Richard Eyre
Latest News on Richard Eyre:
Stage and Screen Actor Timothy West Dies at Age 90 (Nov 13, 2024)
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour (Nov 1, 2024)
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal (Oct 25, 2024)
Stage and Screen Actor Timothy West Dies at Age 90 (Nov 13, 2024)
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour (Nov 1, 2024)
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal (Oct 25, 2024)
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
Writing
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
Videos
Video: Christopher Wheeldon On 75 Years of the Extraordinary at NYC Ballet
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2024
VIDEO: Laura Linney Discusses the Challenges of Her One-Woman Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 3, 2019
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for THE CHILDREN ACT Starring Emma Thompson
by Macon Prickett - Jun 14, 2018
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Drama THE CHILDREN ACT Starring Emma Thompson & Stanley Tucci
by Macon Prickett - Jun 1, 2018
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at International Tour of MARY POPPINS - Coming to Switzerland, Feb. 1
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 31, 2017
VIDEO: First Look - Ian McKellen & Anthony Hopkins Star in THE DRESSER, Premiering 5/30 on Starz
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2016
VIDEO: Starz Reveals First Look at THE DRESSER, THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE & More
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Zizi Strallen And Cast Of MARY POPPINS On Royal Variety Performance!
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 9, 2015
TV Exclusive: Doug Wright & Dale Soules Preview Atlantic Theatre Company's POSTERITY!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2015
News
Stage and Screen Actor Timothy West Dies at Age 90
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, and More Will Lead THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
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!
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
Aida Garifullina and Hrachuhà 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. Â
Aida Garifullina and Hrachuhà 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. Â
Further Venues Set for MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
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.Â
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.Â
Meet the Cast of HOME, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
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!
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 Richard Pilbrow
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.
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. Conversations In-Person & Virtual
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024â€"25 Season
The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.
The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Christopher Wheeldon On 75 Years of the Extraordinary at NYC Ballet
With a repertory so vast, it is not uncommon for dancers to perform in all the works on a New York City Ballet program. Watch as Christopher Wheeldon remembers figuring in a new kind of triple bill that signified a watershed moment in his choreographic career.
With a repertory so vast, it is not uncommon for dancers to perform in all the works on a New York City Ballet program. Watch as Christopher Wheeldon remembers figuring in a new kind of triple bill that signified a watershed moment in his choreographic career.
Review: LA TRAVIATA, London Coliseum
Much shorter than Richard Eyre’s three-hour plus version for the ROH, Peter Konwitschny’s La Traviata perhaps should be renamed La Trav or L’ Abbreviata. Its breathless sprint over 105 uninterrupted minutes takes more than it gives but there’s an admirable boldness to it all.
Much shorter than Richard Eyre’s three-hour plus version for the ROH, Peter Konwitschny’s La Traviata perhaps should be renamed La Trav or L’ Abbreviata. Its breathless sprint over 105 uninterrupted minutes takes more than it gives but there’s an admirable boldness to it all.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Presents First Annual Crashbox Festival of Short Live Audio Plays
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has announced their first annual Crashbox Festival of Short Live Audio Plays, running November 16-19 at the Edge Off Broadway Theatre.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has announced their first annual Crashbox Festival of Short Live Audio Plays, running November 16-19 at the Edge Off Broadway Theatre.
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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