Leo Butler, 1974
Writers · January 1, 1974
Leo Butler
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Leo Butler is 52 years old, born January 1, 1974 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Leo Butler is a British playwright whose work has graced stages at the Royal Court, Royal Shakespeare Company, and Almeida Theatre. Born in Sheffield in 1974, he won the George Devine Award for his 2001 play Redundant. As a Capricorn, Butler spent nearly a decade mentoring emerging writers through the Royal Court Young Writers Programme.
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Biography
Leo Butler is a British playwright born in Sheffield in 1974. His work has been staged by major UK institutions including the Royal Court, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the Almeida Theatre. His plays are published by Bloomsbury A & C Black. In 2001, Butler's play Redundant earned him the George Devine Award, a significant recognition in British theatre. From 2005 to 2014, he served as Playwriting Tutor for the Royal Court Young Writers Programme, a mentorship role that shaped the next generation of dramatists. As a screenwriter and playwright, Butler works in a tradition of British dramatic storytelling rooted in institutional theatres. Born under Capricorn, his career reflects the sign's association with discipline and long-term commitment—nearly a decade of dedicated teaching alongside his own creative output. His life-path number is 5, often linked to adaptability and communication—traits evident in a career spanning playwriting, institutional collaboration, and literary mentorship.
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Trivia
- Redundant, Butler's George Devine Award–winning play from 2001, marked a breakthrough moment in his career.
- Between 2005 and 2014, Butler shaped emerging playwrights as Playwriting Tutor for the Royal Court Young Writers Programme.
- His plays have been published by Bloomsbury A & C Black, one of the UK's major academic and trade publishers.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Leo Butler reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is Leo Butler?
- Leo Butler is 52 years old (born January 1, 1974).
- When is Leo Butler's birthday?
- Leo Butler was born on January 1, 1974.
- What is Leo Butler's zodiac sign?
- Leo Butler is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1974.
- What is Leo Butler's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Leo Butler was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Leo Butler from?
- Leo Butler is from United Kingdom.
- What does Leo Butler do?
- Leo Butler is a writer.
- Is Leo Butler still alive?
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