On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis (Carey Mulligan) receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant (Bill Nighy), a successful and charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship, only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires.
David Hare's Skylight originally premiered at the National Theatre in London in 1995 before going on to play smash hit engagements in the West End and on Broadway the following year. When the 2014 production of Skylight opened in the West End in June it was praised by critics on both sides of the Atlantic.
Matthew Beard made his stage debut in the West End production of Skylight, earning a nomination for the Emerging Talent Award at the London Evening Standard Awards. more...
Carey Mulligan, who starred in Skylight both on Broadway and in London, has also garnered acclaim for her performances in films such as An Education, which earned her an Academy Award nomination. more...
Bill Nighy, known for his extensive work in both film and theater, previously starred in David Hare's "The Vertical Hour" on Broadway and has an impressive array of London stage credits, including "Pravda" and "A Map of the World" at the National Theatre. more...
Awards and Nominations
2015 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Carey Mulligan was nominated but did not win.
2015 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Matthew Beard was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Bill Nighy was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Carey Mulligan was nominated but did not win.
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