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BIO

Rob Howell has designed sets and costumes extensively in the theatre and opera in the UK and abroad including at The Royal Court, The Donmar Warehouse, The Old Vic, The National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Royal Opera House and The Metropolitan Opera and on Broadway. He has received numerous Olivier and Tony nominations, including a current Olivier nomination for The Ferryman, and was awarded Oliviers for Best Set Designer in the years 2000, 2006 and 2012 and a Tony for Best Set Designer in 2013.

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic and Costume Design
 
[West End, 2024]
Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Set & Costume
 
[West End, 2023]
Set & Costume
 
[West End, 2022]
Set & Costume
 
[West End, 2022]
Set & Costume
 
[West End, 2021]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2020] Cancelled
Set & Costume
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Set and Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Set and Costume
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic and Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Set & Costume Design
 
[West End, 2019]
Set and Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic & Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Costume Designer
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Costume Designer
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic and Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Set and Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Set and Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
SET & COSTUME DESIGN
 
[West End, 2010]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2007]
Scenery/Costumes
 
[Toronto, 2006]
Settings/Costumes
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 1997]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, ]
Set and Costume Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Rob Howell, A Christmas Carol


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Rob Howell, A Christmas Carol


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Rob Howell, A Christmas Carol

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Costume Design

Rob Howell, The Ferryman

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Rob Howell, The Ferryman


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Rob Howell, The Ferryman


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Rob Howell, The Ferryman

Olivier Awards - 2018 - Blue-i Theatre Technology Award For Best Set Design

Rob Howell , The Ferryman

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Costume Design

Rob Howell, Groundhog Day

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Set Design

Rob Howell, Groundhog Day

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Rob Howell, Groundhog Day The Musical


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Scenic Design

Rob Howell, Matilda

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Set Design

Rob Howell, Matilda

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Rob Howell , Matilda the Musical

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

Rob Howell, Matilda the Musical

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Rob Howell, Matilda the Musical

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Costume Design

Rob Howell, Matilda The Musical


winner
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Set Design

Rob Howell, Matilda The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Set Design

Rob Howell, Ghost The Musical

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Rob Howell, Ghost The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Costume Design

Rob Howell, The Norman Conquests

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Rob Howell, The Norman Conquests

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Costume Design

Rob HowellThe Norman Conquests

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Rob Howell, The Norman Conquests

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Costume Design

Rob HowellThe Lord Of The Rings

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Set Design

Rob HowellThe Lord Of The Rings

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Rob Howell, Boeing-Boeing

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Costume Design

Rob HowellHedda Gabler


winner
Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Set Design

Rob HowellHedda Gabler

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Set Designer

Rob HowellThe Caretaker

Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Costume Designer

Rob HowellMoney and Troilus And Cressida


winner
Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Set Designer

Rob HowellRichard III


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1999 - Best Designer

Rob HowellCressida and Vassa


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1999 - Best Designer

Rob HowellTroilus


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1999 - Best Designer

Rob HowellRichard III

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Set Designer

Rob HowellChips With Everything

Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Set Designer

Rob HowellThe Glass Menagerie

Videos

News


Australian TV Star Erik Thomson to Play Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL This Festive Season

Producers GWB Entertainment have announced that Erik Thomson, one of Australia's most loved stars across film, television and theatre, will play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol – Melbourne's new festive tradition.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Launch New Tour of UK and Ireland in October 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL will embark on a major new tour across the UK and Ireland starting October 2025, bringing the acclaimed production to new audiences.
Photos: J. Smith-Cameron, Mark Rylance, & More in JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK

Check out photos from the West End production of JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK starring J. Smith-Cameron, Mark Rylance, and more here!
Review: JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK, Gielgud Theatre

A cost of living crisis, people being fit to work but choosing not to, poverty, nationalism and women's control of their own bodies. Seán O'Casey's Juno and the Paycock may have first been performed at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 1924, but a century later, his tragicomedy resonates more strongly than ever.
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA by Jez Butterworth Opens on Broadway

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out what the critics had to say here!
Photos: MATILDA THE MUSICAL Welcomes New Cast Members

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical is now booking through to 24 May 2026. See new photos from the production below!
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes is now playing on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. The production has just announced its lottery and rush policies so you can get your hands on discount tickets!
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Brings Sam Mendes & Jez Butterworth Back To Broadway

One of the most dynamic theatrical duos of the modern era, director Sam Mendes and playwright Jez Butterworth, return to Broadway this season with the new work, The Hills of California.
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Broadway Cast in Rehearsals

Get a first look at photos of the Broadway cast of The Hills of California in rehearsals here! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK Starring J. Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance

The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.
Manhattan Theatre Club Joins Production Team of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway

Manhattan Theatre Club has joined the producing team of the Broadway premiere of The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes.
Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Reveals Full Broadway Cast

The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Learn more about who will star in the production here!
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play

Watch as the cast of Jez Butterworth Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, talks about the story of the play. The production will open on Broadway for a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall.
John Simm to Star as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Old Vic

John Simm will take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ beloved production of A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne at The Old Vic. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To Melbourne For The Festive Season In 2024

A CHRISTMAS CAROL returns to Melbourne in 2024, bringing festive cheer with its beloved holiday production.
New Cast Set For MATILDA THE MUSICAL in the West End

A new cast has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical which is now in its 13th year in London and continues to play to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre.
London Cast Will Reprise Roles in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Review: THE CONSTITUENT, The Old Vic

Matthew Warchus' production focuses on a single back-bench MP trying to balance help and professional distance with her increasingly unstable constituent.
Tickets Go On Sale Next Week For Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway

Tickets will go on sale next week for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. The general public will have access beginning Wednesday, June 26 at 10am EST. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Rob Howell been nominated for?

Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Ferryman, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Ferryman, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman, Blue-i Theatre Technology Award For Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for The Ferryman, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Groundhog Day The Musical, Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Matilda, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Matilda, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Matilda the Musical, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Matilda the Musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Matilda the Musical, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Matilda The Musical, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Matilda The Musical, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Ghost The Musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ghost The Musical, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for The Lord Of The Rings, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for The Lord Of The Rings, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Boeing-Boeing, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Hedda Gabler, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Hedda Gabler, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Caretaker, Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Money and Troilus And Cressida, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Richard III, Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Cressida and Vassa, Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Troilus , Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Richard III , Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Chips With Everything and Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie.

What awards has Rob Howell won?

Rob Howell has received several prestigious awards for his work in theater. His accolades include: Outstanding Scenic Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A Christmas Carol; Best Costume Design of a Play and Best Scenic Design of a Play, both from the Tony Awards for A Christmas Carol; Best Costume Design of a Play and Best Scenic Design of a Play, both from the Tony Awards for The Ferryman; Best Scenic Design from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Matilda; Best Set Design from the Olivier Awards for Matilda The Musical; Best Set Design from the Olivier Awards for Hedda Gabler; Best Set Designer from the Olivier Awards for Richard III; and Best Designer from the Evening Standard Awards for Richard III, Troilus and Cressida, and Vassa.

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