Rufus Norris
Latest News on Rufus Norris:
Further Cast Set For Return of NYE Starring Michael Sheen at the National Theatre (Mar 20, 2025)
Rufus Norris Will Receive Special Award at Olivier Awards 2025 (Mar 19, 2025)
The National Theatre's TIL THE STARS COME DOWN Will Transfer To The Theatre Royal Haymarket (Mar 10, 2025)
Further Cast Set For Return of NYE Starring Michael Sheen at the National Theatre (Mar 20, 2025)
Rufus Norris Will Receive Special Award at Olivier Awards 2025 (Mar 19, 2025)
The National Theatre's TIL THE STARS COME DOWN Will Transfer To The Theatre Royal Haymarket (Mar 10, 2025)
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SMALL ISLAND by Levy, , Novel by Andrea Levy adapted by Helen Edmunson, Director Rufus Norris,
Set and Costume Designer - Katrina Lindsay, Projection Designer - Jon Driscoll, Lighting Designer - Paul Anderson, Composer - Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, Sound Designer - Ian Dickinson for Autograph, Movement Director - Coral Messam, Fight Director - Kate Waters, The National Theatre, 2022, Credit: Johan Persson
Date:
02/15/2022
From: Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SMALL ISLAND at the Olivier Theatre
SMALL ISLAND by Levy, , Novel by Andrea Levy adapted by Helen Edmunson, Director Rufus Norris,
Set and Costume Designer - Katrina Lindsay, Projection Designer - Jon Driscoll, Lighting Designer - Paul Anderson, Composer - Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, Sound Designer - Ian Dickinson for Autograph, Movement Director - Coral Messam, Fight Director - Kate Waters, The National Theatre, 2022, Credit: Johan Persson
Date:
02/15/2022
From: Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SMALL ISLAND at the Olivier Theatre
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SMALL ISLAND by Levy, , Novel by Andrea Levy adapted by Helen Edmunson, Director Rufus Norris,
Set and Costume Designer - Katrina Lindsay, Projection Designer - Jon Driscoll, Lighting Designer - Paul Anderson, Composer - Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, Sound Designer - Ian Dickinson for Autograph, Movement Director - Coral Messam, Fight Director - Kate Waters, The National Theatre, 2022, Credit: Johan Persson
Date:
02/15/2022
From: Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SMALL ISLAND at the Olivier Theatre
SMALL ISLAND by Levy, , Novel by Andrea Levy adapted by Helen Edmunson, Director Rufus Norris,
Set and Costume Designer - Katrina Lindsay, Projection Designer - Jon Driscoll, Lighting Designer - Paul Anderson, Composer - Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, Sound Designer - Ian Dickinson for Autograph, Movement Director - Coral Messam, Fight Director - Kate Waters, The National Theatre, 2022, Credit: Johan Persson
Date:
02/15/2022
From: Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SMALL ISLAND at the Olivier Theatre
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Director
Rufus NorrisThe Amen Corner
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Director
Rufus NorrisLondon Road
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Rufus Norris, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Director
Rufus NorrisFesten
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2003 - Best Director
Rufus NorrisFesten
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2001 - Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer
Rufus NorrisAfore Night Come
Videos
Video: Watch Michael Sheen in New Trailer for NYE at The National Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-14 12:05:45
VIDEO: Josh O'Connor, Jessie Buckley & the Cast of ROMEO & JULIET Play 'William Shakespeare or Taylor Swift?'
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-30 11:00:49
VIDEO: Watch Josh O'Connor & Jessie Buckley in the Trailer for GREAT PERFORMANCES: ROMEO & JULIET
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-17 14:29:54
VIDEO: Josh O'Connor, Jessie Buckley & the Cast of ROMEO & JULIET Play 'William Shakespeare or Taylor Swift?'
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-30 11:00:49
VIDEO: Watch Josh O'Connor & Jessie Buckley in the Trailer for GREAT PERFORMANCES: ROMEO & JULIET
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-17 14:29:54
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The First UK Revival Of MAME Starring Tracie Bennett
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-11 11:13:38
VIDEO: Watch Josh O'Connor & Jessie Buckley in the Trailer for GREAT PERFORMANCES: ROMEO & JULIET
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-17 14:29:54
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The First UK Revival Of MAME Starring Tracie Bennett
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-11 11:13:38
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The First UK Revival Of MAME Starring Tracie Bennett
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-11 11:13:38
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The First UK Revival Of MAME Starring Tracie Bennett
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-11 11:13:38
VIDEO: First Look and Listen! West End COMPANY Reveals Set Design and Title Song!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-18 18:00:57
VIDEO: First Look and Listen! West End COMPANY Reveals Set Design and Title Song!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-18 18:00:57
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Foreign Bodies' Multidisciplinary Event Conducted and Hosted by Esa-Pekka Salonen
by Alan Henry - 2018-05-21 17:48:06
VIDEO: First Look and Listen! West End COMPANY Reveals Set Design and Title Song!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-18 18:00:57
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Foreign Bodies' Multidisciplinary Event Conducted and Hosted by Esa-Pekka Salonen
by Alan Henry - 2018-05-21 17:48:06
VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim Discusses His Early Career, Creative Process and More at London's National
by Michael Dale - 2016-04-06 13:44:49
VIDEO: First Look and Listen! West End COMPANY Reveals Set Design and Title Song!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-18 18:00:57
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Foreign Bodies' Multidisciplinary Event Conducted and Hosted by Esa-Pekka Salonen
by Alan Henry - 2018-05-21 17:48:06
VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim Discusses His Early Career, Creative Process and More at London's National
by Michael Dale - 2016-04-06 13:44:49
STAGE TUBE: Go Inside GRAND HOTEL Rehearsals at Southwark Playhouse!
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-07-19 16:53:19
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Foreign Bodies' Multidisciplinary Event Conducted and Hosted by Esa-Pekka Salonen
by Alan Henry - 2018-05-21 17:48:06
VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim Discusses His Early Career, Creative Process and More at London's National
by Michael Dale - 2016-04-06 13:44:49
STAGE TUBE: Go Inside GRAND HOTEL Rehearsals at Southwark Playhouse!
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-07-19 16:53:19
STAGE TUBE: Victoria Sierra Previews New GRAND HOTEL Song by Maury Yeston
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-07-12 17:52:17
VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim Discusses His Early Career, Creative Process and More at London's National
by Michael Dale - 2016-04-06 13:44:49
STAGE TUBE: Go Inside GRAND HOTEL Rehearsals at Southwark Playhouse!
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-07-19 16:53:19
STAGE TUBE: Victoria Sierra Previews New GRAND HOTEL Song by Maury Yeston
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-07-12 17:52:17
STAGE TUBE: Go Inside GRAND HOTEL Rehearsals at Southwark Playhouse!
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-07-19 16:53:19
STAGE TUBE: Victoria Sierra Previews New GRAND HOTEL Song by Maury Yeston
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-07-12 17:52:17
STAGE TUBE: Victoria Sierra Previews New GRAND HOTEL Song by Maury Yeston
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-07-12 17:52:17
Video: Watch Michael Sheen in New Trailer for NYE at The National Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-14 12:05:45
Video: Watch Michael Sheen in New Trailer for NYE at The National Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-14 12:05:45
VIDEO: Josh O'Connor, Jessie Buckley & the Cast of ROMEO & JULIET Play 'William Shakespeare or Taylor Swift?'
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-30 11:00:49
Video: Watch Michael Sheen in New Trailer for NYE at The National Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-02-14 12:05:45
VIDEO: Josh O'Connor, Jessie Buckley & the Cast of ROMEO & JULIET Play 'William Shakespeare or Taylor Swift?'
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-30 11:00:49
VIDEO: Watch Josh O'Connor & Jessie Buckley in the Trailer for GREAT PERFORMANCES: ROMEO & JULIET
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-17 14:29:54
News
Further Cast Set For Return of NYE Starring Michael Sheen at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025
The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre has announced further casting for the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, directed by Rufus Norris.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025
The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre has announced further casting for the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, directed by Rufus Norris.
Rufus Norris Will Receive Special Award at Olivier Awards 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
Rufus Norris, outgoing Director of the National Theatre, will receive a Special Award for his services to the theatre industry at this year’s Olivier Awards. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
Rufus Norris, outgoing Director of the National Theatre, will receive a Special Award for his services to the theatre industry at this year’s Olivier Awards. Learn more here!
The National Theatre's TIL THE STARS COME DOWN Will Transfer To The Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025
The National Theatre has announced that its sold-out production Till the Stars Come Down will transfer to London's West End this summer for a strictly limited run. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025
The National Theatre has announced that its sold-out production Till the Stars Come Down will transfer to London's West End this summer for a strictly limited run. Learn more here!
The Arts Foundation Reveals 2025 Winners Of £115,000 Prizes
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
The five winning fellows were revealed at an Awards Ceremony on Monday 17 February at Kings Place, London, featuring a welcome address from choreographer Siobhan Davies and a live performance from Daniel Casimir.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
The five winning fellows were revealed at an Awards Ceremony on Monday 17 February at Kings Place, London, featuring a welcome address from choreographer Siobhan Davies and a live performance from Daniel Casimir.
Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
The National Theatre has announced further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris' final season. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
The National Theatre has announced further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris' final season. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!
PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced National Theatre Live screenings coming to Harman Hall this February. Kicking off the month of screenings is The Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced National Theatre Live screenings coming to Harman Hall this February. Kicking off the month of screenings is The Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo.
WASTE by Carey Perloff to be Presented at Marin Theatre This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2025
Marin Theatre will kick off 2025 with Waste, a provocative Edwardian drama focused on devious behind-the-scenes political machinations, in a new production adapted and directed by Carey Perloff. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2025
Marin Theatre will kick off 2025 with Waste, a provocative Edwardian drama focused on devious behind-the-scenes political machinations, in a new production adapted and directed by Carey Perloff. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Political Drama WASTE Announced At Marin Theatre Stars Lance Gardner This February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024
Marin Theatre kicks off 2025 with Waste, a provocative Edwardian drama that examines the unsavory side of politics.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024
Marin Theatre kicks off 2025 with Waste, a provocative Edwardian drama that examines the unsavory side of politics.
National Theatre at Home to Host Free Stream of Michael Sheen-Led NYE
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2024
Following the success of the inaugural “Take Your Seats” initiative in 2023, theatrical streaming service National Theatre at Home has announced this year’s edition of “Take Your Seat” with a free stream of Nye, starring Michael Sheen.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2024
Following the success of the inaugural “Take Your Seats” initiative in 2023, theatrical streaming service National Theatre at Home has announced this year’s edition of “Take Your Seat” with a free stream of Nye, starring Michael Sheen.
Meet the Cast of LEFT ON TENTH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024
Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher, is beginning Broadway previews tonight, September 6. Meet the cast of Left on Tenth here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024
Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher, is beginning Broadway previews tonight, September 6. Meet the cast of Left on Tenth here!
FRANKENSTEIN Will Embark on UK Tour Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
Seán Aydon's acclaimed adaption of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein will begin a second UK theatre tour this autumn, opening at Portsmouth New Theatre Royal on 3 October.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
Seán Aydon's acclaimed adaption of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein will begin a second UK theatre tour this autumn, opening at Portsmouth New Theatre Royal on 3 October.
Review: NEW VIEWS FESTIVAL 2024, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 9, 2024
Luke Fields and Emyr Strudwick take honours with plays set in Northern Ireland and South Wales
by Gary Naylor - Jul 9, 2024
Luke Fields and Emyr Strudwick take honours with plays set in Northern Ireland and South Wales
THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Have London Premiere at The Other Palace
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024
Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024
Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Will Return to the West End in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
The National Theatre's critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy will return to London’s West End following highly acclaimed international performances.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
The National Theatre's critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy will return to London’s West End following highly acclaimed international performances.
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.
Marin Theatre Announces Two U.S. Premieres And More For 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024
Marin Theatre reveals its 24/25 season featuring two U.S. premieres and more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024
Marin Theatre reveals its 24/25 season featuring two U.S. premieres and more.
A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
In a Deconstructed and Immersive Production CABARET KIT KAT CLUB Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 11, 2024
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 11, 2024
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.
Julianna Marguiles and Peter Gallagher To Lead LEFT ON TENTH On Broadway; Susan Stroman To Direct
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Left On Tenth, a new play by author and screenwriter, Delia Ephron, based on her New York Times best-selling memoir, is slated to open on Broadway this fall starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher as Peter. Susan Stroman is set to direct, with theater and dates to be announced.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Left On Tenth, a new play by author and screenwriter, Delia Ephron, based on her New York Times best-selling memoir, is slated to open on Broadway this fall starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher as Peter. Susan Stroman is set to direct, with theater and dates to be announced.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Rufus Norris been nominated for?
Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Amen Corner, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for London Road, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Festen , Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Festen and Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer (Evening Standard Awards) for Afore Night Come.
What awards has Rufus Norris won?
Rufus Norris has won the Best Director award at the Evening Standard Awards for Festen. He also received the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Awards for Afore Night Come.
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