Trevor Nunn
Latest News on Trevor Nunn:
Cast Set For SHE LOVES ME at Long Wharf Theatre (Nov 13, 2024)
Interview: Aasif Mandvi’s Ready to Tackle His Character in WAITING FOR GODOT (Nov 13, 2024)
LES MISERABLES On Sale At The North Charleston PAC This Week (Nov 11, 2024)
Cast Set For SHE LOVES ME at Long Wharf Theatre (Nov 13, 2024)
Interview: Aasif Mandvi’s Ready to Tackle His Character in WAITING FOR GODOT (Nov 13, 2024)
LES MISERABLES On Sale At The North Charleston PAC This Week (Nov 11, 2024)
BIO
Trevor Nunn was educated at Downing College, Cambridge, and in 1962 he won an ABC Director’s Scholarship to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, where, as resident director, his productions included The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Peer Gynt and a musical version of Around the World in Eighty Days.
He recently returned to the Belgrade to direct a production of Scenes from a Marriage.
In 1964, Trevor joined the RSC, and was made the company’s youngest-ever artistic director in 1968. He was responsible for running the RSC until he retired from his post in 1986. Productions for the RSC included: The Revenger’s Tragedy, The Relapse, The Alchemist, Henry V, The Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter’s Tale, Henry VIII, Hamlet, Macbeth, Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, Julius Caesar, Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet, The Comedy of Errors, As You Like It, All’s Well That Ends Well, Once in a Lifetime, Three Sisters, Juno and the Paycock, Othello (the final production at The Other Place Theatre) and The Blue Angel and Measure for Measure (the first two productions in the new Other Place Theatre).
With his colleague John Caird, he co-directed Nicholas Nickleby (winner of five Tony Awards), J M Barrie’s Peter Pan and Les Misérables which won eight Tony Awards and has become the most performed musical in the world. In 1982, he opened the RSC’s new London home, the Barbican Theatre, with his production of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts I and II.
1986 saw the opening of the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon which he conceived and for which he directed one of the first productions, The Fair Maid of the West. In 2007, he returned to the RSC to direct King Lear and The Seagull.
From 1997 to 2003 he was director of the NT, where his productions included: Enemy of the People, Not About Nightingales, Oklahoma!, Betrayal, Troilus and Cressida, The Merchant of Venice, Summerfolk, Albert Speer, The Cherry Orchard, My Fair Lady, The Relapse, South Pacific, A Streetcar Named Desire, Anything Goes and Love’s Labour’s Lost.
He directed the Tony Award-winning Cats, Starlight Express, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard and The Woman in White for Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the world premieres of The Coast of Utopia and Rock ’n’ Roll for Tom Stoppard.
Other theatre includes: Chess, The Baker’s Wife, Timon of Athens, Heartbreak House, The Lady from the Sea (Almeida), Skellig (Young Vic), Acorn Antiques – The Musical!, Hamlet and Richard II (Old Vic), a new musical version of Porgy and Bess (Savoy), Gone with the Wind (New London) and A Little Night Music (Menier, Garrick).
Glyndebourne: Idomeneo, Porgy and Bess, Così fan Tutte and Peter Grimes. Royal Opera House: Porgy and Bess (revival), Katya Kabanova and Sophie’s Choice. Television includes: Antony and Cleopatra (BAFTA Award), The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth, Three Sisters, Nicholas Nickleby (Emmy Award), Othello, Porgy and Bess, Oklahoma! (Emmy Award) and The Merchant of Venice. He has directed three films – Hedda, Lady Jane and Twelfth Night.
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Productions
Writing
Lyricist
Movies
Twelfth Night
[ 1996 ] writer
[ 1996 ] writer
Les Misérables
[ 2012 ] director
[ 2012 ] director
Cats
[ 2019 ] director
[ 2019 ] director
Awards and Nominations
winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director
Trevor NunnSummerfolk
winner
Olivier Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Achievement Award
Trevor Nunn
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Trevor Nunn, Oklahoma!
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical
Trevor Nunn, Oklahoma!
Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Director
Trevor NunnThe Cherry Orchard
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1999 - Best Director
Trevor NunnThe Merchant of Venice
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1999 - Best Director
Trevor NunnSummerfolk
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Director
Trevor Nunn, Oklahoma!
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Trevor Nunn, Not About Nightingales
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Direction of a Play
Trevor Nunn, Not About Nightingales
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Trevor Nunn, Sunset Boulevard
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Trevor Nunn, Sunset Boulevard
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Direction of a Musical
Trevor Nunn, Sunset Boulevard
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Director of a Play
Trevor NunnArcadia
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1991 - Best Director
Trevor NunnTimon of Athens
Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production
Trevor NunnLes Miserables
Olivier Awards - 1990 - Director of the Year
Trevor NunnOthello
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Director
Trevor Nunn, Les Miserables
winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Direction of a Musical
Trevor Nunn, Les Misérables
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Direction of a Musical
Trevor Nunn , Starlight Express
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Trevor Nunn, All's Well That Ends Well
winner
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Direction of a Musical
Trevor Nunn, Cats
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Direction of a Play
Trevor Nunn , All's Well That Ends Well
winner
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Direction of a Play
Trevor Nunn, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1980 - Best Director
Trevor NunnThe Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
winner
Olivier Awards - 1980 - Director of the Year
Trevor Nunn and John CairdNicholas Nickleby
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1979 - Best Director
Trevor NunnOnce in a Lifetime
Olivier Awards - 1979 - Director of the Year
Trevor NunnOnce In A Lifetime
Olivier Awards - 1977 - Director of the Year
Trevor NunnMacbeth
Videos
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2023
VIDEO: Lauren Louis Talks CATS National Tour at Denver Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022
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VIDEO: Go Inside the Newly Renovated Sondheim Theatre - Home of LES MISERABLES on the West End
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Exclusive Video: CATS Tour Cast Members Perform WAITRESS's 'She Used to Be Mine'
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 21, 2019
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News
Cast Set For SHE LOVES ME at Long Wharf Theatre
Long Wharf Theatre nnounced the cast and creative team for its fall production of She Loves Me, written by Jerry Bock (music), Joe Masteroff (book), and Sheldon Harnick (lyrics), which will take place at The Lab at ConnCORP in Hamden.
Long Wharf Theatre nnounced the cast and creative team for its fall production of She Loves Me, written by Jerry Bock (music), Joe Masteroff (book), and Sheldon Harnick (lyrics), which will take place at The Lab at ConnCORP in Hamden.
Interview: Aasif Mandvi’s Ready to Tackle His Character in WAITING FOR GODOT
Up next at The Geffen Playhouse Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot opening November 13, 2024 (with previews already begun). Judy Hegarty Lovett directs the cast of: Lincoln Bonilla, Conor Lovett, Aasif Mandvi, Jack McSherry, Adam Stein and Rainn Wilson. Got Aasif to whittle off some answers to my queries.
Up next at The Geffen Playhouse Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot opening November 13, 2024 (with previews already begun). Judy Hegarty Lovett directs the cast of: Lincoln Bonilla, Conor Lovett, Aasif Mandvi, Jack McSherry, Adam Stein and Rainn Wilson. Got Aasif to whittle off some answers to my queries.
LES MISERABLES On Sale At The North Charleston PAC This Week
Tickets for the acclaimed musical LES MISÉRABLES at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center will be available starting Monday, November 18.
Tickets for the acclaimed musical LES MISÉRABLES at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center will be available starting Monday, November 18.
GHOST STORIES Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton in 2025
After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in a full UK Tour.
After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in a full UK Tour.
Nina Hellman to Host A Simple Herstory's STRESS BUSTER Event at The Tank
Nina Hellman will host A Simple Herstory's STRESS BUSTER event at The Tank in NYC. The event aims to build community and support for the show's second season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Nina Hellman will host A Simple Herstory's STRESS BUSTER event at The Tank in NYC. The event aims to build community and support for the show's second season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Team Set for SHE LOVES ME at Long Wharf Theatre
Long Wharf Theatre revealed the cast and creative team for its winter production of SHE LOVES ME, featuring direction by Rebecca Martinez and performances by actors including John Smith and Jane Doe. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Long Wharf Theatre revealed the cast and creative team for its winter production of SHE LOVES ME, featuring direction by Rebecca Martinez and performances by actors including John Smith and Jane Doe. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Jamie Ballard in MACBETH at The Curtain in Jersey City
The Curtain, Jersey City’s premier classical theatre, is now presenting an all-new production of William Shakespeare’s classic 'Macbeth' set in a haunting, candlelight environment this Halloween season. It will be performed at the Nimbus Arts Center located at 329 Warren Street, Jersey City, just steps from the PATH train.
The Curtain, Jersey City’s premier classical theatre, is now presenting an all-new production of William Shakespeare’s classic 'Macbeth' set in a haunting, candlelight environment this Halloween season. It will be performed at the Nimbus Arts Center located at 329 Warren Street, Jersey City, just steps from the PATH train.
Tickets to LES MISERABLES at Bass Concert Hall On Sale Tomorrow
LES MISÉRABLES will return to Austin this winter. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, offering theatergoers the chance to experience the production live at the Bass Concert Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
LES MISÉRABLES will return to Austin this winter. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, offering theatergoers the chance to experience the production live at the Bass Concert Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Declan Bennett, Chumisa Dornford-May, Jamie Muscato, and More Will Lead UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader's directorial debut at the venue.
The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader's directorial debut at the venue.
A History of Norma Desmond and the Women Who Have Played Her
As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
Cats Kommt Als Sommergastspiel 2025 Ins Linzer Musiktheater
CATS will be performed at Musiktheater Linz from July 9 to August 3, 2025, presented by Landestheater Linz, ATG Entertainment, and David Ian for Crossroads Live.
CATS will be performed at Musiktheater Linz from July 9 to August 3, 2025, presented by Landestheater Linz, ATG Entertainment, and David Ian for Crossroads Live.
Photos: Killian Donnelly, Jac Yarrow, and More in LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR
Further photos have been released for Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, currently at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield (10 – 13 October 2024). The production will also visit Aberdeen, Manchester and Newcastle as part of its world tour. Check out the photos here!
Further photos have been released for Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, currently at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield (10 – 13 October 2024). The production will also visit Aberdeen, Manchester and Newcastle as part of its world tour. Check out the photos here!
Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford to Perform UNTOLD STORIES at Revolution Stage Company in November
Discover the untold stories of Broadway alumni Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford in a special performance at Revolution Stage Company, Palm Springs, on November 11, 2024.
Discover the untold stories of Broadway alumni Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford in a special performance at Revolution Stage Company, Palm Springs, on November 11, 2024.
Tickets for LES MISERABLES at Popejoy Hall Now on Sale
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, are now on sale for its engagement at Albuquerque's Popejoy Hall.
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, are now on sale for its engagement at Albuquerque's Popejoy Hall.
WHAT THE DICKENS? Comes to OSO Arts Centre, Barnes Next Month
A new show What the Dickens? by award-winning playwright/singer Clare Norburn, her company The Telling and BAFTA-nominated director Nicholas Renton (Mrs Gaskells' Wives & Daughters, Lewis, Musketeers) exposes the private life of Charles Dickens: with an estranged wife and teenage mistress, he doesn't quite live up to the image of the family man he would like to present to the world.
A new show What the Dickens? by award-winning playwright/singer Clare Norburn, her company The Telling and BAFTA-nominated director Nicholas Renton (Mrs Gaskells' Wives & Daughters, Lewis, Musketeers) exposes the private life of Charles Dickens: with an estranged wife and teenage mistress, he doesn't quite live up to the image of the family man he would like to present to the world.
Photos: LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Kicks Off World Tour
All new photos have been released for the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, with upcoming UK performances in Glasgow, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Manchester and Newcastle. Check out the photos here!
All new photos have been released for the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, with upcoming UK performances in Glasgow, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Manchester and Newcastle. Check out the photos here!
Tickets to LES MISERABLES in Chicago On Sale Tomorrow
Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre go on sale tomorrow. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for LES MISÉRABLES at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre go on sale tomorrow. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Tony-Winner Christopher Ashley To Receive Prestigious 'Mr. Abbott' Award From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
LES MISERABLES National Tour Welcomes Lindsay Heather Pearce and More for Third Year
The LES MISÉRABLES National Tour announced its year 3 casting, featuring Lindsay Pearce as Fantine. The tour continues to bring the beloved musical to audiences across the country.
The LES MISÉRABLES National Tour announced its year 3 casting, featuring Lindsay Pearce as Fantine. The tour continues to bring the beloved musical to audiences across the country.
Sonia Sabri Company Brings ROSHNI to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo) will bring their latest show to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month as part of a UK-wide tour.
Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo) will bring their latest show to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month as part of a UK-wide tour.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Trevor Nunn written?
Trevor Nunn has written 1 shows including Cats (Lyricist).
What awards has Trevor Nunn been nominated for?
Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Summerfolk , Outstanding Achievement Award (Olivier Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Oklahoma! , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Oklahoma!, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Cherry Orchard, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Summerfolk, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Not About Nightingales, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Not About Nightingales, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Director of a Play (Olivier Awards) for Arcadia , Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Timon of Athens, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Les Miserables, Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Othello, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Miserables, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Starlight Express, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All's Well That Ends Well, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for All's Well That Ends Well, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Nicholas Nickleby, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Once in a Lifetime, Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Once In A Lifetime and Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Macbeth.
What awards has Trevor Nunn won?
Trevor Nunn has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. These include Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Summerfolk, an Outstanding Achievement Award (Olivier Awards), and Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Summerfolk, The Merchant of Venice, Timon of Athens, and The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. He won Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Miserables and received Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables and Cats. Nunn was also honored with Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All's Well That Ends Well. Additionally, he earned Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Nicholas Nickleby and Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Once in a Lifetime.
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