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BIO

Peter’s work has been produced in major theatres throughout the world, playing in 34 countries and translated into 22 languages. He has had three shows in London’s West End and has twice been nominated for the Olivier Award: Best Comedy 2006 and Best Play 2011. End of the Rainbow premiered at Sydney Opera House, followed by hit productions in Amsterdam, Madrid, Hamburg, Rio de Janeiro and London. Peter’s comedy Glorious! (the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst singer in the world) has also enjoyed considerable international success, playing to over a million people in theatres across five continents. His other plays include The Morning After, Celebrity, Boyband, The Nightingales and the 2-actor comedy Duets.

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[West End, 2026]
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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Master Card Best New Play

Peter Quilter, End Of The Rainbow

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best New Comedy

Peter Quilter, Glorious!

News

HEDDA GABLER, SLEEPING DOGS, and More Set For Ensemble Theatre 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026

Ensemble Theatre has announced a ten-play 2027 season featuring new Australian commissions alongside classic revivals, led by Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry.
JUDY – END OF THE RAINBOW to Open at The Everyman
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026

Anna-Jane Casey will star as Judy Garland in the Irish premiere of JUDY – END OF THE RAINBOW, directed by Conor Hanratty, with performances set at The Everyman in Cork.
JUDY – END OF THE RAINBOW to Make Irish Premiere at The Everyman
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026

West End star Anna-Jane Casey will play Judy Garland in the Irish premiere of JUDY – END OF THE RAINBOW at The Everyman Cork, directed by Conor Hanratty. The acclaimed drama received three Tony and four Olivier Award nominations.
Judy - End of the Rainbow - Ireland Tour
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Jul 12, 2026

As part of our Summer Picks, we look ahead to the highly anticipated Irish premiere tour of Judy – End of the Rainbow. Discover why West End powerhouse Anna-Jane Casey's upcoming portrayal of Judy Garland's final, chaotic months is set to be the must-see theatrical event of the autumn.
Photos: Dame Maureen Lipman and More at ALLEGRA Opening Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2026

Check out photos from opening night of Allegra at the Harold Pinter Theatre! See photos of Dame Maureen Lipman celebrating alongside the cast, plus more.
Video: PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS Trailer Arrives for 2026 London Run
by Michael Major - Jul 9, 2026

A new trailer for PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS has arrived, offering a first look at the family show heading to London in 2026, following a crew of pirates on a quest for the fabled Pants of Gold. Watch the video!
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Returning for 2026 Holiday Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026

Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town for the ninth year of their internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
JUDY – END OF THE RAINBOW to Open at The Everyman Cork
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026

Peter Quilter's acclaimed musical drama about Judy Garland's final months, directed by Conor Hanratty, will run at The Everyman in Cork, presented by Breda Cashe Productions and Pat Moylan Productions.
Review: ALLEGRA at Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 23, 2026

What did our critic Natalie O'Donoghue think of ALLEGRA at Theatre Royal?
Jinkx Monsoon Will Make West End Debut Reprising Role in OH, MARY!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Jinkx Monsoon will reprise her Broadway-acclaimed role as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! for a strictly limited six-week season at London's Trafalgar Theatre, marking her West End debut.
ALLEGRA West End Trailer Arrives for Maureen Lipman Comedy from Peter Quilter
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026

Olivier Award-nominated playwright Peter Quilter brings a new comedy with music to the West End, starring Maureen Lipman. The trailer for ALLEGRA offers a first look at the production ahead of its 2026 London run.
Video: First Look at Dame Maureen Lipman in ALLEGRA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

Following a Tour across the UK, Dame Maureen Lipman will return to the West End in Allegra, the new comedy by two-time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter. Watch the trailer!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 26, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Deep Dive and More
by - May 26, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Dame Maureen Lipman Will Return to the West End in ALLEGRA
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Dame Maureen Lipman is set to bring ALLEGRA, Peter Quilter's comedy directed by three-time Olivier winner Stephen Mear, to London's Pinter Theatre for a strictly limited season.
Review: END OF THE RAINBOW, starring Jinkx Monsoon
by Cindy Marcolina - May 22, 2026

Hollywood legend Judy Garland is preparing to take the stage at the infamous Talk of the Town theatre-restaurant in 1968. In her room at The Ritz Hotel, she unravels. The star’s glitz and glamour dim, and the harsh reality of what it takes to make it in Hollywood transpires. The show must go on, but Garland is fighting a whole array of demons and she would pass away the following year in London, overdosing on barbiturates. Peter Quilter’s play (with music) is genre-questioning and tonally indecisive. Former drag queen turned Broadway star  Jinkx Monsoon could have taken on the role of a lifetime, but the lack of cohesion in Rupert Hands’s direction fails her.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 21, 2026- SCHMIGADOON! To Hit the Road and More
by - May 21, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

You can now get a first look at the trailer for Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow starring Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland. The production runs until 21 June 2026.
Photos: Jinkx Monsoon Stars as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW
by Michael Major - May 20, 2026

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow in London. Peter Quilter’s play is now running at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, also starring Jacob Dudman as Mickey and Adam Filipe as Anthony.
Photos: First Look at ALLEGRA Starring Dame Maureen Lipman Ahead of UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

First-look production photos have been released for ALLEGRA, the new comedy starring Maureen Lipman. Written by Peter Quilter and directed by Stephen Mear, the production will begin its UK tour.
Photos: ALLEGRA in Rehearsal Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

The world premiere of Allegra, a new comedy by Tony Award and two time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter, will open at Brighton's Theatre Royal and tours the UK prior to the West End. Check out rehearsal photos here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Peter Quilter written?

Peter Quilter has written 1 shows including End of the Rainbow (Playwright).

What awards has Peter Quilter been nominated for?

Master Card Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for End Of The Rainbow and Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Glorious!.

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