Nicholas Hytner
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Nicholas Hytner is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, a British director who shapes what ends up on screen without appearing on it. If one credit has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Lady in the Van'. 'The Crucible' is the other project that tends to come up. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. He has been working in the industry for 35 years.
Nicholas Hytner
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1 Series
Nicholas Hytner is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, a British director who shapes what ends up on screen without appearing on it. If one credit has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Lady in the Van'. 'The Crucible' is the other project that tends to come up. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. He has been working in the industry for 35 years.
Movies
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The Choral
2025
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The Crucible
1996
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The Lady in the Van
2015
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The Madness of King George
1994
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The Object of My Affection
1998
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Center Stage
2000
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The History Boys
2006
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National Theatre Live: Phèdre
2009
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet
2010
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National Theatre Live: People
2013
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National Theatre Live: Young Marx
2017
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National Theatre Live: One Man, Two Guvnors
2011
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National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem
2015
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Giant
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2026
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The Choral
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2025
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National Theatre Live: Straight Line Crazy
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2022
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Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
Director · 3 episodes
2020–
TV
National Theatre Live: Young Marx
Director
2017
Film
The Lady in the Van
Director
2015
Film
National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem
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2015
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National Theatre Live: Othello
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2013
Film
National Theatre Live: People
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2013
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nicholas Hytner and where are they from?
Nicholas Hytner is 70 years old, born on May 7, 1956 in Manchester, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Nicholas Hytner?
Nicholas Hytner is best known for directing The Lady in the Van, The Crucible, Center Stage.
How many movies has Nicholas Hytner directed?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Nicholas Hytner has directed or written 25 films and worked on 1 TV shows.
What was Nicholas Hytner's first movie?
The career of Nicholas Hytner began with La Clemenza Di Tito (1991).
What is Nicholas Hytner's most recent movie or series?
Nicholas Hytner's most recent release is The Choral, which premiered on November 7, 2025.
What TV shows has Nicholas Hytner created or directed?
On television, Nicholas Hytner has appeared in Great Performances, Alan Bennett's Talking Heads.
Does Nicholas Hytner have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Nicholas Hytner's upcoming work includes: Giant (2026).
Nicholas Hytner
1956-05-07 · Manchester, England, UK
Sir Nicholas Robert Hytner (born 7 May 1956) is an English film and theatre producer and director. He has been the artistic director of London's National Theatre since 2003.Nicholas Hytner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia