Peter Shaffer
Birth Place: Liverpool, ENGLAND
Dame Siân Phillips and More Join Welsh National Theatre’s 2027/8 programme (May 28, 2026)
Review: BLACK COMEDY, Orange Tree Theatre (May 28, 2026)
Review: EQUUS, Starring Toby Stephens, Menier Chocolate Factory (May 19, 2026)
Photos
Movies
[ 1962 ] writer
[ 1966 ] writer
[ 1969 ] writer
[ 1972 ] writer
[ 1984 ] supervisor - 2002 director's cut
[ 1995 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
Peter Shaffer, Lettice and Lovage
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Peter ShafferLettice and Lovage
Peter ShafferLettice And Lovage
winner
Peter Shaffer, Amadeus
Peter Shaffer, Amadeus
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Peter Shaffer, Amadeus
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Peter ShafferAmadeus
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Peter Shaffer, Equus
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Peter Shaffer, Equus
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Peter Shaffer, Equus
Peter ShafferBlack Comedy
Peter ShafferThe Royal Hunt of the Sun
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Peter Shaffer, Five Finger Exercise
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Peter ShafferFive Finger Exercise
Videos
Video: Watch a Clip From AMADEUS Featuring Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-22 16:43:26
Video: Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany Are Musical Rivalries in AMADEUS Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 11:54:35
Video: Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany Star in First Teaser for AMADEUS Series
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-15 10:20:24
Broadway Rewind: Daniel Radcliffe Makes His Broadway Debut in EQUUS!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-20 16:01:00
STAGE TUBE: Daniel Radcliffe Talks 'INISHMAAN' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL
by Stage Tube - 2014-04-01 21:51:39
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Daniel Radcliffe & More in Broadway-Bound THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-01-17 11:53:42
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- ONCE's New 'Guy' & 'Girl'- Arthur Darvill & Joanna Christie!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2013-08-11 13:00:01
TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With Melissa Errico!
by Seth's Broadway Chatterbox - 2012-04-14 14:09:16
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Company of The Old Globe’s 2011 Shakespeare Festival
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-05-15 09:18:42
STAGE TUBE: 'HARRY POTTER' Star Daniel Radcliffe Meets His Biggest Fan From Japan
by Eddie Varley - 2009-07-21 18:54:56
TV: Daniel Radcliffe Announces 'Broadway Annoying Audience Member Relocation Program' on Conan O'Brien
by Robert Diamond - 2009-01-13 16:34:02
News
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Following April’s announcement of Welsh National Theatre’s co-production with Second Half Productions of Amadeus, WNT has launched its full 2027/28 programme, with revivals of classics, collaborations, and more.
by Franco Milazzo - May 28, 2026
There is exactly one joke in Peter Shaffer's 1965 farce: when the lights come on, the characters are in the dark. Everything else — the borrowed furniture, the hapless sculptor, the stern colonel, the ex-girlfriend arriving at the worst possible moment — is just escalation.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 19, 2026
It's nearly twenty years since Daniel Radcliffe first tried to throw off the Harry Potter shackles in the 2007 version of Peter Shaffer’s 1973 play Equus. Now director Lindsay Posner has revived Shaffer's deeply traumatic story about the fluctuating relationship between a psychiatrist, Dr Dysart, and a teenage boy, Alan Strang. Featuring a remarkable cast and exquisite visuals, this is one not to be missed.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
All new production photos have been released from Equus which is currently in previews at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2026
The tale of Salieri and Mozart is returning to the screen in a new series adaptation of Amadeus, the acclaimed play by Peter Shaffer. Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany lead the cast as the musical rivals, and spoke to BroadwayWorld about preparing to play these well-known roles. Watch the full conversation here.
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
London's Playground Theatre will present the New York premiere of PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ at La MaMa, starring Peter Tate and directed by Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from Peter Shaffer’s Black Comedy at the Orange Tree Theatre, directed by Caroline Steinbeis. Check out the photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Open Book Theatre Company will close its 12th season with Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning comedy LETTICE AND LOVAGE, featuring community leaders as guest stars in each performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory is presenting Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus. See photos of the cast, featuring Toby Stephens and more in rehearsals here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells will star as Salieri and Mozart in the first major West End revival of Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS in over a decade, directed by Jeremy Herrin at the Noël Coward Theatre.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026
Amadeus, the new series adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play, has set its U.S. release. Adapted from Schaffer's play by Joe Barton, the series will debut on STARZ on Friday, May 8.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath Productions.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Peter Shaffer’s Black Comedy. Directed by Caroline Steinbeis, the production will open on 27 May, with previews from 16 May, and runs until 11 July.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
Before Amadeus arrives on STARZ later this year, find out everything to know about the play, including its origin, major productions and players, adaptations, and more!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory has released production photos from its revival of THE HOLY ROSENBERGS by Ryan Craig, directed by Lindsay Posner. The production began previews February 27 and opened March 9, and will run through May 2 at the London venue.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 28, 2026
Cherokee Theatre Company has announced its 2026-27 season, presenting a four‑show lineup that blends classic suspense, holiday comedy, inventive farce, and iconic American drama.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, led by Jefferson Mays, and directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, is running now through Sunday, March 15, 2026. Read the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Ryan Craig’s The Holy Rosenbergs at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Toby Stephens will play Dr. Martin Dysart in Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Peter Shaffer has written 6 shows including Five Finger Exercise (Playwright), The Royal Hunt of the Sun (Bookwriter), Amadeus (Playwright), Lettice and Lovage (Playwright), Black Comedy / White Lies (Playwright), Equus (Playwright).
Best Play (Tony Awards) for Lettice and Lovage, Best Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for Lettice and Lovage, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Lettice And Lovage, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Amadeus, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Amadeus, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Amadeus, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Amadeus, Outstanding New Foreign Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Equus, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Equus, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Equus, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Black Comedy, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Royal Hunt of the Sun , Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Five Finger Exercise and Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for Five Finger Exercise.
Peter Shaffer has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including: - Best Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for Lettice and Lovage, - Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Amadeus, - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Amadeus, - Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Amadeus, - Outstanding New Foreign Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Equus, - Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Equus, - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Equus, - Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Five Finger Exercise, - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for Five Finger Exercise.
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