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BIO

Sean Foley (born John Foley; 21 November 1964) is a British director, writer, comedian and actor. Following early success as part of the comedy double act The Right Size and their long-running stage show The Play What I Wrote, Foley has more recently become a director, including of several West End comedy productions. In 2019, he was appointed as Artistic Director of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Play What I Wrote The Play What I Wrote
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Sean

Productions

The Crown JewelsThe Crown Jewels
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
The Man in the White SuitThe Man in the White Suit
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
The MiserThe Miser
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
The DresserThe Dresser
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect NonsenseJeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
What the Butler SawWhat the Butler Saw
 
[West End, 2012]
Director
The LadykillersThe Ladykillers
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
Dr StrangeloveDr Strangelove
 
[West End, ]
Director

Writing

Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Director

Sean Foley, The Ladykillers

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Entertainment

Sean FoleyArturo Brachetti: Change

Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Actor

Sean FoleyThe Play What I Wrote

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WEST END UNSCRIPTED! Reveals Sir Derek Jacobi as Next Special Guest Star Photo
WEST END UNSCRIPTED! Reveals Sir Derek Jacobi as Next Special Guest Star
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Producer and Director Tegan Summer has announced the latest West End Unscripted! Honouree as Sir Derek Jacobi. After its inaugural show in March, West End Unscripted! Is taking its second show to the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season Photo
Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

 Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.
Video: Watch Steve Coogan In DR. STRANGELOVE Live Capture Preview Photo
Video: Watch Steve Coogan In DR. STRANGELOVE Live Capture Preview
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. Watch a video from the pro-shot now!
WEST END UNSCRIPTED! Q&A Series Will Donate £10,000 to Charity Nightly Photo
WEST END UNSCRIPTED! Q&A Series Will Donate £10,000 to Charity Nightly
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

West End Unscripted! is an exclusive new celebrity Q&A series donating to charity, and bringing theatre lovers closer to their favourite stars, set for next month, with further dates to be announced.
Video: DR. STRANGELOVE Trailer Ahead of Cinema Release Next Month Photo
Video: DR. STRANGELOVE Trailer Ahead of Cinema Release Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

The stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is coming to cinemas from National Theatre Live next month. Check out an all new trailer here!
Matt Forde Adds Kemi Badenoch and Michael Gove to West End Political Party Residency Photo
Matt Forde Adds Kemi Badenoch and Michael Gove to West End Political Party Residency Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Hot on the heels of announcing his return to the West End stage with his acclaimed Political Party, Matt Forde adds Kemi Badenoch and Michael Gove to the guest line-up for the residency.
Matt Forde Brings POLITICAL PARTY Back to the West End With Rachel Reeves, Alastair C Photo
Matt Forde Brings POLITICAL PARTY Back to the West End With Rachel Reeves, Alastair Campbell, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Matt Forde will return to the West End with his Political Party podcast, 18 months after his last show featuring Mhairi Black. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
DR. STRANGELOVE Will Come to Cinemas From National Theatre Live Photo
DR. STRANGELOVE Will Come to Cinemas From National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

The stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is coming to cinemas from National Theatre Live. Learn more about when to catch this show in theaters here!
Review Roundup: DR STRANGELOVE Starring Steve Coogan Photo
Review Roundup: DR STRANGELOVE Starring Steve Coogan
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 30, 2024

Steve Coogan stars in the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic Dr. Strangelove, as the world premiere stage production prepares for a strictly limited run at London’s Noël Coward Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying about the new show here!
Review: DR. STRANGELOVE, Noel Coward Theatre Photo
Review: DR. STRANGELOVE, Noel Coward Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 30, 2024

New stage version of Stanley Kubrick's black comedy lands with as much force today as it did in cinemas 60 years ago
Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE at the Noël Coward Theatre Photo
Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE at the Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

All new production photos have been released from the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.
Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE in Rehearsal With Steve Coogan and More Photo
Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE in Rehearsal With Steve Coogan and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

New rehearsal photos have been released for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.
Cast Set For Steve Coogan-Led DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End Photo
Cast Set For Steve Coogan-Led DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

As rehearsals began this  week for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong, the full cast has been announced. 
Chris Harper Productions Appoints Tom O'Connell as Producer Photo
Chris Harper Productions Appoints Tom O'Connell as Producer
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

Chris Harper Productions has appointed Tom O’Connell as producer. Chris Harper is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer who has produced some of the most acclaimed theatrical successes of the last 15 years.   
Matt Forde Will Embark On Tour Ahead Of Month-long Run At The Edinburgh Festival Frin Photo
Matt Forde Will Embark On Tour Ahead Of Month-long Run At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

After enduring what he thought was sciatica during the last Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) was diagnosed with cancer. A few weeks later he was having the base of his spine removed.
Eugene O'Hare Announced Winner of The Inaugural Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for C Photo
Eugene O'Hare Announced Winner of The Inaugural Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

At a ceremony held at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night, Irish actor and playwright from County Down, Eugene O’Hare was announced as the winner of Birmingham Rep’s inaugural The Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy.
Photos: First Look at WITHNAIL & I at Birmingham Rep Photo
Photos: First Look at WITHNAIL & I at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

New production photos have been released from the Birmingham Repertory Theatre's production of Withnail & I. Check out the photos here!
Matt Forde Will Return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe With New Stand-up Show THE EN Photo
Matt Forde Will Return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe With New Stand-up Show THE END OF AN ERA TOUR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

Now the UK's leading political comedian, Matt Forde will return to Edinburgh Festival Fringe ahead of the UK and US elections. His brand-new show The End of An Era Tour will run from 1st - 25th August at 8pm at Pleasance Beyond.
Sean Foley Will Step Down as Birmingham Rep's Artistic Director Photo
Sean Foley Will Step Down as Birmingham Rep's Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

Birmingham Rep announced that Sean Foley will step down as Artistic Director this summer following his forthcoming production of Withnail and I.
Photos: Robert Sheehan and Adonis Siddique in WITHNAIL AND I at Birmingham Rep Photo
Photos: Robert Sheehan and Adonis Siddique in WITHNAIL AND I at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

All new photos have been released of Robert Sheehan as Withnail and Adonis Siddique as Marwood in Withnail at I at Birmingham Rep. Check out the photos here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sean Foley been in?

Sean Foley has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Sean Foley been in?

Sean Foley has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Sean Foley been nominated for?

Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Ladykillers, Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Arturo Brachetti: Change and Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for The Play What I Wrote.

How many shows has Sean Foley written?

Sean Foley has written 2 shows including The Play What I Wrote (Playwright), The Man in the White Suit (Playwright).

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