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BIO

Theatre and Dance includes: King Lear; To Kill a Mockingbird; Three Tall Women; A Doll’s House 2; The Children (Broadway); And Breathe…, Hymn, Shipwreck; Machinal; Albion; Boy; When the Rain Stops Falling; Judgement Day (Almeida Theatre) The Jungle (Young Vic/ West End/ New York); The Trial; Public Enemy; Wild Swans; The Government Inspector; In the Red and Brown Water; The Good Soul of Szechuan; Generations (Young Vic); Glass.Kill.Blubeard.Imp; Sucker Punch; Cock; In the Republic of Happiness; Get Santa!; (Royal Court); The Children; Escaped Alone; Love and Information (Royal Court Theatre/New York); Sunny Afternoon; Chariots of Fire (Hampstead Theatre/West End); Bend it Like Beckham (West End); The Father (Theatre Royal Bath); The Effect; Earthquakes in London (National Theatre); Six Characters in Search of an Author (Chichester Festival Theatre/ West End); Red Demon; The Bee (Young Vic / Japan); Guantanamo: “Honor Bound to Defend Freedom” (Tricycle Theatre/ West End/ New York/ San Francisco); Frame of View (Cedar Lake, New York); The Cherry Orchard (Amsterdam); Toot (Oper Leipzig).



Opera includes: La Fanciulla Del West (ENO and Santa Fe Opera); Turandot; Wozzeck (ENO); Suor Angelica (Royal Opera House); Anna Nicole (Royal Opera House and New York); Boris Godunov (Berlin Opera); The Death of Klinghoffer (Edinburgh Festival/ Scottish Opera).

Miriam trained in costume design at Akademie für Kostüm Design in Hamburg, and in theatre design at Central Saint Martin’s, London. She won The Linbury Prize for Stage Design in 1999 and received the Evening Standard Best Design Award in 2010 for Earthquakes in London and Sucker Punch, and in 2018 for The Jungle.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Set Design
 
[West End, 2025]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2025]
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2024]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Co-Costume Designer
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Set design
 
[West End, 2023]
Set Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Set, Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2022]
Designer
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2020]
SCENIC DESIGN
 
[Broadway, 2020]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Costume Design
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[West End, 2015]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Scenic Design

Miriam Buether, Prima Facie

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Miriam Buether, Prima Facie

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Miriam Buether, The Jungle


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

Miriam Buether, The Jungle

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Miriam Buether, To Kill a Mockingbird


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - The Hudson Scenic Studio Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Miriam Buether, Three Tall Women

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Set Design

Miriam Buether, Three Tall Women

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Miriam Buether, Edward Albee's Three Tall Women

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Miriam Buether, Love and Information

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Set Design

Miriam BuetherWild Swans

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Miriam Buether, Cock

Olivier Awards - 2011 - XL Video Award for Best Design

Miriam BuetherEarthquakes In London


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2010 - Best Designer

Miriam BuetherEarthquakes in London


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2010 - Best Designer

Miriam BuetherSucker Punch

Videos

News


THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Will Premiere at Specially-Built Venue in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' book 'The Hunger Games' and Lionsgate's motion picture will begin performances this October in London! Learn more here.
Review: UNICORN, Garrick Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 14, 2025

You would think that Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan had had enough of acting roles surrounding marital discord. In Abi Morgan's hugely popular TV series The Split, the pair have been up and down on the rollercoaster of marriage for years. Now reunited on stage, alongside Erin Doherty, for Mike Bartlett's provocative new play, Unicorn, this is a stellar cast, with an excellent writer. So why does it feel rather hollow?
Review: FESTEN, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Alexander Cohen - Feb 12, 2025

Mark-Anthony Turnage has a provocative habit of turning unconventional narratives into opera
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Cast Of SUNNY AFTERNOON North American Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team of its highly anticipated North American Premiere musical event Sunny Afternoon.
Interview: 'It's Been a Dream Project to Figure Out': Actor Stephen Kunken on KYOTO
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 7, 2025

After a run at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kyoto has arrived at @sohoplace on the West End. The play, written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson and directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, brings audiences into the world of the Kyoto Conference Centre on 11 December 1997, where nations are struggling to come to an agreement on climate change. In comes Don Pearlman, an American oil lobbyist who becomes the biggest obstacle to reaching such an agreement.
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Learn more.
Review: AIDA, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Gary Naylor - Jan 29, 2025

Robert Carsen's vision is as uncompromising as ever, but the world has changed in three short years
Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris' final season. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!
Review: KYOTO, @sohoplace
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 17, 2025

After a stellar run in Stratford-upon-Avon, Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson’s RSC-fuelled project takes hold of London. Flashback to 1997, the United Nations are desperately trying to draft up an arrangement that might save the Earth. The deadlock on global warming hadn’t eased for years: each representative cautious about their involvement and an American lawyer deep in the pockets of his country’s oil tycoons doing anything to stall. Can the world come together to protect itself?
Video: Stephen Kunken and More Star In KYOTO at @sohoplace
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2024

Check out video highlights of Kyoto which tells the extraordinary story of an unlikely group of international diplomats, scientists, politicians and activists working together to reach the first global agreement on climate change. 
UNICORN By Mike Bartlett Opens At The Garrick Theatre This February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

Unicorn will debut at the Garrick Theatre in the West End from 4 February for strictly limited run until 26 April 2025
Full Cast Set For KYOTO at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

Full casting has been announced for Kyoto which tells the extraordinary story of an unlikely group of international diplomats, scientists, politicians and activists working together to reach the first global agreement on climate change.
World Premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's FESTEN Comes to The Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Acclaimed contemporary composer Mark-Anthony Turnage will join forces with Olivier Award-winning director Richard Jones in the world premiere of Festen.
T.R. Knight, Gabrielle Nevaeh & More Join STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

Additional cast members will join the Broadway production of the Olivier Award-winning,  STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Robert Carsen's Contemporary AIDA Returns to the Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

This January, Robert Carsen’s production of Aida will return to The Royal Opera. Carsen reimagines the conflict between love and duty and personal and political desire in a totalitarian state, strikingly relevant for our times.
Photos: New Cast Joins STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW as Booking Extends
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

All new production images have been released featuring the new cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The show has also announced an extension. Check out the photos here!
UNICORN Will Make Premiere at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

The world premiere of Mike Bartlett’s new play Unicorn, directed by James Macdonald, starring Nicola Walker (Polly), Stephen Mangan (Nick), and Erin Doherty (Kate), will debut at the Garrick Theatre.
Review: THE FEAR OF 13, Donmar Warehouse
by Alexander Cohen - Oct 11, 2024

There’s a ghost of a good show lingering beneath the surface but it never materialises.
KYOTO Will Transfer to the West End in January 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

Kyoto will transfer to @sohoplace for a limited 16-week run from Thursday 9 January to Saturday 3 May 2025. Plus, learn more about Twelfth Night and The Red Shoes here!
New Cast Set For STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW at the Phoenix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

With the production about to celebrate its first year in the West End, the new cast has been announced for the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Miriam Buether been nominated for?

Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Prima Facie, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Prima Facie, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Jungle, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for The Jungle, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, The Hudson Scenic Studio Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Three Tall Women, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Three Tall Women, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Love and Information, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Wild Swans, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Cock, XL Video Award for Best Design (Olivier Awards) for Earthquakes In London, Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Earthquakes in London and Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Sucker Punch.

What awards has Miriam Buether won?

Miriam Buether has won several prestigious awards, including Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Prima Facie, Special Citations at the Obie Awards for The Jungle, and The Hudson Scenic Studio Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Three Tall Women. Additionally, Buether received the Best Designer award at the Evening Standard Awards for both Earthquakes in London and Sucker Punch.

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