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BIO

Goold is the Almeida Theatre's Artistic Director where he has directed Shipwreck, Albion, INK (transferred to the West End), Richard III, Medea, The Merchant of Venice, King Charles III (West End, Broadway, U.K. and international tour) and American Psycho (also Broadway).


He was Artistic Director of Headlong from 2005 until 2013 where his work included The Effect, Enron, Earthquakes in London and Decade. Other credits include Made in Dagenham (West End) and Macbeth (Chichester Festival Theatre, West End and Broadway). He has twice been the recipient of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Director.
On film, he directed True Story starring James Franco and Jonah Hill, a television adaptation of his production King Charles III for BBC and the forthcoming feature film Judy.

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Productions

Dog Day Afternoon
 
[Broadway, 2026]
Director
Tammy FayeTammy Faye
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
PatriotsPatriots
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
The HuntThe Hunt
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
Dear EnglandDear England
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
PatriotsPatriots
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
The 47thThe 47th
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
InkInk
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
InkInk
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
American PsychoAmerican Psycho
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
King Charles IIIKing Charles III
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
Made in DagenhamMade in Dagenham
 
[West End, 2014]
Director
The EffectThe Effect
 
[West End, 2012]
Director
The Lion, The Witch and the WardrobeThe Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
 
[West End, 2012]
Stage Adaptor
Director
EnronEnron
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
EnronEnron
 
[West End, 2010]
Director
MacbethMacbeth
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director

Writing

Movies

True Story
[ 2015 ] writer
Richard III
[ 2016 ] direction
National Theatre Live: Dear England
[ 2024 ] Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Rupert Goold, The Hunt

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Rupert Goold, Patriots

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Rupert Goold, The Hunt

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Rupert Goold, Ink

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Play

Rupert Goold, Ink

Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Director

Rupert Goold, Ink

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Rupert Goold, American Psycho

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Rupert Goold, King Charles III

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Rupert Goold, American Psycho

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Rupert Goold, King Charles III

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Play

Rupert Goold, King Charles III

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Director

Rupert GooldKing Charles III


winner
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Director

Rupert Goold, Enron


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2009 - Best Director

Rupert Goold, Enron


winner
Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Rupert GooldMacbeth

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Rupert Goold, Macbeth


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2007 - Best Director

Rupert GooldMacbeth

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News


What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances Photo
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026

Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
DEAR ENGLAND Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in January Photo
DEAR ENGLAND Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025

Following a record-breaking run in the West End in 2023, James Graham's Olivier Award-winning play Dear England is now on tour, visiting 16 venues across England. Learn more here!
Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT to Open The Ensemble Company 2026 Season Photo
Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT to Open The Ensemble Company 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025

The Ensemble Company, the repertory theatre company in residence at Imagine Performing Arts Center, will begin its eighth season with Lucy Prebble’s play, The Effect. 
Arty Froushan Will Lead AMERICAN PSYCHO at the Almeida Theatre; Full Cast Revealed Photo
Arty Froushan Will Lead AMERICAN PSYCHO at the Almeida Theatre; Full Cast Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the revival of Rupert Goold’s musical American Psycho, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, at the Almeida Theatre. Learn more here!
Review: A Sleek, Sharp, and Sexy AMERICAN PSYCHO at Theater West End Photo
Review: A Sleek, Sharp, and Sexy AMERICAN PSYCHO at Theater West End
by Drew Eberhard - Oct 27, 2025

In 1991, American Novelist Bret Easton Ellis published the highly controversial novel American Psycho. Through the story, we dive headfirst into a greed, lust, and ego-filled world told through the eyes of Patrick Bateman. A man so narcissistic, so label-driven, money hungry, and at the root of it all the depths of his humanity lie in a blood lust. Sure, he dates, he sleeps around, and is sometimes very graphic regarding his escapades, but at the root of his very being, he can’t feel. He shows no emotion, claims to never have fallen in love, and yet what is it that drives him?
Stratford Festival Reveals Jonathan Church as Next Artistic Director Photo
Stratford Festival Reveals Jonathan Church as Next Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

The Stratford Festival has announced the appointment of Jonathan Church as Artistic Director. A dual U.K.-Canada citizen, Church is one of the most respected figures in theatre. He has directed more than 50 productions.
Photos: First Look At DEAR ENGLAND UK National Tour Photo
Photos: First Look At DEAR ENGLAND UK National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2025

The National Theatre’s Dear England, James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning play about Gareth Southgate and the England men’s football team, has begun its first national tour. Check out photos of the production!
Ros Brooke-Taylor Appointed New Executive Director Of The Almeida Theatre Photo
Ros Brooke-Taylor Appointed New Executive Director Of The Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

Ros Brooke-Taylor will succeed Denise Wood as Executive Director, joining the organisation in early 2026 alongside incoming Artistic Director Dominic Cooke.
Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO THE MUSICAL at HOUSTON BROADWAY THEATRE Photo
Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO THE MUSICAL at HOUSTON BROADWAY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Sep 8, 2025

Broadway, film, and television star Robert Lenzi (THE HAPPENING and THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL) is Patrick Bateman for this Houston run. He plays Patrick as an apex predator, but one that surprisingly gets lonely or feels isolated. There is not just the cold killer, but also a sense of what’s killing him.
Full Cast Set For National Tour of James Graham's DEAR ENGLAND Photo
Full Cast Set For National Tour of James Graham's DEAR ENGLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

The National Theatre has revealed further casting for its national tour of Dear England. As previously announced, heading the cast will be David Sturzaker. Learn more here!
David Sturzaker and Samantha Womack Will Lead DEAR ENGLAND Tour Photo
David Sturzaker and Samantha Womack Will Lead DEAR ENGLAND Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025

The National Theatre has announced casting news for its tour of Dear England. Leading the cast will be David Sturzaker as England manager Gareth Southgate, with Samantha Womack playing the role of team psychologist Pippa Grange. 
Jodie Whittaker, Daniel Ryan, and Jason Watkins Join BBC's DEAR ENGLAND Series Photo
Jodie Whittaker, Daniel Ryan, and Jason Watkins Join BBC's DEAR ENGLAND Series
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025

The BBC has announced the starting line-up for new drama Dear England (4x60), based on James Graham's hit National Theatre play about Gareth Southgate and the England men's football team.
Ben Power Joins Wessex Grove As Creative Associate Photo
Ben Power Joins Wessex Grove As Creative Associate
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

Wessex Grove has announced that Ben Power has joined the company in a consulting capacity as Creative Associate. Learn more about Power and his new position here.
Dominic Cooke Appointed Artistic Director of the Almeida Theatre Photo
Dominic Cooke Appointed Artistic Director of the Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Dominic Cooke will succeed Rupert Goold as Artistic Director and joins the organisation in 2026. He is a multi-award-winning stage and screen director whose recent theatre work includes Mrs Warren’s Profession, Hello Dolly, Medea, and more.
Botis Seva's UNTIL WE SLEEP Comes to Sadler's Wells Photo
Botis Seva's UNTIL WE SLEEP Comes to Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

After international acclaim for BLKDOG, Sadler's Wells Associate Artist and Olivier Award-winning choreographer Botis Seva brings his latest work Until We Sleep to Sadler's Wells East.
Works by David Lindsay-Abaire and Martyna Majok Join MTC 2025-26 Season Photo
Works by David Lindsay-Abaire and Martyna Majok Join MTC 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed two additional shows that will be a part of the company’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Rupert Goold written?

Rupert Goold has written 1 shows including Figures of Speech (Conceiver).

What awards has Rupert Goold been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Hunt, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama League Awards) for Patriots, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama League Awards) for The Hunt, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ink, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Ink, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Ink, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Psycho, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for King Charles III, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for American Psycho, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for King Charles III, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for King Charles III, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for King Charles III, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Enron , Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Enron, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Macbeth , Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Macbeth and Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Macbeth.

What awards has Rupert Goold won?

Rupert Goold has won several prestigious awards for Best Director, including the Olivier Award for Enron, the Evening Standard Award for Enron, the Olivier Award for Macbeth, and the Evening Standard Award for Macbeth.

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