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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2022
Elisha Whitney

[West End]
London Revival Production, 2016
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Count Fosco [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Performer

Productions

 
[West End, 2017]
Director
 
[West End, 1991]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Director

Writing


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Simon CallowTuesdays at Tesco's


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2002 - Performance

Simon Callow, The Mystery of Charles Dickens


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1999 - Patricia Rothermere Award

Simon Callow


winner
Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Director of a Musical

Simon Callow, Carmen Jones

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Director - Play

Simon Callow, Shirley Valentine

Olivier Awards - 1980 - Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role

Simon CallowAmadeus

News


The Bush Theatre Will Host AN EVENING WITH SIR LENNY HENRY Fundraising Event

The Bush Theatre has announced An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry, a fundraiser for the theatre which will take place at the west London venue for one night only in January
Marquee Lights Of The Princess Of Wales Theatre Will Be Dimmed To Honour Frank Stella's Work

The Princess of Wales Theatre will dim its marquee lights in honor of Frank Stella's work. Learn more about Stella.
Chickenshed Theatre Celebrates Its 50th Year

As part of Chickenshed's 50th year celebrations, the company will embark on a new heritage project, Echoes, which will keep alive the stories of those who have contributed to Chickenshed's past, and preserve Chickenshed's heritage for future generations to come.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE Returns To Pitlochry Festival Theatre in July

Pitlochry Festival Theatre will welcome back its award-winning production of the much-loved comedy Shirley Valentine this summer. 
Martin Freeman, Dermot O'Leary, Matt Lucas and More Set For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 3

Park Theatre has announced the remaining celebrity guests taking part in the popular murder mystery fundraising spoof Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 3. Learn more about the lineup here!
WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED], THE FORSYTE SAGA, and More Come to the Park Theatre in 2024

Park Theatre has announced a plethora of new shows for 2024, including the third installment of their hugely popular Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] series and a two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga. 
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night for STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS

The stars were out in force to celebrate the opening night of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Check out the photos below!
FRANK AND PERCY, Starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam, Extends at The Other Palace

With phenomenal demand for tickets and most performances already sold out, producer Bill Kenwright has added two final weeks to the limited season of Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy, at The Other Palace in London.  Learn more about the show and get tickets to the new performances here!
Philharmonia Orchestra Will Take Part in New Sky Arts Series, 'Musical Masterpieces'

The Philharmonia Orchestra are to be one of three UK orchestras featured in Sky Art's new three-part series 'Musical Masterpieces', set to air weekly on Sky Arts and Freeview from 25 September at 8pm. Learn more about the series here!
Ian McKellen and Roger Allam Will Bring FRANK AND PERCY to The Other Palace Next Month

Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy, starring Ian McKellen (Percy) and Roger Allam (Frank) and directed by Sean Mathias, will have a limited London season at The Other Palace from Friday 8 September until Sunday 3 December.
Video: Netflix Debuts THE WITCHER Volume 2 Trailer

Netflix released the second and final trailer for The Witcher Season 3: Volume 2. As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri  into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it. Watch the new video trailer now!
Award Winning Actor Tim Hardy Performs THE TRIALS OF GALILEO at Greenside Venues in Edinburgh

Acclaimed stage and screen actor Tim Hardy is bringing his critically acclaimed solo show, The Trials of Galileo to Greenside Venues in Edinburgh from 4 - 26 August.
Gideon Glick to Lead Ballet Drama Series From Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino

Giden Glick, David Alvarez, and more will lead Étoile, a new ballet drama series from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel writers' new series will also star Luke Kirby, Camille Cottin, Simon Callow, and Lou de Laâge. It has already received a two season order from Prime Video.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Marks Shakespeare's Birthday This Month

As the world commemorates William Shakespeare's 459th birthday this April, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate the Bard with multiple events throughout the month. The Theater will honor the legacy of Founding Artistic Director Barbara Gaines with the Spirit of Shakespeare Award, which will be presented at a fundraising event at the Theater's home on Navy Pier on Monday, April 24, 2023.
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN to be Presented at A Noise Within This Spring

Pasadena’s A Noise Within will present a four-week run of Kiss of the Spider Woman April 1 through April 23, with previews beginning March 26.
Free CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOPS: With World Renown Acting Teacher Giles Foreman Announced In NYC And LA

Free three hour character transformation workshops with world renown acting teacher Giles Foreman will be held in person in New York City and Los Angeles. 
Alexandra Palace Launches Weekend Performing Arts School For Children and Young People

Alexandra Palace has this week launched a new performing arts school, Young Stars, which will offer budding performers aged 7-18 the chance to hone their acting, singing and dancing skills, under the guidance of leading industry professionals.
SLEEPING BEAUTY TAKES A PRICK! to Open Charing Cross Theatre in 2023

The team behind the Above the Stag pantos, London’s most popular and acclaimed pantomimes for grown-ups will present their biggest show yet in 2023. Sleeping Beauty Takes A Prick! is the first production from He’s Behind You!, the company founded by the team behind Above The Stag Theatre’s phenomenally successful run of queer adult pantos.
Review Roundup: Jefferson Mays Brings One-Man A CHRISTMAS CAROL To Broadway!

Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays' stars in the new Broadway production of his universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Photos: On the Carpet at Opening Night of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO

Last night (Tuesday 18 October), Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) held the official opening night for the global stage premiere of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro at the Barbican in London. Check out photos from the opening night carpet here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Simon Callow been in?

Simon Callow has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Simon Callow been in?

Simon Callow has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Simon Callow's first West End show?

Simon Callow's first West End show was The Woman in White which opened in 2004

What awards has Simon Callow been nominated for?

Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Tuesdays at Tesco's, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Mystery of Charles Dickens, Patricia Rothermere Award (Evening Standard Awards), Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Carmen Jones, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Shirley Valentine and Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Amadeus.

What awards has Simon Callow won?

Simon Callow has won several awards for his work, including the Theatre World Award for Performance in The Mystery of Charles Dickens. He also received the Patricia Rothermere Award at the Evening Standard Awards and the Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for his direction of Carmen Jones.

How many shows has Simon Callow written?

Simon Callow has written 1 shows including A Christmas Carol with Simon Callow (Adaptor).

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