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Edward Petherbridge

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Mr. Fairlie

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Toymaker

[Broadway]
1985
Charles Marsden

[Broadway]
1981
Hawk's Rival

Newman Noggs


Movies

Schiele in Prison
[ 1980 ] voice
An Awfully Big Adventure
[ 1995 ] St. Ives
The Statement
[ 2003 ] Dom Vladimir
Pope Joan
[ 2009 ] Aesculapius
Alice Through the Looking Glass
[ 2016 ] Gentleman Fish
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
[ 2017 ] PT First

TV Shows

Crown Court
Christopher Rochland
The Brief
Sir Marshall Gillespie, Gillespie

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Edward Petherbridge, Strange Interlude

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Edward Petherbridge, Strange Interlude


winner
Olivier Awards - 1984 - Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role

Edward PetherbridgeStrange Interlude

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Edward Petherbridge , The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

Olivier Awards - 1980 - Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role

Edward PetherbridgeNicholas Nickleby

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MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO and More Set for The Barbican's 2023 Theatre and Dance Lineup

This follows A Strange Loop, the Pulitzer Prize-winning new musical direct from Broadway with performances until 9 September and includes a world premiere from Belarus Free Theatre, UK premieres by Why Not Theatre, Eun-Me Ahn, Pam Tanowitz and David Lang, a cross-cultural festival curated by Inua Ellams, the return of Dance Umbrella andTold by an Idiot, and a line-up of exciting and experimental theatre makers in The Pit.
Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collection

BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK, Chicago's Hit Theater Production, Offers New Holiday Ticket And Drink Package

Just in time for the holiday season, THE WOMAN IN BLACK is inviting guests to try something new this year with a holiday ticket package. For those looking to bond over a spine-tingling live theater performance, THE WOMAN IN BLACK will include a drink from the bar with the purchase of a ticket using the code HOLIDAY through January 6, 2019. An experience surely not to miss, the production has been called "Spectacular" by the Chicago Sun-Times, and "Brilliant" by Chicago Theater Review, receiving rave reviews from critics across the board. 
London's Thriller THE WOMAN IN BLACK Takes the Stage at the Royal George Theatre this Fall

Over eight million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most successful - and terrifying - theatre events ever staged, and it's coming to shock audiences in Chicago this fall. The Woman in Black - London's long-running West End play -  will open at Chicago's Royal George Theatre in November with all the stage thrills that have led audiences in London to shriek in fear for 30 years.
BWW Reviews: MY PERFECT MIND at 59E59 is Extraordinary Theatre

See 'My Perfect Mind' now at 59E59 Theatres through June 28th. The United States Premiere of this unique and captivating play should not be missed.
MY PERFECT MIND Set for 2015 Brits Off Broadway Festival at 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters will welcome acclaimed actor Edward Petherbridge to Brits Off Broadway in MY PERFECT MIND, created by Told by an Idiot, written by Kathryn Hunter, Paul Hunter and Edward Petherbridge, directed by Kathryn Hunter. Produced by Told by an Idiot, Young Vic, and Theatre Royal Plymouth, MY PERFECT MIND begins performances on Wednesday, June 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 28.  Press opening is Tuesday, June 16 at 7 PM.  The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7 PM; Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 2 PM & 8 PM; and Sunday at 3 PM. Please note, there is an additional performance on Sunday, June 21 at 7 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org. 
BWW Reviews: MY PERFECT MIND, Young Vic, September 9 2014

The autobiographical My Perfect Mind has returned to the Young Vic before embarking on a UK and International tour. Directed by Kathryn Hunter (well-known as the first British actress to play King Lear at the Young Vic) and starring Paul Hunter and veteran actor Edward Petherbridge, it takes the audience on a trip through Petherbridge's life.
Theatre Royal Plymouth Announces 2014-15 Season

Artistic Director Simon Stokes announces his 2014/15 programme, packed with the risk-taking writers, international collaborations and the adventurous outlook that has seen him transform Theatre Royal Plymouth into one of the most innovative and exciting theatres in Britain today.
Lenny Henry to Lead Birminhgam Repertory Theatre's RUDY'S RARE RECORDS, 4-20 September

Lenny Henry is due to return to the West Midlands to headline Birmingham Repertory Theatre's Autumn and Winter 2014 season. The Dudley-born comedian and actor will star in the stage premiere of Rudy's Rare Records from 4-20 September (press night Tue 9 September), his first role at the theatre.
NEVER TRY THIS AT HOME to Play Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 27 Feb - 15 March

Inspired by legendary Saturday morning TV shows such as Tiswas and Going Live, Never Try This At Home, the latest show from the critically acclaimed Told by an Idiot, opens at Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 27 February to 15 March.
Photo Coverage: NT50 - The National Theatre's Birthday Celebrations, With Dench, Mirren, And More!

From Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead to The History Boys, from The Mysteries to Angels in America, from Guys and Dolls to London Road - join us for a thrilling evening of live performance and rare glimpses from the archive, featuring many of the most celebrated actors who have performed on our stages over the past five decades and directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Nominations Announced For 2013 TMA Theatre Awards

The Theatrical Management Association (TMA) has announced the nominations for the 2013 UK Theatre Awards published below and available online at www.tmauk.org.
Royal Shakespeare Company's 50th Anniversary Celebrations Planned For Autumn 2011

The programme for September includes a variety of things to see and do during the weekends at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST), beginning with ‘Theatremakers with Hammers' on Saturday 3rd September.
Patrick Godfrey, Emma Hamilton & More Complete Cast Of Almeida's MASTER BUILDER

Joining Gemma Arterton as Hilde Wangel and Stephen Dillane as Harvard Solness in the Almeida Theatre production of The Master Builder are Patrisk Godfrey as Knut Brovik, Emma Hamilton as Kaja Fosli, Anastasia Hille as Aline Solness, John Light as Ragnar Brovik and Jack Shepherd as Doctor Herdal.
Full Cast Set for THE MASTER BUILDER

Joining Gemma Arterton as Hilde Wangel and Stephen Dillane as Halvard Solness in the Almeida Theatre production of The Master Builder are Patrick Godfrey as Knut Brovik, Emma Hamilton as Kaja Fosli, Anastasia Hille as Aline Solness, John Light as Ragnar Brovik and Jack Shepherd as Doctor Herdal.
BWW Interviews: THE FANTASTICKS' Hadley Fraser

Carrie Dunn talks to Hadley Fraser about The Fantasticks, The Pirate Queen, and Stephanie J Block...
STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal With THE FANTASTICKS!

Here's the first rehearsal diary from the UK cast of The Fantasticks!
STAGE TUBE: THE FANTASTICKS West End Launch

Behind the scenes at the West End launch of The Fantasticks!
Lorna Want and Luke Brady Lead Cast of THE FANTASTICKS

Up and coming stars, Lorna Want and Luke Brady will play the young lovers in this new production of The Fantasticks.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Edward Petherbridge been in?

Edward Petherbridge has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Edward Petherbridge been in?

Edward Petherbridge has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Edward Petherbridge's first West End show?

Edward Petherbridge's first West End show was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang which opened in 2002

What awards has Edward Petherbridge been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Strange Interlude, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Strange Interlude, Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Strange Interlude, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Nicholas Nickleby.

What awards has Edward Petherbridge won?

Edward Petherbridge won the Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role award at the Olivier Awards for his performance in Strange Interlude.

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