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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[West End, 2023]
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[West End, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2013]
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[West End, 2012]
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[West End, 2012]
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[West End, 2011]
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[West End, 0]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Special Citations

James Farncombe, Yerma

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

James FarncombeThe Tempest

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design

James FarncombePeople, Places, And Things

News


Review Roundup: THE OTHER PLACE at The National Theatre

See what the critics are saying about The Other Place at the National Theatre. Read what critics had to say and read the top reviews for the play by Alexander Zeldin and learn more about the production.
Review: THE OTHER PLACE, National Theatre

The Other Place brings thousands of years of history and all the power of theatre to bear on its dissection of the dynamics of grief, transgression and despair.
Photos: THE OTHER PLACE at the National Theatre

Ahead of opening night this evening, the National Theatre has released all new photos from the world premiere of The Other Place! Get a first look at the new production.
Andrew Scott Will Reprise Role in VANYA Off-Broadway

Olivier Award®-winning actor Andrew Scott will reprise his wildly acclaimed performance in Vanya, a radical new adaptation of Chekhov’s masterwork, Uncle Vanya, which Mr. Scott co-created with adaptor Simon Stephens, designer Rosanna Vize and director Sam Yates, in its American Premiere.
Photos: In Rehearsal for THE OTHER PLACE At The National Theatre

The National Theatre, in association with A Zeldin Company, has released first look rehearsal images for the world premiere of The Other Place, a new play directed and written by Alexander Zeldin (The Confessions, Faith, Hope and Charity) with music by Yannis Philippakis (Foals), inspired by Sophocles' classic story Antigone.
Review: PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS, Trafalgar Theatre

It’s nearly a decade since Denise Gough set the stage alight in Duncan MacMillan’s starkly raw study of addiction. She now reprises her Olivier and Critics' Circle Theatre Award-winning role as Emma for this harrowing and completely absorbing new production of People, Places & Things. 
A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autumn Season

The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the return of the original, smash hit production of People, Places and Things. 
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Donmar Warehouse

Check out rehearsal photos of The Cherry Orchard at Donmar Warehouse. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
San Francisco Opera Performs INNOCENCE This June

San Francisco Opera will present the American premiere of composer Kaija Saariaho’s final opera, Innocence, at the War Memorial Opera House from June 1–21.
Full Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Donmar Warehouse

Discover the full cast of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new version adapted and directed by Benedict Andrews, announced by Donmar Warehouse.
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Will Return to the West End in May

The original hit production of People, Places and Things will make a return to London's West End, this spring. 
San Francisco Opera's 101st Season Continues With The 2024 Summer Season May 30-June 30

San Francisco Opera's 101st season continues May 30–June 30 at the War Memorial Opera House with the highly anticipated American premiere of Kaija Saariaho's final opera, INNOCENCE, along with Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE (DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE) and Handel's PARTENOPE, presented in award-winning productions.
VANYA at Duke of York's Theatre Adds Additional Performances

The critically acclaimed sell-out run of Chekhov’s VANYA with Andrew Scott, adapted by Simon Stephens, directed by Sam Yates and designed by Rosanna Vize, will add two additional performances to the run at the Duke of York’s Theatre due to public demand. Find out how to get tickets here!
Everything You Need to Know About Janáček's JENUFA at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Discover all the essential information about Janáček's Jenůfa at Lyric Opera of Chicago, including dates, venue, and what to expect from this highly anticipated production. Don't miss out on this incredible opera experience.
Swedish Premier Of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes To Göteborgsoperan

In autumn 2024, there will be the Swedish premiere of the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl's classic Kalle and the Chocolate Factory. The musical premieres at the Gothenburg Opera in a completely new set.
Victoria Blunt Will Perform Additional VANYA Performance in October

Victoria Blunt will perform a public understudy performance of Chekhov’s VANYA adapted by Simon Stephens at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 6 October at 3pm. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Kaija Saariaho's New Opera INNOCENCE Makes Its Long-Awaited UK Debut

This April, The Royal Opera stages the long-awaited UK premiere of Innocence. The original creative team are reunited at Covent Garden alongside an outstanding ensemble cast, following the production's triumphant world premiere at the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence in 2021.  
Photos: First Look At English National Opera's THE DEAD CITY (DIE TOTE STADT)

See production images for the English National Opera's The Dead City (Die tote Stadt), running 25 March - 8 April 2023.
The ENO Presents UK Premiere Of BLUE

This April, the English National Opera (ENO) presents the UK premiere of Blue by American composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist Tazewell Thompson.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has James Farncombe been nominated for?

Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Yerma, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Tempest and Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for People, Places, And Things.

What awards has James Farncombe won?

James Farncombe has won Special Citations from the Obie Awards for his work on Yerma.

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