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George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin and moved to London in 1876, where he established himself as a leading music and theater critic, novelist and playwright. An ardent socialist, he fought for equal rights for men and women and against the exploitation of the working class.

Also Credited As: Bernard Shaw

Date of Birth: July 26, 1856

Date of Death: November 02, 1950 (94)

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George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin and moved to London in 1876, where he established himself as a leading music and theater critic, novelist and playwright. An ardent socialist, he fought for equal rights for men and women and against the exploitation of the working class. Most of his writings examine these injustices. In addition to Candida, his major plays (he wrote over 50) include The Doctor's Dilemma, You Never Can Tell, Mrs. Warren's Profession, The Devil's Disciple, Caesar and Cleopatra, Misalliance, Man and Superman, Major Barbara, Androcles and the Lion, Pygmalion, Heartbreak House and Saint Joan. Shaw received the 1925 Nobel Prize for Literature and an Academy Award for the screenplay of Pygmalion in l938. The most comprehensive current biography of Shaw is Michael Holroyd's four-volume biography Bernard Shaw.

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Movies

Pygmalion
[ 1935 ] writer
Perhaps a Gentleman
[ 1935 ] writer
Major Barbara
[ 1941 ] writer
Sürtük
[ 1942 ] writer
Androcles and the Lion
[ 1952 ] writer
Saint Joan
[ 1957 ] writer
Arms and the Man
[ 1958 ] writer
The Doctor's Dilemma
[ 1958 ] writer
Fly mej en greve
[ 1959 ] writer
Mrs. Warren's Profession
[ 1960 ] writer
Aslan yavrusu
[ 1960 ] writer
The Millionairess
[ 1960 ] writer
Great Catherine
[ 1968 ] writer
Mournful Unconcern
[ 1987 ] writer
Die heilige Johanna
[ 1997 ] writer
Caesar and Cleopatra
[ 2009 ] writer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Revival

Bernard Shaw, Saint Joan

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Revival of a Play or Comedy

George Bernard Shaw, Heartbreak House


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1952 - Special Citation

George Bernard Shaw, Don Juan in Hell

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Full Cast Set For MY FAIR LADY at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced the complete cast for MY FAIR LADY, directed by Maria Friedman, featuring Alan Cumming as Professor Henry Higgins and Verity Power as Eliza Doolittle.
Gingold Theatrical Group to Honor Dr. Mary L. Trump at Holiday Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group will present its Golden Shamrock Award to liberal activist and clinical psychologist Dr. Mary L. Trump at a gala dinner featuring performances and fundraising for the Off-Broadway company's Shaw-focused programming.
PYGMALION to Premiere at The Everyman Cork in Irish-Language Adaptation
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

Aisling Ghéar Theatre Company will premiere a new Irish-language adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's PYGMALION at The Everyman in Cork, followed by an all-island tour exploring themes of language, identity, and cultural belonging.
REVIEW: MY FAIR LADY, the jewel of the Sydney Stage
by Kym Vaitiekus - Sep 24, 2026

REVIEW: MY FAIR LADY, the jewel of the Sydney stage. In the vein of traditional stage musicals, the beloved MY FAIR LADY triumphantly struts onto the Joan Sutherland Theatre
Cast Set For VILLAGE WOOING at Gingold Theatrical Group
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group will present a gender-neutral adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's VILLAGE WOOING with rotating casts at The House of the Redeemer in Manhattan.
EVITA Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Michael Gioia - Sep 19, 2026

'Evita' is making its way back to Broadway, but it’s been more than four decades since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning musical first arrived in New York City. BroadwayWorld looks back at the original cast.
Anthony Page, Theatre and Film Director, Dies at 90
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

Anthony Page, a pivotal British theatre director who helmed plays by Samuel Beckett and Edward Albee and directed multiple Broadway productions, has died at Denville Hall.
ARMS AND THE MAN Will Open Classical Theatre Company's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026

Classical Theatre Company will present George Bernard Shaw's ARMS AND THE MAN as the opening production of its 2026-2027 season, directed by John Johnston.
MY FAIR LADY, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, and More Set For Artistry's 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

Artistry announced its 2027 theatrical season featuring 'Til Death, Philly and the Dreamer, Barefoot in the Park, and My Fair Lady. The Bloomington theater will operate under a new collaborative model partnering with regional companies.
Verity Power and Alan Cumming Will Lead MY FAIR LADY at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Verity Power will play Eliza Doolittle opposite Alan Cumming's Professor Higgins in a new chamber production of MY FAIR LADY, directed by Maria Friedman, running November 21 through December 31 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
VILLAGE WOOING to Bring Gender-Neutral Shaw Revival to Gingold Theatrical Group
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group will present a gender-neutral adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's VILLAGE WOOING, directed by David Staller, in a limited Salon Presentation at The House of the Redeemer in Manhattan.
VILLAGE WOOING Will Come to The House of the Redeemer From Gingold Theatrical Group
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group will present a gender-neutral adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's VILLAGE WOOING, adapted and directed by David Staller, for a limited four-performance engagement at The House of the Redeemer.
Gender-Neutral Adaptation of Shaw's VILLAGE WOOING Coming to Gingold Theatrical Group
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group will stage a new gender-neutral adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's VILLAGE WOOING, directed by David Staller, in a limited four-performance run at The House of the Redeemer.
Interview: Artistic Director David Ellenstein On North Coast Repertory Theatre's 45th Season
by Joshua Wright - Aug 25, 2026

North Coast Repertory Theatre Artistic Director David Ellenstein discusses the theatre's landmark 45th season, record-high subscriptions, and more than two decades leading the Solana Beach company.
DISCO PIGS, JUDY - END OF THE RAINBOW, and More Will Headline Everyman Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

The Everyman in Cork will present a 30th anniversary production of DISCO PIGS directed by Enda Walsh, alongside JUDY - END OF THE RAINBOW starring Anna-Jane Casey and a lineup of Irish comedy acts.
Mozart's DON GIOVANNI to Open Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026

Bass-baritone Christian Van Horn will star in Mozart's Don Giovanni, directed by Robert Falls and conducted by Enrique Mazzola, launching Lyric Opera of Chicago's new season.
Photos: Karen Ziemba, Robert Cuccioli, A.J. Shively, and More Lead Staged Reading of JOHN BULL'S OTHER ISLAND
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 11, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group recently presented a Staged Reading of George Bernard Shaw's John Bull's Other Island. Learn more and check out photos from the evening here.
Video: MY FAIR LADY at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026

Chichester Festival Theatre shared a new trailer for its summer staging of My Fair Lady, currently running in the Festival Theatre for a limited engagement.
Interview: 'It's A Big Job!': Actor Keziah Ibe On Making Her Professional Debut As Eliza Doolittle In Chichester Festival Theatre's MY FAIR LADY
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 5, 2026

It’s certainly a “loverly” summer in Chichester this year, with My Fair Lady playing in the Festival Theatre. Keziah Ibe makes her professional debut as Eliza Dolittle alongside Hadley Fraser as Henry Higgins. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Ibe about taking on the iconic role of Eliza Dolittle. We discussed what it’s been like making her professional debut, what the rehearsal process was like and what she hopes audiences take away from this production.
Interview: Joshua Sullivan, Tamia Renée Alexandra & Kai Spackman On 10 Years Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Guest Author - Jul 29, 2026

As Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates its landmark 10th anniversary in the West End this week, the ‘younger’ cast members are proving that the magic of the production extends far beyond its breathtaking stagecraft. Speaking about their roles, Joshua Sullivan who plays Albus Potter, Kai Spackman who plays Scorpius Malfoy and Tamia Renée Alexandra who plays Rose Granger Weasley, reflected on the themes that continue to resonate with audiences a decade after the show's debut, with a particular focus on their friendship, identity, family and belonging.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has George Bernard Shaw written?

George Bernard Shaw has written 58 shows including The Man of Destiny (Playwright), John Bull's Other Island (Playwright), Caesar and Cleopatra (Playwright), Widower's Houses (Playwright), The Chocolate Soldier (Source Material), The Showing-up of Blanco Posnet (Playwright), Fanny's First Play (Playwright), Man and Superman (Playwright), The Philanderer (Playwright), Androcles and the Lion (Playwright), The Doctor's Dilemma (Playwright), You Never Can Tell (Playwright), Candida (Playwright), Captain Brassbound's Conversion (Playwright), How He Lied to Her Husband (Playwright), Overruled (Playwright), Misalliance (Playwright), Augustus Does His Bit (Playwright), Mrs. Warren's Profession (Playwright), Back to Methuselah (Playwright), The Apple Cart (Playwright), Getting Married (Playwright), Too True to Be Good (Playwright), The Simpleton of the Unexpected Isles (Playwright), Saint Joan (Playwright), On the Rocks (Playwright), Geneva (Playwright), The Millionairess (Playwright), Excerpts from Shaw/ Village Wooing (Playwright), The Dark Lady of the Sonnets/ The Admirable Bashville (Playwright), My Fair Lady (Source Material), In Good King Charles's Golden Days (Playwright), Androcles the Lion/ /The Policeman (Playwright), Don Juan in Hell (Playwright), The Devil's Disciple (Playwright), A Wilde Evening With Shaw (Material), The G.B. Essence of Women (Source Material), Her First Roman (Source Material), The Millionairess (Playwright), Don Juan in Hell (Playwright), With Love and Laughter (Material), Bashville (Source Material), The Yellow Methuselah (Source Material), Arms and the Man (Playwright), Man and Superman (Playwright), The Doctor's Dilemma (Playwright), My Astonishing Self (Source Material), Misalliance (Playwright), Major Barbara (Playwright), You Never Can Tell (Playwright), Major Barbara (Playwright), A Celtic Christmas (Material), Widowers' Houses (Playwright), Heartbreak House (Playwright), Pygmalion (Playwright), The Devil's Disciple (Playwright), A Minister's Wife (Source Material), Super Shaw Women (Playwright).

What awards has George Bernard Shaw been nominated for?

George Bernard Shaw has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. Some notable nominations include Best Revival at the Olivier Awards for "Saint Joan," Best Revival of a Play or Comedy at the Olivier Awards for "Heartbreak House," and a Special Citation at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Don Juan in Hell." These nominations highlight Shaw's talent and recognition in the theater industry.

What awards has George Bernard Shaw won?

George Bernard Shaw has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Best Revival at the Olivier Awards for his play "Saint Joan" and a Special Citation at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Don Juan in Hell". These awards recognize the excellence and impact of Shaw's work in the theater industry.

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