Simon Stephens, 1971
Writers · February 6, 1971
Simon Stephens
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Simon Stephens is 55 years old, born February 6, 1971 in United Kingdom · Aquarius.
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About
Simon Stephens writes plays that get staged across Europe more than almost any other English-language dramatist. Born in 1971, the British-Irish playwright taught at the Royal Court Theatre for years before becoming a Professor of Scriptwriting at Manchester Metropolitan University and Artistic Associate at the Lyric Hammersmith. His plays—Harper Regan, Motortown, Wastwater, Birdland, Light Falls—premiered in the U.S. at Steep Theatre Company in Chicago. As an Aquarius, he channels the sign's experimental edge into restless formal innovation.
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Biography
Simon Stephens writes plays that circulate more widely than almost any other English-language dramatist in contemporary theater. Born 6 February 1971 in Britain, he is a playwright, musician, and Professor of Scriptwriting at Manchester Metropolitan University. For years he taught on the Young Writers' Programme at the Royal Court Theatre; he now serves as an Artistic Associate at the Lyric Hammersmith. His work—including Harper Regan, Motortown, Wastwater, Birdland, and Light Falls—had U.S. premieres at Steep Theatre Company in Chicago, where he is the inaugural Associate Playwright. Along with Dennis Kelly and Martin Crimp, Stephens is one of the most performed English-language writers in Germany, with his scripts widely staged throughout Europe. As a screenwriter and playwright, he works across genres—drama, music-theater hybrids—with a focus on character and linguistic precision. Born under Aquarius, his work often reflects the sign's intellectual restlessness and formal experimentation. His Life Path number is 8, associated with material mastery and institutional influence—fitting for a writer who has shaped university programs and major theater companies.
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Trivia
- He is British-Irish and holds dual identity across both nations.
- Five of his plays—Harper Regan, Motortown, Wastwater, Birdland, Light Falls—premiered at the same U.S. theater, Steep Theatre Company in Chicago.
- Along with Dennis Kelly and Martin Crimp, he ranks among the three most-performed English-language playwrights in Germany.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Simon Stephens extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Simon Stephens?
- Simon Stephens is 55 years old (born February 6, 1971).
- When is Simon Stephens's birthday?
- Simon Stephens was born on February 6, 1971.
- What is Simon Stephens's zodiac sign?
- Simon Stephens is a Aquarius, born February 6, 1971.
- What is Simon Stephens's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Simon Stephens was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Simon Stephens from?
- Simon Stephens is from United Kingdom.
- What does Simon Stephens do?
- Simon Stephens is a writer.
- Is Simon Stephens still alive?
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