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Jon is an Olivier Award winning and double Tony Award nominated lighting designer, based in the UK.



Theatre includes
NATIONAL THEATRE: The Lehman Trilogy (also Park Avenue Armory, New York and Piccadilly Theatre, West End), Manor, I’m Not Running, Absolute Hell, Amadeus, As You Like It, The Beaux Stratagem, Hamlet, Othello, The Effect, Collaborators, A Woman Killed With Kindness, Greenland, Pains of Youth, Our Class, Damned by Despair, Women of Troy, The Cat in the Hat, Beauty and the Beast, Hansel and Gretel.

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY (RSC): Hamlet, The Tempest, The Comedy of Errors, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, The Winter’s Tale, King Lear, The Homecoming and Silence.

BROADWAY: The Lehman Trilogy (Nederlander, Tony nomination), Betrayal (Jacobs),
The Inheritance (Barrymore, Tony nomination), King Charles III (Music Box Theater)

WEST END PLAYS: Cyrano De Bergerac (Harold Pinter Theatre, Playhouse Theatre); The Shark Is Broken (Ambassadors); The Inheritance (Noel Coward, Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design), Betrayal (Harold Pinter Theatre), Pinter at the Pinter (Harold Pinter), The Jungle (Playhouse), Frozen (Haymarket), Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (Apollo), Doctor Faustus (Duke of York's); King Charles III (Wyndham's, Olivier Award nomination); Apologia, The Maids, The Ruling Class, The Pride (Trafalgar); Three Days of Rain (Apollo, Olivier Award nomination and Knight of Illumination Award); The Little Dog Laughed (Garrick), The Lover and The Collection, Dicken's Unplugged (Harold Pinter); Pinter's People (Haymarket).

Jon Clark Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting design
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting designer
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2022]
Lighting designer
 
[West End, 2022]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[West End, 2022]
Lighting
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016] Cancelled
Lighting
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer

Jon Clark Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Jon Clark, A Doll's House

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Jon Clark, The Lehman Trilogy


winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Jon Clark, The Lehman Trilogy

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Jon Clark, The Inheritance

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Jon Clark, The Jungle


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

Jon Clark, The Jungle

Jon Clark News


Photos: First Look at Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in ROMEO & JULIET

All new photos have been released of Tom Holland as Romeo, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet, and the cast in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, now open at the Duke of York's Theatre.
Review Roundup: ROMEO & JULIET Starring Tom Holland & Francesca Amewudah-Rivers

Tom Holland is Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is Juliet in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s immortal tale of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers and fighters. Read the reviews!
Review: ROMEO & JULIET, Duke Of York's Theatre

Director Jamie Lloyd has taken on the challenge of Shakespeare’s iconic Romeo & Juliet, bringing his trademark style of theatre to the Duke of York’s theatre this summer. Starring Tom Holland as Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet, this production brings us into the world of Verona as the star-crossed lovers must fight for their love.
Video: First Look at Clips From STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

An all new trailer has been released, giving fans a first look at the critically acclaimed world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Check out the video here!
Photos: First Look at Tom Holland & Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in ROMEO & JULIET

Tom Holland is Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is Juliet in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s immortal tale of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers and fighters. Get a first look at photos! 
American Conservatory Theater to Close Out 23/24 Season with THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

American Conservatory Theater will close its 2023/24 season with the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award winning production, The Lehman Trilogy. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners

The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions

The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
Full Cast Set For Tom Holland-Led ROMEO & JULIET

Discover the full cast of THE JAMIE LLOYD COMPANY’s ROMEO & JULIET, featuring Tom Holland. Get the latest updates on this highly anticipated production, set to captivate audiences in 2024.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Extends in the West End

Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed hit, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, extends its run. Experience the thrilling adventure that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Review Roundup: THE EFFECT Opens At The Shed

The exclusive U.S. presentation of a new production of The Effect, the acclaimed play examining love and ethics by Lucy Prebble and directed by Jamie Lloyd opens tonight! Read the reviews!
SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!

The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!
What We Know so Far About STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the West End stage show based on the popular Netflix series, is heading to Broadway in 2025. Find out everything we know so far about the show including when it's hitting the stage in New York and details about the London production.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Broadway Transfer Confirmed

Broadway is about to get turned Upside Down according to a new Equity casting notice seeking actors and stage managers for a Broadway transfer of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the West End stage show based on the popular Netflix series.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions bring THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to The Theatre Royal, following successful runs in London and New York. Written by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power, and directed by multi-award-winning director Sam Mendes with five Tony Award wins, including Best Play, 2022.
STRANGER THINGS' Louis McCartney Comments on Rumored Broadway Transfer

Louis McCartney, the actor who plays Henry Creel in the stage production, recently talked about the possiblity of Stranger Things: The First Shadow coming to Broadway in 2025.
THE EFFECT to Begin Previews This Weekend at The Shed

Previews begin on Sunday, March 3 for the exclusive U.S. presentation of a new production of The Effect. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Australian Premiere

Rehearsals for the critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy have started in London ahead of the production receiving its Australian premiere at the Theatre Royal Sydney from 21 February 2024.  See photos featuring the cast in rehearsals for this new production, produced by the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’, in association with Trafalgar Entertainment.
Review: THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE, Noël Coward Theatre

Jack Thorne gives his audience a backstage pass in his new play, which has now transferred to the West End after a stellar run at the National Theatre. Helmed by Sam Mendes and starring all the original cast: Johnny Flynn as Burton, Mark Gatiss as Gielgud, and Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor. Their roaring, gripping success continues.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to Launch Trilogy; Eying Broadway

Stranger Things: The First Shadow will be the first instalment in a trilogy. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is currently playing in London at The Phoenix Theatre. 

Jon Clark FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jon Clark been nominated for?

Jon Clark has been nominated for several prestigious awards for his outstanding lighting design work in various Broadway productions. These nominations include Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Doll's House" and "The Lehman Trilogy," Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Lehman Trilogy," Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Lehman Trilogy" and "The Inheritance," Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Jungle," and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "The Jungle."

What awards has Jon Clark won?

Jon Clark has won the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for The Lehman Trilogy and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for The Jungle.

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