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BIO

West End: All My Sons, Carousel, Hitchcock Blonde, Lenny, The Breath of Life, The Woman in White, Betrayal, The Last Confession; National Theatre: over 60 productions; Royal Court Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company; Opera Bayreuth: The Ring Cycle; Salzburg Festival: Un ballo in maschera; Metropolitan Opera: Billy Budd; Opera National de Paris; Royal Opera, Covent Garden. Film Persuasion: BAFTA Award. Other: Roman Polanski’s Dance of the Vampires (Vienna), Peter Pan (Kensington Gardens and U.S. tour). Awards include seven Olivier Awards.

Productions

 
[West End, 2021]
Design
 
[West End, 2010]
Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Video Designer
 
[West End, 2004]
Production/Video Design
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
 
[Vienna, 1997]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Scenic Designer

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Costume Design

William Dudley, The Woman in White

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Set Design

William Dudley, The Woman in White

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Set Design

William Dudley, The Woman In White


winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Set Design

William DudleyHitchcock Blonde

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Costume Design

William DudleyThe Coast Of Utopia - Voyage, Shipwreck, Salvage

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Set Design

William DudleyThe Coast Of Utopia - Voyage, Shipwreck, Salvage

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Set Designer

William DudleyAll My Sons

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Costume Design

William Dudley, Amadeus

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Scenic Design

William Dudley, Amadeus


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Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Costume Designer

William DudleyAmadeus

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Set Designer

William DudleyAmadeus

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Set Designer

William DudleyThe Homecoming

Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Costume Designer

William DudleyMary Stuart


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Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Costume Designer

William DudleyHeartbreak House

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Set Designer

William DudleyMarya

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyWaiting For Godot

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyThe Shaughraun

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyCat On A Hot Tin Roof

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyBartholomew Fair

Olivier Awards - 1987 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyThe Changeling

Olivier Awards - 1987 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyRichard II


winner
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyThe Merry Wives Of Windsor


winner
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyThe Royal Court


winner
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyKafka's Dick


winner
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyFuturists


winner
Olivier Awards - 1985 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyThe Mysteries


winner
Olivier Awards - 1979 - Designer of the Year

William DudleyUndiscovered Country

News


WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Will Extend Until 28 September 2025, New Cast Set!

Details have been announced for the twelfth cast for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall which will take the show into its eighth year. 
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Story Writing Competition Winners Announced

World renowned author Kate Mosse and Agatha Christie’s great grandson James Prichard have announced the winner of the Witness for the Prosecution story writing competition for secondary school students.
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Plays 2000th Performance at London County Hall Today

Today, Saturday 27 January, Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution celebrates 2000 performances at London County Hall.
Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Reveals Tenth Cast and New Booking Period

As the tenth cast is announced today, Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution will also extend its run at London County Hall through to 29 September 2024.
Photos: First Look at the Ninth Cast of Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

All new photos have been released for the ninth cast of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution which has recently extended its run at London County Hall until 28 April 2024, making it London’s longest running site specific theatre production.
Photos: First Look at the Ninth Cast of WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

All new photos have been released for the ninth cast of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution which has recently extended its run at London County Hall until 28 April 2024, making it London’s longest running site specific theatre production.
Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Extends at London County Hall; New Cast Announced

Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution will extend its run at London County Hall  until 28 April 2024, making it London’s longest running site specific theatre production.
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Extends Until October 2023

An extension has been announced for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution following the production's recent fifth anniversary.   Audiences will now be able to watch the trial of Leonard Vole at the magnificent London County Hall until 8 October 2023.
Photos: See New Production Shots From WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION At County Hall

New photos have been released on the fifth anniversary of Agatha Christie’s Witness for  the Prosecution at London County Hall. The production’s eighth cast have now started  performances in the acclaimed production at the iconic London County Hall building where the play takes place. 
Eighth Cast Announced For WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Agatha Christie's At London County Hall

As this iconic production approaches its fifth anniversary, producers Eleanor Lloyd and Rebecca Stafford have announced the eighth cast to join Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution.
Booking Period Extends To April 2023 For Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

Eleanor Lloyd Productions and Rebecca Stafford Productions have announced an extension for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution. Audiences can now watch the trial of Leonard Vole at the magnificent London County Hall until 16th April 2023.
Photos: Check Out All New Photos From WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at London's County Hall

The new cast includes Joshua Glenister as the accused, Leonard Vole, opposite Lauren O’Neil as Romaine. Owen Oakeshott will play Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC. He is joined by Peter Landi as Mr Mayhew, Richard Teverson as Mr Myers QC, and James Hayes as Mr Justice Wainwright.
Seventh Cast Announced For Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

The seventh cast has been announced for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution which is now booking until September 2022 at the London County Hall.
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Extends Run to 25 September 2022

The trial of Leonard Vole will continue at London County Hall as the run of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution is extended to 25 September 2022. The hit production returned to the historic venue in September with a brand-new cast and was met by standing ovations and critical acclaim. 
BWW Review: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, London County Hall

Based on Agatha Christie’s 1925 short story, Witness For The Prosecution was well-established at London’s County Hall before the pandemic. It now makes a welcome return and is as ingenious as ever. We are all used to seeing television adaptations of Christie’s work, but Lucy Bailey’s creative version takes all the theatrics of a courtroom and translates it neatly into a truly immersive production.
Photos: First Look at WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at London County Hall

New production images have been released for Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution.  
Photos: The Cast of WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Takes Their Bows at Reopening Performance

Audiences were welcomed back to the iconic London County Hall last night as Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution reopened with a brand-new cast following a 78 week closure due to the pandemic. The acclaimed production opened its doors in time to celebrate what would have been Agatha Christie’s 131st birthday today, Wednesday 15 September.
Casting Announced For Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION; Reopening From 14 September

Joe McNamara makes his professional stage debut as the accused, Leonard Vole. He will be joined by Emer McDaid as Romaine,  Jonathan Firth as Sir Wilfrid Robarts, Teddy Kempner as Mr Mayhew, Miles Richardson as Mr Myers and Martin Turner as Mr Justice Wainwright.   
Casting Announced for WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at London County Hall

Eleanor Lloyd Productions and Rebecca Stafford Productions have announced casting for Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution as they look forward to welcoming audiences back to the acclaimed play at London County Hall from 14 September.
Reopening of WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION At London County Hall Is Delayed Until 14 September

The twists and turns of the case are played out in a spectacular courtroom setting inside the iconic London County Hall as prosecution battles defence and witnesses take the stand to give their shocking testimonies. The production received Best Revival nominations at the 2018 Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has William Dudley been nominated for?

Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Woman in White , Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Woman in White, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for The Woman In White, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Hitchcock Blonde, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for The Coast Of Utopia - Voyage, Shipwreck, Salvage, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for The Coast Of Utopia - Voyage, Shipwreck, Salvage, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for All My Sons, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Amadeus, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Amadeus, Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Amadeus, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Amadeus, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Homecoming, Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Mary Stuart, Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Heartbreak House, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Marya, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Waiting For Godot, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Shaughraun, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Bartholomew Fair, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Changeling, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Richard II , Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Merry Wives Of Windsor, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Royal Court , Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Kafka's Dick, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Futurists, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Mysteries and Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Undiscovered Country.

What awards has William Dudley won?

William Dudley has received several awards for his work in theater. He won Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for Hitchcock Blonde. He also won Best Costume Designer at the Olivier Awards for Amadeus and Heartbreak House. Additionally, he was honored with Designer of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Futurists, Kafka's Dick, The Royal Court, The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Mysteries, and Undiscovered Country.

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