Nicholas Hytner

Biography

Born 05/07/1956

An esteemed stage director, Hytner first gained prominence in his native England staging operas at the Kent Opera and the English National Opera. From 1985 to 1989, he was associate director at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, where he oversaw such productions as "As You Like It" (1985)...
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Awards

  • In 2006, received Tony for Best Direction of a Play
  • In 1996, received Ovation Award for Director of a Musical
  • In 1994, received Tony for Best Direction of a Musical

Highlights

  • In 2006, Directed the feature adaptation of the award-winning play "The History Boys," with Alan Bennett adapting and starring the original cast
  • In 2006, Directed the Broadway production of Alan Bennett's acclaimed "The History Boys"
  • In 2003, Appointed director of the Royal National Theatre in London

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