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Patrick Marber

Birth Place: ENGLAND

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BIO

Productions of his own plays include Dealer's Choice (National Theatre, Vaudeville) Closer (NT, Lyric, Music Box) Howard Katz, Three Days in the Country (both NT) and Don Juan in Soho (Wyndhams). His other directing credits include Travesties by Tom Stoppard at the Menier Chocolate Factory and the Apollo Theatre. The Caretaker by Harold Pinter at the Comedy, Blue Remembered Hills by Dennis Potter at the National Theatre, '1953' by Craig Raine at the Almeida and The Old Neighborhood by David Mamet at the Royal Court. He will direct the UK premiere of Venus in Fur by David Ives later this year at Theatre Royal Haymarket. His other plays include After Miss Julie (Donmar, Roundabout), The Red Lion (NT) and in 2016 Ivo van Hove directed Marber's version of Hedda Gabler for the National Theatre starring Ruth Wilson. His screen credits include Closer (directed by Mike Nichols), Notes on a Scandal (directed by Richard Eyre) and Love You More (directed by Sam Taylor-Wood). His plays have won Evening Standard, Olivier, Time Out, New York and London Critics' Circle and Writers' Guild Awards. His television work has received BAFTA, British Comedy and Royal Television Society Awards. His screenplays have been nominated for Golden Globe, BAFTA and Academy Awards. He received the British Independent Film Award for Notes on a Scandal.


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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
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[West End, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[West End, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 1999]
Director

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Playwright

Movies

Closer
[ 2004 ] writer
Asylum
[ 2005 ] writer
Notes on a Scandal
[ 2006 ] writer
Alan Partridge
[ 2013 ] writer
The Critic
[ 2023 ] writer

TV Shows

Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge
Gordon Heron, Forbes McAllister, Lieutenant Colonel Kojak Slaphead III

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Patrick Marber, Leopoldstadt


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Direction of a Play

Patrick Marber, Leopoldstadt

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Patrick Marber, Travesties

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

Patrick Marber, Travesties

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Revival

Patrick MarberDealer’s Choice

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Comedy

Patrick MarberDon Juan In Soho


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Best Foreign Play

Patrick Marber, Closer

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Patrick Marber, Closer

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Play

Patrick Marber, Closer


winner
Olivier Awards - 1998 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Patrick MarberCloser

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding New Play

Patrick Marber, Dealer's Choice

Olivier Awards - 1995 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Patrick MarberDealer's Choice

Videos

News


Alfie Allen, Brendan Coyle & More to Star in DEALER'S CHOICE at Donmar Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Donmar Warehouse will present a major revival of Patrick Marber’s Dealer’s Choice, completing Tim Sheader’s inaugural season as Artistic Director. Learn more about the production.
Kieran Culkin Gets GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Schedule Adjusted For Family Time
by Michael Major - Jan 27, 2025

Kieran Culkin has revealed that the performance schedule of Glengarry Glen Ross has been altered so he can spend time with his family. While he thought doing theater would give him more time with family, he had to ask for Sundays off to be a dad.
Video: Bill Burr Reveals the Show That Ignited His Passion for Acting
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

On a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live, comedian Bill Burr discussed making his Broadway debut in the upcoming production of Glengarry Glen Ross and shared the first play he saw that made him fall in love with acting. Watch the interview here!
Best Broadway Shows in 2025- What's Coming!
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 13, 2024

Looking for what the best shows to see in 2025 on Broadway will be? Our editors have rounded up info on all of the Broadway productions which have revealed full details of their upcoming engagements. Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2025 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars!
Review Roundup: What Went Right for THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 11, 2024

The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is now open at the Menier Chocolate Factory, directed by Tony Award-winning Patrick Marber and Broadway choreographer Lorin Latarro.
Review: THE PRODUCERS, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 11, 2024

Good things come to those who wait. Last seen in the West End way back in 2004, starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, Mel Brooks' satirical work of genius, The Producers, has finally goose-stepped its way to a glorious return to the London stage at the wonderful Menier Chocolate Factory.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS on Broadway Sets Dates and Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

The new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross directed by Tony & Olivier Award-winner Patrick Marber has revealed dates, theatre, design team and ticketing information. Learn more!
Photos: THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Performances are underway for The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Check out all new photos here!
Interview: 'The Hardest Thing Has Been Not Laughing at Everyone!': Actor Marc Antolin on Mel Brooks, Intimacy and Corpsing in THE PRODUCERS
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 26, 2024

The award-winning musical The Producers is finally returning to London in its first revival since debuting on the West End in 2004. The show, based on the iconic 1967 film of the same name by Mel Brooks, tells the story of two producers who discover that a producer could make more from a Broadway flop than a hit, which leads them to put on what they think will be the worst show in history - Springtime for Hitler.
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT ANNE FRANK Extends At The Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

A four-week extension has been announced for the critically acclaimed production of What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, a new serious comedy by Nathan Englander.
Photos: THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has released all new rehearsal photos for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Check out the photos here and learn more about the production.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 8, 2024
by - Nov 8, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Michael McKean and More Join GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

Additional casting has been set for the new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, directed by Tony & Olivier Award Winner Patrick Marber.
Kristin Scott Thomas and Johnny Flynn Join Mark Rylance in VENUS AND ADONIS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2024

Kristin Scott Thomas and Johnny Flynn will perform alongside Mark Rylance – the venue's Patron – in Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis on Sunday 17 November at 7.00pm, as part of a fundraiser in aid of the theatre.
Arcola Theatre Hosts CUTTING THE TIGHTROPE: The Divorce Of Politics From Art This November and December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

Cutting the Tightrope; a collection of short political plays in response to warnings that artists shouldn't be political will be performed at the Arcola Theatre from 26th November - 7th December 2024
Review Roundup: WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT ANNE FRANK at Marylebone Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, a new serious comedy by Nathan Englander is being presented at Marylebone Theatre. See what the critics are saying about the production and read all of the reviews.
Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!
THE SALON Opens at St Helens Theatre Royal Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024

One of St Helens most successful comedies will return to the Theatre Royal next week with a brand-new storyline and an all-star cast.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19, 2024
by - Sep 19, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT ANNE FRANK In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Go inside the rehearsal room for What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, a new serious comedy by Nathan Englander. See photos of the cast below.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Patrick Marber written?

Patrick Marber has written 6 shows including Dealer's Choice (Playwright), Closer (Playwright), Howard Katz (Playwright), After Miss Julie (Playwright), Don Juan in Soho (Writer), The Red Lion (Author).

What awards has Patrick Marber been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Leopoldstadt, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Leopoldstadt, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Travesties, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Travesties, Best Revival (Olivier Awards) for Dealer’s Choice, Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Don Juan In Soho, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Closer, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Closer, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Closer, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Closer , Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dealer's Choice and BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Dealer's Choice.

What awards has Patrick Marber won?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Leopoldstadt; Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Leopoldstadt; Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Closer; BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Closer.

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