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BIO

THEATRE INCLUDES: Pandarus in Troilus and Cressida, Gravedigger in Hamlet, King Henry in Henry VIII, Shakespeare in Bingo, Prospero in The Tempest, Enobarbus in Antony and Cleopatra, Polixenes in The Winter’s Tale, Peachum in The Beggar’s Opera, Northumberland in Richard II, John Ryder in Two Shakespearean Actors and Ulysses in Troilus and Cressida (RSC); Maurice in Travelling Light, Lord Burleigh in Mary Stuart, Anderson in The Devil’s Disciple, Horatio in Hamlet, Lovberg in Hedda Gabler and Gooper in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (NT); Love and Information, Cock, Shamrayev in The Seagull, Felix in The Normal Heart (Olivier Award) and Falkland Sound (Royal Court); Gloucester in King Lear and Toby Belch in Twelfth Night (Donmar and New York); Gayev in The Cherry Orchard and Camillo in The Winter’s Tale (New York and Old Vic); Myron in Awake and Sing!, Kent in King Lear and Tesman in Hedda Gabler (Almeida); Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman (Scottish Critics’ Award nomination) and Sorin in The Seagull (Edinburgh) and Shrewsbury in Mary Stuart, Mr Braddock in The Graduate and Irving in Goose Pimples (West End).
TELEVISION INCLUDES: “Margaret,” “Foyle’s War,” “Rome,” “Midsomer Murders,” “The Rivals,” “Cymbeline” and “Richard III.”
FILM INCLUDES: Mr Turner, Coriolanus, Vera Drake and All or Nothing.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production at Duke of York's Theatre, 2018
Dr. Fritz Busch

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Performer

[London Fringe]
Royal Shakespeare Company Revival, 1992
Performer

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1989
Performer


Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Paul Jesson, Wolf Hall


winner
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Performance of the Year in a Supporting Role

Paul JessonThe Normal Heart

News


Review: AN ACTOR CONVALESCING IN DEVON, Hampstead Theatre

Sometimes reality and drama overlap so much that it can be hard to tell where one finishes and another starts. 
Hampstead Theatre Announces New Spring Season

Spring 2024 will see four world premieres, one UK premiere, and one English language premiere by acclaimed writers including April De Angelis, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Christopher Hampton and Richard Nelson alongside rising playwrights Sarah Power and Richard Molloy.
Five 2021 London Shows We Can't Wait To See

In the spirit of eternal optimism, here is a handful of London show titles promised for the year ahead that have us giddy with anticipation to be in a playhouse once again.
Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collection

BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.
THE MODERATE SOPRANO Enters its Final Weeks

Audiences have just five weeks left to see David Hare's critically acclaimed new play The Moderate Soprano, about the love story at the heart of the foundation of Glyndebourne, directed by Jeremy Herrin and starring Olivier Award winners Roger Allam and Nancy Carroll. The production enters its final weeks at the Duke of York's Theatre where it must end a strictly limited season on Saturday 30 June.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE MODERATE SOPRANO at the Duke of York's Theatre

Production images have today been released for David Hare's The Moderate Soprano, directed by Jeremy Herrin, which is currently previewing at the Duke of York's Theatre, with opening night for press this evening.
BWW Interview: Jeremy Herrin Talks THE MODERATE SOPRANO

Earlier this week, we spoke to Nancy Carroll about The Moderate Soprano's return to the London stage after two years. Continuing our interview series, director Jeremy Herrin reveals how the world of the play has changed in that time, and how the world outside of the play has too.
BWW Interview: Nancy Carroll Talks THE MODERATE SOPRANO

The Moderate Soprano opens in the West End this week, two years after the production's run at Hampstead Theatre. David Hare's play tells the story of the passion and the people behind Glyndebourne, including the soprano herself: Audrey Mildmay. In this two part series, we speak to the cast and creative behind the production. Taking on the titular role, Nancy Carroll shares her thoughts on returning to the production and the role after two years.
TINA Leads April's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a buzzy new musical to returning favourites, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
Patricia Hodge, Matt Lucas and Tracy-Ann Oberman Join Chichester's Festival 2018 Company

Further lead casting is announced today for Festival 2018 at Chichester Festival Theatre. Matt Lucas makes his Chichester debut as Bill Snibson, the Cockney barrow boy who discovers he's an Earl, in Daniel Evans's new production of ME AND MY GIRL. Tracy-Ann Oberman returns to the Festival Theatre as Monica in Noel Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER; while Patricia Hodge also makes a welcome return as Margrethe Bohr in Michael Frayn's Copenhagen. Public booking for all Festival productions opens this Saturday, 3 March.
Chichester Festival Theatre Announces Its 2018 Season

Daniel Evans and Rachel Tackley said: 'We're enormously grateful for the warm welcome extended to us by our local community and those visiting from further afield during our first season, which welcomed Chichester's largest-ever Festival audience.
Bertie Carvel, Alex Kingston and Ruby Bentall Announced For Northcott 50th Anniversary Gala

Exeter Northcott Theatre is today celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Tim Wonnacott Announced for Northcott Anniversary Gala

Exeter Northcott Theatre has just announced that antiques expert and television presenter Tim Wonnacott will join its 50th anniversary gala line-up in November.
Full Cast Set for David Hare's THE MODERATE SOPRANO at Hampstead Theatre

Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce an outstanding cast for David Hare's fascinating new play. Joining Roger Allam, who plays John Christie, are Nancy Carroll as Audrey Mildmay, Paul Jesson as Dr Fritz Busch, Nick Sampson as Professor Carl Ebert and George Taylor as Rudolf Bing.
BWW Flashback: A Royal Farewell... WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 Closes on Broadway Today

The Broadway runs of WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 officially come to an end this weekend. Based on the novels by Booker Prize-winner Hilary Mantel, WOLF HALL ends its 15-week engagement today, July 5, 2015, at the Winter Garden Theatre. At the time of closing, the run will have included 66 performances of Part 1 and 58 performances of Part 2. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back to WOLF HALL's beginning on Broadway!
WAKE UP with BWW 6/10/2015 - Lane & THE NANCE, 10 OUT OF 12, Marion as Joan and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Nathan Lane appears for a screening of THE NANCE tonight, THE PAVILION and 10 OUT OF 12 begin off-Broadway, Marion Cotillard plays Joan of Arc and more!
2014-15 Outer Critics Circle Awards Gala Held Tonight at Sardi's; 'CURIOUS INCIDENT' Among Winners

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre, recognizes its award winners for the 2014-15 season in 24 categories today, May 21st at 4PM at the legendary Sardi's Restaurant. 
CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Leads 65th Annual Outer Critics Circle Theatre Award Winners

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre announced today its award winners for the 2014-15 season in 24 categories. Below, check out the full list of winners, lead by THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, HAMILTON, THE KING AND I, and AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!
First Award Noms of the Year! 2014-15 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations Announced and SOMETHING ROTTEN! Leads the Pack!

The Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway announced the nominees this morning for the 2014-15 season. The first major Broadway/Off-Broadway award nominees of the New York theater season, the organization is celebrating its 64th season of bestowing awards of excellence in the field of theater. The Outer Critics Circle is an association with members affiliated with more than ninety newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, Internet, and theatre publications in America and abroad.
BWW Reviews: Royal Shakespeare's WOLF HALL an Intriguing History Lesson

Ben Miles is excellent in the Royal Shakespeare Company's two-part adaptation of Hilary Mantel's exploration of Thomas Cromwell.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Jesson been in?

Paul Jesson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Jesson been in?

Paul Jesson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Paul Jesson's first West End show?

Paul Jesson's first West End show was The Moderate Soprano which opened in 2018

What awards has Paul Jesson been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wolf Hall and Outstanding Performance of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for The Normal Heart.

What awards has Paul Jesson won?

Paul Jesson won the Outstanding Performance of the Year in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for his role in The Normal Heart.

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