Sir Derek Jacobi
Sir Derek Jacobi is a theatre professional with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld. Awards include Helen Hayes Awards (2008).
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SIR MICHAEL GAMBON as Hirst and SIR DEREK JACOBI as Spooner in Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land (first performed at the NT in 1975 with Sir John Gielgud and Sir Ralph Richardson)
Date:
11/02/2013
From: Photo Coverage: NT50 - The National Theatre's Birthday Celebrations, With Dench, Mirren, And More!
Awards and Nominations
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - The Helen Hayes Tribute
Derek Jacobi
winner
Drama League Awards - 1985 - Distinguished Performance Award
Sir Derek Jacobi, Cyrano de Bergerac / Much Ado About Nothing
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Touring Production
Derek Jacobi, Cyrano de Bergerac
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1983 - Best Actor
Derek Jacobi, Much Ado About Nothing
Videos
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer For the Digital Production of WHAT A CARVE UP!
by Stephi Wild - 2020-10-26 09:33:02
News
Ian McKellen Will Voice The Giant in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at The Arts Theatre Cambridge
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026
Ian McKellen will lend his voice to The Giant in the Arts Theatre's production of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK pantomime. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026
Ian McKellen will lend his voice to The Giant in the Arts Theatre's production of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK pantomime. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here.
SIX, OPERATION MINCEMEAT, and More Set For Darlington Hippodrome Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026
Darlington Hippodrome announced its autumn brochure featuring blockbuster musicals, drama, comedy, and family entertainment. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026
Darlington Hippodrome announced its autumn brochure featuring blockbuster musicals, drama, comedy, and family entertainment. Learn more about the lineup here!
Chichester Festival Theatre Reveals 2026/27 Winter Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Chichester Festival Theatre will present a Winter season featuring touring theatre, music, comedy and dance. Learn more about the full season lineup here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Chichester Festival Theatre will present a Winter season featuring touring theatre, music, comedy and dance. Learn more about the full season lineup here.
Denville Hall to Host Theatre Gives Day Across the West End for 100th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Denville Hall, a residential care home for performing arts professionals, announced Theatre Gives Day, with ambassadors including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen making curtain call appearances across West End venues to support its £26 million Centenary Appeal.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Denville Hall, a residential care home for performing arts professionals, announced Theatre Gives Day, with ambassadors including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen making curtain call appearances across West End venues to support its £26 million Centenary Appeal.
SIX, HEATHERS, and More Set For Darlington Hippodrome Summer 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Darlington Hippodrome announced its upcoming summer season brochure, featuring theatre, live entertainment, family shows, and star appearances at the North East venue.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Darlington Hippodrome announced its upcoming summer season brochure, featuring theatre, live entertainment, family shows, and star appearances at the North East venue.
Shirine Babb Will Lead MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced that casting is complete for the New York premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s My Lord, What a Night, which officially kicks off the company’s 49th season.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced that casting is complete for the New York premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s My Lord, What a Night, which officially kicks off the company’s 49th season.
Photos: Acting for Others Hosts One Night Only Fundraising Event
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
All new photos have been released from Acting for Others 10th year anniversary of One Night Only at the newly opened and refurbished Simpson's on the Strand on Sunday 22nd March. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
All new photos have been released from Acting for Others 10th year anniversary of One Night Only at the newly opened and refurbished Simpson's on the Strand on Sunday 22nd March. Check out the photos here!
ACTING FOR OTHERS to Celebrate 10th Anniversary at Simpson's on the Strand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2026
Acting for Others has announced the return of its much-loved fundraising event, One Night Only, to the newly reopened Simpson’s on the Strand. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the special one-night-only celebration.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2026
Acting for Others has announced the return of its much-loved fundraising event, One Night Only, to the newly reopened Simpson’s on the Strand. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the special one-night-only celebration.
Dame Siân Phillips and Alex Jennings to Star in Greek-Themed Performance at Haverhill Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026
Dame Siân Phillips and Alex Jennings will bring ancient Greek stories to life at Haverhill Arts Centre on March 28. Directed by David Stuttard, the performance explores themes of love, betrayal, and wisdom through classical literature.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026
Dame Siân Phillips and Alex Jennings will bring ancient Greek stories to life at Haverhill Arts Centre on March 28. Directed by David Stuttard, the performance explores themes of love, betrayal, and wisdom through classical literature.
Greenwich Theatre To Present THE LITTLE MERMAID, ROMEO AND JULIET, and More in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Greenwich Theatre has announced its Spring Summer 2026 season featuring the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America The Beautiful, a vivid new Romeo and Juliet, The Little Mermaid and the 2026 Greenwich Theatre Pantomime
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Greenwich Theatre has announced its Spring Summer 2026 season featuring the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America The Beautiful, a vivid new Romeo and Juliet, The Little Mermaid and the 2026 Greenwich Theatre Pantomime
Greenwich Theatre Unveils Spring/Summer 2026 Season Featuring Four Major Productions and Expanded Artist Support
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
Greenwich Theatre will unveil an expansive Spring/Summer 2026 season featuring four in-house productions, new writing initiatives, and performances from visiting companies.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
Greenwich Theatre will unveil an expansive Spring/Summer 2026 season featuring four in-house productions, new writing initiatives, and performances from visiting companies.
Neil LaBute's AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL and More Set for Greenwich Theatre Spring/Summer 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Greenwich Theatre has unveiled its Spring Summer 2026 season featuring the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America The Beautiful, The Little Mermaid, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Greenwich Theatre has unveiled its Spring Summer 2026 season featuring the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America The Beautiful, The Little Mermaid, and more!
Arts Theatre Cambridge Will Reopen Its Doors After Ten-month Transformation
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
With just two weeks to curtain up, final touches are being made to the beautifully reimagined auditorium, and anticipation is building across the city for the return of one of Cambridge's most cherished cultural landmarks.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
With just two weeks to curtain up, final touches are being made to the beautifully reimagined auditorium, and anticipation is building across the city for the return of one of Cambridge's most cherished cultural landmarks.
An Evening With Russell Tovey to be Presented at The Delaunay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025
The Delaunay, in partnership with the Royal Theatrical Fund, will host an exclusive evening with acclaimed actor Russell Tovey, as part of its ‘The Delaunay Presents, An Evening With…’ series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025
The Delaunay, in partnership with the Royal Theatrical Fund, will host an exclusive evening with acclaimed actor Russell Tovey, as part of its ‘The Delaunay Presents, An Evening With…’ series.
Laura Whitmore Will Lead THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN At The Everyman
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Laura Whitmore will take centre stage at The Everyman this August, starring as Rachel Watson in the smash-hit Wiltshire Creative production of The Girl on the Train.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Laura Whitmore will take centre stage at The Everyman this August, starring as Rachel Watson in the smash-hit Wiltshire Creative production of The Girl on the Train.
Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Derek Jacobi Support Redevelopment of The Arts Theatre Cambridge
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025
British theatre icons Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Derek Jacobi have joined forces in a new campaign film championing the ambitious redevelopment of The Arts Theatre Cambridge, one of the region’s most historic and influential cultural venues.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025
British theatre icons Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Derek Jacobi have joined forces in a new campaign film championing the ambitious redevelopment of The Arts Theatre Cambridge, one of the region’s most historic and influential cultural venues.
THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN is Coming to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
A new UK Tour of the Wiltshire Creative Production of The Girl on the Train is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre this June. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
A new UK Tour of the Wiltshire Creative Production of The Girl on the Train is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre this June. Learn more about the show here!
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.
Laura Whitmore Joins UK And Ireland Tour Of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024
Irish presenter, writer, broadcaster and former Love Island host, Laura Whitmore is set to star as Rachel Watson in a new UK tour of the smash-hit Wiltshire Creative Production of The Girl on the Train.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024
Irish presenter, writer, broadcaster and former Love Island host, Laura Whitmore is set to star as Rachel Watson in a new UK tour of the smash-hit Wiltshire Creative Production of The Girl on the Train.
Laura Whitmore Joins UK Tour of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024
Irish presenter, writer, broadcaster and former Love Island host, Laura Whitmore is set to star as Rachel Watson at certain dates in a new UK tour of The Girl on the Train. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024
Irish presenter, writer, broadcaster and former Love Island host, Laura Whitmore is set to star as Rachel Watson at certain dates in a new UK tour of The Girl on the Train. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Sir Derek Jacobi been nominated for?
The Helen Hayes Tribute (Helen Hayes Awards) for , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Cyrano de Bergerac / Much Ado About Nothing, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Touring Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cyrano de Bergerac and Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for Much Ado About Nothing.
What awards has Sir Derek Jacobi won?
Sir Derek Jacobi has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Helen Hayes Tribute from the Helen Hayes Awards. He received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for his roles in Cyrano de Bergerac and Much Ado About Nothing. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Touring Production from the Helen Hayes Awards for Cyrano de Bergerac and the Best Actor award from the Evening Standard Awards for Much Ado About Nothing.
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