Cheek by Jowl is the international theatre company of Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod. Founded in 1981, it produces and performs theatre in multiple languages around the world.
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New book – The Actor and the Space We are excited to announce the launch of Declan Donnellan’s new book The Actor and the Space – published on 14 March and available to buy from Nick Hern Books. Buy now
Hamlet – in Craiova, Romania After the success of Oedipus, Declan and Nick returned to Craiova to premiere a new production of Hamlet. The production premiered in February 2024 and remains in repertoire at the National Theatre. Find out more
Life is a Dream – on tour After performing in 25 theatres, 4 international festivals, and 8 countries, and with more tour dates on the horizon, it’s an exciting time to share with you where we’ve travelled. Read more