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Nicholas Hytner has been Director of the National Theatre since 2003, and heads a team that produces around 20 new shows each year.

Since 1989 he has directed 28 productions at the National, including The Madness of George III, Henry V, His Dark Materials, The History Boys, Stuff Happens, Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Much Ado About Nothing, England People Very Nice, Phedre, The Habit of Art, London Assurance, Hamlet and Collaborators.

On Broadway he has directed The History Boys, Sweet Smell of Success and Miss Saigon; and at Lincoln Center Theater Carousel and Twelfth Night.

He has directed opera at the Royal Opera House, the Metropolitan Opera (Don Carlo, 2010) and the Paris Opera.

Films: The Madness of King George, The Crucible, The Object of My Affection, The History Boys.

He has won two Tony awards for directing Carousel and The History Boys, and one as producer of War Horse.

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Nicholas Hytner Awards and Nominations

Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Director

Nicholas HytnerOthello


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Evening Standard Awards - 2012 - Best Director

Nicholas Hytner TImon of Athens


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Evening Standard Awards - 2012 - Lebedev Special Award

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Nicholas Hytner, One Man, Two Guvnors

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play

Nicholas Hytner, One Man, Two Guvnors


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Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play

Nicholas Hytner, War Horse


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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Nicholas Hytner, The History Boys


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Nicholas Hytner, The History Boys


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Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Direction of a Play

Nicholas Hytner, The History Boys


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Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Nicholas HytnerHistory Boys

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Director

Nicholas HytnerOrpheus Descending

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Nicholas Hytner, Carousel


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Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Direction of a Musical

Nicholas Hytner, Carousel


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Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Director of a Musical

Nicholas Hytner, Carousel

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Director

Nicholas Hytner , Miss Saigon

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Direction of a Musical

Nicholas Hytner, Miss Saigon

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Director of the Year

Nicholas HytnerGhetto


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Evening Standard Awards - 1989 - Best Director

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Nicholas Hytner News


Review: GUYS & DOLLS, Bridge Theatre

The challenge of updating theatrical classics has led to some truly stunning theatre, such as the sell-out Cabaret and last year’s darkly stark OKLAHOMA! Frank Loesser’s 1950 musical comedy about sin and romantic salvation during the height of Prohibition was ripe for an update and Nicholas Hytner’s immersive production of Guys & Dolls has been thrilling critics and audiences alike since it opened last year.

Emma D'Arcy, Ben Whishaw, John Lithgow, and More Set For The Royal Court's 2024 Season

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director David Byrne: nine new plays, all from writers making their Royal Court debuts. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

The Huntington Announces Cast And Creative Team Of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN

The Huntington announces the cast and creative team of John Proctor is the Villain, a bold and sharply funny new play written by Kimberly Belflower and directed by Margot Bordelon. (527 Tremont St).

Show of the Week: Save Up to 52% on GUYS & DOLLS

Show of the Week: Save Up to 52% on Guys & Dolls- The Bridge transforms for one of the greatest musicals of all time. Be transported to the streets of Manhattan in Guys & Dolls directed by Nicholas Hytner. 

GUYS & DOLLS Reveals New Cast Members Ahead of First Anniversary

Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production, Guys & Dolls has announced its lineup of new cast members ahead of their first anniversary. Find out who is joining the cast here!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW UK / West End Awards; Voting Ends 31 December!

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 31 December at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks Left to Vote for the BWW UK / West End Awards

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards December 5 Standings

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Stage Door Jonny Will Appear In Conversation With Emily Mortimer And Alessandro Nivola At Jermyn Street Theatre

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the second live edition of the hit podcast Stage Door Jonny following this Summer's sell-out show which featured Nicholas Hytner and Simon Russell Beale.

Black Friday Deals: Save up to 66% on GUYS & DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre

The Bridge transforms for one of the greatest musicals of all time. Be transported to the streets of Manhattan in Guys and Dolls directed by Nicholas Hytner. 

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

SUNSET BOULEVARD, VANYA, and More Win Big at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards; Full List of Winners!

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards were held last night, November 19. Among the big winners this year were Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Jack Thorne's The Motive and the Cue, Andrew Scott for Vanya, and more. Check out the full list of winners here!

Album Review: GUYS & DOLLS A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY A CD You Can Bet On

They did Frank Loesser and Damon Runyon proud with this one.

The Greek National Opera Presents Philippe Hersant And Jean Eshenoz's LES ECLAIRS November 2023

The Greek National Opera (GNO) presents the national premiere of Les Éclairs (Flashes of Lightning), a four-act, fictionalized account of the life of Nikola Tesla by French composer Philippe Hersant and librettist Jean Echenoz.

Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!

The Greek National Opera Revives Fanny Ardent's Production Of LADY MACBETH OF MTSENSK

GNO revives Fanny Ardent's production of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk in Tomorrow's performance. Get the details on this exciting revival.

GUYS & DOLLS Extends Booking at the Bridge Theatre Until August 2024

Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls is extending booking until 31 August 2024 at The Bridge Theatre. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Nicholas Hynter Joins The Royal Shakespeare Company Board

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Nicholas Hytner will join the Company’s Board, formally taking up the position at the Company’s AGM in Stratford-upon-Avon. Learn more about Hynter and his position here!

Nicholas Hytner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Nicholas Hytner been nominated for?

Nicholas Hytner has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career, including Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for "Othello" and "Timon of Athens," as well as winning the Lebedev Special Award at the Evening Standard Awards. He was also nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "One Man, Two Guvnors" and won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for the same production. Hytner's accolades also include winning the Tony Award for Best Play for "War Horse," and being nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The History Boys." He won the Olivier Award for Best Director for "History Boys" and "Orpheus Descending," and for "Carousel," he won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director - Musical, the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical, and the Olivier Award for Best Director of a Musical. Additionally, he won the Best Director award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Miss Saigon" and was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same production. Hytner also received the Director of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for "Ghetto" and won the Best Director award at the Evening Standard Awards for the same production.

What awards has Nicholas Hytner won?

Nicholas Hytner has won several awards throughout his career, including Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for "Timon of Athens" and a Lebedev Special Award at the Evening Standard Awards. He also received the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "One Man, Two Guvnors" and the Tony Award for Best Play for "War Horse." Additionally, Hytner won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The History Boys," as well as the Best Direction of a Play Tony Award for the same production. His accolades also include the Best Director Olivier Award for "History Boys," Best Direction of a Musical Tony Award for "Carousel," and Best Director of a Musical Olivier Award for "Carousel." Hytner's achievements also include winning the Best Director award at the Evening Standard Awards for "Ghetto."

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