Trevor Nunn Quotes

A collection of quotes by Trevor Nunn.

Trevor Nunn is a prominent English theatre director and producer. Born on January 14, 1940, in Ipswich, Suffolk, he made significant contributions to both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre. Nunn is esteemed for his directorial work on numerous acclaimed productions, including his iconic staging of Les Misérables. He has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including Tony Awards and Laurence Olivier Awards. With his immense talent and successful body of work, Trevor Nunn has established himself as one of the most influential figures in British theatre.

The first big break was winning a scholarship to go to Cambr

The first big break was winning a scholarship to go to Cambridge University. I was very lucky, because my parents couldn't have afforded a university education for me. Without a scholarship I couldn't possibly have gone.

Trevor Nunn

Education

I always believe it's better to have 30 imaginations working

I always believe it's better to have 30 imaginations working on a project, rather than one imagination telling the other 29 what to do.

Trevor Nunn

Imagination

In my teens, I developed a passionate idolatry for a teacher

In my teens, I developed a passionate idolatry for a teacher of English literature. I wanted to do something that he would approve of more, so I thought I should be some sort of a scholar.

Trevor Nunn

Teacher