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BIO

Richard Eyre was director of the Royal National Theatre (1988-1997). He has directed many classics and new plays by David Hare, Christopher Hampton, Tom Stoppard, Alan Bennett, Trevor Griffiths, Tony Harrison and Nicholas Wright. He directed Arthur Miller’s The Crucible on Broadway in 2001 and Hedda Gabler in the West End in 2006. He has won five Olivier Awards, four Evening Standard Awards, three Critics Circle Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Directors Guild. He has directed many award-winning films for TV and four feature films: The Ploughman’s Lunch, the Oscar®-nominated Iris (which he co-wrote), Stage Beauty and the upcomingNotes on a Scandal (late 2006 with Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett).


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Productions

Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
My Name is Lucy BartonMy Name is Lucy Barton
 
[Broadway, 2020]
Director
My Name is Lucy BartonMy Name is Lucy Barton
 
[London, 2018]
Director
Long Day's Journey Into NightLong Day's Journey Into Night
 
[West End, 2018]
Director
Ghosts
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
Quartermaine's TermsQuartermaine's Terms
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
Private LivesPrivate Lives
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
Betty Blue EyesBetty Blue Eyes
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Director
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
Vincent In Brixton
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
The Crucible
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
Amy's View
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Director
The Judas Kiss
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Director
Guys and Dolls
 
[West End, 1996]
Director
Skylight
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Director
Racing Demon
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Director
Guys and Dolls
 
[West End, 1982]
Director

Writing

High Society
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Director

Richard EyreGhosts


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Director

Richard EyreGhosts


winner
Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Director

Richard EyreHedda Gabler

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Richard Eyre, Mary Poppins

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director

Richard EyreVincent In Brixton

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Play

Richard Eyre, The Crucible


winner
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Director

Richard EyreKing Lear

Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Director

Richard EyreJohn Gabriel Borkman

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Direction of a Play

Richard Eyre , Skylight

Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Director

Richard EyreSkylight

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Director of a Play

Richard EyreRichard III

Olivier Awards - 1989 - Director of the Year

Richard EyreRacing Demon and The Voysey Inheritance


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1982 - Best Director

Richard Eyre, Guys and Dolls

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Laura Linney Joins MGM+ Theater Series AMERICAN CLASSIC
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025

Laura Linney is set to star alongside Kevin Kline and Jon Tenney in American Classic, the upcoming half-hour theater-themed series from co-creators Michael Hoffman and Bob Martin.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Announces Cast/Crew For RELATIVELY SPEAKING Photo
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Announces Cast/Crew For RELATIVELY SPEAKING
by Emmy Rice - Apr 4, 2025

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has announced the cast and crew for its upcoming production of Relatively Speaking, by Alan Ayckbourn at the Bramble Arts Loft.
Review: I Want a Divorce from the Met’s NOZZE DI FIGARO! Photo
Review: I Want a Divorce from the Met’s NOZZE DI FIGARO!
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 2, 2025

What’s a Mozart lover to do? Great music and a more-than-decent cast don’t necessarily add up to an enchanting night at the opera. Yes, it’s true that LE NOZZE DI FIGARO ('The Marriage of Figaro') has some of Mozart’s most delicious music; there’s no denying that. Where do I start? “Dove sono” for the Countess, “Voi che sapete” for Cherubino, Susanna’s “Deh vieni non tardar” and Figaro’s “Non piu andrai” are only the tip of Mozart’s great iceberg of a score.
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and Photo
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
Stage and Screen Actor Timothy West Dies at Age 90 Photo
Stage and Screen Actor Timothy West Dies at Age 90
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Timothy Lancaster West, CBE, stage and screen actor, has died at age 90. Read the full obituary for Timothy West here.
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal Photo
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!
Tickets on Sale for MARY POPPINS at the Milton Keynes Theatre Photo
Tickets on Sale for MARY POPPINS at the Milton Keynes Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is flying into Milton Keynes Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory Photo
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!
Full Cast Set For MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Full Cast Set For MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, opening at Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024, returning to where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical's world premiere.
Review: LA TRAVIATA, Royal Ballet And Opera Photo
Review: LA TRAVIATA, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Alexander Cohen - Sep 9, 2024

Heavily reliant on strong vocals
Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, and More Will Lead THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factor Photo
Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, and More Will Lead THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

As public booking opens for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting. Find out who's joining the cast here!
Verdi's LA TRAVIATA Returns To The Royal Opera Photo
Verdi's LA TRAVIATA Returns To The Royal Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

Aida Garifullina and Hrachuhí Bassénz will share the coveted role of Violetta in this revival of Richard Eyre's opulent production of La traviata, performed between Saturday 7 – Saturday 21 September 2024.   
Further Venues Set for MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Further Venues Set for MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024

Following a record-breaking run in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced further venues for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS. 
Meet the Cast of HOME, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of HOME, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

Samm-Art Williams' Home is coming Broadway, in a production directed by Kenny Leon.  Previews begin tonight, May 17, at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Meet the cast of Home here!
Book Review: A SENSE OF THEATRE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BRITAIN'S NATIONAL THEATRE, by R Photo
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.
Theater Resources Unlimited Town Hall: Adding Accessibility To The D.E.I. Conversatio Photo
Theater Resources Unlimited Town Hall: Adding Accessibility To The D.E.I. Conversations In-Person & Virtual
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024

Join Theater Resources Unlimited for their live monthly panel discussion on adding accessibility to D.E.I. conversations. The event, held both in-person and virtually, will be co-hosted by actor Carey Cox.
Tory Kittles, Brittany Inge & Stori Ayers to Star in HOME on Broadway Photo
Tory Kittles, Brittany Inge & Stori Ayers to Star in HOME on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the new production of Home by Samm-Art Williams, not seen on Broadway in more than 40 years, directed by Kenny Leon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
MARY POPPINS Will Embark on New UK and Ireland Tour in 2024 Photo
MARY POPPINS Will Embark on New UK and Ireland Tour in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced that MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.
Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company Photo
Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024

The complete cast has been revealed for the American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson at Atlantic Theater Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Richard Eyre written?

Richard Eyre has written 1 shows including High Society (Bookwriter).

What awards has Richard Eyre been nominated for?

Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Ghosts, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Ghosts, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Hedda Gabler, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Vincent In Brixton, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Crucible, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for King Lear , Best Director (Olivier Awards) for John Gabriel Borkman, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Skylight , Best Director of a Play (Olivier Awards) for Richard III , Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Racing Demon and The Voysey Inheritance and Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Guys and Dolls.

What awards has Richard Eyre won?

Richard Eyre has won the following awards: Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Ghosts, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Hedda Gabler, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for King Lear, and Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Guys and Dolls.

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