Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Laurence Olivier Biography To Compete For Sheridan Morley Prize

Laurence Olivier in the RSC production of Macbeth in 1955. Photo: Angus McBean.

 - The Stage

This year the shortlist comprises Stage Blood by Blakemore – who is currently directing Blithe Spirit in the West End – The Rules of Acting by Simkins, and Olivier by Zeigler.
The Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography, established in 2008 in honour of biographer Sheridan Morley, is given to the best biography, autobiography or diary in theatre published in the preceding calendar year.

This year’s judging panel is chaired by Ruth Leon and includes literary agent Alan Brodie, Bush Theatre former director Jenny Topper, and Stephen Unwin, former artistic director of the Rose Theatre Kingston.

The winner will be announced at a ceremony held on March 5..


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