Nunn

British

/ nʌn /

noun

Sir Trevor ( Robert ). born 1940, British theatre director; artistic director (1968–86) and chief executive (1968–86) of the Royal Shakespeare Company; artistic director of the Royal National Theatre (1997–2003). His productions include Nicholas Nickleby (1980), Cats (1981), and Les Misérables (1985)

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Republican congressman Zach Nunn wrote on X that he was "heartened by the ceasefire."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Charlie Nunn said "we have definitely listened" after the UK's biggest lender was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public to show if they weathered the cost-of-living crisis better.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

In a recent town hall meeting with staff, Nunn said the revelation "obviously has created some concern".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

They premiered at the National Theatre’s Olivier auditorium in repertory, directed by Nunn.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

When Mr Nunn asked what had made him accuse himself of a crime of which he was altogether innocent he laughed.

From Miss Arnott's Marriage by Marsh, Richard

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