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BIO

Jeremy Herrin is Artistic Director of Headlong. He studied at RSAMD. For Headlong, Herrin has directed The Absence of War and the European premiere of The Nether, at the Royal Court and in the West End. At the National Theatre he directed This House (Olivier nomination for Best Director) and Statement of Regret. For the RSC, he recently directed the world premiere of Wolf Hall (Evening Standard Award for Best Director; Olivier and Tony award nominations) and Bring Up the Bodies, which transferred to the West End in May 2014 and to Broadway in 2015. For the Royal Court, where he was Deputy Artistic Director, from 2009 to 2012, his productions include No Quarter, Hero, Haunted Child, The Heretic, Kin, Spur of the Moment, Off the Endz, The Priory (Olivier Award for Best Comedy), Tusk Tusk (Evening Standard Best Director nomination), The Vertical Hour and That Face (also West End). At Chichester he directed South Downs (also West End), and Uncle Vanya. Other theatre includes Noises Off at the American Airlines Theatre, Broadway (Tony nomination for Best Revival); Children's Children at the Almeida; Absent Friends and Death and the Maiden at the Harold Pinter; Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare's Globe; Marble at the Abbey Dublin; The Family Reunion at the Donmar Warehouse; Blackbird at the Market Theatre Johannesburg; and Gathered Dust and Dead Skin, The Lovers, Dirty Nets, Our Kind of Fun, Sudden Collapses in Public Places, Toast, Smack Family Robinson, Attachments, From the Underworld, The Last Post, Personal Belongings, NE1 and Knives in Hens at Live Theatre Newcastle. Television and film include The Inventor, Linked, Dead Terry, Warmth and Cold Calling. Radio includes South Downs, Flare Path and The Vertical Hour. Jeremy Herrin is a board member for Stage Directors UK.



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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Jeremy Herrin, People, Places & Things


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Play

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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Jeremy Herrin, Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Director

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

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Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Play

Jeremy Herrin, Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two


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Evening Standard Awards - 2014 - Best Director

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Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Director

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News


BWW Q&A: Caroline Neff on FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jan 23, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to present a searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.
Photos: FOOL FOR LOVE In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released photos from inside rehearsal for Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Comes to Coal Mine Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

 In February, Toronto’s COAL MINE THEATRE will resume their 10th anniversary season with the Canadian premiere of Duncan Macmillan’s PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS.
Steppenwolf Theatre To Present Sam Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present a revival of Sam Shepard's dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025.
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!
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!
Cast Set For FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced full casting for its revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin.
PEOPLE, PLACES, & THINGS and VANYA To Launch on NT at Home With Streaming Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

On 19 September, audiences worldwide can stream the critically acclaimed productions People, Places & Things with Denise Gough (Angels in America), and VANYA with Andrew Scott (All of us Strangers, Fleabag) on National Theatre at Home.
Casts Set for THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD & THE CAT AND THE CANARY At Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

The casts have been revealed for THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD and THE CAT & THE CANARY at Chichester Festival Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
National Youth Theatre Reveals Lineup For Rep Season, What Lies Above and Storyfest
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

This summer will see the inaugural StoryFest held at the National Youth Theatre’s RIBA award-winning headquarters in North London. A month-long festival that demonstrates the NYT’s commitment to championing new work from emerging talent, many of whom are alumni of the NYT themselves. 
Photos: Inside Opening Night of PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at the Trafalgar Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

All new photos have been released from the opening night of People, Places & Things at the Trafalgar Theatre and post-show party at Sophie's Soho. Check out the photos here!
Review: PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS, Trafalgar Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 15, 2024

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. 
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the return of the original, smash hit production of People, Places and Things. 
Review Roundup: Did Brian Cox Impress in LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 3, 2024

The Emmy, Golden Globe and Olivier award-winning actor Brian Cox, has made his return to the London stage in Jeremy Herrin’s new production of Long Day’s Journey Into Night.
Review: LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, Wyndham's Theatre
by Louise Penn - Apr 3, 2024

Eugene O'Neill's classic play of family strife has had regular revivals in London (most recently in 2018 and 2012). Set in 1912 and published posthumously in 1956, it remains one of the great American plays. Brian Cox returns to the London stage as James Tyrone, actor, family colossus, and flawed man, in a mesmerising performance.
Photos: First Look at LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024

All new production photos have been released for the new staging of Eugene O’Neill’s autobiographical magnum opus, Long Day’s Journey into Night directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out the photos here!
GRACE PERVADES and AS YOU LIKE IT Set For The Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Theatre Royal Bath has announced the opening productions of the Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath season taking place from June 2025. Learn more about both upcoming shows here!
LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere, NOISES OFF & More Announced For Steppenwolf's 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis and Executive Director Brooke Flanagan, has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring several Chicago and world premieres.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jeremy Herrin been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for People, Places & Things, Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Noises Off, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wolf Hall, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies and Best Director (Olivier Awards) for This House.

What awards has Jeremy Herrin won?

Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Noises Off, and Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies.

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