News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Basil Twist Headshot

Basil Twist

read more news

Get Basil Twist Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Photos

STAGE CREDITS

Symphonie Fantastique
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer
Peter and Wendy
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Puppeteer

Productions

My Neighbour TotoroMy Neighbour Totoro
 
[West End, 2025]
Puppetry Designer and Director
My Neighbour TotoroMy Neighbour Totoro
 
[West End, 2022]
Puppetry
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Non Eq)Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Non Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Puppet and illusion designer [Replacement]
Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryCharlie and the Chocolate Factory
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Puppet Design[Replacement]
Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryCharlie and the Chocolate Factory
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Puppet Designer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Puppet Designer
The Pee-wee Herman ShowThe Pee-wee Herman Show
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Puppet Designer
The Addams FamilyThe Addams Family
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Puppet Designer
Hamlet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Puppet Designer
Symphonie Fantastique
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
The Long Christmas Ride Home
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Puppet Designer
Tell-Tale
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Visual Effects Designer
Peter and Wendy
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Puppet Designer
Puppet Director

Writing


Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Set Design

Basil Twist, The Addams Family

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Basil TwistArias With a Twist


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2005 - Notable Effects - Production Design

Basil Twist, Symphonie Fantastique


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Tell Tale


winner
Obie Awards - 1999 - Special Citations

Basil TwistSymphonie Fantastique

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Tell Tale

Videos

More Videos

News


American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season Tickets On Sale In April Photo
American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season Tickets On Sale In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2025 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House go on sale Monday, April 7 at 12:00 P.M. Celebrating ABT's 85th anniversary, the six-week Summer season runs June 10 – July 19.
Photos: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Extends in the West End Photo
Photos: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Extends in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro will extend in the West End. To celebrate the extended season over 20,000 tickets have now been released for £25 or under, with brand new production images also released. See photos here!
Eisa Davis and Stephanie Ybarra to be Honored at BEYOND: HERE's 31st Annual Gala Photo
Eisa Davis and Stephanie Ybarra to be Honored at BEYOND: HERE's 31st Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

HERE Arts Center will honor Eisa Davis and Stephanie Ybarra at their BEYOND: HERE's 31st Annual Gala. Learn more about the upcoming gala and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Programme Set For Edinburgh International Festival 2025 Photo
Full Programme Set For Edinburgh International Festival 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

Edinburgh International Festival will present a hand-picked selection of leading international and local artists in the world's Festival City, with 24 days of world-class opera, dance, music and theatre.  
Machine Dazzle's SURFACING Takes Over The Fitz Gallery At The Red Lion Inn Photo
Machine Dazzle's SURFACING Takes Over The Fitz Gallery At The Red Lion Inn
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025

The Red Lion Inn has announced the opening of Surfacing, a new exhibit at The Fitz Gallery, featuring the innovative work of acclaimed artist and designer Machine Dazzle. Surfacing will be on display from March 22 through June 30.
Japan Society Annual Play Reading Series Presents THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON In March Photo
Japan Society Annual Play Reading Series Presents THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

Japan Society will present a staged reading of the far side of the moon by Japanese playwright Izumi Kasagi, led by New York-based director Skye E. Kowaleski, taking place Monday, March 10 at 7:30 PM at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street).
Works & Process Will Host San Francisco Opera: THE MONKEY KING by Huang Ruo and Davi Photo
Works & Process Will Host San Francisco Opera: THE MONKEY KING by Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang With Diane Paulus
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present San Francisco Opera: THE MONKEY KING (猴王悟空) by Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang with Diane Paulus, in March.
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Sets West End Cast Photo
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Sets West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

The full West End company has been announced for the multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. Learn more about the cast here!
Film Following the Closure of the London International Mime Festival Will Premiere Ne Photo
Film Following the Closure of the London International Mime Festival Will Premiere Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

This January, the award-winning documentary The Last Show will launch online as a free-to-view premiere. Learn more about the film and the Mime Festival here!
AMERICAN PUPPET THEATER TODAY: The Photography of Richard Termine is Coming to The Ba Photo
AMERICAN PUPPET THEATER TODAY: The Photography of Richard Termine is Coming to The Ballard Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

The Jim Henson Foundation and the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present a new exhibition, American Puppet Theater Today: The Photography of Richard Termine. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE WINTER'S TALE & More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season Photo
THE WINTER'S TALE & More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 85th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera House during its six week Summer season, running June 10 – July 19. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Joffrey Ballet's Reimagined THE NUTCRACKER Comes to the Lyric Opera House Next Month Photo
Joffrey Ballet's Reimagined THE NUTCRACKER Comes to the Lyric Opera House Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Joffrey Ballet's reimagined production of The Nutcracker by two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, will return to the Lyric Opera House next month. Learn more about the new production and find out how to get tickets here!
Exclusive: André De Shields Grand Marshals the NYC Village Halloween Parade Photo
Exclusive: André De Shields Grand Marshals the NYC Village Halloween Parade
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2024

The 51st Annual NYC Village Halloween Parade was off the charts with Tony, Grammy and Emmy winning Broadway legend André De Shields as Grand Marshal, riding on a custom designed float by Richard W. Prouse. Check out exclusive photos here!
Performance Added For SHINNAI MEETS PUPPETRY, Coming Up at Japan Society Photo
Performance Added For SHINNAI MEETS PUPPETRY, Coming Up at Japan Society
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Japan Society will present a world premiere double bill of contemporary puppet theater with Shinnai Meets Puppetry, created & performed by Sachiyo Takahashi/Nekaa Lab with Rowan Magee and Emma Wiseman.
Photos: SUNSET BLVD Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway Photo
Photos: SUNSET BLVD Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 22, 2024

Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' officially opened on Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the stars arriving at opening night here!
Tim Burton's Musical Connections From BIG FISH to BEETLEJUICE: A Guide Photo
Tim Burton's Musical Connections From BIG FISH to BEETLEJUICE: A Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024

This Halloween season, BroadwayWorld is taking a look at Tim Burton's musical theater connections, both onscreen and onstage, as well as offering some spooky listening to match the vibes of spooky season.
Theater for the New City's VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL set for October 31 Photo
Theater for the New City's VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL set for October 31
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

To delight its community and celebrate the creativity that comes with the season, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present its annual Village Halloween Costume Ball October 31. 
David T. Little's BLACK LODGE to Have LA And NYC Premieres Photo
David T. Little's BLACK LODGE to Have LA And NYC Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

David T. Little’s GRAMMY-nominated opera BLACK LODGE will launch a fall/winter tour with screenings in Sweden, a West Coast premiere in Los Angeles on October 19, and a live NYC premiere in January. Learn more!
Cincinnati Opera And CCM To Workshop HILDEGARD A New Opera Photo
Cincinnati Opera And CCM To Workshop HILDEGARD A New Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

Cincinnati Opera and CCM have announced a workshop for 'HILDEGARD,' a new opera by Sarah Kirkland Snider, commissioned and produced by Beth Morrison Projects, through the Opera Fusion: New Works Partnership.
Joffrey Ballet Announces Four Additional Performances Of Christoper Wheeldon's ALICE' Photo
Joffrey Ballet Announces Four Additional Performances Of Christoper Wheeldon's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

Joffrey Ballet has announced four additional performances of Christopher Wheeldon's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and introduced a Discount Family Series package.
More News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Basil Twist written?

Basil Twist has written 1 shows including Symphonie Fantastique (Author).

What awards has Basil Twist been nominated for?

Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Addams Family, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Arias With a Twist, Notable Effects - Production Design (The Hewes Awards) for Symphonie Fantastique, Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tell Tale, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Symphonie Fantastique and Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tell Tale.

What awards has Basil Twist won?

Basil Twist has won several awards, including Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Addams Family. He also received a Notable Effects - Production Design award at The Hewes Awards for Symphonie Fantastique. Additionally, he won Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Tell Tale and received Special Citations at the Obie Awards for Symphonie Fantastique.

Get Basil Twist Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos