Peter Brook
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on Peter Brook:
DEAR MARTIN Comes to the Arcola Theatre Next Month (Feb 6, 2025)
Yaron Lifschitz Receives International Society for the Performing Arts 2025 Distinguished Artist Award (Dec 9, 2024)
Jamael Westman and Tom Moutchi Join WOLVES ON ROAD at the Bush Theatre (Oct 24, 2024)
DEAR MARTIN Comes to the Arcola Theatre Next Month (Feb 6, 2025)
Yaron Lifschitz Receives International Society for the Performing Arts 2025 Distinguished Artist Award (Dec 9, 2024)
Jamael Westman and Tom Moutchi Join WOLVES ON ROAD at the Bush Theatre (Oct 24, 2024)
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Productions
[Broadway, 1965]
Director
Writing
Adapter
Playwright
Awards and Nominations
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1980 - Special Citation
Peter BrookLe Centre International de Créations Théâtricales at La Mama
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Director
Peter Brook, A Midsummer Night's Dream
winner
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Brook, A Midsummer Night's Dream
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1966 - Best Director
Peter Brook, The Persecution and Assassination of Marat as performed by the Inmates of the Asylu of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade
winner
Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Brook, Marat/Sade
Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Direction of a Musical
Peter Brook, Irma La Douce
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Direction
Peter Brook, The Visit
Videos
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE BOOK OF GRACE at Arcola Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-11 16:34:18
VIDEO: Glenda Jackson of THREE TALL WOMEN Talks Moving From Acting to Politics
by Stephi Wild - 2018-05-15 05:25:00
VIDEO: Glenda Jackson Talks Roles for Women and Returning to the Stage in THREE TALL WOMEN
by Stephi Wild - 2018-03-04 18:41:06
VIDEO: Tour The Fascinating Artifacts of The British Library's 'Shakespeare In Ten Acts'
by Michael Dale - 2016-07-22 12:50:08
STAGE TUBE: Young Vic's Short Film THE ROOF Pays Tribute to Director Peter Brook
by Louisa Brady - 2016-04-02 17:14:23
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of GöteborgsOperan's MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-02-17 08:48:56
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Trailer for Paris Opera's 'Virtual Third Stage'
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-09-15 07:38:56
BWW Livestream: Watch Lincoln Center's Masters on Masters with David Hyde Pierce & David Lee!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-06-10 19:00:41
TV: Watch Jennifer Bowles, Rob McClure, Malcolm Gets & More in Encores! IRMA LA DOUCE
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-07 09:47:00
TV: Meet the Company of Encores! IRMA LA DOUCE; Plus Performance Preview!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2014-04-30 10:00:02
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart; Part 2
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-02-09 08:00:01
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart; Part 1
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2014-02-02 09:00:02
AUDIO: Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Talk GODOT, NO MAN'S LAND on 'Leonard Lopate Show'
by BWW News Desk - 2013-12-10 17:39:48
News
DEAR MARTIN Comes to the Arcola Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025
Following an unexpected friendship between a psychopath in a high security hospital and his secret lover’s husband, Madeleine Brettingham’s debut play Dear Martin is a darkly comic commentary on mental health, connection and redemption.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025
Following an unexpected friendship between a psychopath in a high security hospital and his secret lover’s husband, Madeleine Brettingham’s debut play Dear Martin is a darkly comic commentary on mental health, connection and redemption.
Yaron Lifschitz Receives International Society for the Performing Arts 2025 Distinguished Artist Award
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024
Circa’s Artistic Director and CEO Yaron Lifschitz has been announced as the recipient of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 2025 Distinguished Artist Award.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024
Circa’s Artistic Director and CEO Yaron Lifschitz has been announced as the recipient of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 2025 Distinguished Artist Award.
Jamael Westman and Tom Moutchi Join WOLVES ON ROAD at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024
Bush Theatre has announced that Tom Moutchi and Jamael Westman will appear as guest actors in the world premiere of Wolves On Road, a fast, funny, and furious new play from Beru Tessema (House of Ife), directed by Bush Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch, August in England).
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024
Bush Theatre has announced that Tom Moutchi and Jamael Westman will appear as guest actors in the world premiere of Wolves On Road, a fast, funny, and furious new play from Beru Tessema (House of Ife), directed by Bush Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch, August in England).
New Camerata Opera Presents LA TRAGEDIE DE CARMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024
New Camerata Opera announced a November performance of LA TRAGÉDIE DE CARMEN, offering a fresh take on Bizet's classic. The production promises an intimate and powerful experience for opera enthusiasts.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024
New Camerata Opera announced a November performance of LA TRAGÉDIE DE CARMEN, offering a fresh take on Bizet's classic. The production promises an intimate and powerful experience for opera enthusiasts.
Cast Set For LAND OF THE FREE at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024
A new play exploring the assassination of Abraham Lincoln announced its cast ahead of its opening next month. The production promises a deep dive into the historical event with a fresh perspective.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024
A new play exploring the assassination of Abraham Lincoln announced its cast ahead of its opening next month. The production promises a deep dive into the historical event with a fresh perspective.
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Cast Set For PRINCESS ESSEX at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC), written by and starring Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe).
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC), written by and starring Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe).
Sigourney Weaver Will Make West End Debut in THE TEMPEST This December
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024
Sigourney Weaver will make her West End debut as Prospero in The Jamie Lloyd Company's new production of The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane beginning this December. Additionally, Tom Hiddleston will lead Much Ado About Nothing next year.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024
Sigourney Weaver will make her West End debut as Prospero in The Jamie Lloyd Company's new production of The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane beginning this December. Additionally, Tom Hiddleston will lead Much Ado About Nothing next year.
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA: A DREAM OF PASSION To Have World Premiere At The Divine
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024
Discover the world premiere of ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA: A DREAM OF PASSION, a new theatrical production exploring the timeless love story with a fresh perspective.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024
Discover the world premiere of ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA: A DREAM OF PASSION, a new theatrical production exploring the timeless love story with a fresh perspective.
The Regional Premiere of WISH YOU WERE HERE Comes to Gloucester Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024
Gloucester Stage Company will continue its 45th-year celebration with the regional premiere of 'WISH YOU WERE HERE' by Pulitzer Prize Winner Sanaz Toossi.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024
Gloucester Stage Company will continue its 45th-year celebration with the regional premiere of 'WISH YOU WERE HERE' by Pulitzer Prize Winner Sanaz Toossi.
UTOYA Comes to the Arcola Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024
A searing reflection on the domestic effects of societal trauma, Utoya offers a timely reminder of the threat of far-right extremism, inviting us to consider how tragedy can both bind people together and pull them further apart.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024
A searing reflection on the domestic effects of societal trauma, Utoya offers a timely reminder of the threat of far-right extremism, inviting us to consider how tragedy can both bind people together and pull them further apart.
Interview: Theatre Life with Simon Godwin
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 5, 2024
Today’s subject Simon Godwin is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of DC’s Tony Award winning Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). He assumed the position in 2019 succeeding the company’s founder Michael Kahn after a stunning 33-year reign.
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 5, 2024
Today’s subject Simon Godwin is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of DC’s Tony Award winning Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). He assumed the position in 2019 succeeding the company’s founder Michael Kahn after a stunning 33-year reign.
Renée Fleming to Headline Tulsa Opera's 77th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024
Join Tulsa Opera's 77th season featuring international superstar soprano Renée Fleming. Learn more about programming and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024
Join Tulsa Opera's 77th season featuring international superstar soprano Renée Fleming. Learn more about programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Book Review: A SENSE OF THEATRE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BRITAIN'S NATIONAL THEATRE, by Richard Pilbrow
by Cheryl Markosky - May 13, 2024
In the summer of 1962, Sir Laurence Olivier invited lighting designer Richard Pilbrow to 'sort out the bloody awful lighting' at Chichester Theatre two days before it opened. Pilbrow replied there was nothing he could do in so short a time. 'Well, you're no bloody use, are you?' Olivier quipped.
by Cheryl Markosky - May 13, 2024
In the summer of 1962, Sir Laurence Olivier invited lighting designer Richard Pilbrow to 'sort out the bloody awful lighting' at Chichester Theatre two days before it opened. Pilbrow replied there was nothing he could do in so short a time. 'Well, you're no bloody use, are you?' Olivier quipped.
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE BOOK OF GRACE at Arcola Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024
Watch a trailer for Arcola Theatre's production of The Book of Grace, a fierce family drama set against the backdrop of the Mexico-United States border by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024
Watch a trailer for Arcola Theatre's production of The Book of Grace, a fierce family drama set against the backdrop of the Mexico-United States border by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, in the video here!
Newport Classical Music Festival Will Host 27 Concerts This July
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
The 2024 Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 concerts this summer between July 4-21, 2024, bringing music to Newport's historic mansions and venues including The Breakers, Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, The Elms, Castle Hill Inn, Chinese Tea House, King Park, Newport Art Museum, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Redwood Library & Athenæum, and more.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
The 2024 Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 concerts this summer between July 4-21, 2024, bringing music to Newport's historic mansions and venues including The Breakers, Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, The Elms, Castle Hill Inn, Chinese Tea House, King Park, Newport Art Museum, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Redwood Library & Athenæum, and more.
Cast Set For THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Jude Christian.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Jude Christian.
Untitled Theater Company No. 61's EXAGOGE Begins Tonight at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024
The world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's Exagoge begins tonight at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street in New York City.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024
The world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's Exagoge begins tonight at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street in New York City.
New Play from Simple8 To Examine the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
The award-winning ensemble Simple8 has announced the new play, Land of The Free, that dissects the life of the actor John Wilkes Booth and how he came to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
The award-winning ensemble Simple8 has announced the new play, Land of The Free, that dissects the life of the actor John Wilkes Booth and how he came to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
Book Review: THE ACTOR AND THE SPACE, Declan Donnellan
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 13, 2024
His first publication went viral (once again, in a way) when Mr Jeremy Strong of Succession fame featured it in his GQ interview about his essentials, saying he swears by it. Declan Donnellan succeeds at describing the indescribable, putting the ephemeral art of acting on paper in another gem of a book. The Actor and the Space admits it’s not trying to be a manual of any kind, specifying that, ultimately, every single choice is personal and down to the individual - but the result becomes a light in the dark. Yes, it’s a collection of invaluable suggestions and advice on how to approach a dramatic text to attain the best results, but, curiously, it swiftly turns into an celebration of the human experience.
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 13, 2024
His first publication went viral (once again, in a way) when Mr Jeremy Strong of Succession fame featured it in his GQ interview about his essentials, saying he swears by it. Declan Donnellan succeeds at describing the indescribable, putting the ephemeral art of acting on paper in another gem of a book. The Actor and the Space admits it’s not trying to be a manual of any kind, specifying that, ultimately, every single choice is personal and down to the individual - but the result becomes a light in the dark. Yes, it’s a collection of invaluable suggestions and advice on how to approach a dramatic text to attain the best results, but, curiously, it swiftly turns into an celebration of the human experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Peter Brook written?
Peter Brook has written 2 shows including Love Is My Sin (Adapter), Why? (Playwright).
What awards has Peter Brook been nominated for?
Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Le Centre International de Créations Théâtricales at La Mama, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Persecution and Assassination of Marat as performed by the Inmates of the Asylu of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Marat/Sade, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Irma La Douce and Best Direction (Tony Awards) for The Visit.
What awards has Peter Brook won?
Peter Brook has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won a Special Citation at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Le Centre International de Créations Théâtrales at La Mama. He also earned the Outstanding Director award at the Drama Desk Awards for A Midsummer Night's Dream. Additionally, Brook received the Best Direction of a Play award at the Tony Awards for A Midsummer Night's Dream and the Best Director accolade from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Persecution and Assassination of Marat as performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade. He also won the Best Direction of a Play award at the Tony Awards for Marat/Sade.
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