Dario Fo
Birth Place: ITALY
Latest News on Dario Fo:
Shelley Mitchell's TALKING WITH ANGELS: BUDAPEST, 1943 Comes to Theaterlab (Jan 7, 2025)
The Works of Dario Fo and Anton Chekhov Come to the Playground Theatre (Nov 14, 2024)
THE WORKS OF DARIO FO AND ANTON CHEKHOV Announced At The Playground Theatre (Nov 13, 2024)
Shelley Mitchell's TALKING WITH ANGELS: BUDAPEST, 1943 Comes to Theaterlab (Jan 7, 2025)
The Works of Dario Fo and Anton Chekhov Come to the Playground Theatre (Nov 14, 2024)
THE WORKS OF DARIO FO AND ANTON CHEKHOV Announced At The Playground Theatre (Nov 13, 2024)
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Revival of a Play or Comedy
Dario FoAccidental Death Of An Anarchist
Olivier Awards - 1981 - Comedy of the Year
Dario Fo Can't Pay? Won't Pay!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Outstanding New Play
Dario Fo, We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!
Videos
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Estelle Parsons!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2014-06-29 09:00:51
STAGE TUBE: Steven Epp, Liam Craig and More in Highlights of ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-12-13 12:18:48
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Berkeley Rep's ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-12-06 07:46:46
STAGE TUBE: STU FOR SILVERTON, LYSISTRATA, and More to Play Intiman Theater in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-27 17:37:08
News
Shelley Mitchell's TALKING WITH ANGELS: BUDAPEST, 1943 Comes to Theaterlab
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025
Theaterlab has announced a new production of Talking with Angels: Budapest, 1943, a powerful one-woman show that has earned critical acclaim and heartfelt admiration from audiences across the U.S. and internationally.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025
Theaterlab has announced a new production of Talking with Angels: Budapest, 1943, a powerful one-woman show that has earned critical acclaim and heartfelt admiration from audiences across the U.S. and internationally.
The Works of Dario Fo and Anton Chekhov Come to the Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024
A riotous comedy double bill arrives in London, blending Chekhov’s piquant mix of laughter and absurdity with Dario Fo’s unique, slapstick satire of Milanese life.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024
A riotous comedy double bill arrives in London, blending Chekhov’s piquant mix of laughter and absurdity with Dario Fo’s unique, slapstick satire of Milanese life.
THE WORKS OF DARIO FO AND ANTON CHEKHOV Announced At The Playground Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024
Explore the works of Dario Fo and Anton Chekhov at The Playground Theatre, directed by Justin Butcher. Discover a compelling blend of classic and contemporary theatre in this anticipated production.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024
Explore the works of Dario Fo and Anton Chekhov at The Playground Theatre, directed by Justin Butcher. Discover a compelling blend of classic and contemporary theatre in this anticipated production.
Patti LuPone in Plays- A History
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 19, 2024
On Broadway alone, Patti has appeared in 28 shows- 14 of them are plays. This season, she's appearing opposite the great Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's The Roommate, which is now running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. Let's look back on some of her other great dramatic performances with these videos.
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 19, 2024
On Broadway alone, Patti has appeared in 28 shows- 14 of them are plays. This season, she's appearing opposite the great Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's The Roommate, which is now running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. Let's look back on some of her other great dramatic performances with these videos.
Previews: O-SCENA EUFORIA alla CAPPELLA ORSINI
by Ettore Farrattini - Sep 1, 2024
La Fondazione Opera Lucifero ETS, in occasione dell’ottava edizione del Roma Comic Off 2024 e della mostra “Finzione o Verità?” ideata da Simona Sarti, Alessandra Degni e Felice Leonardi, organizza e promuove la Rassegna Artistica “O-scena Euforia”, che si terrà nella sede di Cappella Orsini (Via di Grottapinta 21) dal 3 Settembre al 4 Ottobre 2024, sotto la direzione artistica di Joyce Conte.
by Ettore Farrattini - Sep 1, 2024
La Fondazione Opera Lucifero ETS, in occasione dell’ottava edizione del Roma Comic Off 2024 e della mostra “Finzione o Verità?” ideata da Simona Sarti, Alessandra Degni e Felice Leonardi, organizza e promuove la Rassegna Artistica “O-scena Euforia”, che si terrà nella sede di Cappella Orsini (Via di Grottapinta 21) dal 3 Settembre al 4 Ottobre 2024, sotto la direzione artistica di Joyce Conte.
Cygnet Salon Reveals August Literary Reading, FOR THE PLEASURE OF SEEING HER AGAIN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024
Cygnet Salon’s August staged literary reading will be For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, by Michel Tremblay.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024
Cygnet Salon’s August staged literary reading will be For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, by Michel Tremblay.
Previews: ANASTASIA al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI
by Ettore Farrattini - Jul 3, 2024
ANASTASIA al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI DEBUTTO A DICEMBRE 2024 A MILANO PER LA VERSIONE ITALIANA DEL GRANDE SUCCESSO DI BROADWAY
by Ettore Farrattini - Jul 3, 2024
ANASTASIA al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI DEBUTTO A DICEMBRE 2024 A MILANO PER LA VERSIONE ITALIANA DEL GRANDE SUCCESSO DI BROADWAY
ALAN CUMMING: UNCUT Comes to the State Theatre of New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024
State Theatre New Jersey will present Alan Cumming: Uncut on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024
State Theatre New Jersey will present Alan Cumming: Uncut on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm.
Playful Productions Will Produce World Premiere Adaptation of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024
Playful Productions will produce the world premiere play based on Richard Osman’s hugely successful book series The Thursday Murder Club.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024
Playful Productions will produce the world premiere play based on Richard Osman’s hugely successful book series The Thursday Murder Club.
THE PLATYPUS Comes to St. Kilda in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
This June, Theatre Works and Buckets Nijinsky Productions serve up Melbourne theatre lovers a wonderfully bleak, black comedy about the end of a relationship.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
This June, Theatre Works and Buckets Nijinsky Productions serve up Melbourne theatre lovers a wonderfully bleak, black comedy about the end of a relationship.
REVIEW: Sydney Theatre Company's NO PAY? NO WAY! Returns Even Better And More Relevant
by Jade Kops - Apr 12, 2024
In 2020, pre-Covid, Sydney Theatre Company staged NO PAY? NO WAY!, Marieke Hardy’s adaptation of Dario Fo and Franca Rame’s political farce SOTTO PAGA! NON SI PAGA! This production, directed by Sarah Giles has been given an encore season with new performers stepping into three of the five roles, resulting in an even more captivating and comical evening of theatre that resonates even louder in the current economic climate.
by Jade Kops - Apr 12, 2024
In 2020, pre-Covid, Sydney Theatre Company staged NO PAY? NO WAY!, Marieke Hardy’s adaptation of Dario Fo and Franca Rame’s political farce SOTTO PAGA! NON SI PAGA! This production, directed by Sarah Giles has been given an encore season with new performers stepping into three of the five roles, resulting in an even more captivating and comical evening of theatre that resonates even louder in the current economic climate.
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 10, 2024
The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 10, 2024
The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024
The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024
The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!
LIFE WITH OSCAR Comes to the Arcola Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024
Life With Oscar comes to the Arcola Theatre in April. In a frenetic on-stage exorcism, actor and filmmaker Nick Cohen relives his rollercoaster journey from South London to Sunset Boulevard. Performances run 2 – 20 April.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024
Life With Oscar comes to the Arcola Theatre in April. In a frenetic on-stage exorcism, actor and filmmaker Nick Cohen relives his rollercoaster journey from South London to Sunset Boulevard. Performances run 2 – 20 April.
Critics' Pick: Franco Milazzo's Best of 2023 in Review
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 31, 2023
What a year! I pulled out my notebook over a hundred times and came away, more often not, with a happy heart. Below is a condensed list of the very best - and worst - that I saw.
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 31, 2023
What a year! I pulled out my notebook over a hundred times and came away, more often not, with a happy heart. Below is a condensed list of the very best - and worst - that I saw.
Patti LuPone to Bring A LIFE IN NOTES to New York, California & More in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023
Patti LuPone is set to perform her latest concert A Life in Notes at venues across the country! Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023
Patti LuPone is set to perform her latest concert A Life in Notes at venues across the country! Learn how to purchase tickets!
Sydney Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023
STC Artistic Director Kip Williams announced the Company’s 2024 Season, which will include his new cine-theatre production, an adaptation of the iconic Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023
STC Artistic Director Kip Williams announced the Company’s 2024 Season, which will include his new cine-theatre production, an adaptation of the iconic Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Review: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST at Stirling Community Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Sep 10, 2023
Lesley Reed has cast the play as an all-female production.
by Barry Lenny - Sep 10, 2023
Lesley Reed has cast the play as an all-female production.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Will Hold a Post-Show Panel Discussion in Partnership With Inquest
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023
Playful Productions has announced a post-show panel for Accidental Death of an Anarchist taking place on 5 September in partnership with charity, INQUEST.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023
Playful Productions has announced a post-show panel for Accidental Death of an Anarchist taking place on 5 September in partnership with charity, INQUEST.
British Clown Brings FINDING MELANIA to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023
Finding Melania is a solo show merging dark clowning, surreal metaphors and utter silliness in an exploration of authoritarian and populist regimes and our complicity in enabling them.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023
Finding Melania is a solo show merging dark clowning, surreal metaphors and utter silliness in an exploration of authoritarian and populist regimes and our complicity in enabling them.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Dario Fo written?
Dario Fo has written 1 shows including Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Playwright).
What awards has Dario Fo been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play or Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Accidental Death Of An Anarchist, Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Can't Pay? Won't Pay! and Outstanding New Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!.
What awards has Dario Fo won?
Dario Fo won the Outstanding New Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!.
Videos