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Latest News on Kit Harington:
Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd (Oct 12, 2024)
HBO Renews INDUSTRY For A Fourth Season (Sep 19, 2024)
The Jamie Lloyd Company Opening Film Division (Aug 19, 2024)
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BIO

He studied at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and made his professional acting debut with the lead role as Albert Narracott in the critically acclaimed West End play War Horse at the National Theatre in 2009.


In 2011, his breakthrough role as Jon Snow in the HBO epic fantasy television series Game of Thrones (2011–2019) earned him international recognition and several awards, including a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2019 and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2016 and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2019.
Harington developed, produced and starred in the BBC drama series Gunpowder (2017) based around the leading role of his ancestor Robert Catesby in the Gunpowder plot. His film roles include the historical romance film Pompeii (2014) and the British period drama Testament of Youth (2014). He also voiced Eret in the How to Train Your Dragon film series.
Harington was cast as Dane Whitman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals, which was released in November 2021.

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STAGE CREDITS

True West True West
[West End]
West End Production, 0
Austin
Doctor Faustus Doctor Faustus
[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2016
Faustus
War Horse War Horse
[West End]
West End Transfer, 2009
Albert Narracott

Productions

Slave PlaySlave Play
 
[West End, ] [Replacement]
Associate Producer[Replacement]

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Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd Photo
Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 12, 2024

In just over a week, one of the most-anticipated shows of the season officially opens on Broadway. Sunset Boulevard is back, straight from its acclaimed run in London, and this time, Tony-nominated and Olivier-winning director Jamie Lloyd is at the helm. ​
HBO Renews INDUSTRY For A Fourth Season Photo
HBO Renews INDUSTRY For A Fourth Season
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024

HBO has renewed the critically acclaimed original drama series INDUSTRY, from Bad Wolf, for a fourth season. Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the series concludes its eight-episode third season on Sunday, September 29 on HBO and Max.
The Jamie Lloyd Company Opening Film Division Photo
The Jamie Lloyd Company Opening Film Division
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024

Theater director Jamie Lloyd will be making a foray into filmmaking. As part of his Jamie Lloyd Company, the director 'will set up a separate film division and work with new partners from the film world.' This news follows his company's recent split from Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) earlier this year.
Video: SLAVE PLAY West End Trailer Photo
Video: SLAVE PLAY West End Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2024

An all new trailer has been released for the West End production of Slave Play. Check out the video here!
Review Roundup: SLAVE PLAY Arrives in London Photo
Review Roundup: SLAVE PLAY Arrives in London
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2024

Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris, and  directed by Robert O’Hara, has arrived in London! Let's see what the London critics are saying about the play...
Show of the Week: Save Up To 42% on Tickets to SLAVE PLAY at the Noel Coward Theatre Photo
Show of the Week: Save Up To 42% on Tickets to SLAVE PLAY at the Noel Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024

Save up to 42% on tickets to Slave Play at the Noel Coward Theatre. Tickets are now available from £17.25.
SLAVE PLAY in London Will Offer 'Pay What You Can' Lottery; Plus New Rehearsal Photos Photo
SLAVE PLAY in London Will Offer 'Pay What You Can' Lottery; Plus New Rehearsal Photos!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

The sign up for the ‘Pay What  You Can’ lottery for Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris, and  directed by Robert O’Hara, launches today. Plus, check out all new rehearsal photos here!
New 42 Reveals Lineup For 2024 New Victory Dance Program Photo
New 42 Reveals Lineup For 2024 New Victory Dance Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024

New 42 has revealed the 2024 New Victory Dance lineup, featuring diverse and innovative dance performances aimed at young audiences.
Photos: See First Look at Season 3 of HBO's INDUSTRY Starring Kit Harington Photo
Photos: See First Look at Season 3 of HBO's INDUSTRY Starring Kit Harington
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024

The eight-episode third season of the critically acclaimed HBO Original drama series INDUSTRY, from creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, will debut SUNDAY, AUGUST 11. INDUSTRY gives an insider’s view of the blackbox of high finance following a group of young bankers as they forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment and sex and drug fueled blitz of international bank Pierpoint & Co’s London office. Take a look at the new photos!
Full Cast Announced for the UK Premiere of SLAVE PLAY with Kit Harington and More Photo
Full Cast Announced for the UK Premiere of SLAVE PLAY with Kit Harington and More
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

As rehearsals begin,  the full creative team and understudies have been revealed for the UK premiere of Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris. Learn more about the new members of the team here!
Video: Brian Cox and Patricia Clarkson Defend Casting 'Celebrities' in Theatre Roles Photo
Video: Brian Cox and Patricia Clarkson Defend Casting 'Celebrities' in Theatre Roles
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024

In a new interview, Long Day's Journey into Night stars Brian Cox and Patricia Clarkson responded to the idea that celebrities are used as a marketing tactic in the theater. 
U.K. Prime Minister Calls SLAVE PLAY Black Out Nights 'Wrong and Divisive' Photo
U.K. Prime Minister Calls SLAVE PLAY Black Out Nights 'Wrong and Divisive'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024

The U.K. Prime Minister's Office had a negative reaction to the previously announced 'Black Out' nights at the upcoming West End production of Slave Play.
Kit Harington, Olivia Washington and More Will Star in Jeremy O. Harris' SLAVE PLAY i Photo
Kit Harington, Olivia Washington and More Will Star in Jeremy O. Harris' SLAVE PLAY in the West End
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024

Slave Play, the provocative work from playwright Jeremy O. Harris, is headed to London's West End in a production led by Game of Thrones star Kit Harington and Olivia Washington with Fisayo Akinade and Aaron Heffernan. 
The Jamie Lloyd Company Splits From ATG Photo
The Jamie Lloyd Company Splits From ATG
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024

Jamie Lloyd has announced that The Jamie Lloyd Company is now a fully independent production company, following his successful 10-year partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG).
Cast Revealed For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at the Riverside Studios Photo
Cast Revealed For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at the Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

The full cast has been announced to join Olivier Award-winning stage legend Jenna Russell in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn.
Jenna Russell Will Lead FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios This Year Photo
Jenna Russell Will Lead FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios This Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

Olivier-Award winning stage legend Jenna Russell will star as ‘Ada Harris’ in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan.
Cast Revealed For Schools' Tour Of William Shakespeare's HENRY V Photo
Cast Revealed For Schools' Tour Of William Shakespeare's HENRY V
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023

The cast has been revealed for the Donmar LOCAL schools' tour of William Shakespeare's Henry V, directed by the Donmar's former Resident Assistant Director Dadiow Lin.
Liz Kingsman's ONE WOMAN SHOW Will Come to New York This Summer; Watch an All New Tra Photo
Liz Kingsman's ONE WOMAN SHOW Will Come to New York This Summer; Watch an All New Trailer!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

2023 Olivier Award nominee Liz Kingsman will make her New York stage debut this summer, with the U.S. Premiere of her acclaimed solo play, ONE WOMAN SHOW. Check out an all new trailer for the show, starring Kit Harington, here!
Keira Knightley, Kit Harington and More Join MY GRANDPARENTS' WAR Season Two on PBS Photo
Keira Knightley, Kit Harington and More Join MY GRANDPARENTS' WAR Season Two on PBS
by Michael Major - Apr 3, 2023

Kit Harington (Game of Thrones), Keira Knightley (Atonement, Pride and Prejudice), Toby Jones (Captain America) and Emeli Sandé (“Next to Me,” “Our Version of Events”) each host an episode that explores their family’s unique stories.
MY GRANDPARENTS WAR Season 2 Premieres on PBS in April Photo
MY GRANDPARENTS WAR Season 2 Premieres on PBS in April
by Michael Major - Mar 8, 2023

Kit Harington (Game of Thrones), Keira Knightley (Atonement, Pride and Prejudice), Toby Jones (Captain America) and Emeli Sandé (“Next to Me,” “Our Version of Events”) each host an episode that explores their family’s unique stories.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kit Harington been in?

Kit Harington has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Kit Harington been in?

Kit Harington has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Kit Harington's first West End show?

Kit Harington's first West End show was War Horse which opened in 2009

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