Peter Darling is a British choreographer, born in 1950 in London. Award record: 12 choreography nominations and 4 wins.
Biography
Peter Darling (born 25 October 1963) is an English dancer and choreographer best known for his award-winning work in Billy Elliot the Musical.
In 2010, he choreographed Matilda the Musical at the RSC's Courtyard Theatre, which has since transferred to the West End and Broadway. He also choreographed for another Roahl Dahl stage adaptation, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In 2015, it was announced he had teamed up with the creative team from Matilda to choreograph Groundhog Day. The musical transferred to The Old Vic in 2016, running through to September.
He was educated at Alleyn's School.
Choreography awards
- 2000 Olivier Award — Candide
- 2001 Olivier Award — Merrily We Roll Along
- 2003 Olivier Award — Our House
- 2006 Olivier Award — Billy Elliot
- 2009 Drama Desk Award — Billy Elliot the Musical
- 2009 Tony Award — Billy Elliot the Musical
- 2012 Olivier Award — Matilda
- 2013 Drama Desk Award — Matilda the Musical
- 2013 Tony Award — Matilda the Musical
- 2014 Olivier Award — Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- 2017 Olivier Award — Groundhog Day
- 2017 Tony Award — Groundhog Day
Contemporaries
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Siobhan Davies
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Celeste Dandeker
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Nigel Lythgoe
Executive producer and television director
Suzy Miller
English model and dancer
Julian Lloyd Webber
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Antony Hamilton
English-Australian actor, model, and dancer (1952-1995)
Richard Alston
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