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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best New Play

David EldridgeFesten, a dramatisation

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Rufus Norris Will Receive Special Award at Olivier Awards 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Rufus Norris, outgoing Director of the National Theatre, will receive a Special Award for his services to the theatre industry at this year’s Olivier Awards. Learn more here!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY New National Tour Comes To Stifel Theatre In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

A comical feast that embraces the kookiness in every family, the hysterically macabre musical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, hits the road as Big League premieres its brand-new production for the 2025 National Tour. This 9-month tour will include a stop in St. Louis at Stifel Theatre for one performance only on Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
STC Sets 40th Season Featuring Wendell Pierce, Bill Irwin and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the lineup of its upcoming 25/26 Season, celebrating the company’s 40th season exploring classic storytelling in Washington, D.C. See the lineup and learn more!
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Heindle Center For The Performing Arts
by Juliana Asbill - Feb 6, 2025

What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Heindle Center For The Performing Arts?
SISYPHEAN QUICK FIX Comes to Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

Based on lived experience, writer and performer Bettina Paris explores how the complexities of alcohol addiction can affect families and family relationships. Learn more here!
MEN'S BUSINESS Comes to the Finborough Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Following a sell-out run at Glass Mask Theatre in Dublin, the world premiere production of Men’s Business by Tony and Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens will open at the Finborough Theatre in March.
Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris' final season. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards; ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL at The Huckleberry Star Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards; The Huckleberry Star Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Rodrigo Aragon, Renee Kathleen Koher & More to Star in THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2025 National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

THE ADDAMS FAMILY will hit the road for its 2025 National Tour. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a devilishly delightful musical comedy based on the creepy, iconic characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Learn more.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Boise Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Boise Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Casts Set for THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD & THE CAT AND THE CANARY At Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

The casts have been revealed for THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD and THE CAT & THE CANARY at Chichester Festival Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Bettina Paris's SISYPHEAN QUICK FIX is Coming To Edinburgh This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024

Bettina Paris's SISYPHEAN QUICK FIX explores the impact of alcoholism on family relationships through the story of two sisters dealing with their father's addiction, blending heartfelt comedy and drama. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CRYING WOLF Comes to UEA Norwich
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2023

This December the University of East Anglia's (UEA) School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing is presenting Crying Wolf, a week-long season of two ensemble plays that highlight the beliefs and lies we keep from our childhood.
PRIVATE LIVES Comes to the Roman Theatre St Albans
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

Adam Nichols, the Artistic Director of OVO directs a sparkling new production of PRIVATE LIVES, Noël Coward’s legendary 1930 comedy of manners at the Roman Theatre this summer.
GUN TO YOUR HEAD by Simon Jaggers to be Presented at VAULT Festival in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023

Gun to your Head will run at The Cavern, The Vaults, from Tuesday 14th- Saturday 18th February 2023.
Royal Exchange Theatre Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

Artistic Directors Roy Alexander Weise and Bryony Shanahan are working in collaboration with some of the industry’s most ground-breaking artists and companies from across the world. Writers Marieke Hardy (Sydney) and Kimber Lee (New York) will both see their plays premiere at the Exchange as part of this season.
Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of A GREAT BIG WOOLLY MAMMOTH THAWING
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2022

Opening Burning Coal Theatre Company's 2022-2023 season, A  Great Big Wooly Mammoth Thawing From The Ice is a world premiere by London based playwright Tatty Hennessy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Eldridge written?

David Eldridge has written 2 shows including Festen (Playwright), Beginning (Playwright).

What awards has David Eldridge been nominated for?

and Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Festen, a dramatisation.

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