inaugurate its new Miami black box venue with MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE, directed by Daniel Gil and starring Celia Voges in her professional debut.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
True Mirage Theater will inaugurate its new Miami black box venue with MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE, directed by Daniel Gil and starring Celia Voges in her professional debut.
Creative Team Set for World Premiere of LANNY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.
Marius von Mayenburg's ELLEN B. To Receive World Voices Reading at The Segal Theatre Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center will present a World Voices reading of ELLEN B., a psychological thriller by Marius von Mayenburg, directed by Whitney White, with a post-show talk and reception. The event is free and open to the public.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center will present a World Voices reading of ELLEN B., a psychological thriller by Marius von Mayenburg, directed by Whitney White, with a post-show talk and reception. The event is free and open to the public.
Johnny Flynn to Play Paul Simon in Bill Condon's THE ROAD HOME
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2026
Olivier Award-nominated actor Johnny Flynn will play singer-songwriter Paul Simon in The Road Home, Bill Condon's forthcoming historical musical drama.
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2026
Olivier Award-nominated actor Johnny Flynn will play singer-songwriter Paul Simon in The Road Home, Bill Condon's forthcoming historical musical drama.
John Lithgow to Receive 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has named John Lithgow as the winner of the 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has named John Lithgow as the winner of the 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
SHANTIFY Will Return to the West End for Two-Week Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
SHANTIFY, the sea shanty musical featuring West End performers reimagining songs by Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé, returns to London's West End for a two-week season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho following runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Ambassadors Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
SHANTIFY, the sea shanty musical featuring West End performers reimagining songs by Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé, returns to London's West End for a two-week season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho following runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Ambassadors Theatre.
Review: KRAPP'S LAST TAPE, Starring Gary Oldman, Royal Court Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 12, 2026
First staged last year at Theatre Royal Bath, Gary Oldman directs, set-designs, co-produces and performs Samuel Beckett’s 1958 one-act play, Krapp's Last Tape at London's Royal Court, the theatre where the play made its UK debut back in 1958. But this production is no exercise in ego, but an emotionally involved and truly captivating performance.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 12, 2026
First staged last year at Theatre Royal Bath, Gary Oldman directs, set-designs, co-produces and performs Samuel Beckett’s 1958 one-act play, Krapp's Last Tape at London's Royal Court, the theatre where the play made its UK debut back in 1958. But this production is no exercise in ego, but an emotionally involved and truly captivating performance.
Full Cast Set for ARCHDUKE European Premiere at Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for ARCHDUKE, the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph's play directed by Lyndsey Turner, featuring Olivier Award-winner Chris Walley and Marc Wootton.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for ARCHDUKE, the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph's play directed by Lyndsey Turner, featuring Olivier Award-winner Chris Walley and Marc Wootton.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Royal Court Theatre been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Lonesome West, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Chairs.
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