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Productions

HexHex
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
Small IslandSmall Island
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
Angels in AmericaAngels in America
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Producer
CabaretCabaret
 
[West End, 2012]
Director
Les Liaisons DangereusesLes Liaisons Dangereuses
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
CabaretCabaret
 
[West End, 2006]
Director
Festen
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director

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


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Evening Standard Awards - 2003 - Best Director

Rufus NorrisFesten


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Evening Standard Awards - 2001 - Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer

Rufus NorrisAfore Night Come

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Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Th Photo
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!
PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespe Photo
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.
WASTE by Carey Perloff to be Presented at Marin Theatre This Winter Photo
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.
Political Drama WASTE Announced At Marin Theatre Stars Lance Gardner This February Photo
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.
National Theatre at Home to Host Free Stream of Michael Sheen-Led NYE Photo
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. 
Meet the Cast of LEFT ON TENTH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
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!
FRANKENSTEIN Will Embark on UK Tour Next Month Photo
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.
Review: NEW VIEWS FESTIVAL 2024, National Theatre Photo
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
THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Have London Premiere at The Other Palace Photo
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.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Will Return to the West End in September Photo
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. 
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.
Marin Theatre Announces Two U.S. Premieres And More For 2024/25 Season Photo
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.
A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autum Photo
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.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Award Photo
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.
In a Deconstructed and Immersive Production CABARET KIT KAT CLUB Opens in Brazil Photo
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.
Julianna Marguiles and Peter Gallagher To Lead LEFT ON TENTH On Broadway; Susan Strom Photo
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.
National Theatre Will Update Infrastructure With £26.4m Government Funding Photo
National Theatre Will Update Infrastructure With £26.4m Government Funding
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

The UK government announced in the Spring Budget that the National Theatre will receive flagship investment of £26.4m marking its 60th anniversary, which will support urgent infrastructure updates to the National Theatre building.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Michael Sheen in NYE? Photo
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Michael Sheen in NYE?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 7, 2024

Michael Sheen is Nye Bevan in this surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris, the National Theatre's production of Nye is now open.
Review: NYE, National Theatre Photo
Review: NYE, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 7, 2024

The emotions driving the birth of the NHS, as experienced by its founding father, explored in epic production
THE EFFECT to Begin Previews This Weekend at The Shed Photo
THE EFFECT to Begin Previews This Weekend at The Shed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024

Previews begin on Sunday, March 3 for the exclusive U.S. presentation of a new production of The Effect. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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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?

Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Festen; Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer (Evening Standard Awards) for Afore Night Come.

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