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[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1982
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[West End]
Original London Production, 1972
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Olivier Awards - 1984 - Actor of the Year in a New Play

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Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice.

Photos/Video: First Look At Shakespeare's MACBETH At Leeds Playhouse


See first look new production photos and the trailer for the new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Leeds Playhouse.

Video: Watch an All New Trailer For MACBETH at Leeds Playhouse, Starring Ash Hunter


An all new trailer has been released from Macbeth at Leeds Playhouse, starring Hamilton and Bridgerton star Ash Hunter. Check out the video here!

Cast Set For RSC's LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST


Full casting has been announced for director Emily Burns' playful and contemporary take on Shakespeare's comedy, Love's Labour's Lost, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 11 April – 18 May.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For MACBETH at Leeds Playhouse


All new photos have been released from rehearsal for the major restaging of Macbeth, coming soon to Leeds Playhouse. Check out the photos here!

Leeds Playhouse Casts Four Leeds School Students in Major Re-Staging of MACBETH


Four Leeds school students have been cast in a major re-staging of Macbeth alongside Hamilton and Bridgerton star Ash Hunter at Leeds Playhouse. Learn more about the cast and the production here!

Cast Set for North American Premiere of AGREEMENT at Irish Arts Center


Irish Arts Center has revealed the cast of the North American premiere of Lyric Theatre, Belfast’s Agreement.

Ash Hunter Will Lead MACBETH at Leeds Playhouse; Full Cast Revealed!


Leeds Playhouse has announced the cast for its restaging of Macbeth in its epic Quarry theatre, with Hamilton star Ash Hunter in the lead role. Learn more about the cast and production here!

Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Cast For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Rachel Bagshaw. Find out who is starring in the production here!

Cast Announced For Phoebe Eclair-Powell's SHED: EXPLODED VIEW


Award-winning and critically acclaimed director Atri Banerjee returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre with Phoebe Eclair-Powell's original new drama, SHED: EXPLODED VIEW, a delicately woven play about violence, love, and loss.

Cast & Design Team Set for U.S. Premiere of BACON at SoHo Playhouse


Don't miss the U.S. premiere of 'Bacon' at SoHo Playhouse! This award-winning play explores masculinity, sexuality, and power through the eyes of two troubled teenagers. Get your tickets now for this limited engagement Off-Broadway production.

Full Cast Revealed for RSC's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM


The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced casting for its forthcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between Tuesday 30 January and Saturday 30 March 2024.  

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MACBETH at Donmar Warehouse, Starring David Tennant


With the critically acclaimed production of Clyde's currently running at the Donmar, Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for Macbeth.

Full Cast Set For Thomas Ostermeier's Production of Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE


FULL CAST ANNOUNCED for Thomas Ostermeier's production of Ibsen's An Enemy of the People. Matt Smith leads an incredible cast in this bold reimagining of a prescient masterpiece. Opening at Duke of York's Theatre in Feb 2024.

Cast Set For BURNT AT THE STAKE at Shakespeare's Globe


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the casting of Burnt at the Stake, or the Whole of the Truth, a celebration of bold new writing in the Globe Theatre on 13 October. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

37 Plays Selected as Part Of The Royal Shakespeare Company's Nationwide Playwriting Project


The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced that the chosen 37 Plays selected as part of its nationwide playwriting project, will receive script-in-hand readings across the UK throughout the Autumn of 2023. Learn more about the lineup of plays here!

Paul Chahidi and Paul Ready Join TWELFTH NIGHT: FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY at Shakespeare's Globe


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced further casting for Twelfth Night: For One Night Only. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring in it here!

Full cast set for OTHELLO at Riverside Studios


Trish Wadley Productions has announced full casting for a new version of Shakespeare’s Othello which features Iago played collectively by three actors.

New Version of OTHELLO Will Feature Three Iagos at Riverside Studios


Trish Wadley Productions has announced initial casting for a new version of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Othello. 

Full Cast Revealed For CLYDE'S at Donmar Warehouse


Donmar Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced full casting for the European première of Clyde’s which reunites double Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and director Lynette Linton as a follow up to their Donmar smash hit Sweat which transferred to the West End.

Ian Charleson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ian Charleson been in?

Ian Charleson has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ian Charleson been in?

Ian Charleson has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Ian Charleson's first West End show?

Ian Charleson's first West End show was Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat which opened in 1972

What awards has Ian Charleson been nominated for?

Ian Charleson has been nominated for the Actor of the Year in a New Play award at the Olivier Awards for his performance in Fool For Love.

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