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BIO

London based Tony & Olivier nominated choreographer, Ellen Kane is currently working on Legally Blonde for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (dir. Lucy Moss) and has been working as the Choreographer for Matilda (feature film dir. Matthew Warchus for Netflix) and A Chorus Line (dir. Nikolai Foster) for the Curve in Leicester. Other credits include: Choreographer West Side Story (dir. Nikolai Foster) for the Curve in Leicester and Dance & Movement Supervisor on Cats (dir. Tom Hooper), Co-Choreographer of Groundhog Day The Musical (dir. Matthew Warchus), Old Vic Theatre London and the August Wilson Theatre Broadway (Tony and Olivier nominations); Worldwide Associate Choreographer on the RSC’s Matilda The Musical Stratford, London, Broadway, US Tour, Australia, New Zealand, UK & International tour, also directed by Matthew Warchus; Choreographer for Pieces of String at Mercury Theatre in Colchester; Choreographer for Perfect Pitch, Children In Need’s Musical in a Week; Choreographer for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (dir.Bartlett Sher) at Playhouse Theatre, London; Choreographer for Elton John’s Electricity Video in association with Working Title; International Choreographic Supervisor and Associate on Billy Elliot The Musical (dir. Stephen Daldry) for London, Broadway, Chicago, National US tour, Australia, Holland and UK tour; Associate Choreographer for the Original London Production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factor (dir. Sam Mendes) at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane; Associate Choreographer for Sister Act at London Palladium; Associate Choreographer The Lord of the Rings (dir. Matthew Warchus and choreographer Peter Darling) at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. For Workshops, Ellen has acted as Associate Choreographer on Bridget Jones’ Diary (dir. Stephen Daldry) for Working Title, The Light Princess (dir. Marianne Elliott) for National Theatre and various workshops for the RSC.


Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Co-Movement Director
 
[West End, 2024]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Choreography
 
[West End, 2024]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2023]
Movement director
 
[West End, 2021]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Co-Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Associate Choreographer
 
[West End, 2010]
WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER
 
[West End, 2005]
Choreographic Supervision
 
[West End, ] [Replacement]
Choreographer[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Ellen KaneGroundhog Day

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Choreography

Ellen Kane, Groundhog Day

News


Gwilym Lee Joins Cast of DEAR ENGLAND

The National Theatre has announced that Gwilym Lee will play former England manager Gareth Southgate in the return of James Graham’s production of Dear England at the Olivier Theatre.
Review Roundup: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Donmar Warehouse

Arriving in the glittering opulent world of Moscow High Society, the impulsive and romantic Natasha Rostova awaits the return of her fiancé from the front lines. But when she falls under the spell of an intoxicating aristocrat, it is up to the unlikely hero, Pierre, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation.
Photos: National Theatre's Adaptation of BALLET SHOES

The National Theatre has released production photos for the first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes. Check out the photos here!
Review: BALLET SHOES, National Theatre

Beloved by parents and children alike, the National Theatre has taken on the first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes as their big ticket show this festive season. It is a brave move, as the book is so well known and hasn't been out of print since 1936. However, there's so need to fear, as Kendall Feaver's adaptation is a truly charming and heart-warming family show.
Interview: 'People Are In For a Real Treat!': Actor Declan Bennett on NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

Seven years after it closed on Broadway in 2017, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 is finally arriving in London at the Donmar Warehouse in December. The show, written by Dave Malloy, takes a seventy-page segment of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace (Part Eight, to be specific) and transforms it into a sung-through musical. The titular characters of Natasha Rostova and Pierre Bezukhov are respectively played by Chumisa Dornford-May and Declan Bennett.
Photos: Rehearsals for BALLET SHOES at the National Theatre

The National Theatre is presenting the first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes. Get a first look inside rehearsals!
The Theatre Channel Will Offer Library of Performances, Behind-the-Scenes Content, and More

The Theatre Channel is a new video-on-demand platform that brings the thrill of live theatre directly to your screen. Offering an ever-growing library of performances, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content from Broadway, the West End and beyond, The Theatre Channel is the one-stop destination for theatre lovers.
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA by Jez Butterworth Opens on Broadway

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out what the critics had to say here!
Review: WHY AM I SO SINGLE?, Garrick Theatre

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' new show Why Am I So Single? is billed as 'A big fancy musical'. Bright, bold and funny, it is unashamedly focused on the Gen-Z experience, but gets lost with indulgent in-jokes, repetition and an over-long running time.
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes is now playing on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. The production has just announced its lottery and rush policies so you can get your hands on discount tickets!
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Broadway Cast in Rehearsals

Get a first look at photos of the Broadway cast of The Hills of California in rehearsals here! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Listen to '8 Dates' From New West End Musical WHY AM I SO SINGLE?

The first demo, '8 Dates', has been released from the new West End musical, Why Am I So Single? by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the team behind the musical SIX. Check out the song in the video here!
Photos: In Rehearsal For WHY AM I SO SINGLE? From Tony-Winning SIX Duo Lucy Moss and Toby Barlow

From the multi-award-winning writers of SIX, Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss, comes their all-new, highly anticipated second musical, WHY AM I SO SINGLE? Go inside the process with new photos from inside the rehearsal room!
Manhattan Theatre Club Joins Production Team of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway

Manhattan Theatre Club has joined the producing team of the Broadway premiere of The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes.
Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Reveals Full Broadway Cast

The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Learn more about who will star in the production here!
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play

Watch as the cast of Jez Butterworth Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, talks about the story of the play. The production will open on Broadway for a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of A CHORUS LINE

All new production photos have been released for the UK tour of Curve’s hit revival of A CHORUS LINE, currently playing at Curve until 13 July, with a summer season at Sadler’s Wells, before embarking on a UK tour. Check out the photos here!
Full Casting Announced For A Chorus Line at Festival Theatre

Full cast announced for the UK tour of the Curve production of A Chorus Line.
London Cast Will Reprise Roles in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Find out who is starring in the show here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ellen Kane been nominated for?

Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Groundhog Day.

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