Acclaimed Theatre Director Michael Blakemore Dies at 95

Blakemore, Known for His Collaborations with Playwright Michael Frayn, Was the Only Director to Win Tony Awards for Both Best Play and Best Musical in the Same Year

Acclaimed theatre director Michael Blakemore has died at the age of 95 after a short illness.
Born in Sydney, Australia, Blakemore moved to London to train as an actor at Rada, before switching to directing.
He is best known for his collaborations with playwright Michael Frayn, directing plays such as 'Make and Break', 'Noises Off', and 'Copenhagen'.
In 2000, Blakemore became the only director to win Tony Awards for both best play and best musical in the same year, for 'Copenhagen' and the musical 'Kiss Me Kate'.
He is survived by his second wife, Tanya McCallin, from whom he was separated, and by three children, Conrad, Beatie and Clemmie, and three grandchildren.