Trevor Nunn
Latest News on Trevor Nunn:
- Photos: LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Starring Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Samantha Barks and MoreJul 27, 2026
- Video: LES MISERABLES - THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Cast Performs 'One Day More' on THE TONIGHT SHOWJul 22, 2026
- LES MISÉRABLES to Open at The Phoenix Theatre CompanyJul 21, 2026
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BIO
Trevor Nunn was educated at Downing College, Cambridge, and in 1962 he won an ABC Director’s Scholarship to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, where, as resident director, his productions included The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Peer Gynt and a musical version of Around the World in Eighty Days.
He recently returned to the Belgrade to direct a production of Scenes from a Marriage.
In 1964, Trevor joined the RSC, and was made the company’s youngest-ever artistic director in 1968. He was responsible for running the RSC until he retired from his post in 1986. Productions for the RSC included: The Revenger’s Tragedy, The Relapse, The Alchemist, Henry V, The Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter’s Tale, Henry VIII, Hamlet, Macbeth, Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, Julius Caesar, Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet, The Comedy of Errors, As You Like It, All’s Well That Ends Well, Once in a Lifetime, Three Sisters, Juno and the Paycock, Othello (the final production at The Other Place Theatre) and The Blue Angel and Measure for Measure (the first two productions in the new Other Place Theatre).
With his colleague John Caird, he co-directed Nicholas Nickleby (winner of five Tony Awards), J M Barrie’s Peter Pan and Les Misérables which won eight Tony Awards and has become the most performed musical in the world. In 1982, he opened the RSC’s new London home, the Barbican Theatre, with his production of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts I and II.
1986 saw the opening of the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon which he conceived and for which he directed one of the first productions, The Fair Maid of the West. In 2007, he returned to the RSC to direct King Lear and The Seagull.
From 1997 to 2003 he was director of the NT, where his productions included: Enemy of the People, Not About Nightingales, Oklahoma!, Betrayal, Troilus and Cressida, The Merchant of Venice, Summerfolk, Albert Speer, The Cherry Orchard, My Fair Lady, The Relapse, South Pacific, A Streetcar Named Desire, Anything Goes and Love’s Labour’s Lost.
He directed the Tony Award-winning Cats, Starlight Express, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard and The Woman in White for Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the world premieres of The Coast of Utopia and Rock ’n’ Roll for Tom Stoppard.
Other theatre includes: Chess, The Baker’s Wife, Timon of Athens, Heartbreak House, The Lady from the Sea (Almeida), Skellig (Young Vic), Acorn Antiques – The Musical!, Hamlet and Richard II (Old Vic), a new musical version of Porgy and Bess (Savoy), Gone with the Wind (New London) and A Little Night Music (Menier, Garrick).
Glyndebourne: Idomeneo, Porgy and Bess, Così fan Tutte and Peter Grimes. Royal Opera House: Porgy and Bess (revival), Katya Kabanova and Sophie’s Choice. Television includes: Antony and Cleopatra (BAFTA Award), The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth, Three Sisters, Nicholas Nickleby (Emmy Award), Othello, Porgy and Bess, Oklahoma! (Emmy Award) and The Merchant of Venice. He has directed three films – Hedda, Lady Jane and Twelfth Night.
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Productions
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[ 1996 ] writer
[ 2012 ] director
[ 2019 ] director
Awards and Nominations
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Videos
Video: Songwriting Team For Broadway's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Performs 'Anywhere'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-27 10:04:30
VIDEO: Lauren Louis Talks CATS National Tour at Denver Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-05-25 15:56:09
VIDEO: Watch All New Clips From LES MISERABLES at the Sondheim Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2022-05-05 06:25:26
VIDEO: First Look at the National Tour of CATS in San Francisco
by Stephi Wild - 2022-03-08 06:00:42
VIDEO: Jill Paice Talks MATILDA, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS & More on the Latest Episode of 32 BAR CUT
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-07-15 14:50:22
VIDEO: Glenn Close Talks Creating Characters in Quarantine on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-11-24 10:19:43
BWW Exclusive: Leading Ladies with Special Guest Janelle Robinson
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-10-07 11:23:28
Broadway Rewind: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate Living Legend, Chita Rivera!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-04 16:31:00
VIDEO: Go Inside the Newly Renovated Sondheim Theatre - Home of LES MISERABLES on the West End
by Stephi Wild - 2020-01-12 17:02:21
News
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026
New production photos have been released from Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular, now playing at Radio City Music Hall through August 9. Check out the new images below.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
Ahead of their run at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, the cast of Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular headed to late-night television for a special performance of 'One Day More' on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
The Phoenix Theatre Company will present LES MISÉRABLES, one of the first stagings in the country since the national tour's close, directed by Brendan Stackhouse, former Resident Director of the North American Tour.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Northern Stage announced casting for its first-ever In Concert series production, SWEENEY TODD, led by Broadway veteran Bradley Dean alongside Producing Artistic Director Carol Dunne as Mrs. Lovett.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2026
Ahead of their run at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, the cast of Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular will head to late-night television for a special performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Hudson Valley Shakespeare unveils the complete cast for Les Misérables, closing out HVS's first season at the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center this fall.
by - Jul 15, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2026
Les Misérables is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre, The Pirate Queen) and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. The classic story asks one of the most profound questions of theatre: What would you do if you were granted a second chance at life?
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 5, 2026
Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Like other HBO shows such as The Gilded Age and Julia, the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, is full of Broadway, West End, and stage alums.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The acclaimed actor, producer and artistic leader, Cate Blanchett, has been named as the next Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre for the academic year 2026-27.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
Production photos have been released for Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, playing at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, ahead of London’s Royal Albert Hall and New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Cameron Mackintosh announced a new cast for LES MISÉRABLES at London's Sondheim Theatre, including Ian McIntosh as Jean Valjean and Stefanie Jones making her West End debut as Fantine.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Stage and screen performer Edward Bluemel will star as Agatha Christie’s iconic Belgian detective in the new drama series Hercule from BritBox North America and the BBC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin. Watch their acceptance speeches here!
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Three-time Olivier Award winner Philip Quast and West End performer Rob Madge have joined LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR at Radio City Music Hall. Quast, who originated Javert in the Australian production and appeared in the 10th Anniversary Concert, will play the Bishop of Digne, while Madge returns to the franchise as Bamatabois after previously appearing as Gavroche in the 25th Anniversary Concert.
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MISÉRABLES makes its final Chicago engagement in a strictly limited two-week run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, with Nick Cartell leading the cast as Jean Valjean.
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026
The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Sonia Sabri Company will bring ROSHNI to Darlington Hippodrome, featuring Kathak and contemporary dance, live music, beatboxing, and audience interaction in a wordless storytelling performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2026
Olney Theatre Center has revealed its 2026-27 season featuring a production of La Cage aux Folles directed by Artistic Director Jason Loewith, Les Misérables, directed by Stephen Brackett and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Trevor Nunn has written 1 shows including Cats (Lyricist).
Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Summerfolk , Outstanding Achievement Award (Olivier Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Oklahoma! , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Oklahoma!, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Cherry Orchard, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Summerfolk, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Not About Nightingales, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Not About Nightingales, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Director of a Play (Olivier Awards) for Arcadia , Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Timon of Athens, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Les Miserables, Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Othello, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Miserables, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Starlight Express, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All's Well That Ends Well, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for All's Well That Ends Well, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Nicholas Nickleby, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Once in a Lifetime, Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Once In A Lifetime and Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Macbeth.
Trevor Nunn has received numerous awards throughout his career, including: - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Summerfolk - Outstanding Achievement Award (Olivier Awards) - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Summerfolk - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Merchant of Venice - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Timon of Athens - Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Misérables - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables - Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All's Well That Ends Well - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats - Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby - Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Nicholas Nickleby - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Once in a Lifetime.
