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Michael Frayn Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Michael Frayn, Noises Off


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Olivier Awards - 2013 - Special Award

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Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best New Comedy

Michael FraynAbsurdia: The Crimson Hotel

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Revival

Michael FraynDonkeys’ Years

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Democracy

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Play

Michael FraynDemocracy


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Evening Standard Awards - 2003 - Best Play

Michael FraynDemocracy


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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding New Play

Michael Frayn, Copenhagen


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Best Foreign Play

Michael Frayn, Copenhagen


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Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Copenhagen

Olivier Awards - 1999 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Michael FraynCopenhagen

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best New Comedy

Michael FraynAlarms And Excursions


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Evening Standard Awards - 1998 - Best Play

Michael FraynCopenhagen


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1986 - Best Foreign Play

Michael Frayn, Benefactors

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Benefactors

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Play

Michael Frayn, Noises Off


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Evening Standard Awards - 1984 - Best Play

Michael FraynBenefactors


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Olivier Awards - 1984 - Play of the Year

Michael FraynBenefactors

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Play

Michael Frayn, Noises Off


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Evening Standard Awards - 1982 - Best Comedy

Michael FraynNoises Off


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Evening Standard Awards - 1982 - Best Comedy

Michael FraynMake and Break


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Olivier Awards - 1982 - Comedy of the Year

Michael FraynNoises Off

Olivier Awards - 1979 - Comedy of the Year

Michael FraynClouds


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Evening Standard Awards - 1977 - Best Comedy

Michael FraynAlphabetical Order


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Olivier Awards - 1976 - Comedy of the Year

Michael FraynDonkeys' Years

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Michael Frayn News


A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC And More Announced for Mainstage Irving-las Colinas 2024-2025 Season


Discover the exciting new 24-25 season lineup from MainStage Irving-Las Colinas. Get a sneak peek into the captivating performances and theatrical experiences that await you this season.

URINETOWN, NOISES OFF & More Set for Lyric Stage Boston's 2024/25 Season


Lyric Stage Boston has revealed its 2024/25 season.  See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

NOISES OFF Opens at JPAS This Month


The comedy Noises Off is the next Jefferson Performing Arts Society production onstage at Jefferson Performing Arts Center, featuring a cast of nine local performers directed by Harold Heno.

THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS World Premiere & More Set for Bucks County Playhouse 2024 Season


Bucks County Playhouse has unveiled its 2024 subscription season. Featuring four productions in the historic playhouse, the Playhouse’s 85th season kicks off in May. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

NOISES OFF Opens At Jefferson Performing Arts Center In April


The comedy Noises Off is the next Jefferson Performing Arts Society production onstage at Jefferson Performing Arts Center, featuring a cast of nine local performers directed by Harold Heno. Called “the funniest farce ever written”, it will run for five performances only from April 12 through 21 as part of JPAS's 46th season.

Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions for Houston Actors for Its 2024-2025 Season


2024-25 Seasonal Auditions for Houston actors will be at Alley Theatre. Learn more about the season and see how to audition!

WAITING FOR GODOT With Rainn Wilson, and More Set For Geffen Playhouse's 2024/2025 Season


 Geffen Playhouse has announced six productions that will make up the 2024/2025 season lineup, marking the inaugural season from Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, NOISES OFF & More Set for Palo Alto Players 2024-25 Season


Palo Alto Players has revealed its 94th season titled SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIONS THEATRE! See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Greenwich Theatre Announces Cast For FROZEN


Greenwich Theatre reveals full cast and creative team for their production of Bryony Lavery's FROZEN.

LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere, NOISES OFF & More Announced For Steppenwolf's 2024/2025 Season


Steppenwolf Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis and Executive Director Brooke Flanagan, has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring several Chicago and world premieres.

Alley Theatre Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring World Premieres & More


The Alley Theatre has unveiled its 2024-25 season, including classic works, world premiere plays, a murder mystery, and lots of laughter. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Emily Woof Brings Her One-Woman Edinburgh Show BLIZZARD to Soho Theatre in May


Emily Woof brings her one-woman show BLIZZARD to the Soho Theatre following its hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe prior to its run at New York's 59East59 Theatre.

ANYTHING GOES, SWEET CHARITY & More Set for Gulfshore Playhouse 2024-2025 Season


Gulfshore Playhouse has unveiled its complete 2024-2025 season, the first in the new Baker Theatre and Education Center. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

First Impressions Theatre To Present NOISES OFF At Metro Theatre


Noises Off with First Impressions Theatre at Metro Theatre - A comedic farce filled with laughter, chaos, and fun! Don't miss this hilarious play within a play from March 15-31, 2024. Tickets available at the Metro Theatre's website.

Review: COPENHAGEN at The Gaslight Studio


The script is rich with scientific banter, repetitive and very talky. The running time with intermission exceeds 2-½ hours but the show flies by thanks to Salomon’s brisk direction and the tremendous performances of the three actors. Do not dissuade yourself from seeing this production based on the script’s complexities. This is a wonderful production with interesting characters that provides a different perspective to the nuclear arms race during World War II.  

Patti LuPone & More to Perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center in March


Mayo Performing Arts Center has unveiled its March lineup featuring Patti LuPone and more. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle


IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

Robert Bathurst Returns to JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL at the Coach and Horses Pub


Laughter, Legends, Lock-in! Robert Bathurst returns to star in the immersive production of 'Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell' at the Coach and Horses pub in Soho. Don't miss this critically acclaimed show!

Theatre Director Michael Blakemore Dies at 95


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre director Michael Blakemore has died at age 95. Read his obituary here.

TRIPLE ESPRESSO Is Coming To The Plymouth Playhouse This Summer!


Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy is coming to The Plymouth Playhouse this summer! Join Bobby Bean, Buzz Maxwell, and Hugh Butternut for Minnesota's longest running comedy. Limited 5-week engagement, tickets on sale now starting at $32.

Michael Frayn FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Michael Frayn written?

Michael Frayn has written 8 shows including Benefactors (Playwright), Wild Honey (Playwright), Copenhagen (Playwright), Noises Off (Playwright), Democracy (Playwright), The Sneeze (Playwright), Alphabetical Order (Playwright), Wild Honey (Writer).

What awards has Michael Frayn been nominated for?

Michael Frayn has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play for "Noises Off," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Democracy" and "Copenhagen," and Best New Comedy at the Olivier Awards for various plays like "Absurdia: The Crimson Hotel" and "Alarms And Excursions." Frayn has also received nominations for Outstanding Play, Best Comedy, and Play of the Year at awards such as the Drama Desk Awards, Evening Standard Awards, and Olivier Awards for plays like "Benefactors," "Make and Break," "Noises Off," and "Donkeys' Years."

What awards has Michael Frayn won?

Michael Frayn has won several awards throughout his career, including the Special Award at the Olivier Awards, Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for "Democracy," Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Copenhagen," Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Copenhagen" and "Benefactors," Best Play at the Tony Awards and Evening Standard Awards for "Copenhagen," Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Benefactors," Best Comedy at the Evening Standard Awards for "Noises Off," "Make and Break," and "Alphabetical Order," and Comedy of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Noises Off" and "Donkeys' Years."

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