In Conversation with Hugh Bonneville - Opera House & Winter Gardens

In Conversation with Hugh Bonneville offers audiences a rare opportunity to spend an evening with one of Britain’s most recognisable and respected actors. Best known for his acclaimed performances across television, film and theatre, Hugh Bonneville has built a career spanning decades, with roles that have made him a familiar and much-loved presence on screen and stage.

Born in London, Hugh Bonneville trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art before embarking on a successful career in theatre. His early work included performances with some of the UK’s leading theatre companies, where he developed a reputation for versatility, bringing both dramatic and comic roles to life. His stage career remains an important part of his work, alongside his extensive television and film appearances.

For many audiences, Hugh Bonneville is perhaps best known for his role as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, in the internationally acclaimed period drama Downton Abbey. His performance earned widespread praise and helped establish the series as a global phenomenon. He later returned to the role for the Downton Abbey films, continuing a character that has become one of the defining performances of his career.