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Terence Rattigan

Date of Death: November 30, 1977 (66)

Birth Place: ENGLAND

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[West End, 2017]
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Awards and Nominations


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Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Revival

Terence RattiganAfter The Dance

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Revival of a Play or Comedy

Terence RattiganThe Deep Blue Sea

Olivier Awards - 1977 - Play of the Year

Terence RattiganCause Celebre

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding New Foreign Play

Terence Rattigan, In Praise of Love

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Play

Terence RattiganSeparate Tables


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1948 - Best Foreign Play

Terence Rattigan, The Winslow Boy

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Review: SUMMER 1954, Theatre Royal Bath

Siân Phillips steals the evening in Theatre Royal Bath's twin-bill tribute to Terence Rattigan's one-act plays: lesser-known Table Number Seven, and The Browning Version ­– hailed by critics as 'a 70-minute masterpiece' when first performed at London's Phoenix Theatre in 1948.
Terence Rattigan's SUMMER 1954 Opens at Theatre Royal Bath in October Prior to a UK Tour

Multiple award winners Siân Phillips, Nathaniel Parker and Lolita Chakrabarti lead an ensemble cast directed by James Dacre performing Terence Rattigan’s most personal one act masterpieces Table Number Seven (from Separate Tables) and The Browning Version, which are paired for the first time to capture one quietly momentous evening seventy years ago. Together, they present Rattigan as one of the great twentieth century chroniclers of the paradoxes of the human heart. 
JANIE DEE'S BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF CABARET Will Come to London and More

Hot on the stiletto heels of her critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, two-time Olivier and multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress, singer and musical theatre star, Janie Dee will perform a series of autumn dates for Janie Dee's Beautiful World Of Cabaret - a playfully informative and inspirational musical journey into humanity and nature, that is, at its heart, always hopeful.
Brian Cox in THE SCORE and Tamsin Greig in THE DEEP BLUE SEA Will Transfer to Theatre Royal Haymarket

Brian Cox in THE SCORE and Tamsin Greig in THE DEEP BLUE SEA will transfer to Theatre Royal Haymarket. Learn more about the shows here!
Chris Harper Productions Appoints Tom O'Connell as Producer

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.   
Marcus Brigstocke's THE RED Will Be Available on Original Online in August

Marcus Brigstocke's critically acclaimed play The Red will return to Original Theatre's digital streaming platform Original Online from Friday 2 August at 5pm for members, both new and existing, and then on general release (including rentals) from Friday 9 August at 5pm.
How You Know These HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Actors from the Stage

Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Actors include Tony Award winners, current Broadway stars, and Royal Shakespeare Company members. Take a look here to find out which stars you may recognize from the theatre, including Gayle Rankin, Sir Simon Russell Beale, Eve Best, and more.
Review: THE DEEP BLUE SEA, Theatre Royal Bath

Tamsin Greig is a marvel as Hester Collyer in Lindsay Posner's new revival of Terence Rattigan's 1950s classic, The Deep Blue Sea, at Theatre Royal Bath's intimate, 126-seater Ustinov Studio.
Photos: First Look at THE DEEP BLUE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath

New production photos have been released from Theatre Royal Bath’s production of The Deep Blue Sea, Terence Rattigan’s 1950’s study of obsession and the destructive power of love, starring Tamsin Greig as Hester Collyer and Oliver Chris as Freddie.
Lily Allen Will Lead HEDDA at Theatre Royal Bath Next Summer

Lily Allen will star as Hedda Gabler, one of theatre’s most irresistible heroines, in a thrilling new version of Ibsen’s masterpiece which will open at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio from Friday 25 July – Saturday 23 August 2025. 
Oliver Chris Joins Tamsin Greig In THE DEEP BLUE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath, Further Cast Announced

Oliver Chris will join the previously announced Olivier Award winner Tamsin Greig to play Freddy opposite her portrayal of Hester Collyer in Theatre Royal Bath's production of The Deep Blue Sea, Terence Rattigan's 1950's study of obsession and the destructive power of love. 
Review Roundup: DEAR OCTOPUS at The National Theatre

The National Theatre just celebrated opening night of Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith. Check out what the critics are saying!
Amnon Kabatchnik Releases 'Courtroom Dramas On The Stage, Volume II'

Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series.
Cast Revealed For FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Bath Theatre Royal

Adam Blanshay Productions and Norel Productions have announced full casting for Jean-Philippe Daguerre’s Farewell Mister Haffmann, the English language world première of one of France’s most successful new plays.
Initial Casting Revealed For English-Language World Premiere of FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Bath Theatre Royal

Initial casting has been announced for Jean-Philippe Daguerre's Farewell Mister Haffmann, the English language world première of one of France's most successful new plays, which will open at Bath Theatre Royal in August.
Tamsin Greig Will Star In Terrence Rattigan's THE DEEP BLUE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath Next Spring

Olivier Award winner Tamsin Greig will star in The Deep Blue Sea, Terence Rattigan's 1950's study of obsession and the destructive power of love, which will play the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath next Spring, from Thursday 25 April - Saturday 25 May 2024
Original Theatre Company Announces Cast For The Shortlisted Scripts For The Originals Playwriting Award 2022

Original Theatre Company today announces the all-star cast for the script-in-hand performances from the three shortlisted plays for the Originals Playwriting Award.
The Orange Tree Theatre Announces Paul Miller's Outgoing Season as Artistic Director

As the Orange Tree Theatre continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary year, Artistic Director Paul Miller and Executive Director Hanna Streeter today announce a new season of plays until March 2023, marking Miller's outgoing season as Artistic Director. 
Orange Tree Theatre Announces Full Cast For Pierre Marivaux's THE FALSE SERVANT

The Orange Tree Theatre today announces the full cast for Pierre Marivaux's The False Servant, translated by Martin Crimp, whose prolific international career began at the Orange Tree Theatre, including the recent hit revival of Dealing with Clair. Before his final season as Artistic Director of the OT, Paul Miller, directs Uzair Bhatti, Will Brown, Julian Moore-Cook, Phoebe Pryce, Lizzy Watts and Silas Wyatt-Barke.
Original Theatre Company Launches Brand-New Originals Playwriting Award

Original Theatre Company today launches a new playwrighting prize – the Originals Playwriting Award. Aimed at emerging and early career playwrights, the submissions window opens today, accepting new works from writers across the UK, open to anyone above the age of 18.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Terence Rattigan written?

Terence Rattigan has written 14 shows including First Episode (Playwright), French Without Tears (Playwright), Grey Farm (Playwright), Flare Path (Playwright), While the Sun Shines (Playwright), O Mistress Mine (Playwright), The Winslow Boy (Playwright), The Deep Blue Sea (Playwright), The Sleeping Prince (Playwright), Ross (Playwright), Man and Boy (Playwright), The Girl Who Came to Supper (Source Material), In Praise of Love (Playwright), The Browning Version (Playwright).

What awards has Terence Rattigan been nominated for?

Terence Rattigan has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include Best Revival at the Olivier Awards for "After The Dance," Best Revival of a Play or Comedy at the Olivier Awards for "The Deep Blue Sea," Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Cause Celebre," Outstanding New Foreign Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "In Praise of Love," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Separate Tables," and Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Winslow Boy."

What awards has Terence Rattigan won?

Terence Rattigan has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Best Revival at the Olivier Awards for "After The Dance" and the Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Winslow Boy". These awards recognize the excellence and success of Rattigan's work in the theater industry.

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