Meyer-Whitworth Award
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Edition 15 (2006) Winner
Dennis Kelly
デニス・ケリー
Denisu Kerī
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- Barnet, London, England
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Catholic
- Residence History
- Barnet, North London → Deptford
Career
- Occupations
- Playwright, television writer, television producer, screenwriter, film producer
- Active Years
- 2003-2024
- Affiliations
- Hampstead Theatre, Royal Court Theatre
- Influenced By
- Sharon Horgan
- Nominations
- BAFTA TV Craft Awards Writer – Drama nomination (Utopia), BAFTA TV Award Best Situation Comedy nomination (Pulling)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Catholic High School | — | — | — | 16歳まで | United Kingdom |
| Goldsmiths, University of London | Drama and Theatre Arts | — | 第一級優等学位 | 30歳卒業 | United Kingdom |
Finchley Catholic High School
Period:
16歳まで
Country:
United Kingdom
Goldsmiths, University of London
Drama and Theatre Arts
Degree:
第一級優等学位
Period:
30歳卒業
Country:
United Kingdom
Graduated at age 30 after recovery from alcoholism
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical | Matilda the Musical | — | American Theatre Wing | Won |
| 2012 | Olivier Award Best Musical | Matilda the Musical | — | — | Won |
| 2014 | International Emmy Award Best Drama Series | Utopia | — | — | Won |
| 2009 | British Comedy Award Best Television Comedy Drama | Pulling | — | — | Won |
Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
2013
Work:
Matilda the Musical
Organization:
American Theatre Wing
Result:
Won
Olivier Award Best Musical
2012
Work:
Matilda the Musical
Result:
Won
International Emmy Award Best Drama Series
2014
Work:
Utopia
Result:
Won
British Comedy Award Best Television Comedy Drama
2009
Work:
Pulling
Result:
Won
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Debris
2003 PlayKelly's first professionally produced play.
RelationshipsViolence
DNA
2008 PlayPlay that became a core GCSE set text.
YouthCrimeMorality
Matilda the Musical
2010 MusicalBook for the musical based on Roald Dahl's novel, won multiple awards.
IntelligenceRebellionFamily
Adaptations
- [Film] Matilda the Musical (2022)
Orphans
2009 PlayPremiered at Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
FamilyViolence
Girls & Boys
2018 Monologue playOne-woman play starring Carey Mulligan at Royal Court.
MarriageViolenceParenthood
Utopia
2013 TV seriesChannel 4 conspiracy thriller.
ConspiracyScienceSociety
Bibliography
- Debris (2003)
- Osama the Hero (2005)
- Love and Money (2006)
- DNA (2008)
- Orphans (2009)
- Matilda the Musical (2010)
- Utopia (2013)
- Girls & Boys (2018)
Adaptations
- Matilda (2022 film)
Translations by Author
- The Fourth Gate (translation)
Translations of Works
- Produced in Turkey, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, Italy, Australia, Japan, USA, France, Belgium, Denmark, Romania, Canada
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Sharp dialogueDark humourSocial commentary
- Recurring Motifs
- ViolenceFamily breakdownDark side of modern society
Health
-
Alcoholism20代Attended Alcoholics Anonymous, sober since 2001. Impacted early career.
Legacy
Prominent British playwright and screenwriter. International success with Matilda the Musical, numerous awards. DNA widely studied in schools.
Trivia
- Child of Irish Catholic family, one of five children
- Left school at 16, worked in market and Sainsbury's
- Encounter with Sharon Horgan spurred his writing career