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BIO

Grant Olding is a musical theatre lyricist and composer whose work for the National includes England People Very Nice, The Man of Mode, The Alchemist and Southwark Fair. He is the recipient of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre Writing for his musical Three Sides.

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[West End, 2025]
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[West End, 2025]
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[West End, 2023]
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[West End, 2023]
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[West End, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2011]
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Writing

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Grant Olding, One Man, Two Guvnors

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Video: Inside Rehearsals For ROMEO & JULIET at Shakespeare's Globe
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2025

Join the cast of Romeo & Juliet in a look at rehearsals on the Globe stage, as they explore one of Shakespeare's most famous plays, transported to the exciting and dangerous world of the Wild West. Watch the video!
Photos: Jonathan Bailey and More Behind the Scenes of RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

London Theatre Company has released behind the scenes photography from Richard II, starring Jonathan Bailey and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Check out the photos here!
Rosalie Craig, Natalie May Paris, and Maiya Quansah-Breed Join Hadley Fraser Live at Cadogan Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

West End stars Rosalie Craig, Natalie May Paris, & Maiya Quansah-Breed will join Hadley Fraser at his first ever solo concert at Cadogan Hall this June.
Video: Jonathan Bailey-Led RICHARD II Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

London Theatre Company has released an all new trailer for Richard II, starring Jonathan Bailey and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Check out the video and learn more about the show here!
ROMEO + JULIET Full Company Announced At Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (Much Ado About Nothing, 2024; The Comedy of Errors, 2023-24).
ROMEO AND JULIET Cast Revealed At Shakespeare's Globe
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has revealed the cast of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes. Romeo and Juliet launches the summer season, running from 25 April until 2 August in the Globe Theatre.  
INTO THE WOODS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Come to the Bridge Theatre This Year
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

London Theatre Company has announced two further productions opening at the Bridge Theatre during 2025, including a new staging of Into The Woods as well as the return of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Review Roundup: Jonathan Bailey in RICHARD II - What did the Critics Think?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 19, 2025

Richard II is played by Jonathan Bailey, whose past work includes Bridgerton, Fellow Travellers, Cassio in Nicholas Hytner’s National Theatre production of Othello and Edgar to Ian McKellen’s King Lear. He has also won an Olivier Award for his role of Jamie in Company and is Fiyero in the Wicked movie. What did the critics think of the show?
Review: RICHARD II, Starring Jonathan Bailey
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 18, 2025

A nation in need, an unsuitable king, banishments, murders, attempted coups. Richard II has it all and so does Jonathan Bailey. He might be dancing through Hollywood and hanging out with the biggest celebs, but he proves that he’s still one of us with this triumphant return to the stage.
Photos: Jonathan Bailey and More in RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

London Theatre Company has released photos of Richard II. Starring Jonathan Bailey and directed by Nicholas Hytner, this fresh take on Shakespeare’s subtle, caustic and powerful play is currently playing the Bridge Theatre until 10 May 2025.
Hadley Fraser Will Bring Solo Concert to Cadogan Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2025

West End star Hadley Fraser will perform his first ever solo concert at Cadogan Hall. The event marks the launch of his upcoming album, Things That Come and Go
THE CRUCIBLE and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2025.  Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
Photos/Video: Jonathan Bailey and More in Rehearsal For RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

All new photos and video footage have been released of Jonathan Bailey and the company of Richard II on their first day of rehearsals. Learn more about the new West End production of Richard II here!
Previews: THE REUNION al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI e al TEATRO ROSSETTI
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 4, 2024

Un’unica notte magica nella quale un cast d’eccezione, accompagnato dalla FVG Orchestra diretta da Beatrice Venezi, interpreterà oltre trenta indimenticabili melodie tra cui la celebre “Let it Go” - dal musical Disney “Frozen”, e poi “Wicked”, “Mary Poppins”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Shrek”, “La famiglia Addams”, “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Funny Girl”, “Pretty Woman” e “The Greatest Showman”.
Cast Set to Join Jonathan Bailey in RICHARD II at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

London Theatre Company has announced the full cast for the brand-new production of Richard II opening in February starring Jonathan Bailey. Learn more about the cast here!
Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - Aug 7, 2024

Who doesn't love a good belly laugh, a groan and a perpetual smile on their face for 2-1/2 hours. That's exactly what you'll be in store for when attending the joyously silly production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at the Shaw Festival in Niagara on the Lake.
How Rare Is It for a Straight Play to Release a Cast Recording?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 19, 2024

This time, the reader question was: With all of the Stereophonic hype this season, is it uncommon for a play to release a cast recording? How often has that happened in the past?
Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice.
RICHARD III, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2024. Learn more about the full season here!
The Shaw's 2024 Casts and Creative Teams Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

The cast and creative teams have been revealed for the Shaw Festival’s 62nd season.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Grant Olding written?

Grant Olding has written 1 shows including Don Quixote (Composer).

What awards has Grant Olding been nominated for?

and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors.

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