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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1990
C.S. Lewis

[West End]
Original London Production, 1977
Performer

[Broadway]
1974
Touchstone


Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Comedy Performance

Nigel HawthorneThe Clandestine Marriage


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Evening Standard Awards - 1992 - Best Actor

Nigel HawthorneThe Madness of King George III


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Olivier Awards - 1992 - Actor of the Year

Nigel HawthorneThe Madness Of George III


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Olivier Awards - 1992 - Actor of the Year

Nigel HawthorneThe Madness Of George III


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Actor - Play

Nigel Hawthorne , Shadowlands


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Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Nigel Hawthorne , Shadowlands

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Actor of the Year

Nigel HawthorneShadowlands

Olivier Awards - 1986 - Comedy Performance of the Year

Nigel HawthorneThe Magistrate


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Olivier Awards - 1977 - Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role

Nigel HawthornePrivates On Parade

News


Jonathan Lynn Joins World Premiere of I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER, I CAN'T QUITE REMEMBER

Writer and director Jonathan Lynn will take over the role of ‘Jim Hacker’ ex-Prime Minister for the upcoming world premiere of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can’t Quite Remember.
Cast Revealed For I'M SORRY PRIME MINISTER, I CAN'T QUITE REMEMBER at the Barn Theatre

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has announced principal casting for the world premiere of I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can't Quite Remember. Martin Jarvis will play ex-Prime Minister Jim Hacker and Clive Francis will play his former Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby. They are joined by Michaela Bennison who will play Hacker's carer Sophie and Christopher Bianchi as High Court judge Sir David Knell.
Theatre Director Nancy Meckler Releases New Book 'Notes From the Rehearsal Room'

Theatre director Nancy Meckler’s book Notes from the Rehearsal Room is intended for anyone interested, professionally or as a theatregoer, in what is involved in turning words on a page into a theatrical event.
Christopher Harper and Saffron Coomber to Star in DANCE at King's Head Theatre

The Charlotte Peters directed play, which follows a father and daughter’s surprising story, is set to make its ‘IRL’ appearance as part of the King’s Head Theatre’s annual festival of new-writing, Playmill, where it runs from Monday 12th to Saturday 17th July. 
Veteran Actor Of Screen And Stage - Jordan Charney - Will Appear At PREformances At Merkin Hall

For over half a century Jordan Charney has been a forceful presence in the world of entertainment as a performer, writer, director and teacher.
C.S. LEWIS ONSTAGE: THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT Comes to The Broad Stage

Following its acclaimed 2018 national tour, C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert starring Max McLean as C.S. Lewis has eleven performances at The Broad Stage Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 21 (press opening is Friday, July 12). The play is presented in Santa Monica by Fellowship for Performing Arts, the producers of The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce.
BWW Interview: Olivia Williams Talks TARTUFFE

Sharing what brings her back to this theatre time and time again, Olivia also reveals one of her first questions for director Blanche McIntyre, as well as her excitement for getting to take on a comedy.
BWW Exclusive: Read a Chapter from Nicholas Hytner's Memoir, BALANCING ACTS

From Balancing Acts by Tony and Olivier Award-winning artistic director Nicholas Hytner: a memoir about his career directing theater, producing films and opera, working closely with some of the world's most celebrated actors, and working behind the scenes of London's famed National Theatre.
Photo Flash: Playwright William Nicholson and More Celebrate FPA's SHADOWLANDS Opening Off-Broadway

Fellowship for Performing Arts returns to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS. The production opened last night, November 1st, at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row and will run through January 7, 2018. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities, featuring the playwright himself, below!
Fellowship for Performing Arts Opens First New York Revival of William Nicholson's SHADOWLANDS

Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today they will return to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS.
PREFORMANCES WITH ALLISON CHARNEY to Feature Joel Fan, Julia Zilberquit, and More at Kaufman Music Center Debut

Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center's famed acoustics will be put to the test when PREformances with Allison Charney fills the celebrated New York City concert hall with the sound of music on October 16 at 1PM.
BWW Review: THE KNOWLEDGE, Charing Cross Theatre

A timely revival for one of Jack Rosenthal's celebrated TV plays of the 70s with much to say about the age of the Uber.
Fellowship for Performing Arts to Stage First New York Revival of William Nicholson's SHADOWLANDS

Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today they will return to New York for their third season with the first New York revival of William Nicholson's award-winning play SHADOWLANDS.
Vicky McClure to Star in Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company's TOUCHED

Initial casting has been announced for Nottingham Playhouse's 40th anniversary production of Stephen Lowe's Touched, which runs at the theatre from February 17 to March 4, 2017.
Vicky McClure to Star in Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company's TOUCHED

Initial casting has been announced for Nottingham Playhouse's 40th anniversary production of Stephen Lowe's Touched, which runs at the theatre from February 17 to March 4, 2017.
'Line Of Duty' Star Vicky McClure Leads Cast of TOUCHED at Nottingham Playhouse

Initial casting has been announced for Nottingham Playhouse's 40th anniversary production of Stephen Lowe's Touched, which runs at the theatre from February 17 to March 4, 2017.
CASH ON DELIVERY Set for El Portal Theatre Mainstage This Month

El Portal Theatre presents Cash On Delivery! directed by and featuring Ray Cooney as Uncle George, written by Michael Cooney, tonight, December 3 - December 20, 2015, at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA.
BWW Interview: Internationally Renown British Actor/ Playwright RAY COONEY Talks About son Michael Cooney's CASH ON DELIVERY at the El Portal

World renown British actor/playwright Ray Cooney will be performing the zany farce Cash on Delivery, written by his son Michael Cooney, on the mainstage of the El Portal in Noho December 3-20.  Cooney performed Out of Order at the El Portal in 2001, and was a tremendous hit. In our conversation Cooney, who was bestowed the honor of OBE (Order of the British Empire) by the Queen, and wife Linda talk about the play, and among other topics, theatre and its importance in our world right now. Linda is a landscape painter and former actress, and her work will be exhibited in the El Portal lobby during the run of the play and on to January 1, 2016.
International Cast Announced for Holiday Comedy at Historic El Portal Theatre

El Portal Theatre proudly presents Cash On Delivery directed by Ray Cooney, written by Michael Cooney, December 3 - December 20, 2015, at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA. 15 performances only!
CASH ON DELIVERY Set for El Portal Theatre Mainstage, 12/3-20

 El Portal Theatre presents Cash On Delivery! directed by and featuring Ray Cooney as Uncle George, written by Michael Cooney, December 3 - December 20, 2015, at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nigel Hawthorne been in?

Nigel Hawthorne has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Nigel Hawthorne been in?

Nigel Hawthorne has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Nigel Hawthorne's first West End show?

Nigel Hawthorne's first West End show was Privates on Parade which opened in 1977

What awards has Nigel Hawthorne been nominated for?

Nigel Hawthorne has received several nominations for prestigious awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Comedy Performance at the Olivier Awards for The Clandestine Marriage. He also received nominations for Best Actor at the Evening Standard Awards and Actor of the Year at the Olivier Awards for The Madness of King George III. Additionally, he was nominated for Best Actor - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Shadowlands. Hawthorne received another Actor of the Year nomination at the Olivier Awards for Shadowlands. He was also nominated for Comedy Performance of the Year at the Olivier Awards for The Magistrate and Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for Privates On Parade.

What awards has Nigel Hawthorne won?

Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for The Madness of King George III; Actor of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Madness of King George III; Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shadowlands; Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Shadowlands; Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Privates On Parade.

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