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BIO

Olivier Award-winning Gareth Fry's recent theatre credits include Road at the Royal Court, Cat on a Hit Tin Roof at the Apollo, Barbershop Chronicles at the National Theatre, Woyzeck at the Old Vic, The Encounter for Complicite. Other productions include John for DV8, Waves at the National Theatre, David Bowie Is for the V&A and Black Watch for the National Theatre of Scotland. Gareth designed the sound effects for the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.

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Productions

A Christmas Carol - The BridgeA Christmas Carol - The Bridge
 
[West End, 2022]
SOUND DESIGNER
John Gabriel BorkmanJohn Gabriel Borkman
 
[West End, 2022]
SOUND DESIGNER
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both PartsHarry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both Parts
 
[West End, 2021]
Sound Designer
Barber Shop ChroniclesBarber Shop Chronicles
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
As You Like ItAs You Like It
 
[West End, 2018]
Sound Designer
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[Australia, 2018]
Sound Designer
Barber Shop ChroniclesBarber Shop Chronicles
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Designer
WoyzeckWoyzeck
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Designer
Paul Auster's City of GlassPaul Auster's City of Glass
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound
The EncounterThe Encounter
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[West End, 2016]
Sound Designer
Let the Right One InLet the Right One In
 
[West End, 2014]
Sound Designer
A Woman Killed With KindnessA Woman Killed With Kindness
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
The Overwhelming
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design

Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Gareth FryThe Encounter


winner
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Sound Design

Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical)

Gareth FryThe Encounter


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Special Tony Award

Gareth Fry, The Encounter

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Gareth Fry, Let the Right One In

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Gareth FryRichard III


winner
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Sound Design

Gareth FryWaves

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HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Extends Into 2026, New Seats Installed at the Palac Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Extends Into 2026, New Seats Installed at the Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

360,000 new tickets have been released for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London, taking booking for the production to 15 February 2026. Learn more here!
GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL Comes to Battersea Park This Summer Photo
GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL Comes to Battersea Park This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Secret Cinema will return to London with a brand-new production for 2025, GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical. Learn more about the upcoming summer event here!
Golden Snitch Digital Lottery Available for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD L.A. Pr Photo
Golden Snitch Digital Lottery Available for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD L.A. Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

A Golden Snitch Digital Lottery has launched for the L.A. Premiere Engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. The lottery for the first performance is now open for entry. Learn more!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Launch Hogwarts Celebration Week in February Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Launch Hogwarts Celebration Week in February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will have launch a celebration of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and its houses later this month at Broadway's Lyric Theatre.
Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years Photo
Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!
Review: MACBETH, In Cinemas Photo
Review: MACBETH, In Cinemas
by Cheryl Markosky - Jan 22, 2025

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo lead a first-rate cast in a raw, visceral, brutal and ultimately hopeful show filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Th Photo
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 UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End 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 UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End 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!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Launch In Brazil And Netherlands Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Launch In Brazil And Netherlands
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2024

Two new international productions of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch in Brazil in 2025 and the Netherlands in 2026.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Launch in Brazil in 2025 & Netherlands in 2026 Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Launch in Brazil in 2025 & Netherlands in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch two new international productions of the multi award-winning play. In 2025 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch in Brazil, followed by the Netherlands in 2026. Learn more!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 10, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: PINOCCHIO at Stratford East Photo
Photos: PINOCCHIO at Stratford East
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

Stratford East has released first-look production images for this year’s pantomime, PINOCCHIO, playing until 04 January 2025. Check out the photos here!
Video: New HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cast Takes Its First Broadway Bow Photo
Video: New HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cast Takes Its First Broadway Bow
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

The new cast of witches and wizards of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway took their first bows on Broadway this week! See video of their first curtain call!
Photos: New Cast Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London Photo
Photos: New Cast Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will welcome its new cast who take to the stage for their first performances at the Palace Theatre this week. Check out all new photos here!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Offer $25 Tickets Through Digital Scavenger Hunt Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Offer $25 Tickets Through Digital Scavenger Hunt
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is hosting a digital scavenger hunt, in which a handful of $25 tickets will be hidden throughout the show's ticketing site. Learn more about how to find the tickets, and learn about the production!
Photos: MACBETH Opens, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Photo
Photos: MACBETH Opens, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

All new photos have been released the opening night of the West End transfer of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo at the Harold Pinter Theatre which took place last night. Those in attendance included Fearne Cotton, Poppy Delevingne, Alex Hassell, Celia Imrie, Aidan Turner and Michael Sheen.
Matthew James Thomas and More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
Matthew James Thomas and More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

All new cast members are joining the Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, beginning performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Learn more about the cast here!
Radiohead's Thom Yorke Joins Creative Team of HAMLET HAIL TO THE THIEF World Premiere Photo
Radiohead's Thom Yorke Joins Creative Team of HAMLET HAIL TO THE THIEF World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024

Radiohead's Thom Yorke has teamed up with directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones for a new adaptation of Shakespeare's HAMLET, blending innovative music and theatrical direction.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Gareth Fry been nominated for?

Best Sound Design of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Encounter, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Encounter, Special Tony Award (Tony Awards) for The Encounter, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Let the Right One In, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Richard III and Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Waves.

What awards has Gareth Fry won?

Gareth Fry has received several prestigious awards for his work in sound design. He won the Best Sound Design of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. He also received the Outstanding Sound Design in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, as well as the Outstanding Sound Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, both for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Additionally, he was awarded the Best Sound Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two. Fry received another Outstanding Sound Design in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Encounter. He won the Best Sound Design at the Olivier Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, as well as for Waves. Furthermore, he was honored with a Special Tony Award for The Encounter.

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