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Frank & PercyFrank & Percy
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
Ian McKellen On StageIan McKellen On Stage
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
The ExorcistThe Exorcist
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
Gently Down the StreamGently Down the Stream
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
No Man's LandNo Man's Land
 
[West End, 2016]
Director
Waiting for GodotWaiting for Godot
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
No Man's LandNo Man's Land
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Breakfast at Tiffany'sBreakfast at Tiffany's
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Company
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2002]
Director
The Elephant Man
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
Dance Of Death
 
[Broadway, 2001]
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Marlene
 
[Broadway, 1999]
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Marlene
 
[, 1996]
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A Little Night Music
 
[West End, 1995]
Director
Indiscretions
 
[Broadway, 1995]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Sean Mathias, Indiscretions

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Sean Mathias, Indiscretions

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Sean Mathias, Indiscretions

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Sean Mathias, Indiscretions

Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Director of a Play

Sean MathiasLes Parents Terribles

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Direction of a Musical

Sean Mathias , Indiscretions

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Director of a Play

Sean MathiasUncle Vanya

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Kate Burton and Patricia Kalember to Star in PEN PALS at Theatre Aspen Photo
Kate Burton and Patricia Kalember to Star in PEN PALS at Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Theatre Aspen will present Pen Pals: A New Play by Michael Griffo, playing at Paepcke Auditorium. The production will star three-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Emmy nominee Kate Burton and Outer Critics Circle nominee Patricia Kalember
Ian McKellen, Graham Norton, Alan Cumming and More Set For Pitlochry Festival Theatre Photo
Ian McKellen, Graham Norton, Alan Cumming and More Set For Pitlochry Festival Theatre's OUT IN THE HILLS Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to brighten up January with three days of theatre, music, film, dancing and so much more, as they launch Out in the Hills, a brand-new festival that celebrates all things LGBTQIA+.
Film Adaptation Underway For FRANK AND PERCY, Starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam Photo
Film Adaptation Underway For FRANK AND PERCY, Starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

A film adaptation is in the works of Frank and Percy, starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam. Kaleidoscope Film Distribution has picked up world sales rights for the film, which starts production this month.
Photos: FILUMENA at Theatre Royal Windsor Begins Rehearsals Photo
Photos: FILUMENA at Theatre Royal Windsor Begins Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the new production of Filumena, directed by Sean Mathias and starring Felicity Kendal and Matthew Kelly. Check out the photos here!
Matthew Kelly and Julie Legrand Join Theatre Royal Windsor's FILUMENA Photo
Matthew Kelly and Julie Legrand Join Theatre Royal Windsor's FILUMENA
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Matthew Kelly and Julie Legrand will join the previously announced Felicity Kendal in the Bill Kenwright Ltd/Theatre Royal Windsor production of Filumena directed by Sean Mathias. 
THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Have London Premiere at The Other Palace Photo
THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Have London Premiere at The Other Palace
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.
Review: ACCOLADE, Theatre Royal Windsor Photo
Review: ACCOLADE, Theatre Royal Windsor
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 10, 2024

Written by Emlyn Williams in 1950, Accolade tells the fictional story of an accomplished writer named Will Trenting (Ayden Callaghan) who finds the world he has built falling apart in front of him as a secret from the past comes to haunt him. The production, directed by Sean Mathias, is part of Mathias' 2024 Season for the Theatre Royal Windsor.
Felicity Kendal Will Star in New Sean Mathias Season at Theatre Royal Windsor Photo
Felicity Kendal Will Star in New Sean Mathias Season at Theatre Royal Windsor
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Both Accolade and Filumena will take to the stage at Theatre Royal Windsor prior to limited UK tours, under the directorship of award-winning director Sean Mathias. 
2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship Recipient To Serve As Fellow On SUFFS On Broadway Photo
2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship Recipient To Serve As Fellow On SUFFS On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the recipient of the 2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship.
Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle Photo
Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024

IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.
Video: Ian McKellen Stars In HAMLET, Headed To UK Cinemas In 2024 Photo
Video: Ian McKellen Stars In HAMLET, Headed To UK Cinemas In 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023

Ian McKellen is reprising the title role in William Shakespeare's Hamlet in a film adaptation of Sean Mathias' acclaimed 2021 production at Theatre Royal Windsor. Watch the trailer!
Ian McKellen Speaks Out Against Use of Trigger Warnings in FRANK AND PERCY Photo
Ian McKellen Speaks Out Against Use of Trigger Warnings in FRANK AND PERCY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

Ian McKellen has once again spoken out about his dislike for trigger warnings being posted outside of theatres. Find out what he had to say here!
Review Roundup: Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in FRANK AND PERCY Photo
Review Roundup: Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in FRANK AND PERCY
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2023

Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy,  just opened at The Other Palace in London.  Check out what the critics had to say!
FRANK AND PERCY, Starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam, Extends at The Other Palace Photo
FRANK AND PERCY, Starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam, Extends at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

With phenomenal demand for tickets and most performances already sold out, producer Bill Kenwright has added two final weeks to the limited season of Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy, at The Other Palace in London.  Learn more about the show and get tickets to the new performances here!
Tickets From £31 for FRANK & PERCY in the West End Photo
Tickets From £31 for FRANK & PERCY in the West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 15, 2023

Bill Kenwright presents Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in the comedy hit of the Summer, Ben Weatherill’s Frank and Percy, under the Directorship of Sean Mathias.
Ian McKellen and Roger Allam Will Bring FRANK AND PERCY to The Other Palace Next Mont Photo
Ian McKellen and Roger Allam Will Bring FRANK AND PERCY to The Other Palace Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023

Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy, starring Ian McKellen (Percy) and Roger Allam (Frank) and directed by Sean Mathias, will have a limited London season at The Other Palace from Friday 8 September until Sunday 3 December.
ALONE TOGETHER The Topical New Play By Simon Williams, Confirms Extension Photo
ALONE TOGETHER The Topical New Play By Simon Williams, Confirms Extension
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023

Bill Kenwright, together with his Theatre Royal Windsor, has announced that Judge John Deed stars Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove continue in an extended run of the world premiere of the funny and sad play ALONE TOGETHER - a new, witty, tender and thought-provoking play by Windsor-born actor/writer Simon Williams.
Martin Shaw Will Lead World Premiere of ALONE TOGETHER at Theatre Royal Windsor Photo
Martin Shaw Will Lead World Premiere of ALONE TOGETHER at Theatre Royal Windsor
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023

Judge John Deed stars Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove will reunite for the first time in a world premiere of the comedy ALONE TOGETHER - a new, witty, tender and thought-provoking play by Windsor-born actor/writer Simon Williams, for a two week run from Monday 7 August – Saturday 19 August 2023 at Theatre Royal Windsor.
Review: FRANK AND PERCY, Theatre Royal Windsor Photo
Review: FRANK AND PERCY, Theatre Royal Windsor
by Gary Naylor - Jun 15, 2023

Two men bond over a shared love of dogs and discover they have rather more in common than first appears.
Photos: First Look at Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in FRANK AND PERCY World Premiere Photo
Photos: First Look at Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in FRANK AND PERCY World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in the world premiere of Frank and Percy!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sean Mathias been nominated for?

Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Indiscretions, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Indiscretions, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Indiscretions, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Indiscretions, Best Director of a Play (Olivier Awards) for Les Parents Terribles, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Indiscretions and Best Director of a Play (Olivier Awards) for Uncle Vanya.

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