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BIO

Mark Thompson's work for the National Theatre includes The Alchemist, Once in a Lifetime, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, Duchess of Malfi, Life x 3, The Wind in the Willows, The Madness of George III, Arcadia, Pericles, What the Butler Saw and The Day I Stood Still. Recent work elsewhere includes And Then There Were None (Gielgud); Bombay Dreams (London and Broadway); The Lady in The Van (Queen's), Follies (New York (set only); Dr Dolittle & Blast! (Apollo Hammersmith).



For the RSC: Hamlet, Measure for Measure, The Wizard of Oz, Much Ado About Nothing, The Comedy of Errors and The Unexpected Man; at the Royal Court: Piano/Forte, The Woman Before, Wild East, Mouth to Mouth, Six Degrees of Separation, Hysteria, The Kitchen, and Never Land; for the Donmar: Twelfth Night, Uncle Vanya (costumes only), The Blue Room, Insignificance, Company (also Albery), and The Front Page; for the Almeida: Volpone, Betrayal, Party Time and Butterfly Kiss.

Other theatre includes Art, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Shadowland. Opera: Falstaff (Scottish Opera), Peter Grimes (Opera North), Ariadne Auf Naxos (Salzburg), Il Viaggio à Reims (ROH), Hansel and Gretel (Sydney), The Two Widows (ENO), Queen of Spades (New York), and Montag aus licht (costumes; Milan). Ballet: Don Quixote (Royal Ballet).

Film: Costume Design for The Madness of King George.

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2022]
Set & Costume Design
 
[West End, 2022]
Set Designer
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Original scenic and costume design[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Costume Designer
Set Designer
Costume Design
Set Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Set and Costume Design
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Set and Costume Design[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic and Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Designer[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set and Costumer Designer
 
[Las Vegas, 2014]
Production Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2013]
Set & Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Costume Designer
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
 
[West End, 2011]
Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Settings/Costumes
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2002]
Production
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Costume Designer
Settings/Costumes
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Toronto, 2000]
Settings/Costumes
 
[New York, 1999]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 1998]
Scenery/Costumes
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 1995]
Settings/Costumes
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Settings/Costumes
 
[West End, 1991]
Settings/Costumes
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 1989]
Settings/Costumes
 
[West End, 1986]
Scenery/Costumes

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical

Mark Thompson, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Costume Design

Mark Thompson, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

Mark Thompson, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Mark Thompson, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical


winner
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Costume Design

Mark ThompsonCharlie And The Chocolate Factory

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Set Design

Mark ThompsonCharlie And The Chocolate Factory

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Set Design

Mark Thompson, One Man, Two Guvnors

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Mark Thompson, One Man, Two Guvnors

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Mark Thompson, One Man, Two Guvnors

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Costume Design

Mark Thompson, London Assurance

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Mark Thompson, La Bête

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Set Design

Mark ThompsonEngland People Very Nice


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Costume Design

Mark Thompson, Bombay Dreams


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Set Designs - Musical

Mark Thompson, Bombay Dreams

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Costume Design

Mark Thompson, Bombay Dreams

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Costume Design

Mark Thompson, Bombay Dreams

The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Mark Thompson, The Unexpected Man

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Set Designer

Mark ThompsonThe Blue Room

Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Set Designer

Mark ThompsonArt

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Set Design

Mark Thompson, Arcadia

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Set Design

Mark Thompson, Arcadia

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Scenic Design

Mark Thompson, Arcadia


winner
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Set Designer

Mark ThompsonHysteria


winner
Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Costume Designer

Mark ThompsonThe Comedy Of Errors


winner
Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Set Designer

Mark ThompsonThe Comedy Of Errors, RSC

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Costume Designer

Mark ThompsonThe Wind In The Willows


winner
Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Set Designer

Mark ThompsonThe Wind In The Willows

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Designer of the Year

Mark Thompson, The Wizard Of Oz

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Designer of the Year

Mark ThompsonMeasure For Measure

Videos

News


MURDER BALLAD And More To Be Presented At Greenwich Theatre In 2025

Greenwich Theatre’s 2025 season is packed with theatre, musicals, live music, children’s shows and a magical pantomime. In autumn 2025, the venue will stage Murder Ballad, their first in-house musical in two decades.
MAMMA MIA! Returns To Orpheum Theatre In April 2025

The 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, will return to San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre for a limited two-week engagement beginning Wednesday, April 30.
TINA â€" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Gets Miami Premiere At The Arsht This January

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will continue the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the Miami premiere of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
MAMMA MIA! On Sale Broadway At The Hobby Center This Friday

Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center has announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Houston will go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 6 for performances April 8-13, 2025 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
25th Anniversary Tour Of MAMMA MIA! is Coming to the Hobby Center

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Houston will go on sale to the general public this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase!
MAMMA MIA! Tickets Now On Sale At Chrysler Hall

Tickets for MAMMA MIA at Chrysler Hall are now available. Experience the beloved musical featuring ABBA's timeless hits in Norfolk. Secure your seats for this popular show.
MAMMA MIA! Sets Cast For Second Year of North American tour

The cast has been announced for the second year of the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of Mamma Mia! The musical is currently playing to sold out audiences in Toronto, ON before continuing its North American Tour through June 2025.
TINA â€" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Vancouver Next Year

The smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will continue its all-new North American Tour in Vancouver March 2025. Broadway Across Canada has announced that tickets for eight performances from March 25 to 30, 2025, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre will go on sale October 28, 2024.
TINA â€" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Edmonton In March

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is set to captivate audiences in Edmonton this March. Find out how to get presale and regular tickets to the show.
TINA â€" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Calgary In March 2025

The smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical recently kicked off an all-new North American Tour and Broadway Across Canada will bring it to Calgary for eight electrifying performances March 18-23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Ed Mirvish Theatre

The 1999 ABBA jukebox juggernaut is back again at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, full of cheery, dance-heavy numbers, a simple, wacky plot, and plenty of shiny spandex outfits. See what our critic had to say.
London's Natural History Museum Launches Tour of DINOSAURS LIVE!

Dinosaur lovers can rejoice as London’s Natural History Museum launches their first ever touring dinosaur theatre production. Created in collaboration with Mark Thompson Productions, Dinosaurs Live! will be a one-of-a-kind family show where guests can expect close encounters of a prehistoric kind, exploring the vast and ancient history of our planet.  
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Extends Booking to October 2025

The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will extend booking until 25 October 2025 with tickets on sale now.
First Venues Revealed For New UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!

MAMMA MIA! will launch a new UK tour in 2025: opening at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton in October, before visiting Bristol, Oxford and Edinburgh, with further dates to be announced.
MAMMA MIA! Returns To North Charleston PAC This January; Tickets On Sale Next Week

MAMMA MIA will return to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center from January 2-5.
Two Tom Fletcher Children's Shows Are Coming to Parr Hall

Two shows based on books by Tom Fletcher will be roaring to life at Parr Hall in 2025. Learn more about the shows here!
MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking and Reveals New Cast Members

The new cast has been announced for MAMMA MIA! from Monday 7 October 2024 and the extension of its booking period to Saturday 27 September 2025 at London’s Novello Theatre, with tickets now on sale.
TINA-THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To State Theatre New Jersey In October

State Theatre New Jersey kicks off it’s 2024-25 Broadway series with four performances of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical.
Tickets on Sale Now to MAMMA MIA! at the Kentucky Center

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Louisville are now on sale. Learn how to purchase tickets!
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Makes Its Delaware Premiere in October 2024

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL kicks off the 2024-2025 Broadway in Wilmington season at The Playhouse on Rodney Square from October 11-13, 2024.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Mark Thompson been nominated for?

Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for London Assurance, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for La Bête, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for England People Very Nice, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bombay Dreams, Outstanding Set Designs - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bombay Dreams, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Bombay Dreams, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Bombay Dreams, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Unexpected Man, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Art , Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Arcadia, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Arcadia, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Arcadia, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Hysteria , Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Comedy Of Errors, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Comedy Of Errors, RSC, Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Wind In The Willows , Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Wind In The Willows, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Wizard Of Oz and Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Measure For Measure.

What awards has Mark Thompson won?

Mark Thompson has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. At the Olivier Awards, he won Best Costume Design for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and he also won Best Set Designer for Hysteria and The Comedy of Errors. Additionally, he earned Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Set Designs - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Bombay Dreams. Moreover, he won Best Costume Designer at the Olivier Awards for The Comedy of Errors and Best Set Designer for The Wind in the Willows.

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