Richard Jones
Latest News on Richard Jones:
World Premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's FESTEN Comes to The Royal Opera (Dec 10, 2024)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Orlando Awards (Dec 9, 2024)
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Orlando Awards (Dec 2, 2024)
World Premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's FESTEN Comes to The Royal Opera (Dec 10, 2024)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Orlando Awards (Dec 9, 2024)
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Orlando Awards (Dec 2, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
[Broadway, 1945] [Replacement]
Assistant Stage Manager[Replacement]
Assistant Stage Manager[Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Richard Jones, The Hairy Ape
winner
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Achievement in Opera
Richard Jones
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Achievement In Opera
Richard JonesAnne Nicole
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Achievement In Opera
Richard JonesIl Trittico
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Achievement In Opera
Richard JonesThe Tales Of Hoffman
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Director - Play
Richard Jones, La Bete
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Director
Richard Jones, La Bete
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Direction of a Play
Richard Jones, La Bête
Videos
VIDEO: Cast And Creative Team Of LA CLAMENZA DI TITO Talk About Royal Opera House's Upcoming Production
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2021
VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe Talks Starring Opposite Alan Cumming in ENDGAME
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 20, 2020
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at ANNA NICOLE, Coming to the Royal Opera House, September
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 28, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with ANNA NICOLE Opera's Sarah Joy Miller and More
by Stage Tube - Sep 19, 2013
News
World Premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's FESTEN Comes to The Royal Opera
Acclaimed contemporary composer Mark-Anthony Turnage will join forces with Olivier Award-winning director Richard Jones in the world premiere of Festen.
Acclaimed contemporary composer Mark-Anthony Turnage will join forces with Olivier Award-winning director Richard Jones in the world premiere of Festen.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Orlando Awards
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Orlando Awards
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Critics' Choice: Cheryl Markosky's Best Shows of 2024
Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.
Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and More
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.
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.
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.
Video: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Shares 'Freedom of the Night' Video
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared the entertaining and dazzling video for her new single, the glorious and magical disco-pop anthem ‘Freedom of the Night’, which celebrates one of the most iconic videos of the noughties ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’. Watch it now!
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared the entertaining and dazzling video for her new single, the glorious and magical disco-pop anthem ‘Freedom of the Night’, which celebrates one of the most iconic videos of the noughties ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’. Watch it now!
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!
Sophie Ellis-Bextor to Embark on Biggest Ever UK Headline Tour Including Royal Albert Hall Date
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025. Kicking off in Glasgow on 24th May and taking in 15-cities in total including Manchester, Newcastle, Cardiff and Bristol, the tour culminates at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025. Kicking off in Glasgow on 24th May and taking in 15-cities in total including Manchester, Newcastle, Cardiff and Bristol, the tour culminates at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London.
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.
Richard Jones Brings SOLDIER OF ILLUSION to Corn Exchange Newbury
On Thursday 19 September, Richard Jones will come to the Corn Exchange Newbury with his new show Soldier of Illusion.
On Thursday 19 September, Richard Jones will come to the Corn Exchange Newbury with his new show Soldier of Illusion.
Family Fun Comes to The Corn Exchange Newbury This Autumn
This autumn, the Corn Exchange Newbury has an array of fantastic family shows on offer for audiences to enjoy. With family favourites, returning stars, new adventures and much more, there's plenty to get stuck into at the Berkshire venue.
This autumn, the Corn Exchange Newbury has an array of fantastic family shows on offer for audiences to enjoy. With family favourites, returning stars, new adventures and much more, there's plenty to get stuck into at the Berkshire venue.
Review: THE BIRTHDAY PARTY, Theatre Royal Bath
If you're after certainty, then you should certainly steer clear of the revival of Harold Pinter's unsettling The Birthday Party at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath. However, if you're up for an intriguing evening of comic surrealism mixed with creepy horror – think the Coen brothers meet Wes Anderson meet Kafka – this fresh take on one of Pinter's early plays is a must.
If you're after certainty, then you should certainly steer clear of the revival of Harold Pinter's unsettling The Birthday Party at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath. However, if you're up for an intriguing evening of comic surrealism mixed with creepy horror – think the Coen brothers meet Wes Anderson meet Kafka – this fresh take on one of Pinter's early plays is a must.
Photos: First Look At Jane Horrocks and More In THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
Harold Pinter’s classic comedy of menace, The Birthday Party starring Olivier Award, Tony Award and BAFTA nominee Jane Horrocks, plays the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath from Friday 2 – Saturday 31 August. See photos from the production.
Harold Pinter’s classic comedy of menace, The Birthday Party starring Olivier Award, Tony Award and BAFTA nominee Jane Horrocks, plays the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath from Friday 2 – Saturday 31 August. See photos from the production.
Jane Horrocks Leads The Cast of THE BIRTHDAY PARTY at Theatre Royal Bath
Rehearsals are underway for Harold Pinter's classic comedy of menace, The Birthday Party starring Olivier Award, Tony Award and BAFTA nominee Jane Horrocks, which will play the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath from Friday 2 – Saturday 31 August.
Rehearsals are underway for Harold Pinter's classic comedy of menace, The Birthday Party starring Olivier Award, Tony Award and BAFTA nominee Jane Horrocks, which will play the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath from Friday 2 – Saturday 31 August.
The Corn Exchange Newbury Announces Diverse Lineup for Autumn Season
The Corn Exchange Newbury has announced an exciting Autumn season featuring diverse performances, workshops, and family-friendly events.
The Corn Exchange Newbury has announced an exciting Autumn season featuring diverse performances, workshops, and family-friendly events.
Glyndebourne Will Stage its First Ever Production of Wagner's PARSIFAL in 2025
Glyndebourne's first ever production of Wagner's epic final opera Parsifal will be staged at Glyndebourne Festival 2025. Featuring a cast of nearly 200 performers and orchestra, this production will be a landmark moment in the company's 90 year history.
Glyndebourne's first ever production of Wagner's epic final opera Parsifal will be staged at Glyndebourne Festival 2025. Featuring a cast of nearly 200 performers and orchestra, this production will be a landmark moment in the company's 90 year history.
Lily Allen Will Lead HEDDA at Theatre Royal Bath Next Summer
Lily Allen will star as Hedda Gabler, one of theatre’s most irresistible heroines, in a thrilling new version of Ibsen’s masterpiece which will open at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio from Friday 25 July – Saturday 23 August 2025.
Lily Allen will star as Hedda Gabler, one of theatre’s most irresistible heroines, in a thrilling new version of Ibsen’s masterpiece which will open at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio from Friday 25 July – Saturday 23 August 2025.
Interview: 'It's a Real Behemoth of a Role: Actor Rosie Sheehy on Capital Punishment, Misogyny and Fatigue in Sophie Treadwell's MACHINAL
Recently, we had the chance to talk with Rosie Sheehy about taking on the role of Helen Jones, or “The Young Woman,” in Machinal. We discussed what compelled her to join this production, what it is like being a part of a work based on the real life of a woman and what she hopes audiences take away from the piece.
Recently, we had the chance to talk with Rosie Sheehy about taking on the role of Helen Jones, or “The Young Woman,” in Machinal. We discussed what compelled her to join this production, what it is like being a part of a work based on the real life of a woman and what she hopes audiences take away from the piece.
Review: MACHINAL, The Old Vic
Given the emotional investment required on stage and in the stalls, one feels somewhat shortchanged by a production that invites sympathy for a character with few redeeming features
Given the emotional investment required on stage and in the stalls, one feels somewhat shortchanged by a production that invites sympathy for a character with few redeeming features
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Richard Jones been in?
Richard Jones has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Richard Jones been in?
Richard Jones has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Richard Jones's first West End show?
Richard Jones's first West End show was Impossible which opened in 2016
What awards has Richard Jones been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Hairy Ape, Outstanding Achievement in Opera (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Achievement In Opera (Olivier Awards) for Anne Nicole, Outstanding Achievement In Opera (Olivier Awards) for Il Trittico, Outstanding Achievement In Opera (Olivier Awards) for The Tales Of Hoffman, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for La Bete, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for La Bete and Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for La Bête.
What awards has Richard Jones won?
Outstanding Achievement in Opera (Olivier Awards) for The Magic Flute (1992) and The Trojans (2004). He also received a nomination for Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Glee Club (2007). Richard Jones has won the Best Director Award (International Theatre Institute) for The Glee Club (2008) and has also won the Best Director of a Musical Award (Olivier Awards) for the production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (2011). Additionally, he received a nomination for Best Director at the Tony Awards for the revival of The Eccentricities of a Nightingale (2001).
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