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BIO

Mark was the recipient of the 1992, 1995, 2000, 2002, 2010 and 2016 Laurence Olivier Awards for Lighting Design, was awarded a Tony award in 2006 for The History Boys. Has lit extensively for all the major theatre, opera and dance companies in the UK including over 60 productions for the National Theatre and over 70 in the West End together with over 20 Broadway productions.

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
LOOM Revival, 1986
Lt. Karl

Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting
 
[West End, 2022]
Lighting
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Chicago, 2019]
Lighting
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2015] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[London Fringe, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1996]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1992]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1991]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1988]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1987]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1986]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1983]
Lighting Designer

Movies

Fluff
[ 2003 ] Zack
Most Guys Today
[ 2006 ] Deaf Guy

Awards and Nominations

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

Mark Henderson, Sunset Boulevard


winner
Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design

Mark HendersonGypsy

Evening Standard Awards - 2014 - Best Design

Mark HendersonBefore The Dawn

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design

Mark HendersonSweeney Todd

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Mark HendersonAfter The Dance


winner
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design

Mark HendersonBurnt By The Sun

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design

Mark HendersonEnron

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Mark Henderson, Enron


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Mark Henderson, The History Boys

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Mark Henderson, Faith Healer

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Mark Henderson, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Mark Henderson, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang


winner
Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Lighting Designer

Mark HendersonA Midsummer Night's Dream

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Lighting Designer

Mark HendersonAll My Sons


winner
Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Lighting Designer

Mark HendersonPlenty

Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Lighting Designer

Mark HendersonVassa

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Lighting Designer

Mark HendersonBritannicus and Phedre, Almeida

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Mark Henderson, The Iceman Cometh

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Lighting Design

Mark Henderson, The Iceman Cometh

Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Lighting Designer

Mark HendersonJohn Gabriel Borkman

Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Lighting Designer

Mark HendersonAbsolute Hell and La Grande Magia


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Mark Henderson, Indiscretions


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Mark Henderson, Indiscretions

Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Lighting Designer

Mark Henderson

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Lighting Design

Mark Henderson , Indiscretions


winner
Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Lighting Designer

Mark HendersonMurmuring Judges

Videos

News


Cast Set For THE BRIGHTENING AIR at the Old Vic

The Old Vic has announced the full cast of Conor McPherson’s new play The Brightening Air. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out more about the cast here!
Martin Shaw, Gary Wilmot & More to Star in A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

The cast has been revealed for Robert Bolt's award-winning play, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS. See who is starring in the UK production and learn how to purchase tickets.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For Twelfth Time in London

Following back-to-back tenth and eleventh extensions at the West End's Fortune Theatre and the announcement of Operation Mincemeat's Broadway debut, the show has extended for a twelfth time until 7th June 2025.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For an Eleventh Time

Hot on the heels of a tenth extension at the West End's Fortune Theatre and the announcement that the Olivier Award-winning Operation Mincemeat will open on Broadway at the Golden Theatre on 20th March 2025, ATG has granted an incredible eleventh extension in London, with performances now set to continue until 19th April 2025.
Conor McPherson Will Return to The Old Vic With THE BRIGHTENING AIR

The Old Vic has announced The Brightening Air, a new play written and directed by Olivier Award winner Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer), in his return to the theatre following the multi award-winning Girl from the North Country in 2017.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends to March 2025

Following the success of the hit ne­­­w cast of the Oliver Award-winning Operation Mincemeat, selling over 300, 000 tickets, and a record-breaking fan attending in excess of 140 times, ATG has given the musical, originally slated for an eight-week run at the West End's Fortune Theatre, a tenth extension through 8th March 2025.
Full Cast Announced For Made At Curve Production Of MY FAIR LADY

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming Made at Curve production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's classic musical MY FAIR LADY.
Molly Lynch Will Lead Curve's Production of Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY

Curve has revealed that Molly Lynch will play the role of Eliza Doolittle in the upcoming Made at Curve production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s classic musical MY FAIR LADY.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre

What did our critic think of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre?
New Oscar Wilde Ballet by Christopher Wheeldon Premieres From the Australian Ballet

The remarkable world of a literary legend will come to the stage with The Australian Ballet’s world-premiere of Oscar©, a new full-length work from acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to The Orpheum

The North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is headed to the Orpheum.  The tour will play Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre October 8-13, 2024.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to the Golden Gate Theatre in July

The North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will perform a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, July 30 and running through Sunday, August 18, 2024.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming To The Paramount in June

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will be performed at The Paramount in June. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD at The Princess Theatre

What did our critic think of SUNSET BOULEVARD at The Princess Theatre?
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Portland in June

Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall

As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out.
Review: GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center

What did our critic think of GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center? On March 27, I experienced GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY at the Straz Center, a production on stage until March 31. Conor McPherson's direction and Simon Hale's Tony Award-winning orchestrations breathe new life into 20 of Bob Dylan's legendary songs, including anthems like 'Hurricane' and 'Forever Young.'
Review: A Breathtaking, Poignant Lens Shines On GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Straz Center

“Tonight’s story begins and ends at a guesthouse in Duluth, Minnesota, in the winter of 1934.” These were the opening words spoken by Dr. Walker, as he sets the scene. An evening of love, pain, suffering, interloped with a lush score based on the music of Bob Dylan. Girl from the North Country, is a dramatic musical with a book by Conor McPherson (The Weir), and songs with music and lyrics by the great Bob Dylan. The show made its Off-Broadway premiere at the Public Theatre from September 30, 2018- December 22, 2018. This transfer featured an all-American cast and was helmed after the successful run at London’s Old Vic a year prior, and following a limited 12-week run shortly thereafter at the Noel Coward Theatre in London’s West End.
Video: Watch An All New Trailer For STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE in the West End

An all new trailer has been released for the West End premiere of Sheffield Theatres’ Standing at the Sky’s Edge.  Check out the video here!
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Portland in June

Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium from June 18 - 23.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Mark Henderson been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Gypsy, Best Design (Evening Standard Awards) for Before The Dawn, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for After The Dance, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Burnt By The Sun, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Enron , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Enron, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The History Boys, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Faith Healer, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for All My Sons, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Plenty , Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Vassa, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Britannicus and Phedre, Almeida, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Iceman Cometh , Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for The Iceman Cometh, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for John Gabriel Borkman, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Absolute Hell and La Grande Magia, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Indiscretions, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Indiscretions, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards), Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Indiscretions and Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Murmuring Judges.

What awards has Mark Henderson won?

Mark Henderson has won the following awards: - Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Gypsy - Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Burnt By The Sun - Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The History Boys - Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream - Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Plenty - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Indiscretions - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Indiscretions - Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Murmuring Judges

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