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Hugh Vanstone BIO

Hugh has designed the lighting for more than 160 productions and worked for most of the UK's national companies and extensively on Broadway. He has received three Olivier Awards for Best Lighting Designer: in 2004 for Pacific Overtures (Donmar); in 2000 for The Graduate (West End) and The Cherry Orchard (National Theatre); and in 1998 for The Unexpected Man (RSC) and The Blue Room (Donmar). In New York he received TONY® award nominations for Mary Stuart and Spamalot.

His most recent work includes: Ghost the Musical (West End); The Wizard of Oz (West End); Matilda (RSC); Deathtrap (West End); La Bête (West End & Broadway); Shrek (London & US Tour); The Late Middle Classes (Donmar); The Real Thing (Old Vic); Arabian Nights (RSC); A Steady Rain (Broadway); Tanz der Vampire (Vienna & Berlin).

Hugh Vanstone Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2022]
Lighting
 
[West End, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2020]
Lighting
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Co-Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Lighting[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
LIGHTING DESIGN
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1994]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Associate Lighting Designer

Hugh Vanstone Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, The Height of the Storm


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, A Christmas Carol


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Hugh Vanstone, A Christmas Carol

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, Groundhog Day


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, Matilda

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Hugh Vanstone, Matilda the Musical


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, Ghost

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, Ghost The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, Matilda The Musical


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Hugh Vanstone, Ghost: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Hugh Vanstone, Ghost The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play

Hugh Vanstone, Mary Stuart

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Hugh Vanstone, Mary Stuart

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot


winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, Pacific Overtures


winner
Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Lighting Designer

Hugh VanstoneThe Cherry Orchard

The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, The Unexpected Man


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Hugh Vanstone, The Unexpected Man


winner
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Lighting Designer

Hugh VanstoneThe Blue Room

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Designer

Hugh VanstoneHamlet

Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Lighting Designer

Hugh Vanstone, Art

Hugh Vanstone Videos

Hugh Vanstone News


James Corden and Anna Maxwell Martin To Lead THE CONSTITUENT At The Old Vic

Tony and Olivier Award-winner James Corden and actress Anna Maxwell have signed on to lead, The Constituent, a new stage play from Olivier Award-winner Joe Penhall.

Don Stephenson & Caden Brauch to Lead BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour

The North American tour of Back to the Future: The Musical will star Broadway veteran Don Stephenson as “Doc Brown” and newcomer Caden Brauch as “Marty McFly.”

RSC's MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Welcome New Cast Members; Booking Extended

The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical is welcoming new cast members. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Andy Karl and Cast of GROUNDHOG DAY Sing 'There Will Be Sun'

Catch a sneak peek of Groundhog Day with a clip of the cast singing an acoustic version of 'There Will Be Sun.' Groundhog Day will run at Melbourne's Princess Theatre for a strictly limited run until April 20, 2024. Watch the video here!

MARY POPPINS Will Embark on New UK and Ireland Tour in 2024

Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced that MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

Video: GROUNDHOG DAY Stars Andy Karl & Matthew Hamilton Dance in Style

In their stylish new suits from Calibre Australia, Andy Karl and Matthew Hamilton, the stars of GROUNDHOG DAY, display their dance prowess with flair. Watch in this video!

HARRY POTTER, WICKED & More Set for Broadway In Hollywood 2024-25 Season

BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: DOUBLE FEATURE, Hampstead Theatre

The glamour of Old Hollywood loses its shine in John Logan’s newest labour of love. Set in the 60s in an industry fuelled by power struggles, this is less epic than The Motive and the Cue, but decisively more nerdy.

Review: GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL at Princess Theatre

Fun and witty, with elements of dark humour, yet also philosophically heart-warming. This musical provides an excellent psychological examination of the human condition and not only honours, but excellently extends upon, the classic Columbia Pictures 1993 film of the same name.

Tickets Go On Sale Today For BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in Cleveland

The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Cleveland as part of the 2023-24 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.

Photos: First Look At Andy Karl & More In GROUNDHOG DAY Australian Premiere

See brand-new photos of the Australian premiere of Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin's Groundhog Day starring Tony Award-nominee Andy Karl!

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Extends Booking Period and Celebrates 1000th Performance In the West End

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical will extend to 22 December 2024 at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End. Today marks the musical's 1000th performance in the West End. Tickets are on sale now.

Interview: Andy Karl On Returning To GROUNDHOG DAY, the Show's International Success & More

BrodwayWorld sat down with Andy Karl to find out all about him living his own personal 'Groundhog Day' down under in Melbourne, the musical's Broadway run, and more.

Video: Watch the 2024 West End Trailer For MATILDA THE MUSICAL

 Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical is now in its 12th year and continues to play to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre. Watch an all new 2024 trailer for the musical in the video here!

Tim Minchin Discusses Why GROUNDHOG DAY Failed to Find an Audience on Broadway

In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Tim Minchin discussed the experience of bringing Groundhog Day to Broadway, and why he thinks the show, which was a hit in London, didn't succeed in New York.

BACK TO THE FUTURE Releases New Block Of Tickets On Sale Now

A new block of tickets has been released for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical! Get your tickets now for performances through Sunday, December 1, 2024. 

BACK TO THE FUTURE The 2022 Olivier Award-Winning Best New Musical Sets Its Destination For Schenectady

The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Schenectady. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play the MainStage at Proctors from June 6 to June 8, 2024. Casting will be announced at a later date.

Andy Karl to Reprise Role of 'Phil Connors' in the Australian Cast of GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL

Award-winning Broadway star Andy Karl joins the Australian cast of Groundhog Day The Musical. Get all the details about the outstanding cast and the limited season at Melbourne's Princess Theatre.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Old Vic Theatre

The Old Vic has established Matthew Warchus' version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol as one of London's must-see festive shows. Since 2017 audiences have been welcomed with mince pies and satsumas and showered with snow and parachuting sprouts.

Hugh Vanstone FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Hugh Vanstone been nominated for?

Hugh Vanstone has been nominated for numerous awards for his outstanding lighting designs in various Broadway productions. Some of his nominations include Outstanding Lighting Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Height of the Storm" and "A Christmas Carol," Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Christmas Carol," and Best Lighting Design at the Olivier Awards for productions like "Groundhog Day," "Matilda," "Ghost," "Ghost The Musical," "Matilda The Musical," "Ghost: The Musical," "Mary Stuart," "Monty Python's Spamalot," "Pacific Overtures," "The Cherry Orchard," "The Unexpected Man," "The Blue Room," "Hamlet," and "Art." Vanstone has also received nominations from other prestigious award ceremonies such as the Drama Desk Awards and The Lortels.

What awards has Hugh Vanstone won?

Hugh Vanstone has won the following awards: Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Christmas Carol, The Height of the Storm, and Ghost: The Musical. He also won Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Matilda and Ghost, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Pacific Overtures, and The Cherry Orchard. Additionally, he won Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Unexpected Man and Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room.

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