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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
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

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!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards; LADY MACBETH PLAYED WING DEFENCE at Melbourne Fringe Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne 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!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; HAMILTON at Sydney Lyric Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney 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 Australia - Melbourne Awards; Melbourne Fringe Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne 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 Australia - Sydney Awards; Sydney Lyric Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney 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 Australia - Sydney Awards; HAMILTON at Sydney Lyric Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney 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!
Martin Shaw, Gary Wilmot & More to Star in A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

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.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Australia - Sydney Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney 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!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For Twelfth Time in London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

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
by Steve Murray - Aug 10, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2024

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
by Josh Stent - Jun 2, 2024

What did our critic think of SUNSET BOULEVARD at The Princess Theatre?

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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