Peter Quilter

Peter Quilter
Peter Quilter’s plays have been produced in 40 countries around the world and translated into 30 languages. He has had three successful shows in London’s West End and a hit run on Broadway, and has twice been nominated for the Olivier Award, for Best New Play and Best New Comedy. His work has been produced at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Sydney Opera House, the Ahmanson in Los Angeles, the Belasco Theatre in New York, and many of the National Theatres of Europe.
His most widely produced play is the Florence Foster Jenkins comedy Glorious!, which premiered at the Duchess Theatre in London’s West End in 2005 starring Maureen Lipman. It has since been seen by over a million people in theatres across five continents. Stage productions have been broadcast “live” on television in Poland and Japan and the show has also had success in countries as diverse as Canada, Brazil, Germany, Russia, Romania, Israel and Spain.
Peter is also the author of the popular comedy Duets, which has dozens of productions every year and has toured in many countries. His other comedies include the all-female Curtain Up and the theatrical play The Actress.
In recent years, Peter has received critical acclaim for his Judy Garland play with music, End of the Rainbow. The show enjoyed hit runs in both London and New York and was nominated for three Tony Awards and four Olivier Awards including Best New Play. The movie adaptation of the play, retitled Judy, was released in cinemas in 2019 and earned a Best Actress Oscar for star Renée Zellweger.
Peter’s new work includes the drama 4000 Days and the comedy Saving Jason, both of which had their world premiere productions at the Park Theatre in London.
Information, video clips, reviews and photographs from Peter’s plays can be seen on his website, www.peterquilter.net.
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Just the Ticket
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Just the Ticket
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 6w
Susan, an eccentric 60-year-old, decides to celebrate her birthday by repeating a journey to Australia she made with a group of friends when she was 20. Romance slowly but awkwardly blossoms as she reunites with Bill, the bartender at the hotel.
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Glorious!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst S...
Peter Quilter
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Glorious!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Si...
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 4w, 2m
Based on a true story, this hilarious and heartwarming comedy tells the story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a delusional and joyously happy socialite who, despite having no singing ability, performed enthusiastically for bemused audiences in 1940s New York.
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The Canterville Ghost (Quilter)
Oscar Wilde, Peter Quilter
Full-Length Musical, Dramatic ComedyLoading...
The Canterville Ghost (Quilter)
Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 2w, 2m, 6any gender (adult), 2any gender (youth)
A musical adaptation of the story by Oscar Wilde, The Canterville Ghost is a charming, funny and tuneful family show for all ages.
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End of the Rainbow
Peter Quilter
Full-Length Play, DramaEnd of the Rainbow
Full-Length Play, Drama / 1w, 3m
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Just the Ticket
Peter Quilter
Full-Length Play, ComedyJust the Ticket
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 6w
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Glorious!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst S...
Peter Quilter
Full-Length Play, ComedyGlorious!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Si...
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 4w, 2m
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The Canterville Ghost (Quilter)
Oscar Wilde, Peter Quilter
Full-Length Musical, Dramatic ComedyThe Canterville Ghost (Quilter)
Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 2w, 2m, 6any gender (adult), 2any gender (youth)
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