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Awards and Nominations

Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Actor

Chiwetel EjioforA Season in the Congo


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Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Actor

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Othello


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Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Actor

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Othello

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Supporting Actor

Chiwetel EjioforBlue/Orange


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Evening Standard Awards - 2000 - Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer

Chiwetel EjioforBlue/Orange

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Ella Stiller, Josh Malina, and Mimi Lieber Will Lead Reading of THE LAST YIDDISH SPEAKER By Deborah Zoe Laufer

Recent Julliard graduate Ella Stiller and Broadway and television star Joshua Malina will headline the opening of the Festival of New Jewish Plays, a collaboration between the Jewish Plays Project and Berkshire Theatre Group .
Video: ROB PEACE Trailer Starring Mary J. Blige and Chiwetel Ejiofor

Paramount has released the trailer for Rob Peace, the upcoming film directed, adapted by, and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor. The film follows the true story of a brilliant young man (Jay Will) torn between his father's shadowed past and his own promising future.
BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY Reveals Additional Casting

According to multiple reports, the upcoming Bridget Jones film has rounded out its supporting cast. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy will see the return of several fan-favorite cast members from the previous films including Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent, Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson, and more.
BRIDGET JONES Sequel Greenlit; Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson Star

On Tuesday, it was officially announced that Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth film in the franchise, is in development. The film will see the return of Renee Zellweger in the Oscar-nominated role and Hugh Grant as love interest Daniel Cleaver, who was absent in the previous film. Emma Thompson also returns as Bridget's doctor Rawling.
Meet the Cast of MARY JANE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

The Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award nominee & Critics Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams, begins previews on Broadway tonight, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Mary Jane here!
Joseph Marcell Will Lead the UK Tour of A SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL This Spring

Stage, film and TV star Joseph Marcell will head the cast of Seán Aydon's new production of The School For Scandal, which begins a major UK tour this spring.
MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Sets Opening Date at Manhattan Theatre Club

Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams, has set its opening night date of April 23, following previously announced previews that begin on April 2 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited run will continue through June 2 and we've got the history of the show, info on ticketing and more.
National Youth Theatre Launches UK-Wide Free Auditions

The prestigious and pioneering National Youth Theatre (NYT) has announced dates for a host of free UK-wide community auditions. Learn more about how to audition here!
National Youth Theatre Will Host First Days Gala 2024 in February

Audiences are invited to join the stars of today to support the talent of tomorrow as National Youth Theatre (NYT) announce the 2024 First Days Gala, taking place at The Roundhouse, London on Wednesday 7 February 2024.
Review: THE NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE: ADA, Workshop Theatre

Ada tells the story of the neglected pioneer of computing and, if you look a little, also the story of a foundation stone of English Theatre
The National Theatre's Learning Activity is Now in Every Local Authority in the UK

The National Theatre’s Learning activity is now present in every local authority across the UK through its in-person and digital programmes. The NT’s active engagement with schools, teachers and young people is a key part of its mission to support the next generation of theatre makers and creators across the UK. The NT aims to inspire creativity, fire imaginations and boost skills for the future workforce of the sector and to build a more creative nation. 
DANCING WITH THE STARS to Feature Jason Mraz, Barry Williams & More

The “Dancing with the Stars” season 32 celebrity cast and their professional dancing partners were announced live on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” From “Vanderpump Rules,” Ariana Madix to “The Brady Bunch” actor Barry Williams, get all the details on the cast for season 32 now!
Rachel McAdams to Make Broadway Debut in MARY JANE at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club will present the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award® nominee & Critic’s Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams and directed by Anne Kauffman. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Apple TV+ Shares Plans For Two New Nature Documentary Series: BORN TO BE WILD and ENDANGERED SPECIES

Apple TV+ announces two extraordinary new six-part nature documentary series, “Born to be Wild” and “Endangered Planet,” offering audiences a remarkable view into the never-before-seen lives of the rarest animals on Earth, as the planet faces an unprecedented crisis with more than one million species on the brink of extinction.
Michael Grandage Will Direct Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in the World Première of BACKSTAIRS BILLY

The world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon.
City Lights Theatre Company to Present KINKY BOOTS in July

City Lights Theater Company will bring Kinky Boots to San Jose this summer.
Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Leland Fowler & More to Star in THIS LAND WAS MADE World Premiere at Vineyard Theatre

Vineyard Theatre has announced the cast and design team for the World Premiere of This Land Was Made, written by Tori Sampson. See how to purchase tickets!
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation And Sundance Institute Award Recipients For Science In Film Initiative

The Sundance Institute Science-in-Film initiative with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation celebrated this year's Feature Film Prize winner The Pod Generation directed by Sophie Barthes and the recipients of three artist grants for three projects in development at a reception following the Appetite for Construction panel at Filmmaker Lodge.
National Youth Theatre Announce Free Auditions Around The Country Next Month

The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has announced free auditions around the country in Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London and Manchester this February. Young people will also be able to audition online using the National Youth Theatre Hub.
ABC & The Wonderful World of Disney To Air Fan-Favorite Movies Every Sunday Night in January

Throughout the entire month, ABC will cap-off weekends with beloved titles currently available to stream on Disney+, including “The Lion King” and “Finding Nemo” as well as the broadcast world premieres of “Beauty and the Beast,” “Iron Man” and “The Avengers.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Chiwetel Ejiofor been nominated for?

Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for A Season in the Congo, Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for Othello, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Othello , Best Supporting Actor (Olivier Awards) for Blue/Orange and Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer (Evening Standard Awards) for Blue/Orange.

What awards has Chiwetel Ejiofor won?

Chiwetel Ejiofor has received the following awards: Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for Othello, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Othello, and the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer (Evening Standard Awards) for Blue/Orange.

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