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Adam Cork writes mainly for the stage, creating integrated music/sound scores embracing instrumental music, electronic music, sound design and song. His musical London Road (NT) won the 2011 Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical. A film version was released in 2015.
His other scores and sound designs include King Lear (Donmar Warehouse, Olivier Award 2011), Anna Christie (Evening Standard Award 2011), Red (Donmar Warehouse/Broadway, Tony Award 2010), Travesties (Tony nomination 2018 Best Sound), Enron (Tony nominations 2010 Best Score, Best Sound), Macbeth (Tony nomination 2008), Frost/Nixon (Broadway 2007).

Adam Cork Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Music and Sound designer
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Original Music
Sound Design
 
[West End, 2023]
Sound design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Original Music
Sound Design
 
[West End, 2021]
Music/Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Sound Designer & Original Music
 
[West End, 2020]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Composer & Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Design and Original Music
 
[West End, 2017]
Original Compositions
Sound Design
 
[West End, 2017]
Music and Sound
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Designer
Composer
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Original Music[Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Composer and Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Composer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lyricist
Composer
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
Composer
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Composer
 
[West End, 2010]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Composer
Sound Designer

Adam Cork Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Adam Cork, Ink

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Adam Cork, Travesties

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Sound Design

Adam Cork, Travesties


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2011 - Best Designer

Adam Cork, Anna Christie


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2011 - Best Designer

Adam CorkKing Lear


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design

Adam CorkKing Lear


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design

Adam CorkKing Lear

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Adam CorkA Lie of the Mind

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Adam Cork, Enron

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Adam Cork, Enron


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Adam Cork, Red

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Adam Cork, Enron

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Sound Design

Adam Cork, Macbeth

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Adam Cork, Macbeth

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music for a Play

Adam Cork, Frost/Nixon

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Sound Design

Adam CorkSuddenly Last Summer

Adam Cork Videos

Adam Cork News


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PATRIOTS Will Offer $40 In-Person Rush and $30 Online Lottery Tickets


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Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More


The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Review Roundup: THE HUNT Opens at St. Ann's Warehouse


St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting the U.S. premiere of the Almeida Theatre production of The Hunt. Read the reviews for The Hunt here!

Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS


Award-winning theatre, film, and television actor Michael Stuhlbarg will return to Broadway for the first time in almost 20 years to star in Patriots, the Almeida Theatre production of the timely new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the play here!

James Dacre Launches New Company - Living Productions


Following a celebrated decade as Artistic Director at Royal & Derngate, James Dacre has announced the launch of a new production company – LIVING PRODUCTIONS – which will champion exceptional writers, composers, actors and creatives by developing and producing their work.

Jane Horrocks, Romola Garai and More Will Lead NACHTLAND at the Young Vic


Casting has been announced for the UK premiere of Nachtland, a new satire by Marius von Mayenburg, translated by Maja Zade, directed by Tony Award-winning director Patrick Marber. Learn more about who is in the cast here!

Photos: First Look at Armando Iannucci's PANDEMONIUM at Soho Theatre


Pandemonium, a wild account of our great leaders grappling with the Pandemic and then with each other, has released production photos for its run at Soho Theatre. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Armando Iannucci's PANDEMONIUM at the Soho Theatre


Pandemonium, a wild account of our great leaders grappling with the Pandemic and then with each other, has released rehearsal photos ahead of its run at the Soho Theatre. 

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway


This weekend, THE SHARK IS BROKEN celebrated 100 performances at the Golden Theatre! Learn how to purchase tickets to the show!

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Enters Final 3 Weeks of Performances on Broadway


Only three more weeks to see the strictly limited engagement of THE SHARK IS BROKEN, the laugh-out-loud comedy that has been making a splash on Broadway.

The Pandemonium Players Announced For Mr. Armando Iannucci's PANDEMONIUM


The Pandemonium Players are announced for Mr Armando Iannucci's PANDEMONIUM, a scornful account of the activities of Mr Boris Johnson and 'others' during the pandemic and its aftermath. Directed by Mr Patrick Marber, the show will now run from 1 December 2023 to 13 January 2024 at the Soho Theatre, with tickets for the extended week available on the Soho website starting Friday 27 October at 11am.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Offer $75 Orchestra and $45 Mezzanine Tickets as Part of 'Sharktober'


Celebrate “Sharktober” with $75 orchestra tickets and $45 mezzanine tickets to see the laugh-out-loud comedy that has been making a splash on Broadway.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Enters Final 8 Weeks On Broadway


Audiences only have 8 weeks left to see the critically acclaimed comedy that has been making a splash on Broadway, THE SHARK IS BROKEN. Get performance and ticket information here!

Video: The Company of THE SHARK IS BROKEN Hits The Red Carpet On Opening Night


Last night, The Shark Is Broken officially opened at the Golden Theatre! Check out video from the red carpet as BroadwayWorld takes you inside opening night!

Shop THE SHARK IS BROKEN Merch in Our Theatre Shop!


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Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE SHARK IS BROKEN


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Photos: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Cast Takes Opening Night Bows


Last night, The Shark is Broken officially opened at the Golden Theatre! Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

Review Roundup: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Opens On Broadway- See What The Critics Are Saying!


THE SHARK IS BROKEN officially opens tonight at Broadway's Golden Theatre for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Read the reviews!

Photos: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Cast Celebrates Opening Night


The best of Broadway is at the Golden Theatre tonight to celebrate opening night of the new comedy THE SHARK IS BROKEN. Check out photos of the cast on the red carpet!

Adam Cork FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Adam Cork been nominated for?

Adam Cork has been nominated for several prestigious awards for his work in the theater industry. These nominations include Best Sound Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Ink" and "Travesties," Best Sound Design at the Olivier Awards for "Travesties," "King Lear," and "Suddenly Last Summer," Best Designer at the Evening Standard Awards for "Anna Christie" and "King Lear," Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Lie of the Mind" and "Frost/Nixon," Outstanding Sound Design in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Enron" and "Macbeth," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "Enron." Cork also received nominations for Best Sound Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Red" and "Macbeth."

What awards has Adam Cork won?

Adam Cork has won the Best Designer award at the Evening Standard Awards for Anna Christie and King Lear. He also won the Best Sound Design award at the Olivier Awards for King Lear and the Best Sound Design of a Play award at the Tony Awards for Red.

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