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DRIAN SUTTON is a composer and producer whose scores cross orchestral, chamber and electronic genres, and that have featured in a number of successful theatre productions, including Angels in America (the UK's National Theatre and NT Live), War Horse, Coram Boy and the six-time Tony-nominated The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (National Theatre, Gielgud Theatre West End, Barrymore Theatre Broadway, two UK tours, a US tour and a current international tour). In 2013, he received a joint Olivier Award for Curious Incident's Sound Design, and also produced and released Curious Incidentals, the soundtrack album from the play. Coram Boy, his first theatrical commission, opened at the National Theatre in 2005 and on Broadway in 2007; War Horse was his second theatre score, opening in London in 2007, on Broadway in 2011, and then multiple productions worldwide, including the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Berlin, the Netherlands, China and two further tours of the UK. For both Coram Boy and War Horse he received Olivier nominations. His War Horse Suite, a 25-minute symphonic orchestral work derived from the score for the show, was premiered by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) in June 2010 and, along with a new commission Some See Us from the BBC Proms, featured as the centrepiece of a War Horse Prom in the 2014 Proms season at the Royal Albert Hall. His score for War Horse: The Story in Concert was premiered in October 2016 at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring Michael Morpurgo and Joanna Lumley reading the book on-stage, accompanied by the RPO and singers. Adrian then produced the recording of this work with the RPO under David Angus at Abbey Road Studios for release in multiple formats on the BMG label in November 2017. His children's concert opera The Griffin and the Grail was premiered by the RPO, choirs, soloist and narrator Olivia Colman at Cadogan Hall in December 2013. Other work for theatre includes Husbands & Sons, Rules for Living, Nation and The Revenger's Tragedy at the National. His work for TV and film includes Chris Morris' Jam, Blue Jam and the BAFTA-winning short film My Wrongs. Orchestral works include A Fist Full of Fives, performed on BBC Radio 3 by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and a Sinfonietta. In 2013 the violinist Fenella Humphreys commissioned Adrian for Arpeggiare Variations, one of six new works as part of her Bach2TheFuture series for unaccompanied violin by British composers, released on the Champs Hill label.

Adrian Sutton Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
MUSIC
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Music
 
[West End, 2017]
Music
 
[Broadway, 2011]
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[West End, 2009]
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Writing

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Adrian Sutton Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Adrian Sutton, Angels in America

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Adrian Sutton, Angels in America


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Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design

Adrian SuttonThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


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Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Special Award

Adrian Sutton, War Horse

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Further Dates Added to UK Tour of WAR HORSE


New dates have been announced for the National Theatre’s production of War Horse, the theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which embarks on a major 18-month UK and Ireland tour from 5 September 2024, touring through to 2026.

National Theatre's WAR HORSE Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning September 2024


The National Theatre's production of War Horse will embark on a major 18-month UK Tour from 5 September 2024, touring through to 2026. Find out where you can catch the show here!

Review Roundup: DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance


Read the reviews for Dr Semmelweis at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Mark Rylance in DR SEMMELWEIS at the Harold Pinter Theatre


All new production photos have been released of Mark Rylance in Dr Semmelweis at Harold Pinter Theatre, opening this evening 11 July and running until 7 October.

Now On Sale: DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance


Mark Rylance returns to the West End as one of medicine’s greatest pioneers, maverick Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis – the man whose research could save many millions of mothers’ lives. But what good is a discovery that is ignored?

Full Cast Revealed For the West End Run of DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance


Mark Rylance returns to the West End this summer in Dr Semmelweis opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 11 July, with previews from 29 June, and running until Saturday 7 October.

Mark Rylance Will Lead DR. SEMMELWEIS in the West End


Mark Rylance returns to the West End this summer in Dr Semmelweis opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 11 July, with previews from 29 June, and running until Saturday 7 October. The critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production, directed by Tom Morris, opened in 2022, and sees Rylance reprise the title role.  

DR SEMMELWEIS Run Extended At Bristol Old Vic


Bristol Old Vic today announces a week-long extension of the world première of Dr Semmelweis, based on an original idea by Mark Rylance, and written by Stephen Brown with Rylance. The production opened on 26 January, and now runs until 19 February 2022. 

Casting and Additional Tour Dates Announced For THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME


Back by popular demand, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, adapted by Simon Stephens from the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Marianne Elliott (War Horse, Angels in America, Company) will open at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 20 November before embarking on a UK and Ireland tour.

Bristol Old Vic Announces 2021-2022 Autumn-Winter Season


Bristol Old Vic today announced a bold season for Autumn–Winter 2021/22. The programme includes new productions from brilliant talent, long-awaited new dates for world premieres and new ways to share those stories live and online.

Check Out These Ten Audiobooks Narrated By Broadway Stars


Need a fix of your favorite Broadway stars' voices while stuck inside! Check out our list of 10 audiobooks narrated by Broadway stars!

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Comes to The Bristol Hippodrome


Back by popular demand, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will tour the UK and Ireland this Autumn, playing at The Bristol Hippodrome from October 13-17 2020.

The National Theatre's THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Embarks On A Third UK and Ireland Tour


Back by popular demand, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will tour the UK and Ireland this Autumn. Launching at The Lowry, Salford, Curious Incident will then go on to visit to Sunderland, Bristol, Birmingham, Plymouth, Southampton, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, Nottingham and Oxford, with further venues to be announced. Curious Incident will also play for a limited run in London at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in Brent - London Borough of Culture 2020 - following the acclaimed run of War Horse in 2019.

National Theatre Hit Returns To Birmingham Hippodrome With THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME


Back by popular demand, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will return to Birmingham Hippodrome from Tuesday 20 a?" Saturday 24 October 2020. Tickets will go on sale this spring with an exclusive booking period for Birmingham Hippodrome Friends and Patron scheme members.

National Theatre Announces December 2019 �" June 2020 Lineup; ROMEO & JULIET, SEA SICK, and More!


The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for December 2019 - June 2020.

Grand Theatre and National Theatre Tour CURIOUS INCIDENT Into Wolverhampton Schools


Following the success of last year's nationwide schools tour, a specially staged version of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be seen by five secondary schools across Wolverhampton in partnership with the Wolverhampton Grand this Autumn.

National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations


The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020

13,000 Students To Experience THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Live In Their School As Part Of Nationwide Tour


Following the success of last year's schools tour, a specially staged version of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will visit 60 secondary schools across the UK in Autumn 2019.

Bristol Old Vic All-Stars Announced As Cast For CYRANO


Bristol Old Vic today announced the full cast for its major autumn production - Cyrano - directed by Tom Morris, in what amounts to a Bristol All-Stars line-up of the theatre's most charismatic actors from some of the best-loved productions of recent years, with six of the seven living in the South West.

Adrian Sutton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Adrian Sutton written?

Adrian Sutton has written 1 shows including Coram Boy (Composer).

What awards has Adrian Sutton been nominated for?

Adrian Sutton has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Angels in America," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Angels in America," Best Sound Design at the Olivier Awards for "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," and a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards for "War Horse."

What awards has Adrian Sutton won?

Adrian Sutton has won the Olivier Award for Best Sound Design for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards for War Horse.

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