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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1982
Sky Masterson

[West End]
Original London Production, 1972
Performer


Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1984 - Actor of the Year in a New Play

Ian CharlesonFool For Love

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AN INTERROGATION Will Make its London Debut

The entire run of An Interrogation sold out before its opening performance. This award-winning investigative drama will now transfer to London for a limited five-week run at Hampstead Theatre
Full Cast Set For The RSC's TWELFTH NIGHT

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's upcoming production of Twelfth Night, which runs at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon between Thursday 5 December 2024 and Saturday 18 January 2025, with a press performance on Thursday 12 December, 7pm.
MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo to Play Movie Theaters

Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold out houses in the West End, will come to cinemas next year. Learn more about when the show was captured and when it'll be released in movie theatres.
Further Cast, Creative Team, and Dates Set For Cate Blanchett-Led THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre

Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!
Tickets On Sale Next Month For The Jamie Lloyd Company's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the on sale dates for its new production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing starring Tom Hiddleston (Benedick) and Hayley Atwell (Beatrice), directed by Jamie Lloyd.
Meet the Cast of ROMEO + JULIET, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler, begins previews tonight at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The production officially opens Thursday, October 24, 2024. Meet the cast of ROMEO + JULIET here!
Meet the Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

The Hills of California will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Meet the cast of The Hills of California here!
Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke Will Lead New Version of THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre

Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke will star in Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Also directed by Ostermeier, the production will play a limited 6 week run at the Barbican Theatre from February 2025. 
Cast Set For A DOLL'S HOUSE at the Crucible

Sheffield Theatres has announced the cast for A Doll's House, which runs in the Crucible from Saturday 21 September – Saturday 12 October 2024. Learn more about the cast here!
OTHELLO Directed By Sinéad Rushe Will Be Released Online For Streaming

Following its successful run at Riverside Studios last autumn, Sinéad Rushe's polyphonic production of Othello will be available to stream exclusively on Original Online this September.
Cast Set For PRINCESS ESSEX at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC), written by and starring Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe).
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!
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!
Photos: First Look at THE BLEEDING TREE at Southwark Playhouse

A gripping exploration of women pushed to the edge; the landmark Australian play The Bleeding  Tree is coming to Southwark Playhouse Borough this summer. This moving yet darkly funny  drama follows a mother and her two daughters who must go to extremes to survive. Check out all new photos here!
International Cast Set For THE BLEEDING TREE at Southwark Playhouse Borough

Am exploration of women pushed to the edge; the landmark Australian play The Bleeding Tree has announced its cast coming to Southwark Playhouse Borough this summer.
Cast Set For THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Jude Christian.
Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe

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.
Photos/Video: First Look At Shakespeare's MACBETH At Leeds Playhouse

See first look new production photos and the trailer for the new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Leeds Playhouse.
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For MACBETH at Leeds Playhouse, Starring Ash Hunter

An all new trailer has been released from Macbeth at Leeds Playhouse, starring Hamilton and Bridgerton star Ash Hunter. Check out the video here!
Cast Set For RSC's LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST

Full casting has been announced for director Emily Burns' playful and contemporary take on Shakespeare's comedy, Love's Labour's Lost, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 11 April – 18 May.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ian Charleson been in?

Ian Charleson has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ian Charleson been in?

Ian Charleson has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Ian Charleson's first West End show?

Ian Charleson's first West End show was Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat which opened in 1972

What awards has Ian Charleson been nominated for?

and Actor of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for Fool For Love.

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