Sean Foley
Latest News on Sean Foley:
UK Premiere of DONALD Comes to Theatre Royal Bath (Feb 27, 2026)
The Wallis and National Theatre Live to Screen DR. STRANGELOVE (Jan 28, 2026)
Matt Forde Adds Sadiq Khan, Kirsty Wark, and More to His Edinburgh Festival Fringe Political Party Specials (Jul 14, 2025)
UK Premiere of DONALD Comes to Theatre Royal Bath (Feb 27, 2026)
The Wallis and National Theatre Live to Screen DR. STRANGELOVE (Jan 28, 2026)
Matt Forde Adds Sadiq Khan, Kirsty Wark, and More to His Edinburgh Festival Fringe Political Party Specials (Jul 14, 2025)
BIO
Sean Foley is a British director, writer, comedian and actor. Following early success as part of the comedy double act The Right Size and their long-running stage show The Play What I Wrote, Foley has more recently become a director, including of several West End comedy productions. From 2019 to 2024, he was appointed as Artistic Director of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Foley's other directing credits include Dr Strangelove, The LadyKillers, What the Butler Saw, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, The Dresser, The Miser, The Man in the White Suit, and The Crown Jewels.
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Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Director
Sean Foley, The Ladykillers
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Entertainment
Sean FoleyArturo Brachetti: Change
Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Actor
Sean FoleyThe Play What I Wrote
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Video: Watch Steve Coogan In DR. STRANGELOVE Live Capture Preview
by Michael Major - 2025-03-07 13:13:20
Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Premiere of BHANGRA NATION at Birmingham Rep; Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-12 07:38:03
Video: Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher Perform New Song from THE CROWN JEWELS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-02 16:15:55
Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE CROWN JEWELS at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-20 07:20:01
STAGE TUBE: Stephen Wight and More at Press Night of MCQUEEN
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-05-27 07:21:06
STAGE TUBE: New Trailer for The RSC's A MAD WORLD MY MASTERS Tour
by Stage Tube - 2015-03-11 17:14:36
News
UK Premiere of DONALD Comes to Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Sustainable Entertainment will present the UK premiere production of the latest play from the writer of the worldwide hit The Lehman Trilogy.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Sustainable Entertainment will present the UK premiere production of the latest play from the writer of the worldwide hit The Lehman Trilogy.
The Wallis and National Theatre Live to Screen DR. STRANGELOVE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
National Theatre Live and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present a screening of the National Theatre Live Dr. Strangelove, the world premiere of the stage adaptation of the Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
National Theatre Live and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present a screening of the National Theatre Live Dr. Strangelove, the world premiere of the stage adaptation of the Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece.
Matt Forde Adds Sadiq Khan, Kirsty Wark, and More to His Edinburgh Festival Fringe Political Party Specials
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
Leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde is set to interview Sadiq Khan, Kirsty Wark, Ian Murray and Joanna Cherry, over four live Edinburgh Festival Fringe Political Party podcast specials.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025
Leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde is set to interview Sadiq Khan, Kirsty Wark, Ian Murray and Joanna Cherry, over four live Edinburgh Festival Fringe Political Party podcast specials.
WEST END UNSCRIPTED! Reveals Sir Derek Jacobi as Next Special Guest Star
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025
Producer and Director Tegan Summer has announced the latest West End Unscripted! Honouree as Sir Derek Jacobi. After its inaugural show in March, West End Unscripted! Is taking its second show to the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025
Producer and Director Tegan Summer has announced the latest West End Unscripted! Honouree as Sir Derek Jacobi. After its inaugural show in March, West End Unscripted! Is taking its second show to the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.
Video: Watch Steve Coogan In DR. STRANGELOVE Live Capture Preview
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. Watch a video from the pro-shot now!
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. Watch a video from the pro-shot now!
WEST END UNSCRIPTED! Q&A Series Will Donate £10,000 to Charity Nightly
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025
West End Unscripted! is an exclusive new celebrity Q&A series donating to charity, and bringing theatre lovers closer to their favourite stars, set for next month, with further dates to be announced.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025
West End Unscripted! is an exclusive new celebrity Q&A series donating to charity, and bringing theatre lovers closer to their favourite stars, set for next month, with further dates to be announced.
Video: DR. STRANGELOVE Trailer Ahead of Cinema Release Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
The stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is coming to cinemas from National Theatre Live next month. Check out an all new trailer here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
The stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is coming to cinemas from National Theatre Live next month. Check out an all new trailer here!
Matt Forde Adds Kemi Badenoch and Michael Gove to West End Political Party Residency Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025
Hot on the heels of announcing his return to the West End stage with his acclaimed Political Party, Matt Forde adds Kemi Badenoch and Michael Gove to the guest line-up for the residency.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025
Hot on the heels of announcing his return to the West End stage with his acclaimed Political Party, Matt Forde adds Kemi Badenoch and Michael Gove to the guest line-up for the residency.
Matt Forde Brings POLITICAL PARTY Back to the West End With Rachel Reeves, Alastair Campbell, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Matt Forde will return to the West End with his Political Party podcast, 18 months after his last show featuring Mhairi Black. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Matt Forde will return to the West End with his Political Party podcast, 18 months after his last show featuring Mhairi Black. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
DR. STRANGELOVE Will Come to Cinemas From National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024
The stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is coming to cinemas from National Theatre Live. Learn more about when to catch this show in theaters here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024
The stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is coming to cinemas from National Theatre Live. Learn more about when to catch this show in theaters here!
Review Roundup: DR STRANGELOVE Starring Steve Coogan
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 30, 2024
Steve Coogan stars in the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic Dr. Strangelove, as the world premiere stage production prepares for a strictly limited run at London’s Noël Coward Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying about the new show here!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 30, 2024
Steve Coogan stars in the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic Dr. Strangelove, as the world premiere stage production prepares for a strictly limited run at London’s Noël Coward Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying about the new show here!
Review: DR. STRANGELOVE, Noel Coward Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 30, 2024
New stage version of Stanley Kubrick's black comedy lands with as much force today as it did in cinemas 60 years ago
by Gary Naylor - Oct 30, 2024
New stage version of Stanley Kubrick's black comedy lands with as much force today as it did in cinemas 60 years ago
Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE at the Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024
All new production photos have been released from the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024
All new production photos have been released from the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.
Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE in Rehearsal With Steve Coogan and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024
New rehearsal photos have been released for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024
New rehearsal photos have been released for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.
Cast Set For Steve Coogan-Led DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024
As rehearsals began this week for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong, the full cast has been announced.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024
As rehearsals began this week for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong, the full cast has been announced.
Chris Harper Productions Appoints Tom O'Connell as Producer
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
Chris Harper Productions has appointed Tom O’Connell as producer. Chris Harper is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer who has produced some of the most acclaimed theatrical successes of the last 15 years.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
Chris Harper Productions has appointed Tom O’Connell as producer. Chris Harper is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer who has produced some of the most acclaimed theatrical successes of the last 15 years.
Matt Forde Will Embark On Tour Ahead Of Month-long Run At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024
After enduring what he thought was sciatica during the last Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) was diagnosed with cancer. A few weeks later he was having the base of his spine removed.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024
After enduring what he thought was sciatica during the last Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) was diagnosed with cancer. A few weeks later he was having the base of his spine removed.
Eugene O'Hare Announced Winner of The Inaugural Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
At a ceremony held at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night, Irish actor and playwright from County Down, Eugene O’Hare was announced as the winner of Birmingham Rep’s inaugural The Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy.
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
At a ceremony held at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night, Irish actor and playwright from County Down, Eugene O’Hare was announced as the winner of Birmingham Rep’s inaugural The Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy.
Photos: First Look at WITHNAIL & I at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024
New production photos have been released from the Birmingham Repertory Theatre's production of Withnail & I. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024
New production photos have been released from the Birmingham Repertory Theatre's production of Withnail & I. Check out the photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sean Foley been in?
Sean Foley has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Sean Foley been in?
Sean Foley has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Sean Foley been nominated for?
Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Ladykillers, Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Arturo Brachetti: Change and Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for The Play What I Wrote.
How many shows has Sean Foley written?
Sean Foley has written 2 shows including The Play What I Wrote (Playwright), The Man in the White Suit (Playwright).
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