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Andy Nyman

Writer/Director

Represented by:

Jago Irwin

Andy Nyman is an award-winning actor, writer and director who has earned acclaim from both critics and audiences for  his work in theatre, film and television.  

His most recent acting work in the theatre includes his  Olivier nominated performance as Tevye in the West End  production of Trevor Nunn’s ‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’. Andy’s extensive film credits include his critically acclaimed performance as Dan in the Oscar winning Reneee  Zelwegger film JUDY. 

In 2010 Andy & Jeremy Dyson created the smash hit play  GHOST STORIES, which Andy starred in as well as them both  co-writing & co-directing. GHOST STORIES has now had three West End runs as well as productions being mounted all over  the world. Last year saw the release of the film version of  ‘GHOST STORIES’. Like the play, the film was written and directed by Andy & Jeremy Dyson. Andy stars alongside  Martin Freeman, Alex Lawther & Paul Whitehouse. The film  has been hailed as a ‘The Best British Horror Film for years’  and a ‘Modern Horror Classic’. 

Andy is also one of the co-writers and creators of the  acclaimed TV shows Derren Brown – Mind Control & Trick of  the Mind. He and the show won a Silver Rose at The 2003  Montreux Television Festival – one of highest accolades any  writer and Television programme can receive. He also co  wrote and co directed 6 of Derren Brown’s stage shows winning the ‘Best Entertainment’ Olivier Award for ‘Derren  Brown – Something Wicked This Way Comes’ & the New York  Drama Desk Award for ‘Best Unique Theatrical Event 2017’  for ‘Derren Brown – Secret’. The show transferred to the Cort  theatre on Broadway in 2019. 

Andy’s books ‘The Golden Rules of Acting’ & ‘More Golden  Rules of Acting’ have become a bestsellers within the acting  world.

Please contact Lou Coulson Associates for acting enquiries.

Credits

FEATURE FILM
Production (role):
GHOST STORIES
Director
Company:
Warp Films
Project details:
Written and Directed with Jeremy Dyson

Starring Martin Freeman, Alex Lawther and Andy Nyman

"This collection of spooky tales expands from its stage origins to fill every corner of the screen with malevolent threats" (The Observer)
THEATRE
Production (role):
GHOST STORIES
Co-Writer / Director
Company:
Lyric Hammersmith / Duke of York's (2010 +) / Arts Theatre (2014 revival)
Project details:
With Jeremy Dyson

"Brilliant and deeply unsettling. The tension is ratcheted up with great skill and some stunning coups de theatre." - The Telegraph

Credits

  • Production (role)
    Company
    Project details
  • Production (role): GHOST STORIES
    Director
    Company: Warp Films
    Project details: Written and Directed with Jeremy Dyson

    Starring Martin Freeman, Alex Lawther and Andy Nyman

    "This collection of spooky tales expands from its stage origins to fill every corner of the screen with malevolent threats" (The Observer)
  • Production (role)
    Company
    Project details
  • Production (role): GHOST STORIES
    Co-Writer / Director
    Company: Lyric Hammersmith / Duke of York's (2010 +) / Arts Theatre (2014 revival)
    Project details: With Jeremy Dyson

    "Brilliant and deeply unsettling. The tension is ratcheted up with great skill and some stunning coups de theatre." - The Telegraph
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