Hamlet
Title role in Hamlet
Biography & Awards
One of the greatest contemporary theatre actors
For more than three decades Rabih Fakhoury has been one of the most admired actors of the contemporary stage. Trained in classical theatre, he moves easily between Shakespeare, Chekhov and modern drama. His performances are known for their emotional honesty, physical precision and a voice that fills the largest auditorium. Critics have called him "an actor who makes every word feel newly written". Alongside his stage work he teaches masterclasses for young actors and supports community theatre projects.
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1990
Best Newcomer, National Drama Circle
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1992
Critics' Prize for Best Supporting Actor
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1997
Golden Mask Award for Best Actor
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2000
Festival Grand Prix, Summer Theatre Festival
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2005
Lifetime Ensemble Award, City Playhouse
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2012
Honorary Award for Services to Theatre
Repertoire
Rabih Fakhoury has over forty roles in his repertoire
Prince Myshkin
As Prince Myshkin in The Idiot
Vanya
As Vanya in Uncle Vanya
Tours
Rabih Fakhoury has performed at the world's leading theatres
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1992 · Elm Street Playhouse, Dublin
A sell-out run of Uncle Vanya in an intimate 200-seat theatre.
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1997 · Grand Meridian Theatre, Vienna
Hamlet in a new translation, toured to four countries.
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2000 · Lantern Stage, Prague
King Lear with an international ensemble cast.
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2003 · Harbourside Arts Centre, Sydney
Waiting for Godot, a season-long run praised by critics.
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2011 · Northgate Opera House, Toronto
Cyrano de Bergerac, the most-booked show of the season.